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KING ISLAND IMPERIAL 20

Sunday 8 March 2009
http://www.kingislandrace.org.au/

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CLOSED FOR WINTER -open again in September

King Island Museum -
Open daily 2pm-4pm for the 2008/2009 season

Adults $4

Children $1

Come visit, look how life was back in the days of sealers, shipwrecks, early settlers, visit Alf's Agriculture Room & look at the home made implements the early settlers had to build & use to survive the harsh island life.

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The King Island Racing Carnival

The King Island Racing Carnival is one of the few events that has been able to continually operate for more than 100 years and the Racing Club is very proud of being able to achieve such longevity.
The President of the King Island Racing Club is Mr Rod McGarvie, the Vice President, Mr Andrew Wardlaw and 10 committee members along with two secretaries. The Club is predominantly run by volunteers who do an amazing job. These volunteers, along with dedicated and committed committee members, maintain the barriers, are local stewards, clerks of the course, clerk of scales, judges, bar staff, video operations, the list is endless.

The Carnival is made up of seven meetings and caters for both Harness and Thoroughbred Racing. This year's program is as follows:
Saturday 29 November 2008
Saturday 13th December 2008
Friday 26th December 2008
Thursday (Cup day) 1st January 2009
Saturday 13th January 2009
Saturday 20th January 2009
Saturday 27th January 2009

Both Cups are held on New Years Day. Over the Christmas carnival the population on the Island increases by 20% and the majority of both locals and visitors attend.
Jockeys are flown in from Melbourne on Race Days to support the Thoroughbred Races and locals drive their Harness races.

Race Days
Races start at approximately 12:30pm on the above days and depending on the number of races held per day, finish at approximately 4pm.
Entrance fees are $7 per person and the cost of the local Race Day Booklet is $3.00.

On Course Betting
TOTE Tasmania have a presence of two staff in the top bar and two staff in the TOTE betting area, and a guest bookmaker "Honest Howie" is also able to take your bets.
Televisions screening Sky are in the top and bottom bar and also in the TOTE betting area for punters to view.

How to get the Track
The racecourse is located at Racecourse Road, Currie, which approximately 5km north from the town centre. There is one Taxi service available on 0429 611 393 or check with your accommodation place for travel options.

Further Information
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Secretary on 03 6462 1910 or 0428 585 284 for further information.

We look forward to seeing you at the races!

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King Island Online Access Centre
Providing free access to computers and the internet
Including free one on one training

NOTE HOURS HAVE CHANGED

Opening Hours: