Joe Mcstay (right), on Kate, races to his ninth Glenorchy Trotting Cup victory in 10 years. Laura Jones (left), on Waka, was second. : Day in the sun for everyone at gala race day

This group of revellers towed in an old airport staircase to get a better view of the races. (From left) Michael Whittam, of Liverpool, England, and Eraine Temple, Shannon Richards, Jane Douglas and Lindsay Jones, all of Glenorchy. : Day in the sun for everyone at gala race day

All sorts of modified vehicles lined the crowds at the races. Relaxing on top of their family's 4WD "troopinator" jeep are (from left) Jake Meehan (11), of Brisbane, Gemma Dowling (9), of Wedderburn, Nicole Dowling (13), of Wedderburn, and Tyla O'Neill... : Day in the sun for everyone at gala race day

Hannah Thomas (12), of Christchurch, and Tessa Paterson (10), of Queenstown, buy strawberries and cream from Monica Sharpe, of Glenorchy Kitchen. : Day in the sun for everyone at gala race day

Laura Jones (15) sprints past hundreds of cheering punters on Waka in the one-lap relay race. Photos by Naeem Alvi. : Day in the sun for everyone at gala race day