01/11/2026
And that’s a wrap on the Yeppoon Turf Club’s 2026 Derby Day!
Despite the horses not making it to the track, more than 1,500 people from across the community turned out to support the event, making it a fantastic day for everyone involved.
The Family Day activities were a big hit, with the bucking bull, face painting and colouring-in competition all well supported. The ice cream van was arguably the busiest worker of the day!
Fashions of the Field was keenly contested, with contestants of all ages embracing the black and white Derby Day theme. From the kids through to the adults, there were plenty of fantastic outfits on display. Congratulations to all our winners.
The tug-of-war competitions also drew plenty of interest, with male and female teams battling it out for bragging rights, along with a few slips and slides along the way!
And finally, the photo finish in the highly anticipated second edition of the Undi 100 was a real highlight, going right down to the wire.
A huge thank you to everyone in the Yeppoon community who came out to support our Phantom Races. Your support ensured the day was still a great success despite the weather.
We also extend a massive thank you to the many volunteers who helped in the lead-up and gave their time and effort on the day. These events simply wouldn’t happen without you.
Please follow the link below to view The Morning Bulletin’s photo gallery from the day (subscription required):
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/rockhampton/sport/keppel-park-lights-up-for-yeppoon-turf-clubs-derby-day/image-gallery/c2c09b9b31ee81a75ee3de40516d6da0