Is the CX season over? We say neigh!
Put on your finest fascinator and come on down to the Harrison St velodrome this November 3rd for a Spring Carnival-themed version of DDCX.
We'll be celebrating the finest horse racing has to offer from 1pm onwards with a variety of short, hard races that are sure to leave the crowd enthralled. All the racing will be held entirely inside the velodrome - so there's no need to worry about a Phar Lap!
Emphasis will be strongly geared towards having fun, so we're offering discounted entry for those who show up in costume (Jockey? Bookmaker? A literal birdcage? The possibilities are endless).
We'll have our usual handicaps, plus a singlespeed 'stayer's race', a 'Fashions on the Field' costume competition (for humans AND #dogsofddcx) and a couple of extra little gems we think you'll really enjoy. Make sure to bring your foals along, because we'll have kids' racing too!
Drop whatever you're doing and book yourself in for the CX Plate - the REAL race that stops the nation!
(actual grade race schedule is still being finalised)
Time | Grade | Duration |
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1:00PM | Registration and Course Opens | Rego until 10 mins before a race begins |
1:40PM | Scratch Race: Heat A* | 15mins |
2:00PM | Scratch Race: Heat B* | 15mins |
2:20PM | Fur-shions in the Field {Fashions on the field for dogs. Owners to parade their dogs.} | 10mins |
2:30PM | Scratch Race: Relay* | 15mins |
2:50PM | The Sippy Cup (Kid's Race) | 15mins |
3:10PM | DDCX Handicap: Heat A* | 15mins |
3:30PM | DDCX Handicap: Heat B* | 15mins |
3:50PM | Elimination** | 30mins?? |
4:45PM | DDCXSSWC aka The CX Plate | 30mins |
5:25PM | Presentations | |
5:40PM | Packup | Let's Go Home! |
'* Mixed gender racing. Riders will be mysteriously sorted into grades.
** Aka 'Devil Take the Hindmost' where the last rider at various points on the course is eliminated. Handicap start!.
Warning: RELAY RACES MAY SPONTANEOUSLY OCCUR
Adults:
Kids:
Online pricing:
Volunteer or Dress-up to receive a $5 discount, do both for a $10 discount and legend status. All other riders $15 (inc cc merch fees). Cash On-the-Day: Kids $5, Adults $20 regular / $10 dress-up