The track is in excellent condition and large fields are expected for the six-race card, which has total prizemoney of $76,000.
The day coincides with major metropolitan meetings with The Everest at Randwick, in Sydney, and the time-honoured Caulfield Cup at Caulfield, in Melbourne.
Ticket sales have been strong and anyone wanting to purchase a ticket can do so on Eventbrite or at the gate. Tickets are $25 for adults, and under 18s are free.
The 2025 Deniliquin Gold Cup, a 1400m handicap, will be the feature event, with a strong program of support races.
Also on the program will be a 1000m Maiden Handicap, 1200m Benchmark 50 Handicap, 1400m Maiden Handicap, 1400m Hunter Landale Memorial Class 1 Handicap and a 1600m Class 3 Handicap.
As usual, there will be a fun country atmosphere and lots of entertainment.
With weather forecasters predicting a pleasant spring day, a bumper crowd is expected.
Fashions on the Field always creates plenty of interest and will be a highlight of the day.
Categories are: Junior Girls and Boys, Senior Girls and Boys, Millinery, Lady of the Day, Contemporary Lady of the Day, Gentleman of the Day, and Couple of the Day.
The punter is well catered for at Deniliquin races with a large undercover betting ring that includes local and metropolitan bookmakers, as well as TAB facilities.
Catering services will include a licensed bar and food available for hungry racing patrons.
Since the club’s Anzac Day meeting earlier this year, work has continued to ensure the track and surrounds are in tip top condition for both horse racing and those seeking a social day out.
President Magnus Aitken said the club appreciates the strong support it gets from the local and regional community.
“We are also very appreciative of the many sponsors, who make it possible to put on the event.
“My thanks to everyone who makes a contribution to ensure the ‘Sport of Kings’ can continue its long tradition in Deniliquin,” Aitken said.
Race day gates will open at noon, with the main bar and Peppercorn Marquee also opening at noon. Peppercorn Marquee tickets are still available on Eventbrite.
Buses will run from various locations in Deniliquin taking patrons to the racecourse, and returning after the last race.
A bus timetable will be available in this Friday’s Pastoral Times.
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