The Gunnedah Jockey Club is gearing up for a strong summer race day on Monday (January 19), with brilliant nominations and a full seven-race program locked in.
A total of 130 nominations has been received across the card, shaping as a competitive and entertaining afternoon of country racing at Riverside Racecourse.
With free racebooks available from Friday lunchtime at the Gunnedah Newsagency and the Courthouse Hotel, racegoers can study the fields over the weekend.
Entry is free, while there are also free racebooks and free tea and coffee facilities throughout the day.
Additionally, the first 50 people through the gates will receive a free TAB hat.
A barbecue, bar and canteen will be available, while there will be TAB and on-course bookmakers for anyone looking to have a wager.
Families are well catered for, with free poppers and Zooper Doopers for kids.
With the temperature forecast to reach around 31 degrees, the club has placed a strong focus on comfort. Plenty of shade will be available across the course, while the club’s new air-conditioned dining room offers a cool place to relax and enjoy the racing.
The Gunnedah Jockey Club is encouraging locals and visitors alike to head trackside, enjoy the relaxed summer atmosphere, and support country racing.
Gates will open at 11am, with the first race currently scheduled for 1.15pm.
Local trainers Sally Torrens and Gavin Groth are expected to have several runners, after Torrens had four wins from December 20 to 27 while Groth had a win on Boxing Day.
