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TOODYAY CUP ON SUNDAY

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SLIPPERGOLDENSLIPPERGOLDEN    8,208 posts
edited September 2024 West Australian Racing
Toodyay was always my favourite country track due to the 'intimacy' and very fond memories of days attending with my late Father. I wish they could run a few meetings a year.

I attended the first once a year event and it was packed but frankly it was ruined by the marquee tents that blocked out the back straight and I haven't attended since . Attendance in recent years declined prior to the switch to metro. Very pleased that Toodyay Cup meeting is back at Toodyay after the council spent a few bucks to ensure the event took place.

I was going to attend however I am dismayed that the entry ticket price is $42.82? Yes I can afford it but sentiment only goes so far. I thought it was ridiculous when they charged $25 for cup day previously.

Todd's Peace Love performing. They are the Darryl Braithwaite of Perth events and will perform at the opening of an envelope.

For what it is worth I hope Dad's Bigheaded can win the cup with Ultimate Style the danger.

I hope the day is a great success for the club.

Attached are pics I took 5 years ago on a non race day visit to reminisce at the track.
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  • thefalconthefalcon    20,337 posts
    imagine mum, dad and a couple of late teenagers rocking up....$160+...they'd turn around and go home. ridiculous entry price!!

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  • GilgameshGilgamesh    4,972 posts
    Far out I thought it was Rich charging $45 for GA to the WAFL grandfinal tomorrow but this tops it.

    Was planning to make the trip next year but that's just silly.

    It was only $50 for GA to the Melb Cuo.last time I went!
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  • tonytony    2,416 posts
    Melb Cup is now $100

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  • thefalconthefalcon    20,337 posts
    ^ that'll cut the crowd down. what was it 2023?

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  • FlandersFlanders    1,316 posts
    Honestly on Friday night I said to the Mrs we should go to Toodyay on Sunday with the kids. Then i find out the entry cost... cannot happen unfortunately. Surely they realise if they make it $20 or so, people will go. $40+ and it's over.
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  • SLIPPERGOLDENSLIPPERGOLDEN    8,208 posts
    edited September 2024
    An apology for forgetting to reduce image sizes before I uploaded them.

    I would like to know the reason for that entry fee. Are they trying to get back some money to cover cost of infrastructure upgrade? 

    They are expecting 3000 to attend. Is it free entry for members of the Avon Valley community? ;)
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  • JayJayJayJay    8,096 posts
    100 Year Celebration of Trotting at Kellerberrin this Sunday is FREE entry. Plenty happening, see link for the full programme:


    Toodyay entry is absurd, and $50 bucks to go see the WAFL GF at Perth Stadium is in the "Tell him he's dreamin" category. A very expensive place to play and watch footy.

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  • RodentRodent    7,322 posts
    I went to Perth for a holiday in December 1997. I drove out to Toodyay and found the track with nobody around. I had a good look around and climbed the stewards tower. Same with York but I got to drive around the course proper.
     It amazes me that these courses don't get used more in order to spread the wear and tear. Throw Narrogin in as well. 

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  • RodentRodent    7,322 posts
    Toodyay is such a horses for courses track but due to the hiatus can you believe that only 2 horses on the entire program have raced there before? Weld and Smoking Barrell. One start each for a 3rd and 2nd respectively.

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  • SLIPPERGOLDENSLIPPERGOLDEN    8,208 posts
    Do they still use Toodyay as the local golf course?

    Weld and indeed Murray's others back on grass after Carnarvon could be rough each way chances. I recall the trainer had Nitkeeper win two weeks in a row at odds at Toodyay in the late eighties so trainer has good form at the track :D

    Selections;

    R5 Highboy from Aiyza
    R6 Sound The Charge
    R7 Dad's Bigheaded from Ultimate Style
    R8 Admired from Rock Of Kaha. Ciao Bloomy fills the trifecta.
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  • SLIPPERGOLDENSLIPPERGOLDEN    8,208 posts
    R5 Soaring Solo is also a big chance
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  • RodentRodent    7,322 posts
    How annoying seeing Cher win on the slo mo whilst Richard is saying "Magnificent Carat will get this". 
     Mate, if you don't have a monitor in your box, please stay out. You're just giving people false hope only to be disappointed.

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  • thefalconthefalcon    20,337 posts
    where has jerry noske been hiding..r5 #8....slips fancy..
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  • udontknowudontknow    537 posts
    edited September 2024
    Mong Khon
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  • Buddy123Buddy123    251 posts
    Looked like a capacity crowd there today.. nice
    Hope the club n punters had a win..

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  • shothrushothru    299 posts
    thefalcon said:

    where has jerry noske been hiding..r5 #8....slips fancy..

    Traveling doing her own thing, Riding some trackwork generally bieng happy, good rider and lovely person

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  • NotapuntasNotapuntas    157 posts
    shothru said:

    thefalcon said:

    where has jerry noske been hiding..r5 #8....slips fancy..

    Traveling doing her own thing, Riding some trackwork generally bieng happy, good rider and lovely person
    I've seen she's been riding a few winners up north. Jerry's a ripper, she rode our horse to a few city and provincial wins a few years back. Feedback and comments were brilliant.

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  • Vincent_vegaVincent_vega    626 posts
    edited September 2024
    JayJay said:

    100 Year Celebration of Trotting at Kellerberrin this Sunday is FREE entry. Plenty happening, see link for the full programme:


    Toodyay entry is absurd, and $50 bucks to go see the WAFL GF at Perth Stadium is in the "Tell him he's dreamin" category. A very expensive place to play and watch footy.



    Wafl crowd yesterday was pathetic i thought. Cost more than likely the reason, should be individual tickets $20, family pass $50
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  • BushbookieBushbookie    348 posts
    Security and Insurance costs to the Club into ticket prices maybe .
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