Masks were the order of the day at the New Zealand Bloodstock Breeders Day at Wingatui on Saturday. PHOTOS: LINDA ROBERTSON : Bloodstock Breeders Day works with masks

Strapper Melissa Lange prepares Hot Tap before race 5. : Bloodstock Breeders Day works with masks

Marcus Tyler leads Fireglow before race 4. : Bloodstock Breeders Day works with masks

Sophie Price, of Winton, leads The Mole before the start of race 5. : Bloodstock Breeders Day works with masks

Barry Miles, who is affiliated with Brian and Shane Anderton, checks out the form of horses. : Bloodstock Breeders Day works with masks

The small crowd at the New Zealand Bloodstock Breeders Day at Wingatui had something to cheer about as Sorrento took the honours in race 4. : Bloodstock Breeders Day works with masks