COUNTRY horse racing makes a comeback in 2022 with the Snowy Monaro to host a trifecta of great race days attracting the social set, those looking to dress up for a great day out plus punters.
The Bombala Races start off the trio on Saturday October 15 with Bombala Jockey Club committee member Pia Jackson saying this will be a very big day on the Bombala calendar as locals love the race day atmosphere.
Pia said local trainers will have horses running including Anita Walder who has recently trained the horse Big Steve to win at Goulburn in August.
On the day there will be a six–race meeting with major sponsorship from Dongwha Timbers. TAB betting facilities are available, the bookies will field on the local races plus the city races. Bombala host their races on the same third Saturday of October as the Caufield Cup in Melbourne. This year, a good omen for the local punters on the day could be the huge Kosciuszko and Everest races will also be hosted in Sydney.
Considering the race day is the first for several years and they are expecting a huge crowd, Pia said they are concentrating on running a great day but will not have the fashions in the field this year.
Following on from Bombala, race goers will eagerly await the November Adaminaby Races and then finish with the Cooma Races in early December.
Adaminaby Races will have a Disney theme this year which is sure to bring out the best imagination for fancy dress. This day is one of the biggest in the area and a highlight on the Adaminaby calendar.
The Cooma Races in December is very popular and a big day out for Cooma residents and visitors to the region.
Attendees heading to the races are encouraged to break out their best frocks, suits and fancy dress and enjoy the great atmosphere and socialising of these three events.
Bombala Races
Saturday October 15
Adaminaby Races
Saturday November 19
Cooma Races
Saturday December 3
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