Goulburn Race Club will host its two biggest days of the racing calendar over the next fortnight and the bonhomie starts with this Sunday’s Goulburn Cup program.
The $200 000 Campbell Petroleum Distributors Goulburn Cup (1400m) is the feature race on what promises to be a blue-ribbon day of racing in the tablelands.
The club will then step out with heels and champagne a week later with its popular Girls Day Out race day on Saturday 11th November.
Goulburn District Race Club CEO Robyn Fife says it’s all systems go for the next fortnight with plenty of opportunity to get out to the track for live racing action and good times!
“Racing and spring go hand in hand and that’s always been the Goulburn way!”, Ms Fife offered.
“Our Goulburn Cup showcase program looks a strong one with the quality of horse and racing as good as you will find on any Sunday around NSW.”
Ms Fife says that as well as the feature race, this Sunday’s program honours a couple of legends of the turf who had a real impact on the racing industry locally.
“We have two separate races that will recognise Graeme Spackman and Guy Walter respectively. Both were trainers who raced horses at Goulburn to great effect.”
“More importantly they also offered a genuine mentoring role to locals who are now having success as trainers in their own right including Tash Burleigh, Emma Longmire and Pat Murphy to name just a few.”
Goulburn Cup Day will also see the unveiling of Goulburn District Race Club’s new on track broadcast big screen. The screen is a long-time goal turned reality for the club thanks to a key partnership with the Goulburn Soldiers Club.
Ms. Fife says the timing could not be better.
“It’s a welcome addition to the quality of on track facility that the club now offers patrons and having it up and running for our biggest days of racing is ideal.”
“The new big screen installation is a $250 000 project which could not have come about without majority support from Goulburn Soldiers Club who are a valued partner of our club.”
Toni Mitchell, General Manager of Goulburn Soldiers Club believes it’s a winning’’ investment’ for both organisations.
“Not only does it enhance the race day experience for avid spectators but also underscores our commitment to the vibrant Goulburn community,” Ms. Mitchell said.
Sunday’s Goulburn Cup race day features:
- $200 000 Campbell Petroleum Distributors Goulburn Cup (Big Dance Eligibility) 1400m
- Newgate Farm Guy Walter F&M Class 3 – 1300m
- Graeme Spackman Country Magic B66 Hcp – 1600m.
- Live entertainment, Fashions on the Field and plenty of food and drink options.
Gates open at 12.00pm with Race 1 timed to go at 1.25pm.
PHOTO- Bradley Photos – 2022 Goulburn Cup Winner Oscar Zulu and jockey William Pike.
Goulburn Mulwaree Council are proud supporters of Goulburn & District Racing Club
