Pacing cup on track to entertain

THE DecoGlaze Ballarat Pacing Cup 2024 is just about to trot around the corner.

The city’s biggest annual night of harness racing, including the main $100,000 race, returns on Saturday 20 January.

Ballarat Trotting Club general manager of operations, Ash Madder, said the event is one for the whole family with lots of entertainment on and off the track.

“We have free kids’ activities, food trucks, a beer garden, live music, and lots of good racing as well, with some of the best horses from around Australia and New Zealand,” he said.

“At the moment we have nine races programmed, and we’re expecting a few good horses coming over from New Zealand and hope to see other top horses from around the eastern seaboard of Australia come down.

“There are a few big stables around Ballarat which usually throw a few horses in, so there should be some local horses entered, and we should have a decent field.”

The main Ballarat Pacing Cup event usually runs between 9pm and 9.30pm, and runs for roughly two-and-a-half laps for more than two minutes.

But this year’s cup looks a little bit different with a new major supporter.

“DecoGlaze is the new naming rights sponsor this year, and we’re rapt to have them on board,” Mr Madder said. “They’re a great supporter of the club.

“They’re taking over from Petstock who have been a fantastic partner for a number of years.”

Gates open at 5pm. For tickets, head to ballarattrottingclub.com.au or call the club on 5335 9041.