The horse races bring with them a flurry of excitement and promise each year, presenting fun and profitable opportunities for all horse-race enthusiasts to partake in across New South Wales. If you’ve missed out on the 2014 New South Wales races so far, don’t worry, there are still plenty of exciting events to come. Here are some of the NSW’s most exciting races still left to run in this year’s racing carnival.
McKell Cup Day at Randwick: Saturday, May 24
Visit the “new” Royal Randwick on Saturday, May 24 for the next exciting upcoming event of the NSW Racing. The Nelune Foundation McKell Cup Day is a 2400-metre race worth $100,000. For this fundraising race day, the proceeds of the event are donated to the NELUNE Comprehensive Cancer Centre. Guests are invited to enjoy the races from a premium dining setting on level one of the new Grandstand, and get a close-up and intimate view of the races from the Grandview Room that overlooks the home straight.
Beef Week Cup at Casino: Friday, June 30
Join the Casino Racing Club on Friday, June 30 to celebrate one of the largest and most-anticipated racing events on the local calendar. The Beef Week Cup is also the largest event held at the Casino Race Course in Northern NSW; it brings with it plenty of social opportunities along with exciting financial gains for many punters. Fashions on the Field will be a part of the event again this year, and many prize giveaways will add more excitement to the day.
Junes Stakes Day at Randwick: Saturday, June 7
Known for attracting a line-up of cheer- and bet-worthy gallopers, Junes Stakes Day at Royal Randwick on Saturday, June 7 is sure to excite, and might just be the single most exciting race-day event still yet to occur. The 1200-metre race is worth $100,000 and has seen the hooves of many beloved winners, namely Gai Waterhouse’s No Looking Back, as well as stakes winning-filly, Everage. Join your favourite racetrack before winter sets in for good, and enjoy a full program of eight races for an exciting day at the races in Sydney.
Ulmarra Chip-In Cup Day at Grafton: Saturday, June 14
It’s all fun and socializing at Ulmarra Hotel’s Chip-In Cup race day in Ulmarra, which will be hosted at Grafton Racetrack this year on Saturday, June 14. The Ulmarra cup is a 1000-metre race and is worth $10,000, making it a fun and exciting day at the races with plenty of room for relaxation. This year’s event is a perfect way to enjoy a day with the family, too, with offerings that are enticing even for the little ones. There will be live entertainment, as well as kids’ entertainment, like face painting and a jumping castle, on the West Lawn of the facilities.
Murwillumbah Cup Day at Murwillumbah: Sunday, June 22
Visit the venue that also hosts the Melbourne Cup each year in November for the Murwillumbah Cup Day. Hosted at Murwillumbah racetrack or Tweed River Jockey Club, residents of the Gold Coast are sure to be pleased with the level of fun and excitement they’ll find during the Murwillumbah Cup just before winter sets in. Drawing in thousands of punters and visitors each year as well as a long and noteworthy list of champion runners, the Murwillumbah Cup is one that’s looked forward to by visitors and locals alike, and one that’s still set to occur on the NSW racing calendar.
Winter Cup Day at Rosehill Gardens: Saturday, June 28
When the weather starts to turn and you’re ready to say goodbye to our most beloved season, there’s definitely a great excuse to celebrate. Say goodbye to autumn and welcome winter to 2014 with a celebration at the Winter Cup Day at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, June 28. Come prepared with an umbrella (or perhaps an extra-large brimmed hat) just in case the weather decides to welcome winter, too. With indoor grand pavilions that offer excellent racetrack views from a warm and comfortable, out-of-the rain setting, you’ll be glad you chose to welcome winter in a friendly, exciting way.
With these exciting race days still set to visit your hometown in the coming weeks, you need not feel like you’ve missed out on the horse-racing excitement this year. Make the most of what’s yet to come, and start preparing for your day (or days) at the races. Once you’ve checked off your race day to-do list, including perfecting your punting strategy to make it a profitable day, you’ll have but one thing left to do: sit back and enjoy!
