Glorious winter sunshine greeted racegoers on Sunday, June 8, as Wyong Race Club hosted its Long Weekend picnic meeting.
A solid crowd turned out to enjoy a relaxed afternoon of racing, reconnecting with friends and family trackside, and soaking up the holiday vibe.
The racing didn’t disappoint, with plenty of competitive finishes across the card.
Local trainer Kristen Buchanan continued her strong season, claiming Race 6 with Styleblender, taking her to 18 wins for the 2024/25 season — with just under two months still to go.
While she didn’t ride a winner at Wyong on Sunday, local apprentice jockey Anna Roper had a weekend to remember.
Roper landed a city double, triumphing on Thunderlips for trainer Bjorn Baker at Randwick on Saturday and again with The Great Houdini at Canterbury on Monday.
The pair of metro wins takes her season tally to an impressive 62.5 victories.
Meanwhile, a large contingent of Central Coast OzTag players came together on Sunday for their inaugural race day, held in style at The Pavilion overlooking the track.
Central Coast OzTag President Charmaine Ceeney said the day was a fantastic success.
“It was great to see the community of sport attend, and everyone had a great time,” she said.
“We particularly enjoyed hearing from Mark Waugh, who shared some fantastic stories.”
The event was hosted by former Parramatta Eels, NSW, and Australian Rugby League star Michael Buettner, who kept the crowd entertained throughout the day.
It was also a profitable outing for the members of the Wyong Punters Club, who landed the last two winners on the card — rounding out a memorable day both on and off the track.
