![\"\"](\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/02\/IMG_8016-for-web-300x200.jpg\")
But it wasn\u2019t just the race that caused thousands of people to flock to the event, there were rides, markets stalls, live music and a show\u2019n\u2019shine.<\/p>\n
President of the organising committee, Rebecca Jenkinson, said the Shelford Duck Race was all about supporting local causes through fun.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s our 10th year and each year it\u2019s get bigger and better,\u201d she said. \u201cThere\u2019s three groups that benefit: Shelford Primary School, the cricket club and the Progress Association. All money raised goes back into those three groups.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe really appreciate the help from the Lions Club, our sponsors and stall holders that return every year.\u201d<\/p>\n
The race got underway just a little ahead of start time as the competitors, backed by a decent river flow, seemed eager to jump with a couple of early escapees.<\/p>\n
That caused the official starters to open the flood gates and the 1000 eager yellow and blue plastic quackers began their journey down the river.<\/p>\n
With prizes for the first six across the line competition was fierce and in the end it was a near photo for first and second.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re had more water running this year than previous races,\u201d Ms Jenkinson said.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/02\/IMG_8012-for-web-300x200.jpg\")