IT’S a day that’s a highlight on the Border’s social calendar and the opportunity for those twice-a-year punters to get in among the action.
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The Albury Gold Cup has enjoyed strong growth in all areas in recent years — increased sponsorship that has supported a rise in race prizemoney; solid crowd numbers and an expanded profile outside the region among the racing fraternity and visitors to the Border.
That growth is a credit to a lot of hard work by the Albury Racing Club and the ongoing support of the annual carnival by sponsors and the Albury Council.
By today’s end, thousands of people will have put on their racing finery and walked through the gates at the city’s racecourse to enjoy the festivities and they will do so regardless of whether or not the weather remains fine.
There’s plenty to enjoy on this occasion but along with the message to have a good time comes the warning to do so in moderation.
Don’t over-indulge and ensure there is a plan to get to and from the racecourse if you shouldn’t be driving.
There would be nothing worse than having the best day at the races ruined by a fine or trip to the police station for doing the wrong thing, influenced by a foolish spur-of-the-moment decision.