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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!

ENTRIES NOW ONLY AVAILABLE ON THE DAY! REG WILL BE OPEN AT 1PM! :)

• Proudly presented by DDCX
• Location: - Harrison St Velodrome, East Brunswick
• Costumes - Costumes do not have to horsie-themed, but getting dressed up is central to the event's spirit, racing or not! Have a think about your outfit though. Not wearing a costume may lead to some racing 'disadvantages' ;)
• Races - The nature of this event is multiple short races (10-15mins), some fun races and then the highlight race the inaugural DDCX CX Plate aka the BCCDDCXSSCXCC
• Getting There: - We highly recommend riding your bike, but if not there is limited parking on the south side of Harrison St
• Parking: - IMPORTANT - Please respect our LOCAL Residents. There will be no parking on the east side of Harrison St North. Because of ongoing construction there is no parking inside the velodrome grounds.

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Race Schedule

(actual grade race schedule is still being finalised)

Time	Grade	Duration
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

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Race Fees

• Adults:

  • Pre-registered: $15/$10 for those in costume
    
  • On-the-day entries: $20/$10 for those in costume
    
  • $5 discount for volunteers.

• Kids:

  • On-the-day entries only: $5/FREE for those in costume

Enter your 'horses' name in the 'Entry Remarks' section - Prizes on offer based on our humour-biased opinions!

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Race Day Procedures

• Rego Close: - Rego closes 10 minutes prior to heat start.
• No Licence, No Race: - riders need a current licence (or proof of renewal) to race.
• New to Racing: - Race Licences are available online for new riders . Please bring proof of purchase (email on your phone is OK!). Or take advantage of the MTBA 2mth free trial.
• On-the-day Entries: - All Kids/Balance Bikes entries are on the day! For adults, if available, will close 15 minutes prior race start. Please arrive early to improve your chances of a race start.
• Cash Payments: - Please help out by having the correct change.
• Announcements: - Please check the blog, facebook or instagram for any announcements regarding racing.

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More Information

• FAQ: - http://dirtydeedscx.blogspot.com.au/p/faq.html
• Handicapping: - This is done on past performance and using the wisdom of Obi-wan Cross Kenobi
• Licensing: - http://dirtydeedscx.blogspot.com.au/p/licensing.html

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