By Jess Baker
Warwick Turf Club is hosting a TAB Beloved Race Day on Monday 2 August, in honour of six dearly loved members of the racing community at Allman Park.
Attendees will remember and pay tribute to Peter Watt, Hector Hockings, Mick Rawlins, Colleen Burgess, Johnny Barbierato and Trevor Locke on the special day.
The seven races planned for next week were originally going to take place on Wednesday 4 July, but were abandoned due to poor weather conditions.
Warwick Turf Club Secretary Kristen Doyle said bar, canteen and TAB facilities and bookmakers will be operating.
“Come down and have lunch by the track, watch the horses and if you want to have afternoon drinks, go for it,” Kristen said.
“You can bring the kids down to watch a couple of races if you want.”
Kristen said gates will open at 11am, with the first race shortly after at 12.30pm or 1pm.
She said she expects between 300 and 400 people will attend the meeting, as the Turf Club’s weekday meetings are usually well-supported.
Attendees may choose to sit inside or outside.
Covid-safe measures will be in place and attendees will have to register their details upon entry using the Check in Qld app.
Up to 2500 people are allowed to attend, according to current Covid-19 restrictions.
The TAB Beloved Race Day is one of nine meetings Warwick Turf Club is hosting this race season.
Having recently reached tier two status as a Racing Queensland TAB race club, Warwick Turf Club also now has a number of renovation projects in the works.
Kristen said the club will be upgrading its barrier shed, expanding its female jockey room, and building extra tie up stalls for horses.
The Turf Club is also preparing for the recently announced Warwick Credit Union Warwick Cup, set to take place on 9 October.
For more information, refer to the Warwick Turf Club’s Facebook, call (07) 4661 1023 or email Kristen at secretary@warwickturfclub.com.au.
