Fan of Jate
01-15-2017, 10:59 AM
Well folks, off to the Burnie Cup today. A feature event on the Tasmanian pacing circuit and held in twilight at the Wivenhoe showgrounds. This is country racing at its best.
you can park your car around the track and honk at the horses as they go around
600m track
Nearly all standing starts on the program except for the Cup
No $200,000 kiwi horses here with owners trying pinch cheap money
No interstate raiders ( mainlanders as they are called here)
No security and no suits
Carnival atmosphere including old style hotdogs and various spruikers
The Bass strait surf pounding the shoreline just metres away
$5 to get in
Warm jacket required for the westerly winds even though it is summer
I believe the great Halwes raced here once before he went on to dominate harness racing in the early 60's
There is no chance of this race being included on the "Grand circuit" much to my dismay
I will keep you posted
you can park your car around the track and honk at the horses as they go around
600m track
Nearly all standing starts on the program except for the Cup
No $200,000 kiwi horses here with owners trying pinch cheap money
No interstate raiders ( mainlanders as they are called here)
No security and no suits
Carnival atmosphere including old style hotdogs and various spruikers
The Bass strait surf pounding the shoreline just metres away
$5 to get in
Warm jacket required for the westerly winds even though it is summer
I believe the great Halwes raced here once before he went on to dominate harness racing in the early 60's
There is no chance of this race being included on the "Grand circuit" much to my dismay
I will keep you posted