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More than 3000 people were in att ttendance t at the state’s inaugural Good Friday race meeting at Sale.
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HISTORY was created at Sale Turf Club on Good Friday, with the venue chosen to host the first-ever meeting on the public holiday out of any country racing club in the state. More than 3000 spectators flocked from across the region to attend, and the club pulled out all the stops to ensure it was a meeting befitting of the occasion. Such was the magnitude of hosting the meeting, the Sale Turf Club committee wore special purple blazers to properly mark the occasion. On-track racing was highlighted by the running of The Country Discovery, while there was no shortage of activities for racegoers of all ages to enjoy. The $500,000 race – the richest ever run in country Victoria – was won by In The Boat over 1100 metres for Warrnambool trainer Lindsey Smith. Idyllic conditions made for a great day at the track, as patrons were treated to first-rate hospitality by Sale Turf Club. In a great show of generosity, the meeting was also held to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
Money for the appeal was raised on-course through a portion of ticket prices, tin rattlers from the Sale Lions Club and Freemasons and an auction of commemorative silks signed by jockeys who took part. Away from racing, spectators enjoyed the opportunity to throw down a picnic rug on the lawn and unwind, while others made the most of the many marquees that lined the straight, and tried their luck amid the hustle and bustle of the betting ring. Fans were treated to live entertainment from local singer Mick Harrington of The Voice notoriety and former AFL player Campbell Brown was on site calling for SENTrack Latrobe Valley. There was a great sense of community as food trucks providing local produce were scattered throughout Greenwattle Racecourse, as the Sale Turf Club gave many local hospitality providers the chance to get a slice of the action. The day also saw all Gippsland racing clubs come together in a strong show of unity. Representatives from Sale, Latrobe Valley (Traralgon), Moe, Bairnsdale and Stony Creek gathered at the end of Race 3, which was named the ‘Gippsland
Racing Club’s Country Oaks’, to stand together in solidarity at the presentation. Sale Turf Club committee member Bill Jones said the club was proud to be the inaugural hosts of the Good Friday meeting. “It is just fantastic, it really is an honour,” he said. “I’ve been involved with the club for nearly 20 years, after Cup Day this is the biggest day we’ve ever had. “The quality of The Country Discovery was just unbelievable - probably the best quality race we’ve ever had in Sale.” In preparing for the event, one can only imagine the behind the scenes work and number of meetings that took place in order to pull it off. Mr Jones wished to pay tribute to all involved. “The club has worked really hard and put a lot of work into getting it just right because we are aware that it is the first time it has ever been put on … we wanted to make sure it was a great day,” he said. “We hope that we have set a bit of a benchmark so clubs in the future can aim for and hopefully make it a great day for Victorian racing.”
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