Wyong receives boost in rumoured NSW racing schedule
Racing NSW is yet to confirm the schedule for 2024-25 racing season, but Wyong appears to have won the race to host a a #1 Saturday meeting in January.
Wyong is expected to host the premier TAB meeting in NSW on January 11, which is Magic Millions Day on the Gold Coast and a very popular punting day.
News Limited reports that Wyong Racing Club chief executive Greg Purcell did not want to comment on the prospects of securing the January 11 meeting.
However it appears likely Racing NSW will launch a lucrative feature race in Wyong on that date, which would give the meeting some added clout.
The draft of the Racing NSW schedule for 2024-25 has also issued a top meeting to Newcastle on November 16, for the Hunter, while the Gong will be held at Kembla Grange a week later.
Following the Sydney autumn carnival, Hawkesbury will host a stand-alone meeting for the Dark Jewel Classic at Scone on May 17, Hawkesbury Gold Cup on May 3, and the Coast at Gosford on May 18.
Randwick is slated to host 27 meetings in the 2024-25 season, while Rosehill has been given 24 dates.