The horse races in Broome are the social highlight of the year: an excuse to dress up, enjoy a beverage or few, and, for some, gamble away a lot of money. The most popular races are towards the end of the season on Ladies Day and then the grand finale, the Broome Cup. For a small town like Broome, these two days are a big deal, even for those like me who are not into horse racing. If you live in Broome, you're expected to head over to the Turf Club for at least one of these events.
I recently had the chance to join the crowds for Ladies Day with some friends. Here are some shots from the day:
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| In Broome terms, this is a crowd! |
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| Placing our bets... Susi & Chloe put down $5 each... big spenders! |
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| "Juveniles are not permitted to gamble." |
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| The horses in action |
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| Me and my lovely housemate Sara |
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| Me and Chloe |
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| With friends: Greg, Chloe, Susi, me, and Nick |
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