The return of the highly anticipated Heineken Gold Coast Cup to Aquis Park, home of the Gold Coast Turf Club, signalled a glittering start to the 2019 Queensland Winter Racing Carnival on Saturday 4 May. Alongside Gold Coast darling and event MC Liz Cantor, 5500 punters took to the track, packing out the Canary Bar, Members areas, Heineken Lawn Party and The Skyline Restaurant. Topping off an exhilarating day of racing, the annual Gold Coast Cup Fashion’s on the Field event was held, MC’d by Brandan Smith (SKY News) and judged by Helen Fagan (Riccoco Hair & Beauty), Bec Holeszko (Adrift) and Aaron Lang (Lang Park Cottages in Byron Bay). Alexandra Jones took the crown as best dressed female at this year’s event.

Readers also enjoyed seeing the Socials from the Rockabilly Revival Festival.