The Andrews Government is investing in new infrastructure upgrades and two racing days at the Cranbourne Turf, Harness and Greyhound Racing Clubs.
Minister for Racing Martin Pakula was at the Cranbourne Cup on Sunday 14 October to announce almost $76,000 for an infrastructure upgrade and more than $58,000 for three race day events, as part of a joint funding package worth more than $375,000.
Families can also look forward to a day out at the Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday 6 November, with six races on the program at Cranbourne, along with live music and entertainment.
The only Australian event with thoroughbred, harness and greyhound races on one program, the Tricodes Night on Saturday 17 November features DJ Darren Watson along with the three codes’ animal welfare programs.
Both events will also offer a range of children’s activities, including pony rides, dodgem cars, a cup-and-saucer ride, rock climbing wall, chair-o-plane ride, inflatable slide and face painting.
Cranbourne Turf Club is providing more than $117,000 towards the race days, Harness Racing Victoria is contributing more than $100,000 towards the deck. Country Racing Victoria is providing $12,000 towards the Cranbourne Cup and $2000 towards the 2018 Melbourne Cup Day.
Since 2014, the Labor Government has provided more than $1.9 million to support 22 infrastructure projects and 36 race day events for the three Cranbourne racing clubs and at the thoroughbred training complex.
Minister for Racing Martin Pakula said “The Government is investing in infrastructure upgrades at Australasia’s largest racing training complex, which attracts visitors to the region and sustains hundreds of local jobs.”
Cranbourne MP Jude Perera said the Cranbourne Cup was a big day for racing and the community and “we’re supporting the cup to ensure families and racegoers have a great day out.”
Cranbourne Turf Club CEO Neil Bainbridge said “On behalf of the three racing clubs here in Cranbourne, we thank the Victorian Government for its generous support for these race days and infrastructure boosts at Cranbourne Racing Centre.”
