Lithgow got into the Spring Carnival spirit to celebrate the 2020 Lexus Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, November 3.
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The ladies put on their most colourful dresses and fancy fascinators, while the gents looked dapper in their suits.
Celebrations were small due to COVID-19 restrictions but community members ensured to celebrate the race that stops the nation either at the Lithgow Workies or The Blue Fox.
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Each venue had a number of specials on food and drinks and provided a race atmosphere for keen punters.
The race took place at its iconic time of 3pm with Twilight Payment taking the crown with jockey Jye McNeil.
Tiger Moth finished second and Prince of Arran came in at third.
Alanna Tomazin
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
