Paramedics were required for a number of minor incidents, which were related to dehydration, underlying health issues and an over-consumption of alcohol. 

Wagga police duty officer Inspector David Abercrombie said patrons at the Murumbidgee Turf Club had remained well behaved right throughout the afternoon.

“As of right now, we have had a very good day down there,” he said.

“The licensed officer down at the turf club said that attendees were very well behaved as far as we know.”

But as the crowds flocked from the track and onto the streets, police prepared for a possible big night ahead.

Inspector Abercrombie said Wagga Local Area Command had not yet received statistics on the number of drink-driving charges laid during and after the Gold Cup carnival. 

CEO of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club Scott Sanbrook was extremely pleased with the behaviour of attendees, who were able to “have fun, and still avoid major incidents”.

“The behaviour was simply excellent, the crowd was bigger than it has been in years and It's a real testament to Wagga's race community,” he said. 

“The number of incidents we had were extremely minor, and they were for the most part not even related to alcohol.

“I’ve had both the security personnel and the police officers give me very positive feedback.”

Speaking to The Daily Advertiser on Friday, Victoria Hotel publican Harry Vearing said the Gold Cup had not seen violence or crime in many years. 

“We haven’t had an incident on Cup night in a long time.”

The Victoria Hotel was one of many after-party venues.