Coonamble Release October Carnival Details

THE countdown is on to Coonamble's famous October carnival with the club this week releasing details for what promises to be another spectacular long weekend of racing action.

Led by major sponsors Garrards Horse & Hound and the Greyhound Recorder, the carnival will stretch over four fantastic days of festivities, beginning Friday October 4 through to a gala day of racing action on Monday, October 7.

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"We are really happy with how the carnival is shaping up for 2019," said event organiser Kevin Gordon.

"We've managed to assemble a strong list of sponsors to support the carnival and on behalf of the club I extend our thanks to each and every supporter that makes the carnival what it is."

The headline event in 2019 will be the Garrards Horse & Hound Gold Maiden Series (305m), carrying a cool $10,000 to-the-winner.

First run in 1977, the event has been won by some of the sport's elite sprinters throughout its 42 year history.

"A big thanks to Garrards for their sponsorship of the carnival – their support of racing across all three codes shouldn't go unnoticed," added Gordon.

"We've put together a terrific list of sires' services that will go up for auction and plans are well underway for another bumper Calcutta at Coonamble Bowling Club.

"This carnival is vitally important to the Coonamble town as a whole and with some terrific races on offer, we look forward to showcasing the fabric of country greyhound racing in a terrific light yet again.

"For the first time this year the Greyhound Recorder will be streaming a lot of the action from the carnival which will ensure that people that aren't able to attend still feel a part of the colour and excitement as well."