By David Nagel
The picnic racing season at the leafy Woolamai racecourse kicks off this Saturday 30 November with a six-race card set to get the ball rolling.
The club is looking forward to hosting its usual six meetings over the summer period with a highlight being back-to-back Saturday meetings on December 21 and 28 across the Christmas period.
Committee member Peter McCluskey said the club is excited to be back up and running through the summer months
“Bookings for groups are looking very healthy and we want to encourage groups to get together for their Christmas celebrations at our track,” McCluskey said.
“We have plenty of shade, plenty of on-course action and tables available for bookings and plenty of space for groups to set up their own picnic spots.
“The old toilet block, which sat at right angles to the straight, has been demolished and replaced by a modern unit set back further which opens up more space for patrons.”
A six-race card is planned for most meetings this summer, starting around 1pm with gates opening at 11am.
Bookings can be made via the club website: woolamairaces.com.au
Alternatively, simply roll up to the course on race days, which is 4km east from the sign-posted Bass turnoff on the Bass Highway.
“The home straight looks in prime condition with grass at a very consistent racing length thanks to our hard working track manager Macca Mathieson,” McCluskey added.
“He does a great job, mixing it in with a variety of farming responsibilities around the district.”
