A day at Pontefract Races
A day at Pontefract Racecourse on Ladies Day
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00:00 I'm here at Ladies Day at Pontefract Races for a day full of betting, horses and incredible outfits.
00:06 Pontefract Races!
00:08 Pontefract Racecourse's annual Ladies Day kicked off in style today with the sun shining bright and temperatures reaching up to 22 degrees.
00:28 The event was soon underway with the highly anticipated Best Dressed Contest taking place first.
00:37 After whittling it down to the final three, Hemsworth Stone Charlotte Hall was announced the winner.
00:42 It feels absolutely amazing to come to his own racecourse which is an annual event and Pontefract is an absolutely beautiful racecourse as well.
00:52 We come here all the time and then to win this, it's just been absolutely well, I can't explain it, absolutely amazing and thank you so much.
01:02 Following the fashion, the main event was underway with hundreds looking to get their bets in.
01:08 As crowds gathered, the horses and jockeys took to their positions before the first of seven races took place.
01:17 Today I was trying to be as close as I could to him and he jumped really well and just got me to there so I didn't really change anything you know.
01:24 The rest of the races took place throughout the afternoon with the crowds returning each time.
01:31 Screams of success and sighs of those who lost could be heard throughout the arena but it was clear that no matter what, everyone was having a great time.
01:41 Following hours of sun, bets and booze, it was time to call it a day on Ladies Day 2023.
01:47 This is Cara McHughn for the Wakefield Expert.
01:53 This is Cara McHughn for the Wakefield Expert.
01:55 This is Cara McHughn for the Wakefield Expert.
01:57 This is Cara McHugh for the Wakefield Expert.
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