ALL roads lead to Shepparton Harness Racing on Sunday, May 4 for Victoria’s major Pacing for Pink event in support of the McGrath Foundation. Last year’s even raised its highest amount ever for the breast cancer charity, raising a $164,000, and locals are invited to attend for a gold-coin donation to do it again. Across Victoria, 80 Senior Drivers have been sponsored for the pink pants campaign of which 21 are situated in the Goulburn Valley. Twenty Pony Trot Drivers and five Clerks of the Course have also been sponsored.
Organisers anticipate a great day ahead with full fields, the feature race being the Olive Hayes Memorial for Female Drivers in memory of one of harness racing’s stalwarts. Gard’s Carpentry & Joinery have sponsored a rug for the Best Presented Horse in this race.
Another highlight will be the Pony Trots who will vie for the Water Partners Best Presented. Trackside there will be free entertainment for the kids, including a jumping castle, face painting and Murray Mermaids Hair Braiding. Popular ‘Overtime Duo’ from Chiltern will provide musical entertainment.
Shepparton Harness Racing is extremely grateful to major sponsors Hygain and Carbine Chemicals, as well as all race sponsors.
A variety of silent auctions will be held as well as a major raffle, and a variety of special guests and panel of speakers. Bruce Phillips will also dye his hair pink for the day and later have it shaved off for the cause.
Guests are encouraged to dress to impress, with judges selecting the best dressed in Fashions on the Field. Great prizes on offer for all sections.
Gates open at 11am on Sunday, May 4, with entry being by gold coin donation. Shepparton Harness Racing Club is located at 7580 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla. For more information, call Colleen Boyington on 0488 231 403.
