Bendigo Cup locked in as public holiday draws 6500 for $500,000 race
The Bendigo Cup, now a public holiday, draws over 6500 for the $500,000 Wednesday race.
Bendigo is the main focus of Australian racing on Wednesday. The $500,000 Group 3 Bendigo Cup runs at 4:55pm.
The Bendigo Jockey Club expects a crowd over 6500. The Beach Party race day on October 17 drew over 2500.
The day includes Fashions on the Field and live music. Performers are Bendigo violinist Evangeline Victoria, country racing artist Grim Fawkner and local musician Chris DeAraugo.
The Bendigo Cup is the first since councillors voted to keep it a public holiday for the next five years. An 18-degree cloudy day is forecast.
Shuttle buses run from the train station throughout the day.
- $500,000 Group 3
- Race prize money
- Over 6500
- Expected attendance
- 5 years
- Public holiday confirmed
- 18 degrees, cloudy
- Weather forecast
Why it mattersA major regional racing day brings thousands of visitors to a regional centre. It provides significant economic benefit to the area.
AustraliaBendigo Cup remains a secured public holiday in Victoria, supporting tourism, local business and the regional economy.
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