By Mark Brassel
The talented performer Fawkner Park emphasized the class that was necessary to take the Wagga RSL Wagga Gold Cup out when he was carrying home to take out the version of the $ 200,000 stakes events last year – and the version on Friday will not be otherwise.
The Fawkner Park won the Albury Cup on the way to its Wagga victory and then ventured north to the winter carnival in Queensland.
The gelding was third in the Group 1-Doomben Cup last weekend, Bois d'Igent last weekend before claiming the GR 2-Q22 with almost four lengths, which connected the subsequent Melbourne Cup winner Knight's Choice.
Jockey Tyler Schiller returns on board the Fawkner Park after winning the Wagga Gold Cup last year
Since then, the Fawkner Park has won the Rosehill Cup and was third over Sistina in the 1 1-Ranvet group in Rosehill and franked the wagon shape.
The Wagga Gold Cup on Friday (2000 m) attracted some excellent entries, including the Albury Cup winner Matusalem from Chris Waller Stall.
Waller also occurred in Medatsu, Scarlet Oak and Molly Bloom, the former fifth to ran his stable mate in Albury. The second -placed Beltoro and the third record -offs, My Brothers Keeper, are also nominated for the Wagga Cup.
“Without a doubt, the competition race is always a highlight of our carnival with many horses that compete in the two days to win more races at a higher level,” said Jason Ferrario, CEO from Murrumbidge Turf Club.
“The offer of almost 1 million US dollars is very attractive and a wonderful carrot to dangle owners and trainers.”
The first of the two-day Wagga Gold Cup Carnival offers the $ 200,000 on Thursday in front of the Wagga Gold Cup Day on Friday.
And the winner of the Wagga Gold Cup then entitled to Royal Randwick in November for the 3 million dollar -Massive Dance Run at Royal Randwick.
Further highlights on the cup day are the 80,000 dollar -jrc electrical services MTC Guineas (1600 m) and the 75,000 US dollar Byrne Trailers Queen of the South (1400 m).
“Our Wagga Gold Cup Carnival is the most invigorating time of the MTC, in which we can present everything we have on offer and bring the largest and most successful racing carnival from Country NSW,” said Ferrario.
“The carnival of last year was an incensed success with many participants who were best the event that we carried out – there were 9500 at the Gold Cup and 3000 at the Town Plate Day and we had a record number of brands and record sales.
“All brands have been fully booked again and the hospitality is sold out very quickly. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are poured into the local economy, the accommodation is sold out months in advance.”
Cass Writer from MTC Sales, Events and Marketing and Marketing added: “Kristopher Graydon Jeweller's fashion on the field competition is an necessary part of our carnival with an amazing pool of over 20,000 US dollars.
“The Punters Paddock return in both days, where there will be tips and comments from the expert Lizzie Jelfs.
“And the Tanqueray Cocktail Lounge returns for the second time in a row with exclusive route views, premium drinks and food offers and of course great companies.”
Upcoming NSW Country Race meetings
Monday: Goulburn
Tuesday: Ballina, Quirindi
Thursday: Wagon
Friday: Wagga, Muswellbrook
Saturday: Casino, binnway (not tab), Boorowa picnic (not tab)
Sunday: Dubbo, Sapphire Coast
