NHS workers were honoured this week with races named after them at Carlisle racecourse's Ladies' Night.
The event was held on Monday, August 1, and honoured the work and efforts of three NHS staff members during the pandemic.
Tracy Wharton, Barbara McCready and Tommy Sendall were invited along as guests to the race meet.
The glamorous day saw a series of races, with many people attending the big day and Martin Kemp, formerly of Spandau Ballet, headlining the night.
VL Aesthetics, who sponsored the meet for the second time, chose the trio to be honoured on the day.
All three were also were nominated for NHS Worker of the Year at the Pride of Cumbria awards in June, with Tracy Wharton named the winner.
Ms Wharton, of Irthington, said: "It was a lovely surprise to have a race named after myself as well as my colleagues,” she said.
"It’s very unexpected but a lovely tribute which reflects the contribution that each and every healthcare worker in the NHS makes on a daily basis.
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"I would like to thank all the hardworking NHS staff and of course VL Aesthetics for the recognition they have given in support of our efforts.
"My grandma loved horse racing and actually had a racehorse. She would have been especially thrilled. She particularly liked grey horses so I might have a small flutter on one on the day in memory of her."
Vanessa Brown, managing director of VL Aesthetics, said it had been a privilege to choose the NHS workers.
“We always like to give back to the local community which we feel is very important to do as a company."
Ms McCready added: "Being nominated for the NHS Pride of Cumbria awards alongside Tracy and Tommy was an honour, and to now have horse races named after us on Ladies Night is such a lovely, kind gesture which I am so very grateful for.
"As an NHS family we have stood together side by side to help support each other to enable us to care for those that need us the most."
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