2006 Sydney Royal

Emily Blinkworth and her wonderful imorted mare, 'CP Argentina' rounded up a Part 2 jump off field of six to win in convincing style.

Not only did Lynda Powell take out the Led Thoroughbred Mare Over 4 Years Not in Training class, but Lynda was also declared Best Dressed Strapper in the class. The mare 'Avons Landing' by Snappy Landing (USA) who is shown in the Hack ring as 'Siren', was declared Reserve CHampion Thoroughbred Mare.

Penny Greenhill from Balnaring in Victoria is having a super show. Penny picked up $200 and a subscription to Race Track Magazine for being Beat Dressed Female Strapper.

"Hey Bro"! L-R Karen Townsend's unnamed rising three-year-old by Scarlet Sceptre out of Regal Scope catches up with his full brother, Di Tutty's five-year-old, My Impressionist. Both were exhibited in the Thoroughbred Gelding Not in Training class.

Carolyne Burge from Baulkham Hills with her Thoroughbred Gelding 'Truly Abba Do' by Truly Time out of Pace to Burn. Carolyne was declared Best Dressed Strapper in the Gelding class.

Jackie Long with her Yearling colt, 'Time to Celebrate' the last by Truly Time and out of Ecstacy Supreme won his class and went on to be declared Reserve CHampion Thoroughbred Stallion/Colt. Jackie too was a Best Dressed Strapper winner.

Champion Thoroughbred Mare/Filly, winner of the Mare/Filly In Training, 'Mystical Magic' , another winner by the late Truly Time out of Subtle Streak. Seen here with L-R Chairman of the RAS Horse Committee, Bill Picken, Bronwyn Culbert and judge, Allan Frogley.

Gary Collier was declared Best Dressed Male Strapper. Gary is seen here with Best Dressed judge, Lorraine Logan and K & R Woodland's Gelding Not InTrainingGraceful Dragon by Golden Dragon out of Waffle.

Supreme Led Thoroughbred, the Champion Stallion, 'Nataka Haraka' by Sandpit (Brz) out of Swift Desire. Seen here with L-R Timothy Kemp, Anita Kemp representing Supreme sponsor Widden Stud and strapper, Connie Greig. The Supreme Thoroughbred was exhibited by M Cherrett.

The Victorian Tent Pegging Team make a perfect run and are currently in second place, behind South Australia, in the State Tent Pegging competition run throughout the show.

Lindy Walker-Johnson rode the Walker Family's kind going 'Marena Fanfare' to win the Show Hunter Galloway 14.2-15hh. Fanfare went on to be declared Reserve Champion Show Hunter Galloway.

Tiffany Ellis with the Ellis Family's 14-14.2hh Show Hunter Galloway winner and Champion Show Hunter Galloway, 'Rothwell Kind Regards'.

The Diamond B Stud and Australian Sporthorse Breeders' imported Indorado mare, 'Alondra', jumped a super round under the guidance of Chriss Chugg to take second place in the Part 3 Accumulator competition.

Clydesdale steward, David Look seems oblivious to the rain as he keeps his eyes on his large charges.

Shelly Penny won the Novice Show Hunter Pony class with her 'Sheldene Chance'.

Tim Peel's magnificent three-year-old Clydesdale filly, 'Stanhope Park Moss Rose' was declared Champion Clydesdale Mare and Supreme Champion Clydesdale.

Billy McEvoy rode the McEvoy's very well performed pony, 'Elken Ruffian' to win the Show Hunter Pony NE12hh and continue on to be declared Reserve Champion Show Hunter Pony.

Sally Leiben from Oakville with her Best Yearling Clydesdale Exhibit, 'Aroona Park Matilda'. Seen here with Clydesdale judge, Ian Stewart-Koster.

The Clydesdales were as always of a high quality. Seen here, Colin Brown with the Annaburn Gold Cup winner, 'McMurchie Verna'. Exhibited by C Brown and McMurchie Stud. The Annaburn Gold Cup is presented to the Best Australian Bred Clydesdale Mare which has never won the Cup in a previous year.

Mrs V Carnachan's 'Pemberton Royal' demonstrated a turn of speed for rider Kim Adby during the work out of the Show Hunter Pony 12-13hh class. They finished in fifth place.

Christy Murphy rode DA Murphy and the Brandy Hill Park's 'Brandy Hill Park Regal Mist' to win the Show Hunter Pony 12-13hh class.

Shonagh Kelly may have been a little dampened by the rain during her Show Hunter Pony 13-14hh class, but she nevertheless produced the goods with her 'Naryl Royal Icon' to win the class and go on and take out the Show Hunter Pony Championship.

Mitchell Sams aka 'The Clown' took second place in the Fancy Dress class for Boys and Girls Under 12 Years.

Mary Poppins (Lucinda Bain) and Bert (Martin Guenther) took second place in the Fancy Dress for Boys ans Girls Under 12 Years class. (Not sure about Bert;s age?)

Ryan Johnson-McNeil looked as much like Bob The Builder as Bob hmself.

Michael and Sarah Stafford aka Old MacDonald's Farm, won the 12-17 Years Fancy Dress competition.

'Dame Edna Goes to The Royal' (complete with the gladdies possums). Nellie Evans took second place in the Fancy Dress 12-17 Years class.

Molly Lord (riding) and Seryn Adams made a beautiful pair of Ballerinas in the Fancy Dress competition today.

Brandon Douglas aka 'The Red Baron' takes aim during the Fancy Dress class today Brandon was fifth in the Under 12 section.

Layton Johnson McNeil aka A Commando,

Ringmaster, Jamie Priestley and Clown, Nicky Jones with their 'Circus Act' in the Fancy Dress class for Boyd ans Girls Under 12.

Tyler Wells made a very convincing Indian Chief for sixth place in the Under 12 Fancy Dress class.

Tahlia Wells made a wonderful Mermaid to win the Fancy Dress competition for Boys and Girls Under 12 Years.

Michelle Lang McMahon and her 'KS Serenade' jumped very well to take second place in the Part 2 jump off class this afternoon.

"That's some bad hat Charlie". RAS Councillor Charlie Hooke keps his hat dry on the first wet, and we hope only wet afternoon of the show.