2010 GRAPES AND GALLOPS 17TH JANUARY
GRAPES AND GALLOPS 2009 WAS A GREAT SUCCESS ATTRACTING OVER 2000 PEOPLE
ON SUNDAY JANUARY 17TH 2010 WE WILL HOLD THE THIRD ALBANY WEEKENDER
MOUNT BARKER GRAPES AND GALLOPS
Held at Frost Park Mount Barker WA.
FEATURING THE MUNGRUP STUD SPRINT OF $90,000
The highest stake money race in Great Southern WA
The
$90,000 Mungrup Stud Sprint was won in 2009 by Electric General trained
by Ascot based Neville Parnham for a syndicate headed by David Hayes
one of Australia's top trainers. Ridden by Mark Forder.
So you are wondering?
What does a Wine Industry Festival and Country Horse Racing has in common? Country hospitality and a great day out!!!!
Excitement is mounting as the 2010 Grapes and Gallops gathers pace and is looking to be bigger and better than last year.
This
event is unique in WA with racing and wine coming together in the heart of the Mount Barker premium wine-growing region.
This race day offered all the excitement of the races with good food and GREAT WINE from the local Mount Barker area.
What more could you need for a great day out in January.
Gates will open from noon on the day with a 9 race card then a band will take you into the early evening with gates closing at 8pm
There will be prizes for the best dressed Fillie and colt
Wine will be chilled ready to serve from local producers which mirror the pristine terror of the Mount Barker Wine Region WA
Thoroughbred horses will be ready to run
All the excitement of country racing mixed with good food and GREAT LOCAL WINE will be there for you and your friends to soak up and enjoy.
Full tote facilities are available on the day
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