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O’Donnell named Gold Cup ambassador

January 29, 2010

Former Australian Test cricketer and AFL footballer, Simon O’Donnell has been appointed as the ambassador for the Scott Group of Companies Gold Cup Carnival in May.

The Mount Gambier Racing Club formerly announced O’Donnell’s appointment this week as media hype for the May 20 – 21 carnival begins. Read more

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Willego wins Mount Gambier Cup

May 22, 2009

Gold Cup

Tamara Zanker rode Willego out wide for victory in the Mount Gambier Cup.

Outsider Willego won today’s Scott Group of Companies Mount Gambier Gold Cup, paying $25.80 on the Victorian TAB. Read more

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Cup jockey fails breath test

May 22, 2009

Stewards have announced that jockey Justin Potter failed a breath test this morning and will not ride in the Scott Group of Companies Mount Gambier Gold Cup this afternoon.

Potter was scheduled to ride Campaspe River ($14.40 on the tote) in the main event at 3.40pm.

It’s understood Potter, who was seen drinking in a Mount Gambier hotel last night, blew .04.

Potter was also booked to ride Master McGinty in the first race at 11.26am, Unite and Excite in Race 5 and Phobias in Race 7.

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Perfect conditions for Gold Cup

May 22, 2009

Cup fashions

Among those enjoying Ladies Day at the races yesterday were (from left) Tarsh Bosco, Jaime Perryman, Angela Cutting and Lucy Rossi.

Today’s Scott Group of Companies Mount Gambier Gold Cup is shaping to be one of the most successful carnivals in the city’s history. Read more

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Cup sting by drone

April 8, 2009

He came and conquered.

The $3000 South Aussie Hotel Mount Gambier Greyhound Gold Cup was a tale of success for Portland based trainer Brian Weis, who prepared his outstanding dog, Drone in last Saturday’s final. Read more

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Gold Cup timing might be reviewed

September 22, 2008

The chair of the state’s peak horseracing body has mooted investigating the timing of the Gold Cup Carnival to ensure the success of the popular event in Mount Gambier.

Speaking to The Border Watch, Thoroughbred Racing SA chair Philip Bentley said the industry would canvass running the event at a warmer time of the year to reduce the risk caused by wet conditions. Read more

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