The Sydney Carnival is a key event on Sydney's major events calendar and
will attract tens of thousands of racegoers from throughout NSW,
interstate and abroad over six action-packed weekends.
“For the next six weeks the focus of Australian racing will be on Sydney,” Mr O’Farrell said.
“The BMW Sydney Carnival features a line-up of feature races equal to
anywhere in the world – there are 49 Group and Listed races and more
than $20 million on offer in prize money.
“This outstanding autumn racing carnival will run over six consecutive
Saturdays - from March 23 to April 27 - featuring three weeks of racing,
entertainment and fashion at Rosehill Gardens followed by three more
weeks at Royal Randwick.
“Major events are a key plank of our strategy to rebuild and grow the
NSW economy – the Sydney Carnival is part of a blockbuster year for
major sporting events in Sydney which includes two State of Origin
matches, the British & Irish Lions tour and Manchester United’s only
match in Australia.”
Mr Souris said the Sydney Carnival has something to excite everyone.
“The six Saturday race days will kick off at Rosehill Gardens on March
23 with Ladies Day, followed by Rosehill Guineas Day on Easter Saturday,
and concluding on April 6 with Golden Slipper Day, the world’s richest
race for two-year-old thoroughbreds offering prize money of $3.5
million,” Mr Souris said.
“The second half of the carnival will then move to Royal Randwick on
April 13 with Australian Derby Day, followed by Doncaster Day on April
20, and concluding with Sydney Cup Day on April 27 including its
signature race over 3,200 metres.
“The carnival will also include the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling
Sale featuring the cream of the thoroughbred yearling crop from leading
Australia and New Zealand breeders, to be held on April 9, 10 and 11
between the Golden Slipper and Derby weekends at the Inglis’ Newmarket
Complex at Randwick.
“Thoroughbred racing contributes about $160 million each year in state
wagering taxes and provides full and part-time employment opportunities
for about 50,000 people, including in regional NSW.
“The NSW Government recognises and values the significant social and
economic contributions that racing makes to our State and is committed
to working hard to ensure the integrity and viability of the industry.
“NSW is home to 137 registered thoroughbred race clubs covering
metropolitan, provincial and country areas and playing host to 742 race
meetings, 5,286 races and offering combined prize money of $118.96
million,” Mr Souris said
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