Hundreds of Horse of the Year volunteers went above and beyond this week as the rain fell and the mud piled up.
HOY board chairwoman Cynthia Bowers said all 450 did an "absolutely awesome job" with tough weather conditions for most of the week.
She said she wasn't aware of any negative issues and felt everyone handled the situation "magnificently."
On the Saturday a dessert degustation was held in the VIP lounge with internation chef Adriano Zumbo and volunteers offered to give people rides on buggies so patrons could avoid the mud bath.
"Ladies came dressed in heels and glamorous dresses so people escorted them out to the function. This meant their days and outfits were not ruined, it was great to watch."