Gallery | Recap all the action from a record-breaking Shepparton Gold Cup

By Marcus Beeck and Megan Fisher

Jan 18, 2024

Wheel on wheel, hoof on hoof racing: David Moran driving Curly James versus Kerryann Morris driving Kanena Provlima in race six. Photo by Megan Fisher

Jostling for position: A fast ride to the finish in race six. Photo by Megan Fisher

Setting the mood: Music sang by Overtime Duo. Photo by Megan Fisher

Proud as punch: Posing for a family portrait in celebration of driver David Moran. Photo by Megan Fisher

Eyes on the prize: The Neatline Homes Shepparton Gold Cup. Photo by Megan Fisher

Here they come: Crowd cheers on as drivers round the bend. Photo by Megan Fisher

Fun for the whole family: Mikayla McMahon aged 11 and Hunter Russo aged 3. Photo by Megan Fisher

Not first, but not last: Drivers cross the line in race six. Photo by Megan Fisher

Winner winner, chicken dinner: David Moran driving race six winning horse Curley James. Photo by Megan Fisher

Where the magic happens: Shepparton Harness Racing Club. Photo by Megan Fisher

Now that the dust has settled from last weekend’s Neatline Homes Shepparton Gold Cup race, it’s time to look back at the photos from Saturday night.

Wheels in motion: Brad Hewitt driving Taipo NZ during race six. Photo by Megan Fisher

Bring ‘em home: Crowd cheers on during a race. Photo by Megan Fisher

Calm before the storm: Crowd waits for the next race as the sun sets. Photo by Megan Fisher

Wise words: Race six winner David Moran speaks after the race. Photo by Megan Fisher

Racing glory: The Neatline Homes Shepparton Gold Cup. Photo by Megan Fisher

What a view: Crowd watches on from the grandstand. Photo by Megan Fisher

Wheel on wheel, hoof on hoof racing: David Moran driving Curly James verses Kerryann Morris driving Kanena Provlima in race six. Photo by Megan Fisher

To the victor go the spoils: Courtney Laker, trainer of Curly James, receives the Gold Cup. Photo by Megan Fisher

Cheeky grin: Race six winner David Moran driving Curley James. Photo by Megan Fisher

A job well done: Trainer of Curly James, Courtney Laker, receives the Gold Cup. Photo by Megan Fisher

Hop, skip and a jump: Horses gallop past the finish line in race five. Photo by Megan Fisher

Here they come: Horses and drivers stream to the finish line in race five. Photo by Megan Fisher

Picturesque: Crowd watches on with a sunset backdrop. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Children had their faces painted; adults had their beer poured as pundits cheered home driver David Moran, who drove Curley James to victory in race six to claim the $75,000 prize.

And while the crowd may have enjoyed the evening, the night belonged to Shepparton trainer Courtney Laker, who became the youngest trainer in the race’s history to claim the Gold Cup.

News photographer Megan Fisher was there to capture the best moments from Shepparton Racing Complex.