Cobram Harness Racing is turning pink on Thursday, May 7 for the club's ‘Community Pink Ribbon Ladies Day at the Trots’.
To celebrate the occasion the lady drivers will be wearing pink pants sponsored by Harness Racing Victoria.
A candle lighting ceremony involving ladies from the service clubs and ladies groups who have supported the day as well as students from the Cobram Secondary College will take place at 12 noon; prior to the first race at 12.37pm
The talented Cobram Secondary College Stage Band led by band master Justin McLaren will provide musical entertainment during the afternoon while students from the ADVANCE Program at the College have generously volunteered their services to man the gate. All proceeds from the gate will go to the McGrath Foundation.
The highlight of the afternoon is the Antica Murrina Paul Roberts Lady Drivers Invitation Race and the highly sought after Xerri Evans Aggregate Award for Lady Driver of the Day. There will be a free sweep on the Invitation Lady Drivers Race for the female patrons.
Lady of the Day and Best Hat will be judged during the afternoon with sashes generously donated by the Cobram & District Artists Society and the Cobram Newsagency. Excellent prizes have been provided by Cobram Sit ‘n Sew and Cobram Shoex.
A great day’s racing is assured on the nine-race program; races being named after the service clubs, ladies groups and the Moira Shire. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy an afternoon in the sun and the thrills and excitement on one of the state’s best race tracks.
Ladies are invited to wear something pink to celebrate the wonderful work of the McGrath Foundation breast-care nurses supporting those battling this cruel disease in our community.
– HRV Media