Spring races return to Forbes

Racing will return to the Forbes track this weekend with the Forbes Spring Races coming to town on Saturday, 11 October. With a six-race program and lots of fun planned trackside, the event is shaping up to be a great family fun day. Forbes Jockey Club president Randall Grayson said the spring race meeting is always a good day out for the family. With the weather forecast to be a nice sunny day, Mr Grayson said people will get a chance to dust off their summer clothes to enjoy the races. Gates open at 12pm with the first race expected to begin at 2pm and there is plenty to do trackside in between the action with free jumping castles and face painting for the kids, as well as the return of the ever popular Fashions on the Field. Mr Grayson said they are also contemplating bringing back the fun yabby races during this year's race day. "We try and make it so it's a good, fun day for the kids, put different activities on to make sure there's things for them to do," he said. Along with this, there will be a VIP area for over 18's with live music from Gracey Denham-Jones, access to the sponsors area and canapes and drinks throughout the day. Tickets to this cost $120 per person. General admission tickets will be available at the gate on the day, with kids under 16 entering free. A bar, canteen and coffee van will be in operation on the day, and bookmakers will be on course.

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