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Hawkesbury Race Club’s rescheduled raceday on Sunday (17 July) has been hailed a success after raising $2,500 for the NSW State Emergency Service Hawkesbury Unit.

Count On Me and Reece Jones take out the opening race at Hawkesbury last Sunday. Image by Bradley Photographers

“We recognise it’s been a tough year so far with the Hawkesbury community going through three floods in the space of seven months,” HRC's chief executive, James Heddo said.

“The SES workers and volunteers do an exceptional job supporting our community during trying times, and we really wanted to do something to demonstrate our thanks and support.”

There was free entry for the rescheduled raceday after flood water inundated the club which meant they were not able to hold their annual Godolphin Family Funday as scheduled.

In return, racegoers were asked for a gold coin donation with all proceeds going towards the local NSW SES Hawkesbury Unit.

“Hawkesbury Race Club is pleased to match the money donated by patrons which will increase the total donation to $2,500,” stated Mr Heddo.

Hawkesbury Race Club also donated a race towards Hawkesbury’s Helping Hands.

“Hawkesbury’s Helping Hands is such an integral charity, especially when natural disasters happen – we just wanted to highlight and thank them for the tireless work they do.

"Hawkesbury Race Club would like to say 'thank you' to everyone who donated on the day."