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Big holiday crowds ensure a winning day

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29 Dec, 2014 01:00 AM2 mins to read

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Big crowds turned out to watch the horses in action at Arawa Park Racecourse on Saturday. Photo / Stephen Parker

Big crowds turned out to watch the horses in action at Arawa Park Racecourse on Saturday. Photo / Stephen Parker

Plenty of family entertainment combined with the biggest crowd in years has led to Rotorua's Christmas race meeting being dubbed one of the "best days" ever.

Trac marketing and sponsorship manager Don Paterson said perfect conditions and plenty of holiday makers had helped boost crowd numbers at the Interislander Summer Festival meeting on Saturday.

He said about 4000 people turned up.

281214sp1 Lady Jay, front, winning the NZB Insurance Pearl Series 1400.
Mr Mosa, ridden by Danielle Johnson, top right, won the Stay @ Copthorne Hotel Rotorua 1560.
George Crouchward, 10, wins his sack race 021 243 2797
Start of the Rainbow Springs Rotorua 1560

Image 1 of 5: 281214sp1 Lady Jay, front, winning the NZB Insurance Pearl Series 1400.

"It was probably the best day ever, at least in many, many years. It was perfect conditions - not too hot, not too cold. I think because it was overcast people said 'lets not to go the lakes, lets go to the races'."

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Mr Paterson said he believed the wide variety of entertainment on offer had led to it becoming a real family day out.

There were people attending their first races as well as regular race goers and plenty of visitors, especially international visitors, he said.

"For me the entertainment on offer was a highlight on the one side, but as far as the races go, they were all really exciting with close finishes."

Those who had caught the racing bug, or perhaps were lamenting having missed out, could head along to The Hits Family Fun Day on January 8.

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"It's a very similar type event for the families."

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