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Gallery | Plenty of smiles at Benalla Racing Club for weekend racing

Trackside: Shelly Wilson, Stuart Johnson, Glen Dominic and Luke Wallace. Photo by Brenden Paddock

Punters and racegoers were welcomed by pristine conditions last Saturday at the Benalla Racing Club.

The local track held a six-race program that was enjoyed by many looking to let their hair down.

The action kicked off later than usual with the first race pencilled in for 2.44pm and it was a Lindsay Park quinella with the Euroa-based stable saluting with Aperitivo.

Benalla trainer Russell Osborne had himself a day out with Red Impulse first past the post in race three’s BM58 handicap (1406m).

Red Impulse ($4) won in a photo finish ahead of Vested Interest — who had looked a winner at the turn.

The win in the $20,000 race was the eighth of Red Impulse’s career.

The day came to a close at 6pm for the sixth and final race on the card and Ensign photographer Brenden Paddock was there to capture all of the day’s action.

The next meeting at Benalla is January 5.

Day for it: A healthy crowd attended the Saturday race program. Photo by Brenden Paddock
Fun day out: Michelle James and Shaz Paton. Photo by Brenden Paddock
Chewing the fat: Sam Little and Trevor Sakker. Photo by Brenden Paddock
Young race fan: Caitlin and Maeve Van Der Pluym. Photo by Brenden Paddock
Festive spirit: Claire Gore and Jodie Brewer. Photo by Brenden Paddock
Big day out: The Franklin clan. Photo by Brenden Paddock
Photo by Brenden Paddock
Late mail: Mikhaela Zafirovski. Photo by Brenden Paddock