A new race series is set to be on show, with The Gawler & Barossa Jockey Club and Cornerstone Stud Angaston, announcing an extension to their ongoing partnership, which is now entering its third year.
Over six heats between October and December, there will be points awarded leading in to the final race at the Gawler Racecourse on Saturday the 19th of December over 1200m.
Gawler and Barossa Jockey Club CEO Shane Collins had this to say when announcing the partnership continuation:
“The club is so grateful that Sam Hayes and his team from Cornerstone Stud are so passionate about supporting and giving back to our industry. It really is a privilege to work with them in not only helping promote their business, but more importantly providing owners a great opportunity to join in and engage themselves with Cornerstone Stud.”
The 2021 Series will be held at the following meetings:
HEATS
Wednesday 22nd September – Oakbank
Monday 4th October – Gawler
Friday 22nd October – Gawler (Gawler Cup Day)
Tuesday 2nd November – Morphettville (Melbourne Cup Day)
Thursday 4th November – Gawler
Wednesday 1st December – Gawler
FINAL – Saturday 19th December – Gawler
PRIZES
$200 Cash – presented to the strapper with the best Presented Horse at every heat and Final
FREE NOMINATION TO VALENTIA - First Filly/Mare to win a Heat
FREE NOMINATION TO VALENTIA – Top Point scorer through the heats
FREE NOMINATION TO SIR PRANCEALOT – Winner of Final on 19th December