All set for race day

A big field of nominations is in for the 2016 Stanthorpe Cup.

THE countdown is on to one of the Granite Belt’s most eagerly anticipated sporting and social events of the calendar – the Central Motors Holden Stanthorpe Cup Day.
Jockey Club president Neil Brunckhorst says everything is coming to hand nicely for race day, this Saturday 15 October.
“Following good recent rain, the track and surrounds are in perfect condition,” he told the Free Times.
“The club has received great nominations for the five-race card.
“The main race, the Central Motors Holden Stanthorpe Cup, has brought together a strong field of sprinters to contest the $12,000 event.
“With a very strong support card, everything points to a great day on and off the track.
“The very popular ‘Fashions on the Field’ will attract many entries all vying for the great prizes on offer.
“With bookings for lunches and seating up on last year, everything is in place for a day not to be missed.”
Live Band “push” will play from 5pm until 8pm following the track action.
Patrons are reminded under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Gates at the Stanthorpe Racecourse on Jimmy Mann Road at Broadwater open at 10.30am with the first local race at 1.30pm.
Crisps Coaches will run free services to the races from 11am and return to town from 5pm. Coaches leave from in front of the ANZ Bank opposite the post office.
For a full list of nominations for the Stanthorpe Cup’s five race program visit our website at www.freetimes.com.au