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Punters don't let rain dampen their spirits at the races in Queensland

Punters don't let rain dampen their spirits at the races in Queensland Punters were out in force and in great spirits for the Stradbroke Race Day despite rain threatening to ruin some of the day's races. Brisbane racecourse Eagle Farm hosted the day's races with punters coming from far and wide to try and win a dollar or to dress up and enjoy a day out. Gleeful punters were photographed taking selfies, betting, dancing and posing for the camera during the day's festivities.   Queensland punters were out in force across the state and in great spirits for the Stradbroke Race Day despite rain threatening to ruin some of the day's races Gleeful punters were photographed taking selfies, betting, dancing and posing for the camera during the day's festivitiesRevellers filled up the marquees as the races were run at the Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival which was presented by TAB.  Punters are encouraged to embrace the theme of 'glitz and glamour' with a colour theme of red and black also set out for the attire. Several embraced the theme and came in bright reds and deep blacks with a touch of white while others were happy to dress up in whatever they could to enjoy the atmosphere.   Punters were in high spirits at the Stradbroke Handicap in Brisbane on Saturday and they weren't going to let the threat of rain ruin their funThe legendary 1,400m TAB Stradbroke Handicap is widely considered to be Queensland's most distinguished race and the huge crowd of revellers helped prove that point. One gentleman was pictured dressed in Victorian era attire complete with miniature race track binoculars. Others were pictured celebrating their win or posing for pictures from other punters at the track who were stunned by the outfits.   Others were pictured celebrating their win or posing for pictures from other punters at the track who were stunned by the outfitsSome revellers looked worse for wear as the day wore on and others were pictured tucking into some delicious track side food to help stave off the day's liquid intake.  Multiple generations of race goers were track side for the prestigious race and as a result a clear blend of styles was noticeable. It seemed one of the favoured outfit styles for the day was a throwback to the more classical age of horse racing with top hats, canes, suspenders and vests, adding some extra class to the day's proceedings.   Some revellers looked worse for wear as the day wore on and others were pictured tucking into some delicious track side food to help stave of the day's liquid intakeThe Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival at Eagle Farm is made up of five feature meetings from May to June, which includes the Stradbroke Handicap. Fashions on the field proved as popular as always and the winner was photographed at the exact moment she had won, showing an expression of joy and utter surprise.  Entrants were required to embrace the 'black and white and a touch of red' theme if they were to have a chance at winning.  Entrants were required to embrace the 'black and white and a touch of

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