Samantha Lowe (6), of Ashburton, shows off her painted face. Photos: Linda Robertson : ‘Perfect day’ at family-friendly race meeting

"Fashion in the Field" winner four years ago Aimee Dyke, of Alexandra, with her daughter Allie Lilley (9 months) before the start of the competition. : ‘Perfect day’ at family-friendly race meeting

Olivia Morris and Duncan H. Macnicol, both of Auckland, ready for the fashion event. Mr Macnicol wore his late father’s hat and Miss Morris carried his great-grandmother’s handbag. : ‘Perfect day’ at family-friendly race meeting

Preparing for his catwalk debut is Stew Thomson, of Winton. He won the men’s section in the Fashion in the Field event. : ‘Perfect day’ at family-friendly race meeting

The crowd watches on as horse number three Sophie wins race three. : ‘Perfect day’ at family-friendly race meeting

Blenheim couple Joe Blakiston and Carolyn Jones check their rivals’ form. They were members of a syndicate which ran Mr McLaren in the races. : ‘Perfect day’ at family-friendly race meeting

Clerk of the course Graeme Mee, of Wingatui, rides a horse and prepares for race three. : ‘Perfect day’ at family-friendly race meeting

Peaky Lou crosses the finish line first in race two. : ‘Perfect day’ at family-friendly race meeting