BHP Blackwoods Roxby Downs Outback Cup Race Day Countdown

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The Roxby Downs Racing Club

The racing club was formed in 1991 and held its first unregistered meeting a year later.

The first registered meeting was in June 1994 and was attended by a very large crowd of about 2000 people.

The Club’s vision is to ensure a long-term sustainable annual race meeting to:

Establish a unique race meeting that becomes a major event on the State’s social calendar
Provide an entertaining and enjoyable day for patrons/community of Roxby Downs

2022 Roxby Downs Race Weekend Program

Secker Real Estate Calcutta night
Friday 5^th August @ 7pm till 11pm
Venue: TBC

BHP Blackwoods – Roxby Downs Outback Cup
Saturday 6^th August – Gates open @ 11am
Where: Alliance Airlines Race Course
General Admission: Online tickets will be available on this website from July 4^th 2022 @ $30pp and Blackwoods VIP Marquee. $145pp (children under 18 are free).
Carpark: $5 per vehicle
Trackside Travel: Greyhound Australia will be providing bus transfers to and from Richardson Place starting at 11am.
***This is a licensed venue, Strictly NO BYO alcohol

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Race Day

Local, Metropolitan and Interstate Racing. SKY broadcasting, Goodline Bookmakers Ring and TAB facilities. AEM Main Bar, ESS family area and the Sip & Save Wine Tent.

Featuring:

Race 1	BHP ROXBY DOWNS CUP $15,900 and trophy 1800metres A Handicap	First horse, $10,275 and trophy second horse, $2,925; third horse, $1,575; fourth horse, $1,125.
Race 2	Mine Tech Engineering $10,675 Benchmark 64, 1200 meters	First horse, $7,225; second horse, $2,225; third horse, $1,225.
Race 3	Toll Transport $8,175 Benchmark 60, 1400 meters	First horse, $5,475; second horse, $1,725; third horse, $975.
Race 4	Kalari Transport $8,175 Benchmark 54, 1600 meters	First horse, $5,475; second horse, $1,725; third horse, $975 MAIDEN HORSES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS EVENT.
Race 5	ATG MaxiFlex $8,175 Benchmark 54, 1600 meters	First horse, $5,475; second horse, $1,725; third horse, $975 MAIDEN HORSES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS EVENT.
Race 6	Dixon MAIDEN PLATE $8,175 Three-years-old and over – Set Weights, 1000 meters	First horse, $5,475; second horse, $1,725; third horse, $975.
Nomination, $44. Acceptance, free.

Blackwoods VIP Marquee $145pp

Entry to Race Day
3 course lunch
10 x drink tickets (exclusive drinks)
Special draws and prizes all day
Private bar service
Dedicated Bookmaker

Only 200 Tickets available so don’t miss out. Buy online from 4 July 2022 at www.roxbydownsraceclub.com

BHP | Blackwoods Roxby Race Weekend

After getting your wristband from the Oliver Footwear ticket booth, make sure you scan the COVID QR code at the gates and adhere to all venue COVID requirements.
Roxby Windscreens & Outback Chocolate Box – Free Children’s Entertainment!

Track and grounds preparations done by:
BSH Waste Solutions, Roxby Earthmoving, Toll Transport and Monadelphous

King Gee Fashions at the Races

Ms Outback/Best Dressed Womenswear
1st $1000, 2nd $400 and 3rd $100
Best Millinery
$200 Cash
Best Footwear Women’s
$100 Cash

Mr Outback Best Dressed Menswear
$350 Cash
Kid Categories – Roxby Downs
Best Dressed 5 & Under 2017
Best Dressed 17 year and under
Best dressed under 10 years

Criteria for Roxby Races Fashions at the Races 2021

Suitability of the Outfit for Our Event

Entrants should dress for the appropriate season (i.e. a Winter Cup)
Footwear should be tailored to our conditions ie: dirt track, gravel, paved areas
It is essential that entrants should wear Race Cup daywear fashion (appropriate to occasion)

Originality and Confidence

Personality and originality of their outfit should make them stand out in a positive manner
They should look and feel confident

Attention to Detail with Accessories

Appropriate headwear is essential for ladies
Men’s accessories should be considered but not essential
The overall look must be considered in the judging i.e. bag, shoes, jewellery and headwear (the entire outfit must be complementary and cohesive)

Appreciation of Current Trends

Entrants must show that they aware of current trends and interpret these in their own way (without losing personal flare)

Grooming and Deportment

Entrants will be judged according not only to their outfit, but also the way they carry themselves on stage
Hair, makeup and behaviour on stage will also be considered by the judges

Registrations will commence from 11:30am on race day.

06/08/2022
2022 Race Day Tickets
$30.00 – $145.00

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Roxby Downs

Roxby Downs

The town provides infrastructure to the huge BHP operations at Olympic Dam and was established in 1986. The mine has vast reserves of copper, gold, uranium and silver.

The town is equal sizes of men and women, 0-17 year olds, 18-34 year olds and 35 and over. Its population of about 4,000 people as at 2016.

There is little unemployment in the community and the future of the area is very exciting with more ore discoveries imminent.

More information on the town and Community events can be found on the Roxby Downs Council website: http://roxbydowns.sa.gov.au/page.aspx

Getting to the Races

WALKING

The Roxby Downs Racecourse is located just on the outskirt of town, only 1km from the Shopping Centre or a 15 minute walk.

There is a walking track from the pony club to the race course.

DRIVING

Travelling thru Port Augusta from Adelaide, turn right onto Stuart Highway heading towards Cobber Pedy, Approximately 170km north of Port Augusta, turn right onto the Pimba Highway.

Follow the signs to Roxby Downs which is another 85km from Pimba.