AUGUST 1st marked the day that all horses in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate a birthday and the launch of the 2024/205 Picnic Racing season.

The Mansfield District Racing Club (MDRC) announced their race days for the season as:

Tuesday November 5 - Marks IGA Melbourne Cup Day Picnic Races

Sunday January 12 - Mansfield PowerAg Cup

The Mansfield Melbourne Cup Day Picnic Races are traditionally a major event on the local calendar, being known as ‘the town’s party’, and plans are underway to make the 2024 meeting one to remember.

Country Racing Victoria’s campaign for the coming season is ‘As Real as It Gets’, focusing on features such as up-close viewing of the track, socialising with family and friends and enjoying the unique rural aspect of picnic racecourses.

Mansfield ticks all the boxes and has much to offer to patrons of all ages.

In addition to shady lawns, central grandstand and sheltered areas, there are marquee packages and a members’ precinct.

Family entertainment includes Fashions on the Field, music entertainment and children’s activities.

Racegoers can bring along a picnic or purchase food and beverages from a variety of vendors.

Many of the features and services that set racing at Mansfield apart, including free shuttle buses, big screen to view local races and the action at Flemington, young gun race caller Josh Heriot calling the card the Fashions Marquee and great trackside viewing will all be part of Melbourne Cup Day 2024.

MDRC President Mrs Leanne Backwell said the committee is working hard to in the planning stages to provide a day to remember and there are some new innovations in the pipeline.

“The club is sincerely grateful to continuing sponsorship from Marks IGA + Liquor for the support to create a memorable day for both the racing industry and racegoers and we warmly welcome Mansfield PowerAg as continuing sponsor of January’s Cup meeting,” she said.

Membership to the Mansfield District Racing Club and all ticketing options are now available online via www.country.racing.com.

For all inquiries please contact events@mansfieldraces.com.au.

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