By Cassandra Pulver

A great day was had by all at the Port Douglas Beach Picnic Races last Saturday. The weather was perfect and the backdrop was magnificent along the race track on Four Mile Beach.

The crowds showed up in droves to this first time event.  With a solid crowd of around 1,500 at any given time, organisers believe around 4,000 people attended the event throughout the day.

Race results:

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Race 5 - The Newsport Shire Cup

1st Jessie Krul - Toby
2nd Norbert Kopczynski - Dreamer (Norbert is visiting from Poland)
3rd Sandra Buckingham - James Cotoni Joe

Race 4 - The indigo Charters Furry Hooves Derby
1st Norbert Kopczynski - D’Artagnon
2nd Hannah Wilson - Prince Oberyn
3rd Sophie Horman - Nigella

Race 3 - The Winning Edge Under 16s Sprint
1st Renee Patel - Tully
2nd Taylor Kent - Bella
3rd Suzanne Small - Frankie

Race 2 - The Bolt Burchill Tranter Lawyers Stakes
1st Sandra Buckingham - James Contoni Joe
2nd Cameron Campbell - Koah Carlos
3rd Annie Cooper - Crystal Cat

Race 1 - The JJ Memorials Sprint
1st Jessie Krul - Toby
2nd Sarah Kenny - Shaggy
3rd Norbert Kopczynski - Dreamer

Organisers were happy with the first time event and look forward to it becoming an annual event in Port Douglas.

If you attended the Port Douglas Beach Picnic Race Day, organisers are keen to hear your comments. Please use the area below.