PICTURES: Ladies take centre stage at St Leger Festival

Thousands of women from Doncaster came out dressed to impress for the St Leger Festival ladies day.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Sep 2016, 16:33 BST
Updated 12th Sep 2016, 17:06 BST
8 Sept 2016..., Ladies Day the St Leger at Doncaster Racecourse. Picture Scott Merrylees8 Sept 2016..., Ladies Day the St Leger at Doncaster Racecourse. Picture Scott Merrylees
8 Sept 2016..., Ladies Day the St Leger at Doncaster Racecourse. Picture Scott Merrylees

Whether it was to celebrate a birthday or a wedding or just to enjoy time with friends, ladies from across the borough and beyond went to Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, to enjoy the annual event.

The eagerly anticipated DFS best dressed contest was won by Maria Gledhill from Rossington, who has won a trip to New York.

8 Sept 2016..., Ladies Day the St Leger at Doncaster Racecourse. Picture Scott Merrylees8 Sept 2016..., Ladies Day the St Leger at Doncaster Racecourse. Picture Scott Merrylees
8 Sept 2016..., Ladies Day the St Leger at Doncaster Racecourse. Picture Scott Merrylees

Shesaid: “It’s fantastic, I can’t believe it.

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Also soaking up the September sunshine were mother and daughter Louise Sheldon, 32, and Julie O’Donnell, 59, of Bentley.

Louise said: “It’s the first time we’ve been. We’re enjoying the day and having some champagne.”