But Who Won?

Craig Williams on Miss Finland was the winner of the Crown Oaks. Miss Finland won by 2 1/4L, over Tuesday Joy (Carnegie), with Anamato (Redoute’s Choice) staying on well for third. The time was 2.37.16, the final 600m in 35.27. Fuji Fantasy was fourth and Rena’s Lady fifth. Miss Finland paid $2.80.




But we were the winners in fact! All the winners and their friends!


And just the winners!




With Craig from P&G and Alicia from Hausmann



Breakfast on Friday morning - what a wonderful time we had! Smiles from ear to ear!

Our day at the Races

Well we didn't win on the horses, but everything else about the day was a winner! Double click on any of the pictures to get a better look!



Look who I found!!!



Alicia and Melissa


Alicia's beautiful curls!


I bought these wonderful Prada (did I mention Prada) sunglasses with my spending loot from Procter and Gamble!




The proud winners - don't we scrub up well!!!


The whole group - 18 winners in all!

On the bus

We're off to the races! On the bus, and we were given a split of Moet each with a straw!!!! There were six winners, who were each invited to bring two friends. Our hosts were Craig and Jodie from Procter and Gamble, and Alicia and Melissa from Hausmann Communications. Perfect hosts, perfect event, perfect weather, perfect day!

From Cinderellas to princesses!

Thursday morning bright and early - The transformation begins!!!! Nails, hair then makeup!

A few more curls please!

Ariane getting a "blank canvas"

And now for some Cleopatra eyes please!

These are simply the most beautiful nails on the planet!

The finished product - all we need now is to put on those new frocks and its off to the Races!

Photos from the big trip

You can double click on the photos for a better look!



(N2) We arrived in Melbourne at 1030am on Wednesday, and were immediately treated to a stretch limo ride complete with champagne! Off to a fine start!


Its really a stretch!!!

Excitement continues - a day's shopping at Chadstone - Using our Chadstone shopping vouchers!


(N3) check out the labels! Beautiful dresses for our day at the races! Each of us bought an outfit for the big day, complete with something for our hair! Sooo posh!


(N6 and N7) Dressed up for dinner at the Waterfront Seafood Restaurant, an iconic Melbourne restaurant in the Crown Casino complex. All of us in our lovely cream jackets!





Anne luxuriating in our luxury hotel room at the Crown Promenade

I've won a trip to Oaks Day

Thanks to Procter and Gamble, this is what I have won!

CONGRATULATIONS

Thank you for entering the Procter & Gamble Oaks Day competition. You are one of our major prize winners! Your prize is a trip for three to attend Oaks Days in Melbourne and is valued at up to $9,720. Your prize includes the following:

• 3 return economy airfares from your nearest capital city
• 2 nights triple share accommodation at the Crown Promenade Hotel, including breakfast daily for 3 people
• Return hotel-airport transfers, and transfers to and from the hotel to the Shopping Centre, salon and Oaks Day
• $1,000 spending money for you and your two friends
• Hair styling, make up and nails on the morning of Oaks Day
• Dinner on the 8th November
• Admission for 3 adults to attend Oaks Day
• All food and beverage at Oaks Day

Spending money (betting money), meals other than listed above and any other additional costs incurred will be at your own expense.

Thank you Procter and Gamble!!

How did I win?

To enter, consumers must: (a) Spend $15 or more on any products in the Pantene, Olay, Nice n’ Easy, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Satin Care or Venus ranges in one transaction from any Coles store; (b) Answer in 25 words or less, ‘Why do you deserve a luxury trip to the races?’, and; (c) Complete and mail the entry form to ‘Oaks Day Promotion’ PO Box 155, Brookvale, NSW 2100, or (d) Visit www.beautybrands.com.au and complete all the required fields marked with (*).

I am going to post some photos and news of the big trip when it comes about!