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Mildura Racing Club’s first ever Trades and Services raceday is set to be a real blast with great incentives available for local businesses and their employees.

Member for Mildura and Minister for Racing Denis Napthine announced funding to boost the raceday on Fiday, October 19^th, allowing the club to put on great live entertainment and offer special packages to those who attend.

“The inaugural Trades and Services raceday is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses and their employees to enjoy a splendid afternoon of racing and absorb the great atmosphere of Mildura races,” Mr Crisp said.

“A unique race day package has been designed to attract people to the day that includes admission, a race book, a BBQ voucher and a free first drink.

There will also be live music throughout the day as well as special offers to promote the forthcoming Mildura Melbourne Cup and Mildura Twilight Christmas party race days.  

“The Club hopes that this meeting will attract people who might have never been to the races before and allow them to enjoy a great day out.

Chief Executive Officer of Murray Mallee Racing Aaron Garvie said the Mildura Racing Club is very excited to be able to hold a Trades & Services day with the support of the Government’s Raceday Attraction Program.

“We hope to see as many traditional and especially non-traditional race goers on course enjoying the day,” Mr Garvie said.

“By providing non-regular race goers with a taste of A Great Day Out country racing experience we hope this will encourage Mildura region locals to attend our Melbourne Cup Day races to make that special day even bigger,” Mr Garvie said.

The Victorian Coalition Government has provided $7,100 through the Raceday Attraction Program in partnership with Mildura Racing Club which has provided an additional $7,100.

Dr Napthine said the Raceday Attraction Program, derived from on-course wagering taxes, is focused on increasing attendances at the state’s racetracks.

“The Raceday Attraction Program aims to attract people back to the state’s racetracks and target new audiences through partnering with the local community,” Dr Napthine said.

“This initiative of the Mildura Racing Club is welcomed and I wish them all the best for their very first Trades and Services Day on October 19th.”

State Member for Mildura, Peter Crisp, has announced that the Mildura Harness Racing Club will benefit from crucial new race-day equipment, as part of a quarter million dollar funding package.

“Mildura Harness Racing Club is renowned for the strength of its field, in particular, during its Cup Carnival held each April,” Mr Crisp said.

“The new mobile barrier will help make this happen, using computer controlled measures, such as automated gate release, warning lights and sirens, which give a consistent start to all horses.

“The Baillieu Coalition Government is committed to providing superior equipment to the Victorian harness racing industry.”

Harness Racing Victoria CEO John Anderson said, “the continued investment in harness racing by the Victorian State Government is welcomed by the industry.

Mr Mark Kemp, Secretary of the Mildura Harness Racing Club, commented, “the Club currently owns a 1976 Ford Utility which has been used as the Club’s mobile start vehicle since the 1980’s.

The Harness Racing Development Fund granted assistance of approximately $28,000, with the Club providing the remainder from its own resources, approximately $9,500.

Our Club holds Qualifying Trials up to 36 times a year- 3 times each month, and this vehicle will be used on each occasion. In addition it is used on race day/night to assist with track maintenance between races.

The Committee of the Club is very happy to be finally upgrading our mobile vehicle”.