WHAT’S ON
ANZAC Day Race Day Monday 25 April 2022
ANZAC Day Ceremony – 2:55PM Our traditional and moving ANZAC Day ceremony begins with a re-enactment inspired by the Charge at Beersheba, the last great cavalry charge, and allows all racegoers to pay their respects. Two-up Popularised amongst Australian troops in the First World War, this simple game of chance involves tossing pennies and betting on the outcome. Join us for this ANZAC Day tradition. The first official ‘spin’ kicks off at 12:30pm both on the
Front Lawn and in The Atrium. $5 Pies, Fries and Beers
Racegoers will have the opportunity to enjoy $5 Happy Hour Furphy beers from gates open at 12pm until the jump of the third race, and $5 pies and fries all day across retail venues on course. Country Women’s Association ANZAC Biscuits Enjoy an ANZAC biscuit baked by the CountryWomen’s Association, provided complimentary with purchases of coffee and tea. Flemington Family Lawn Kids will love the yesteryear games, including hopscotch and tug-o-war. While at the arts and crafts table, children will have the opportunity to write letters to our serving men and women. Activities will be running throughout the day on the west end of the Front Lawn. Pin Sellers Support current and former service men and women, and their families, by purchasing a pin as part of the ANZAC Appeal. Pin sellers from the Watsonia RSL will be located at key racecourse entry points throughout the day. Art & Heritage Displays: The Front Lawn Visit the military catering display featuring a horse drawn travelling kitchen on the Front Lawn which will showcase how men and women got their food during the war. For Members, AWW2 and Vietnam authentic military uniform display, showcasing the attire service men and women wore will be located in The Club Stand Lobby.
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