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HAWKESBURY RACE CLUB • WWW.HAWKESBURYRACECLUB.COM.AU • 4577 2263 Saddle up for music and races

Horse racing and country music are a match made in heaven!

Join the team at Hawkesbury Race Club on Saturday, September 3 for the Saddle Up for Spring Country Music Raceday.

There will be plenty of entertainment happening on and off the track.

A spectacular music line-up features exciting young talent Courtney Keil fresh off the acclaimed ‘Girls Night Out’ tour, Golden Guitar winner Steve Passfield and Downtown Country Band, plus local Hawkesbury duo the James Brothers.

On the track there will be a thrilling eight-card race meeting including two $45,000 showcase races.

It’s an event not to be missed.

The race club has packages to suit all budgets including the

Courtney Keil will perform at Hawkesbury Race Club.

signature hospitality package which includes a Gourmet BBQ Buffet and five-hour beverage package in the Ted McCabe Function Room overlooking the home straight and views of the Blue Mountains.

Grab your family and friends, dress to impress, beat those winter blues and come together for a fabulous day of racing and country music in the Hawkesbury.

Don’t miss out, tickets are selling fast.

Head to the website to book now!

The Saddle Up for Spring Country Music Raceday will be on Saturday, September 3 at the Hawkesbury Race Club, 1 Racecourse Road, Clarendon.

For more information or to buy tickets to the big day, visit www. hawkesburyraceclub. com.au or call 4577 2263.

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