By Renee Wood
Christmas at the races is just around the corner and Lilydale you’re invited to join in the fun.
Rudolf and friends will be watching on as their fellow four legged friends hit the race track Friday 17 December at Yarra Valley Racing’s Christmas Party meeting.
CEO Brett Shamrock said it’s one of the club’s biggest race meetings of the year, with generally more than 4500 people attending the event at the Yarra Glen race course.
“It’s been a traditional event for many, many years now and it’s always growing in popularity,” Mr Shamrock said.
“We’ll have full fields on the day and so always attracts the best trainers and jockeys around.”
And the name says it all – the event will be sprinkled with a festive ambiance, while attendees are encouraged to dress in the best Christmas attire.
“We have a lot of entertainment on course, it’s very much festive racing events, it’s themed Christmas and we have a visit from Santa on the day.”
The course recently held its early Christmas meeting, which was the first race meeting back with no government restrictions imposed.
“That was a great success. It was a beautiful day, everyone was just delighted to be back on track and meeting with people, so it was a really good event.”
Corporate marquees are fully booked, but there are still dining options in the Yarra View dining rooms and general admission tickets available.
“It’s been a very trying time, a lot of our major events haven’t had any crowds probably for two years, our events have been very much restricted.
“So this is going to be a terrific meeting and everyone can celebrate the festive season and hopefully put Covid behind them.”
