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Role adds cup day glamour

The Face of WA Country Cups Alana McLean will head to town next month for the Narrogin Cup Day.

Alana McLean is the Face of WA Country Cups and next month she will be in Narrogin for the town's annual cup day.

McLean, whose role is to promote WA's leading regional race meetings, will be a guest judge of the Fashions on the Field when the 2015 Narrogin Cup is run on Sunday, April 19.

Announced as the first Face of WA Country Cups by Racing and Wagering WA in July last year - an initiative supported by Tourism WA and Royalties for Regions - McLean said she was relishing the role.

"It's fantastic to be involved in such a great initiative that showcases all that country racing has to offer," she said.

"Country racing is about uniting members of regional communities and visitors from the Perth metropolitan area, to celebrate a day of fun, fashion and the enjoyment of watching country racing at its best."

Narrogin Racing Club manager Cathi Trefort-Budby said they were thrilled to host McLean and she would help boost the Narrogin Cup's profile.

"Having her on course for the day is absolutely fantastic," she said.

"Someone with her wealth of knowledge and the backing of the industry will help give our cup day a fresh look.

"Hopefully it will encourage other ladies to make it a special day and dress up for the occasion."

McLean said she was excited to be judging the fashions at the cup and looked forward to seeing racegoers bringing their own unique style to the course.

"This season's racing fashion is still showing influences of the 1950's, with full skirts and feminine tailoring," she said.

"Printed patterns and soft pastels are also on trend, but, above all, race day fashion is about classy, classic attire and millinery is a must."

McLean's love of fashion has also meant WA regional race rounds have provided a perfect platform to showcase local designers to racegoers and expanding audiences via social media.

"It is important that we support our West Australian designers and milliners, especially those located in regional areas," she said.

Trefort-Budby said preparations for the Cup were going well and they were aiming for an eight or nine-card race day.

"The track is looking outstanding at the moment, looking the best it has," she said.

"We are looking at what other events we can include on the day."