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19 December, 2024
Fine weather hope for Boxing Day races
RACE lovers are praying the weather is kinder than last year as they gear up for the annual Boxing Day race meet at Mareeba Turf Club.
“It has been a challenging year for the Mareeba Turf Club due to the unusual wet season which saw the 2023 Boxing Day Races cancelled,” club secretary/treasurer Rhonda Stevens said.
“However, with the Boxing Day Races just around the corner, the Mareeba Turf Club is preparing to host a fabulous day for this annual event and are hoping to provide the race goers with an epic day of entertainment.”
A five-race card, additional food vendors, two bars, live music, a water jumping castle for the kids, and a lucky gate prize will make the day the ideal outing for all ages.
“We should not neglect to include the always spectacular Fashions on the Field competition which has recently announced the theme for the event as ‘Sparkle’,” Rhonda said.
“Be sure to check the club’s Facebook page for details.”
Tickets, platters and marquee hire can be purchased through Trybooking at www.trybooking.com/CXILC. Gates open at 11am.
“The Mareeba Turf Club is extremely grateful for our race sponsors who not only support the club and this community event but are often doing the same for other organisations,” Rhonda said.
Sponsors include Russo Quality Meats, Greg Sclippa Solicitor, Gregg Constructions, Reds Joinery and FNQ Platinum Painting.
