HORSERACING
By LIAM DURKIN
LATROBE Valley Racing Club’s first meeting for the season is this Saturday.
The Traralgon-based club will fling the gates open for Derby Day, welcoming a seven race card meeting to Glenview Park.
The volunteer-run Latrobe Valley Racing Club only has two meetings per year, and relies on local support to help keep racing alive in Traralgon.
All the usual attractions from a day at the races will highlight the meeting, including fashions on the field, food and drinks, and of course, high quality racing.
Latrobe Valley Racing Club Chairperson Frank Bezzina encouraged all to get along.
“We’re all getting ready for the Morwell Bowling Club Derby Day,” he said.
“This is the 110th year of racing at Glenview Park, the track looks a treat and the facilities ready to be showcased.”
Morwell Bowling Club has shown its continued support for the racing club, remaining as naming right holders for Derby Day even after fire devastated the bowling club’s facility a couple of months ago.
Latrobe Valley Racing Club has also found willing allies in neighbouring racing clubs, who have been on hand to lend maintenance assistance.
Sale Turf Club hosted its cup last Sunday, with the Peter Moody trained Pounding winning the title event.
Tickets are available online for Derby Day.
Visit: latrobevalley.membership.countryracing.com.au/ for more information and to view hospitality packages.
Gates open 11am this Saturday (November 2) at Glenview Park (McNairn Road, Traralgon East).
