Glitz and glamour mixed with intoxication and competition at Melbourne Cup Day at Wingatui yesterday. ''I am not at all disappointed because those who did come along had a fantastic time,'' she said. As some racegoers neared the main entrance gate at Wingatui yesterday, race-day etiquette appeared to fade along with inhibitions. Rolleston woman Helen Curtin won the competition wearing a hand-made black, white and red dress, paired with a red coat and red heels. Taieri-Clutha area response manager Senior Sergeant Alastair Dickie said police were pleased with the behaviour of the crowd.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 01, 2016 17:08 UTC