Family fun ahead of Christmas at the races

The busy period continues at Wyong Race Club.

On Sunday, December 8, the club held its Family Christmas Party for staff, strappers, trainers and their families whilst also hosting over 50 children from Central Coast Kids in Need who enjoyed a great day enjoying rides and a visit from Santa.

On Wednesday, December 11, the action was hot on the track with the running of the Magic Millions, which was again well attended by the general public and corporates alike.

Attention now turns to the next meeting – the Family Fun Day Christmas at the Races on December 21,

“Whilst we expected significant interest for our Christmas Family Fun Day, the response has been staggering and we anticipate a significant crowd,” Wyong Race Club CEO Greg Purcell said.

The club has also announced it has signed the Wyong Leagues Group as principal sponsor of the feature race on its 150th Anniversary stand-alone day.

“We are delighted to have Wyong Leagues Group as our sponsor of the inaugural running of the $500,000 Lakes Mile,” Purcell said.

“Wyong Leagues Group is a fantastic partner to have on board.

“They have been a part of the community since 1973; we have an existing relationship with Wyong Leagues Group as our Cup Day sponsor and to have them as the feature race sponsor for what is going to be our biggest day in the Club’s history is significant.

“In addition to Wyong Leagues Group, NBN Television, Coast Community News, De Bortoli, TAB and Heritage Real Estate are sponsors of our support races on the anniversary day.”

Anniversary Day on Saturday, January 11, will be classified a Sydney Metropolitan meeting with over $1.6M up for grabs.

“All eyes will no doubt be on Wyong as there is no Rosehill or Randwick meeting on that day,” Purcell said.

“We are celebrating 150 years of racing in the district, which is a remarkable milestone.

“It is a significant fillip for the Club, and one that not only we as a Club are excited about but also the general and business community.

“In addition to that, it is peak holiday season for the Central Coast so we would encourage those who have not attended a day at Wyong Race Club previously to get along and see what our fantastic Club has to offer.”

Wyong Race Club will be holding meetings on December 21, New Year’s Eve, January 11, January 18 and January 26.

For more information head to wyongraceclub.com.au