Dubbo Derby Day 2021 crowd of more than 2,000 praised for good behaviour

Dubbo Turf Club general manager Vincent Gordon said they had been anticipating to get around the 2,000 mark as tickets for the event were pre-sold.

"Very pleased to see that the 2000 number turned up," he said.

"There was a substantial amount of work that had to be done- not only with the crowd but with the racing as well."

With beautiful weather, fashion on fleek, good racing and a 'well behaved' crowd, Mr Gordon said the day proved to be a great success.

"Everyone was well behaved, got there and got home safely, I hope," Mr Gordon said.

"It was a good day- turned out to be a really good day- the weather was nice of course and the racing was really good too."

Mr Gordon said the event, which comes as the first big event for Dubbo after a COVID-19 induced hiatus, also welcomed the return of the contingent of people who attend the event for the fashion aspect of it.

"There's always a contingent of people that go to the races for the fashion, yesterday was no different," he said.

Officers from Orana Mid-Western Police District are also praising racegoers for the behavior after what they are deeming a successful return to the track.

Police attended the event to monitor the crowd and were pleased to see racegoers adhering to COVID-19 protocols.

Acting Orana Mid-Western District commander, A/Superintendent Natalie Antaw said it was great to see.

'It is great to see the return of an event like this in regional NSW, after such a difficult year," A/Supt Antaw said.

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