Country racing and Easter collide at Tocumwal this weekend, with the Tocumwal Gold Cup on Saturday.
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Six country races will be headlined by the Joe Cahill Transport Tocumwal Gold Cup race, on-site bookmakers and TAB facilities ready to take your bets.
Plus, there’s a huge array of trackside entertainment to enjoy and plenty of EFTPOS machines to help with action on the day.
Tocumwal Race Club president Harry Malloy is predicting a great day of family-friendly fun on offer.
“The track and grounds are looking just magic, they’ve been manicured and well looked after,” he said.
“Plus we have our new siding rail installed in time for the meet, after our new run rail which was installed last year.
“Our marquee packages are all sold out.
“We’ve also sold out of member tickets for the stands and the weather predictions look like 28 and sunny, so we’re looking forward to a great event.”
Fashions on the Field will again be a highlight of the day.
Sponsored by Eaglei Machinery, there will be a Lady of the Day and Gent of the Day for adults 18 plus, as well as boy and girl categories for Young Track Stars for 9 to 16 years and Tiny Tots for 0 to 8 years.
Gates to the Tocumwal Racecourse open at 11am.
A strict no bring your own alcohol rule applies, and those who do choose to attend the fully licensed bar are encouraged to utilise the bus services to and from town.
The town bus pickup starts at 11.30am at the Farmers Arms Hotel, then visiting Tocumwal Police Station, Terminus Hotel, the stop opposite the Boomerang Way Caravan Park.
Collection will follow the loop until 1pm, with return buses leaving the course at 5pm and visiting the same stops in reverse order.
The Murray riverside bus services include a pickup at Murray Riverside Caravan Park and 11.30am and 12.30pm pickups at Town Beach and Tocumwal Golf Club. Return buses will be at 5pm and 5.45pm.
Races entry is $30, which includes your race book, or $20 for ages pensioners. Children under-16 get in free.
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