At Goulburn on Tuesday there are ten female jockeys competing across eight races with a total of twenty-two rides…and what really matters about that statistic is the fact that all ten now get to utilise the significantly upgraded female jockey rooms.
It might not sound like much to write home about but for anyone who has ever raced at Goulburn in the middle of the year they know a reliable hot shower can be an invaluable part of a female jockey’s recovery routine!
Goulburn Race Club CEO Robyn Fife is pleased that the club has been able to give the project final sign off.
“The female jockey rooms upgrade has been an important part of our priority list for a long time now,” Ms Fife offered.
“With the ongoing upward trend in the female riding ranks and their participation rates in our industry it’s a timely investment.”
Ms Fife added that the project has been a cooperative initiative.
“Goulburn Race Club has partnered with Racing NSW Country to help make the project a reality”.
“Local contractors managed the project from start to finish which is also a great result for our local economy”
“The investment made as part of the refurbishment has meant that amenities have significantly improved with more showers, more toilets, more than four times the number of bays than previously and much more room generally.”
Timely indeed with Autumn just around the corner!
Punter’s could also pay to upgrade their range finder to a female friendly setting for Tuesday’s eight race card with the femme fatale brigade in charge of their own destiny in a number of races, i.e.
Danielle Seib presents Adventure Seeker ($1.60) first up in the opener on the program, the Goulburn Mazda and Isuzu Ute Country Boosted Maiden Plate. The gelding draws ideally and torched the clock in a recent home track trial.
Louise Day looks to continue her recent winning form with Sweet Patriot ($3.00F) in Race 2 the Country Championships @ Goulburn Maiden Hcp over 1000m. From the rails draw is all Trump i.e. gets another chance!
Winona Costin made a welcome return to the winners circle at Royal Randwick on Saturday and pilots Darn Cute ($4.80) in Race 7, the Goulburn Australia Maiden Handicap over a suitable 1500m.
Tash Burleigh will also look to push on with her good form of late via Plaza ($3.60) in Race 4 the ICU Security Cameras B66 Hcp over a 1000m. Olympic Dame ($31) also resumes for Burleigh in Race 1.
PHOTO: Bradley Photos. Louise Day.
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