Gilgandra’s race circuit is a soft 5 and drying weather is sure to make for a big day August 16.

Club Secretary Guy McNalay-Elwin says the track is in top order and big crowd is expected.

‘’Its always well attended and our first meeting since February and local horses like the tight turning track,‘’ he said.

Local trainer Keiran Hazelton knows his mare Mean Girls loves her home track and believes her speed can overcome the widest barrier.

Its Collie Hotel Cup Day and winning the big trophy would be popular because she is in great form.

At acceptance time there is a full field of 15 with Coonamble’s Dream Game top weight for the feature.

The horse enjoys the trip and has claiming apprentice Jordan Quince riding.

He was close in the Coonamble Cannonball and the distance suits.

The Clint Lundholm camp has mare Starlink engaged and she is a feature race winner and apprentice Zoe Hunt has been aboard her 4 times and the 7-year-old is 3 for 8 over this trip.

Adelsun, another mare, comes off a last start win at Coonabrabran so punters will look to watch her progress.

The Club will lay on the entertainment for Collie connections and other racing enthusiasts.

‘’Entertainment will come from well known band ‘Under The Radar’ and Fashions on the Field includes best dressed lady, man, couple and boy and girl," Mr McNalay-Elwin says.

It was well supported in 2024 so all in is readiness.

"People love dressing up and looks a fantastic day,’’ he said.

It’s a full TAB meeting with first race at 12 40