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By Mark Brassel

Walcha, on the NSW Northern Tablelands, will celebrate the 140th running of their Cup on Friday.

Acoustix (Raymond Spokes) wins the 2023 Walcha Cup. Image by Bradley Photographers

Walcha’s popular two-day Cup Carnival is headed by the Friday program that is a Racing NSW Country Showcase meeting offering $295,000 in prizemoney.

The eight-race card features the $45,000 Walcha Cup (1440m) and the $35,000 Lightning Handicap (1000m).

The Club has already received 21 nominations including five last start winners - Lease (won at Newcastle), Leica Model (Inverell), Little Prophet (Armidale), Ring Ahoy (Armidale) and Shamedy (Deepwater).

The course has TAB and bar facilities, along with plenty of food and beverage options and a Fashions on the Field competition.

The second day on Saturday is a memorial/community race meeting and a more casual day with free entry.

It’s also a Family Day with face painting, jumping castle, ice creams and a Kids’ Fashions on the Field competition along with a foot race on the course.

View the race details for Walcha here