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Free entry to Caulfield tomorrow!

Posted by Jenna Clarke CFA Member
Friday, 05 February 2010

CFA members have just been invited to attend the C.F. Orr Stakes Day at Caulfield Racecourse this Saturday 6 February, free of charge.

CFA members need to present their CFA ID, Emergency Memberlink card, or a piece of CFA clothing along with standard photo identification.

SES members and VBRRA Blue Referral Card holders will also receive complimentary entry which is possible through any public turnstile- mainly through the Main Gate on Station Street or the centre turnstile form the Centre Carpark.

The Group One Sportingbet C.F. Orr Stakes is one of the most popular races during the Caulfield Festival of Racing. Off the track, the Family Day activities offer free entertainment for everyone.

  • When: Saturday 6 February 2010. Gates open 10.30am. Last race at 5.35pm.
  • Where: Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield
  • What: C.F Orr Stakes Day
  • Who: All CFA members are admitted free of charge.

All children under 14 are admitted free of charge also, so bring your whole family along to Caulfield Racecourse for a great day of racing and join in the fantastic free entertainment and Family Day festivities on the front lawn.

Channel Nine’s WB Kids will host the Family Day stage activity with free activities from 12 noon – 4pm for kids of all ages including:

  • Pony Rides
  • Adrenalin Rush
  • Jumping Castle
  • Giant Surf Shack Slide
  • Dodgeball
  • Cup & Saucer
  • Final Furlong Machine
  • Camp Australia activities
  • Face painting
  • Balloon Artist
  • Ferris Wheel

The kids can have fun taking part in ball games and activities with Tennis Victoria, Netball Victoria and Auskick. There will be the chance to meet some guest players appearing on the day and loads of giveaways.

Plus, there’s a chance to meet Alex the Lion and Marty the Zebra from Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa after watching them perform in their live stage show.

The Mad Hatter Best Hat Competition will run again this year. The competition is open for children 14 years and under to dress up in their favourite hat, beanie, visor, their own creation or anything that can sit on their head as headwear and compete against others to win some great prizes. Registration is open from 12:00pm-1:15pm on the day and the competition will take place on the stage on the front lawn from 1:30pm.

 

Click here to find out more about the C.F Orr Stakes Day on Melbourne Racing Club’s webpage. 

Click here for information on how to get to Caulfield Racecourse.

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Last modified on Friday, 05 February 2010 12:52
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