By Mark Brassel
Mudgee Race Club will be bustling with the Central Districts Newhaven Park Country Championships on Sunday.
The raceday follows an exciting clash between NRL stalwarts St George Illawarra Dragons and the Wests Tigers at Glen Willow Sporting Complex the day before.
“The Central Districts is home to a lot of great trainers, horses and jockeys and each year the racing community is excited to get behind the Country Championships,” said Tony Brown, president of Mudgee Race Club.
“We can cheer on the contenders as they battle it out for their chance to reach the Country Championships Final at Randwick on [Saturday] 6 April, and potentially take home some of the outstanding $1 million prizemoney on offer.
“We will provide a high quality eight-race program, TAB facilities, beautiful surrounds and of course full bars and delicious, relaxed catering options with general admission only $25.
“Additionally, this year we will also be hosting a new catered cocktail luncheon from only $75 per ticket, so there really will be something for racegoers of all ages at Mudgee’s Country Championships.
“People should make a long weekend of it by tapping into both the NRL and Country Championships. In fact, everything that our wonderful region has to offer with a genuine welcoming environment.”
UPCOMING NSW COUNTRY RACE MEETINGS
Thursday: Grafton
Friday: Quirindi
Saturday: Tuncurry-Forster, Orange, Yass picnics (non-TAB)
Sunday: Mudgee, Wagga