The Wangaratta Turf Club has once again delivered a fantastic Melbourne Cup meeting, bringing the community together for a wonderful day of racing, entertainment and celebration.
The Nationals Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, congratulated the Wangaratta Turf Club committee, staff, volunteers and sponsors for their hard work in delivering such a successful occasion.
“Melbourne Cup Day is a special occasion on the racing calendar, and it was fantastic to see so many people come together at Wangaratta to enjoy a great day out,” Mr McCurdy said.
“Events like this don’t just celebrate our love of racing; they provide an important opportunity for people to connect, catch up with friends and family, and enjoy everything our region has to offer.
“A huge amount of work goes on behind the scenes to make an event of this scale possible, and the committee, volunteers and everyone involved deserve enormous credit for their efforts.
“It’s also a great opportunity to recognise the contribution the racing industry makes to regional Victoria, supporting local jobs, businesses, tourism and community connections.
“Wangaratta Turf Club is an important part of our local sporting and social calendar, and it’s wonderful to see the club continuing to attract strong community support.
“Congratulations to everyone involved in putting together such a fantastic Melbourne Cup meeting. It’s days like these that showcase the strength of our regional communities and the people who make them great.”
Mr McCurdy said he looked forward to seeing the Wangaratta Turf Club continue to build on its strong contribution to the Ovens Valley community.
