The $150,000 Listed Gosford Quarries Gosford Gold Cup will be run at The Entertainment Grounds as a twilight meeting on Friday January 9 on what promises to be a great day for racing and entertainment on the Central Coast.
The program also features the G3 Gosford RSL Belle of the Turf Stakes and the Listed De Bortoli Wines Takeover Target Stakes.
To further strengthen the racing on this day, the club has added the $40,000 Malcolm Cusick Stakes, a Class 4 Hcp over 1200m.
“This is our feature race day of the year, and we have the opportunity to offer premium racing at a time where we are confident we can attract a large crowd,” stated Gosford Race Club chief executive officer James Heddo.
“The population of the Central Coast swells significantly during the summer holidays, and we are continuing to work hard to offer an attractive raceday experience to our customers."
Gosford Race Club will host “A Sporting Afternoon” with confirmed guests including former champion Wallaby Phil Waugh, Central Coast Mariners Coach Phil Moss and South Sydney Football Manager Mark Ellison.
The event will be hosted by Sky Sports Radio personality Jimmy Smith.
Gosford Race Club has attracted record attendances throughout this seasons Summer Carnival, with the facility upgrades being appreciated by Members, Industry Participants and patrons attending.
“We have attracted many new customers over the summer period and I am sure this will continue with a fantastic event this Friday,” stated Heddo.
