Official presentation to race winner, Dreamtime Sara, trained by Kerry Ann Turner (fourth from right), and driven by Robert Morris (fourth from left), at Bankstown Paceway, on Christmas in July Race Day, July 27th, 2012.
‘THE Bankstown City Council Cup of Harness Racing kicks off with heats races at Sydney’s harness racing home, Bankstown Paceway, from next Monday, August 6th, 2012,’ Bankstown Paceway director Megan Lavender announced today.
‘Our new expanded winter carnival both articulates and contributes to the development of the aspirations, values and beliefs of Australia’s diverse population by engaging and connecting with people of all ages and backgrounds in the spirit of what has evolved into not only a time honoured local cultural celebration, but an internationally recognised and televised sporting event,’ Ms Lavender said this afternoon.
‘Featuring an action charged series of harness racing culminating in the Bankstown City Cup Gala Race Night on Thursday, August 16th, 2012, the 2012 Carnival will also include the Inaugural Equine Art Exhibition, Our Racing Heritage, and a trackside Breakfast with the Stars of this elite sporting competition,’ Ms Lavender said.
‘The Bankstown City Cup Carnival – part of our nation’s six billion dollar equine industry – is also a major stimulant of local economic growth and development for the City of Bankstown and its harness racing businesses and families by attracting harness racing competitors to our area from across Australia and New Zealand, stimulating demand and creating jobs for hard working families,’ she said.
‘Targeting sporting and racing enthusiasts, as well as animal lovers, from across Australia, the Carnival also represents a social and cultural celebration for people of all ages, and in particular families, with this year’s event scheduled to include a range of on course activities, as well as the return of the popular ‘Fashions on the Field’ and ‘Mini Trots’ miniature pony races featuring the skills and talents of local school age children.
‘With the continued support of Bankstown City Council, the Carnival not only ensures the provision of an enjoyable, affordable and accessible activity, but contributes to promoting the positive image of Bankstown – our industries and our people – as the sporting and cultural capital of Sydney harness racing. By hosting the Bankstown City Council Cup, Bankstown ensures its place as a city of progress on the world map of harness racing.
‘Bankstown City Council Cup Heats Race Day will be held on Monday, August 6th, 2012, at Sydney’s harness racing home, Bankstown Paceway, with the first race set to start at 2.14 pm,’ Ms Lavender added.
For additional information or comment, please contact:
Megan J. Lavender
Director
Bankstown Paceway
M: 0419 419 269
E: lavender@bankstownpaceway.com.au
