The AgFarm Caragabal Sheep Races have become a much-anticipated day out for local families and groups of friends alike, and this year is no exception. The races will run again on Saturday the 14th of September and will feature full bar and canteen facilities. Located on the Mid Western Highway between Grenfell and West Wyalong, the Caragabal Country Club comes alive with this not-to be-missed family event. Gates at the Caragabal Golf Club will open at 11am and the first race will run at 12.30pm.
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There will be thousands of dollars of prize money, including a $500 1st prize in the Rams Cox Plate. To get right amongst the action punters can enter their own sheep in the races by calling Heidi on 02 6347 6227, and don’t forget to have a winning name ready.
For the more casual race goer, there are other ways to get involved on the day. They could buy a sheep for the day in each pre-race auction, or there will be $2 sweeps sold before each race, giving race-goers the chance to win ownership of a sheep for the day. Auction winners and sweep winners then have the chance to share in the prize money from their race and the final.
Caragabal Country Club Committee President Tony Pollock said “It’s a really great family day for locals and visitors. There is the opportunity to decorate your own sheep in the races, as well as an all day BBQ including lamb on the spit, burgers and sausages and a lolly drop (from a plane) for the kids”.
There will also be a quick shear demonstration, local market stalls and the Phat Boys band will take the stage from 6-10pm. Marquees can be hired for the day by calling Tony on 6347 5297.
Entry into the races is $10 each, and children at school $5. The event is strictly no BYO, and photo ID will be required for bar patrons. Proudly supported by Agfarm, Bromar Engineering, Hutcheon and Pearce John Deere, Gordon Garling & Moffitt Solicitors, Delta Agribusiness, Central West Diesel, Kevin Miller Whitty Lennon & Co.
