Thousands are converging on Louth for their annual race meeting, first run in 1888.

Club secretary Tegan Barton says ''It's all good to go, the track is in top order after rain two weeks ago.''

The tiny town offers more than a day at the races for those who venture out.

''Our golf day had fantastic numbers and the fete today at the local school will be popular with heaps of stalls and people have arrived from all over Australia,'' she said.

Race fans and campers are already in Louth and the weather is slightly overcast but holding.

''I would let people know to bring some wood for their camping," said Tegan.

"It’s a bit cold here at night at the moment but they will have fun."

The local hotel has a calcutta tonight (Friday) and Tegan said a big crowd is expected for that.

''People love the Calcutta night, it’s a top night to prepare for Cup day.

''Horse numbers are a bit down because of Dubbo's meeting on Sunday but we have 7 races featuring the Cup."

Owners and trainers will chase $100,000 in prizemoney, making the drive well worthwhile.

Six horses will run in the Cup including top weight Tavanisia, a bay gelding trained by Michael Mulholland to be ridden by apprentice Caine Stuart.

Tavanisia is chasing three in a row off Wellington and Carinda wins.

Nyngan's picnic king Rodney Robb has two horses engaged in the Cup including Bourke and Hillston Cup winner Hammoon Thunder who has star jockey Kody Nestor riding.

Racing action begins at 1pm Saturday 9 August.