The race that stops the region

READY TO RACE… Shepparton Harness Racing Club general manager, Ian McDonald is welcoming everyone to come along to the Gold Cup. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
READY TO RACE… Shepparton Harness Racing Club general manager, Ian McDonald is welcoming everyone to come along to the Gold Cup. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
READY TO RACE… Shepparton Harness Racing Club general manager, Ian McDonald is welcoming everyone to come along to the Gold Cup. Photo: Alicia Niglia..
READY TO RACE… Shepparton Harness Racing Club general manager, Ian McDonald is welcoming everyone to come along to the Gold Cup. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

TRAINERS have their eyes fixed firmly on the prize for the annual Neatline Homes Shepparton Gold Cup, one of the most exciting country cup races in regional Victoria.

Running on Saturday night, January 12 at the Shepparton Harness Racing Club, the first race commences at 6:30pm with gates opening from around 4:30pm onwards.

Shepparton Harness Racing Club manager, Ian McDonald said, “This year there is lots of off-the-track entertainment, with live music, jumping castles, fashions on the field and free giveaways for both kids and adults.

“Only the best horses can win a Neatline Homes Shepparton Gold Cup and many of our previous winners have gone on to win the Hunter Cup, Victoria Cup or Interdominion.

“Courtesy buses will run from most hotels in Mooroopna or Shepparton, which is a great added bonus for those looking for a good time.”

The cup will run at Kialla Raceway, Melbourne Road, Kialla. You can contact the club on 0488 231 403 or visit www.sheppartonhrc.com.au for more details.