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Telstra Rally Telstra Rally Australia’s Super Special Stage was held at Gloucester Park on the evenings of 26, 27 and 28 October. Record crowds witnessed thrilling rally action and entertainment, including classic car displays, aerial aerobatics, Shannons Motor Expo, Miss Rally Australia fashion parades and 96fm’s Fire Storm fireworks finale.

Back at Gloucester Park Friday 3 November was the first week back at Gloucester Park, after two weeks without harness racing for Telstra Rally Australia. It was a great night for racing with the highlight being the $30,000 Alltools Mt Eden Sprint in which The Falcon Strike took first place. On course there was entertainment by Nicollette School of Dance and a prize draw with the winners taking home some fantastic power tools kindly donated by Alltools.

Inaugural Cup Gloucester Park enjoyed its inaugural Melbourne Cup function in the Beau Rivage restaurant over looking the beautiful Swan River. Guests enjoyed a fantastic afternoon which was hosted by Pip O’Connell from Postcards WA.

Weekends Boutique (located in Rokeby Road, Subiaco) showcased a selection of their Spring and Summer Fashions to give guests a taste from their in-store collections of Australian and imported design labels including Verge, Veronika Maine, Ping Pong and Yarra Trail.

Mr Ernie Manning, The West Australian’s Senior Racing Journalist, who was at Flemington covering the racing action was kind enough to provide his tips for the race, it was just a shame he didn’t pick the place getters!

Some guests were also lucky enough to win door prizes from Weekends Boutique, Wildcats and Cadbury Schweppes.

Gloucester Park is taking measures to ensure that next years Melbourne Cup day is bigger and better which will include opening the ground floor to the general public.

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Italian Fireworks Night An excellent crowd turned out at Gloucester Park on Friday 17 November 2006 for the Italian fireworks night. Patrons were entertained with performances from Vogue Entertainment dancers and Jay Weston along with a bouncy castle, ferris wheel, merry go round and balloon Vogue dancers strutting their stuff on the The Italian community cooking up a feast twister for the younger crowd. trackside stage

Seeing it was Italian night, the Italian Community set up a number of food stalls inviting patrons to sample some authentic Italian cuisine including beautiful wood fired pizza and traditional Sicilian lasagna.

On the track there was the running of the Parliamentarians Cup which was won by Competitive Edge, and the inaugural Italian Sprint won by Forward Pocket. The night also saw the official opening of the refurbished

Stratton Bar, by Mr Paul Andrews MLA and the President of the WATA President John Burt and Mr Paul Andrews Mr John Burt. unveil the JP Stratton plaque.

To finish the night the sky above Gloucester Park was lit up with a spectacular 15 minute fireworks display by Cardile Fireworks.

Cadbury Schweppes Country Cup Friday 10 November saw the running of the $20,000 Cadbury Schweppes Country Cup and the $20,000 St John Ambulance Commandery Stakes. On course there was a bouncy castle for the kids and the night had a country theme with whip crackers and a country dance performed by Hills dance group.

15 December 13 January 23 February $150,000 XXXX Gold Golden Nugget Championship Saturday Evening Race Meeting $70,000 2 Year Old Sales Classic - Colts 16 December 19 January $70,000 2 Year Old Sales Classic - Fillies Saturday Evening Race Meeting $50,000 West Australian Newspaper $70,000 3 Year Old Sales Classic - Colts $70,000 3 Year Old Sales Classic - Fillies 22 December Nights of Thunder Final $20,000 Mt Eden / No Dill Christmas Handicap 27 January 24 February Saturday Evening Race Meeting 29 December $20,000 Summer Gift Friday Evening Race Meeting $25,000 JP Stratton Cup 9 March $20,000 Caduceus Club Classic 31 December 2 February $50,000 Celebrity Sprint $20,000 2 Year Old Western Crown Classic Colts Final 23 March $25,000 Veolia Environmental Services Xmas Gift Final $20,000 2 Year Old Western Crown Classic Fillies Final $250,000 Be Active WA Pacing Cup $15,000 West Australian Newspaper $50,000 Governor’s Cup $20,000 Channel 9 4 Year Old Sires Eligible Nights of Thunder Heat 9 February 30 March 12 January $40,000 Toyota Genuine Parts Service and $200,000 Be Active Australian $25,000 James Brennan Memorial Cup Accessories 4 & 5 Year Old Championship Pacing Championship $15,000 West Australian Newspaper 16 February $150,000 Sky Channel WA Derby Nights of Thunder Heat $20,000 City of Perth Mares Mile $30,000 Burswood Empress Stakes

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General Enquiries 9323 3555 - Restaurant Bookings 9325 7553 - Free Child Minding Centre, bookings essential 9325 6662 All rooms, undercover areas, grandstands and majority of viewing areas are smoke free - No BYO Alcohol - No Glass

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Coming Events

2006 News Years Eve at Gloucester Park Are you looking for a New Year’s Eve venue that boasts Perth’s best live music, the most spectacular fireworks display and our favourite night-time sport?

Well the answer is Gloucester Park! And, on this New Years Eve, you won’t find another place in Perth that will provide you with as much fun and entertainment.

New Years Eve Golden Nugget Barrier Draw Gloucester Park has another huge line-up including headline acts The XXXX Gold Golden Nugget Barrier Draw End of Fashion, Thirsty Merc, Faker and for the 2006 and 2005/2006 Season Awards was held on New Year’s Eve celebrations. Monday 11 December in the Grand Ballroom 1 at Burswood Entertainment Complex. Supporting End of Fashion, Thirsty Merc, Faker and The A great night was had by Gloucester Park Panics will be Perth’s-own Miranda Murphy, local acts The sponsors, industry representatives and media Damien Cripps Band, New Rules for Boats, One Shining personalities. Congratulations to all the award Moment, Our Generation, Lip Service, and Pixie Chicks. With winners and good luck to the field for the such a big line up - New Years Eve at Gloucester Park is set Golden Nugget Championship. to rock!

Famous for its spectacular fireworks display, awesome live entertainment, action-packed harness racing and free activities for children, Gloucester Park is the place to celebrate New Years Eve.

Sponsor Acknowledgement The Western Australian Trotting Association would like to acknowledge and thank the following organisations for their support and sponsorship of harness racing at Gloucester Park.

We welcome your feedback. If you have a story for the next edition of Parkside, Please contact Brett Mathers on 9323 3555.

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