The Daily Advertiser takes a look at the finalists for the 2017 Gold Cup Faces of the Carnival. The Murrumbidgee Turf Club judging panel will determine a winner to be announced at the Australia Day meeting on Thursday.
Bec Barnewall
Age: 21. Occupation: Student. Relationship Status: Single.
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What do you like about the Gold Cup Carnival?
It is a great reason to get dressed up to the nines with your friends and socialise whilst supporting the local community and experience the atmosphere that horse race brings.
- Bec Barnewall
Where can you be found on a Saturday night?
Socialising with friends at a barbecue and occasionally the pub, usually ending with a movie.
What would you do with your last $10?
Give it to someone who needed it more than me.
Dylan Bremner
Age: 24. Occupation: Hospitality. Relationship Status: In a relationship.
What do you like about the Gold Cup Carnival?
It’s a good place to chill and have a drink with mates, with the exciting atmosphere of the races going on all around.
- Dylan Bremner
Where can you be found on a Saturday night?
Working in the bar.
What would you do with your last $10?
Put it in my savings, haha time to be responsible.
Sam Glyde
Age: 19. Occupation: Student. Relationship Status: Single.
What do you like about the Gold Cup Carnival?
Dressing up and winning money (when I do win).
- Sam Glyde
Where can you be found on a Saturday night?
Most likely The Vic.
What would you do with your last $10?
Put it on black at the casino.
Matilda Roworth
Age: 19. Occupation: Student. Relationship Status: Single.
What do you like about the Gold Cup Carnival?
Everything. It is one of my favourite Wagga events! I love the race attire and I adore the fascinators. It’s a great opportunity to dress up and meet up with friends. It’s a great way to bring the community together.
- Matilda Roworth
Where can you be found on a Saturday night?
Enjoying the company of good people.
What would you do with your last $10?
Buy as much coffee as possible!
Jessica Dawson
Age: 25. Occupation: Lawyer. Relationship Status: Single.
What do you like about the Gold Cup Carnival?
The atmosphere, beautiful outfits and the chance to socialise.
- Jessica Dawson
Where can you be found on a Saturday night?
Occasionally on the dancefloor, but often at home with a good movie and a glass of wine.
What would you do with your last $10?
$10 wouldn’t get you too far in terms of necessities, so I’d have to put it all on black!
Emma Wells
Age: 33. Occupation: Account Manager, Dunk Insurance. Relationship Status: Married.
What do you like about the Gold Cup Carnival?
I’ve been lucky enough to attend the last two Gold Cup Carnivals. I have a real passion for fashions on the field and can spend months planning an outfit. The Gold Cup would have to be one of my favourite race days, I love the thrill of placing a bet and hopefully backing a winner!
- Emma Wells
Where can you be found on a Saturday night?
At home with my husband Tim and dog Daisy, having a glass of wine and a barbecue.
What would you do with your last $10?
Buy a $5 lottery ticket and a large skinny cappuccino.
Maddy Kew
Age: 21. Occupation: Student/Casual Content Officer at CSU. Relationship Status: In a relationship.
What do you like about the Gold Cup Carnival?
The atmosphere, socialising, the exciting feeling you get when watching the horses race down the track and having a day out in the sun with friends.
- Maddy Kew
Where can you be found on a Saturday night?
Either at home watching movies with my partner or with my friends at a social event for our football and netball club.
What would you do with your last $10?
Buy myself a coffee and then spend the rest on food.
Stuart Carey
Age: 19. Occupation: Student. Relationship Status: Single.
What do you like about the Gold Cup Carnival?
Everyone getting up and about, talking about horses and their punts, as if they are geniuses - even when they know nothing.
- Stuart Carey
Where can you be found on a Saturday night?
In the TAB room at The Vic or watching a romantic movie at home in bed by myself.
What would you do with your last $10?
Invest it through the TAB machine with a $10 punt on the nose of the horse with the best name.
Esther Shephard
Age: 20. Occupation: ASM at Pillow Talk. Relationship Status: In a relationship.
What do you like about the Gold Cup Carnival?
Fashions on the Field – it’s a chance to dress up and show some class.
- Esther Shephard
Where can you be found on a Saturday night?
Hanging out with friends for dinner and drinks or trying to get an early night.
What would you do with your last $10?
Place a bet on a sure thing.
