With the biggest day of Ballarat’s social and racing calendar upon us, it’s important to make the most of all the frivolity and fashion.
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The 71st Ballarat Cup revelry will begin in the mid-morning, with entertainment and top-class horse racing throughout the day.
Here is everything you need to know about attending the Ballarat Cup.
WHERE IS IT?
The Ballarat Turf Club is located in Miners Rest, a 15-minute drive from the Ballarat CBD.
Gates open at 11am, tickets $30 on the day.
GETTING THERE
Free buses will be running to course. Buses will arrive at Little Bridge St from 10.30am. Services will continue to run until 1pm, subject to demand.
Return services will commence departure from Ballarat Turf Club from 4.30pm.
This is $10 one way if bought on the day. It will continue until around 7pm, or until the course is empty.
General parking is off Midas Road and members parking is off Kennedys Road.
RACING
Race 1, the $60,000 Sam Miranda Mares BM78 Handicap, is at 12.25pm.
The Magic Millions 2YO Clockwise Classic, Victoria’s only clockwise race, will take place at 2.05pm.
Horses will jump from the barriers for the $300,000 Ballarat Cup at 4.40pm.
FASHION
Registrations for Stockland Wendouree Fashions on the Field open from 11am.
The competition commences after Race 1.
There are four categories this year: Lady of the Day, Gentleman of the Day, Local Lady of the Day and Most Fabulous Millinery.
Lady of the Day final will take place after race 4.
The Courier will host its Best Dressed competition again in 2017, with a roving photographer. See our story below for details.
ENTERTAINMENT
Sportsbet’s Reverse Running Race will take place at 3pm, with contestants fighting for $10,000 prize money.
Musician Ryan Bell will enthrall on the back stage from 3.30pm.
BALLARAT CUP ODDS
$3 Mr Garcia
$5.5 Antonio Giuseppe
$6 Grey Lion
$8.50 Second Bullet
$10 Sonntag, Oncidium Ruler
$15 Grand Dreamer
$17 Extra Zero
$18 Knowable
$23 De Little Engine
$26 Big Memory
$61 Big Blue
$81 Jimmie Jim
- odds courtesy of Sportsbet.
WEATHER
Be prepared for a late thunderstorm and rain if you’re heading along today.
Although warm and humid weather is forecast for most of the day, there is a chance the heavens could open in the afternoon.
The mercury is expected to reach 29 degrees.
KEEP UP TO DATE
Check out The Courier’s online liveblog to see all the revelry trackside.
If you’re at the cup, share your pictures with us by using the hashtag #ballaratcup on Instagram! Otherwise, follow and tag @ballaratcourier.
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