Victor Harbor invites Football League

There is planned to be a special addition to the harness race meeting on Easter Sunday, April 1.

The Victor Harbor Harness Racing Club invites the 10 Great Southern Football League clubs to take part in the Butler & Butler Dash for Cash.

Club committee person Bryce Walker said an invitation has been extended to all football clubs in the GSFL to have two participants in the race and take part in their club’s colours.

“It will be a sprint down the length of the straight, which is approximately 190 metres,” Bryce said.

“The event will give the harness racing club a greater profile in the community. It is something different and will appeal to a lot of people, who may not normally go to the trots. It will provide great entertainment on the day and complement the race meeting and all the entertainment we have for the kids.”

Besides for a strong racing card, which will feature at least six races, there will also be face painting, jumping castle, raffles, full food and bar facilities, ATM, on course betting and TAB facilities.

The Easter Sunday race meeting at Morgan Park is the club’s last meeting for the season and it will culminate in the $10,000 Victor Harbor Pacing Cup and the $8000 Victor Harbor Trotters Cup.

At this stage the race meeting will start at 1.30pm.

“The six races should attract the top horses from around the state, as the prize money on offer certainly makes the Easter Sunday race meeting very popular,” Bryce said.

The Butler & Butler Dash for Cash is planned to be held after race three, which will be approximately at 2.30pm. The prize money will be 1st – $300, 2nd – $150 and 3rd – $50.

To nominate or for more information contact Bryce Walker on 0401 587 545 or secretary Ian Simmons on 0401 121 948.  

By Michael Simmons

Reprinted with permission of The Victor Harbor Times