Miniature trots, a crowd favourite on the day.
Miniature trots, a crowd favourite on the day.
Racing to the finish line.
Racing to the finish line.
Winner of the Osborne Group Earthmoving Pace, Horse Getaloadathisbro with driver Jordan Topping.
Having fun on the dodgem cars.
Having fun on the dodgem cars.
Friends enjoy the excitement of the races.
Getting creative with face painting.
Winner of Race 3, Horse Chasin Dreamz with Driver Angus Garrard.
Huge crowds cheer their race favourites over the finish line.
Winner of the Traffex Australia Pace Tommy Bligh with Driver Nathan Rothwell.
Children dress to impress in the Fashions on the Field.
Fashions on the field.
Second place winner Gail, Judge Elly Rae and first place winner Kelly in the Fashions on the Field.
First over the finish line in the Oakwood Capital Goldstrike Series Consolation - Altana Blue with Driver Shane Graham.
Winner of the Oakwood Capital Goldstrike Series Consolation, Altana Blue with Driver Shane Graham.
Winner of the Oakwood Capital Goldstrike Series Consolation, Altana Blue with Driver Shane Graham.
President of the Marburg Pacing Association Scott Neaves assists the Easter Bunny in handing out free gifts to the children.
The Easter Bunny was there for the families.
Winner of Race 6, Horse Aqua Cruiser with Driver Angus Garrard.
Families watch on as their race favourites take the final turn to the finish line.
President of the Marburg Pacing Association Scott Neaves interviews and congratulates the winner of the Oakwood Capital Goldstrike Series Final, Driver Adam Sanderson.
Winner of the Oakwood Capital Goldstrike Series Final, Driver Adam Sanderson with Horse In Chevron We Trust NZ.
Warming up on the track.
Winner of Race 8 Horse Williewa Lightning with Driver Joedy Whitaker.
A NINE race program of harness racing, miniature trots, free activities, face painting and treats for the children – a combination that pleased the crowd at the Marburg Pacing Association’s Easter Sunday at the Races.
Expert tips were shared by Anthony Collins and Denis Smith to racegoers who also had the chance to gain extra tips from the bookmakers to back a race winner.
The main race on the day was the Oakwood Capital Goldstrike Series Final that was won by Driver Adam Sanderson with Horse In Chevron We Trust NZ.
Trackside, the Easter Bunny surprised families with an appearance and treats for each child and handed them out with assistance from the Association President Scott Neaves.
Scott said that more than 300 treats were given away on the day.
“This annual event at Marburg is always one of the busiest times for the association, and as President of the club it is always great to welcome all families to the track,” he said.
“It was estimated that almost 1000 people had joined us, this is such a positive and fantastic response and the entire organisation is extremely grateful.”
Throughout the day raffle prizes, funny money and free giveaways were also enjoyed, which added to the fun and welcoming atmosphere.
It was a fun day out with something for everyone.
