Star studded line-up for Calcutta

Guaranteed great day out at MiniJumbuk Naracoorte Cup this weekend

Naracoorte Racing Club president Glen Hamlyn has been a bold leader and he has made a bold prediction – this Sunday’s MiniJumbuk Naracoorte Cup will be run and won under clear skies.

Given everything else for the club’s premier day has been meticulously planned and organised, who would doubt the passionate racing man when he promises a beautiful day on the weather front.

“We are expecting a really big crowd,” Glen said. “Our facilities are looking so good and it is going to be another great day out for everyone. The weather is going to be sensational – 25 degrees plus.””

Fashions on the Field, quality food and wine and a raft of activities for kids, including face painting and a jumping castle, all promises a great family day out and that’s without even watching a race.

Of course for those who love the thoroughbred game, the racing club committee are expecting strong nominations.

“There are a lot of horses in the South East and Murray Bridge and we are expecting good fields,” Glen said.

The continued support of MiniJumbuk has always been a key to the success of the day with Glen grateful MiniJumbuk founder Don Wray was prepared to put his money behind his passion for racing and that the tradition has continued. Don is a life member of the club and a former president. “All roads lead to Naracoorte this Sunday for a great family day full of entertainment,” Glen said. And while race day is a huge day, the Saturday night Calcutta is also a huge event and not many of the 250 tickets for the gala event are left.

This year’s event arguably boasts the two best headline acts that have ever been organised for the traditional cup lead in – Sam Hayes (right)and Kangaroo Island born jockey Dwayne Dunn (left), who was recently inducted in the SA Racing Hall of Fame.

“Sam is part of the Hayes racing dynasty – his grandfather was Colin Hayes, his uncle is David Hayes and he knows the history of Lindsay Park and the big owners they trained for and the horses they trained,” Glen said. “Sam is quite the comedian and he is just a very, very good speaker and will keep everyone entertained.” Dunn is also a popular guest speaker with the 24 time Group 1 winning jockey not short of a story.

Tickets are only available by contacting the racing club or Glen on 0428 838 336.