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Bob the Bugler

Bob Bouffler in a red jacket made the customary bugle call to kick off this year's Golden Slipper Barrier Draw. He is the resident bugler of the Australian Turf Club.

 

Beside this red coat, he also has a red spray jacket and a red Drizabone (for heavy rain). His costume is modelled on the English fox hunting costumes. The colour red was bestowed upon privileged hunters by Henry II in the 12th century.

 

Martin Place Amphitheatre, Sydney, Australia (Monday 1 Apr 2014 @ 11:53am)

 

Texture courtesy of Skeletal Mess

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Taken on April 1, 2014