As a result, nearly 40,000 racegoers packed Moonee Valley racecourse on 24 October 1998. In 2005, it attracted a record crowd in excess of 18,600 racegoers. In addition to this 20% discounts were shared to all Ladies Day racegoers. About 1000 racegoers attended the Duaringa Races in 1995. The competition was intended to woo female racegoers in particular.