By Andrew Smith
Marburg Pacing Association is gearing up for its biggest race day of the year with the Easter Sunday Family Funday.
The nine-race card, which includes the Oakwood Capital Goldstrike Series Final, will be complemented by a range of family-friendly events over the course of the day.
First held in 2018, the Funday is expected to attract around close to 2,000 people to the Marburg track.
“Outside of the racing, we’ve got TAB with two bookmakers, we’ve got mini trots, a jumping castle, dodgem cars, face painting, and country music singer Rebecca Lee Nye,” Marburg Pacing Association President Scott Neaves said.
“We’ve also got Fashions on the Field, race book prizes, a $10,000 pick the card, a funny money bookmaker, as well as a bar, canteen and food van.
“That’s what we’re catering for is for people to be able to enjoy the day regardless of their interest in racing.
“Hopefully it will spur their interest in racing alongside having a good day out with the kids and the whole family.
“There’s enough various things of interest - Mum’s got something to do, Dad’s got something to do, the kids are busy.
“Everyone can keep to themselves without hopefully having to sit around going ‘when’s it time to come home!’”
The feature event will be the Goldstrike Series Final, with an 11-strong field battling it out for almost $36,000 in prize money.