More than $80,000 in prizemoney will be offered across five races when gates fly open at the 2025 Laura Races at the end of month. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
Laura prize pool tops $80,000
Trainers and connections will be battling for $82,500 in prizemoney when gates fly open at the 2025 Laura Races on 28 June.
The Laura Cup (1400 metres) and Laura Bracelet (1000m) will be the feature events on the five-race card, but a strong field of nominations is expected for the Benchmark 50 handicap over 1200m, with $25,500 in prizemoney on offer, in addition to lucrative QTIS bonuses for qualified horses.
Nominations close at 11am on 24 June, with acceptances to be declared by 10am on 26 June.
Weipa Super 6s
A fun-filled day of six-a-side cricket is guaranteed when the Weipa Super 6s return to western Cape York on 21 June.
The Weipa Junior Cricket Club will host teams at the Hibberd Drive ground from 9:30am-2:30pm on Saturday, with the competition open to all ages and skill levels.
Spectators are more than welcome to find a good spot to watch the big hits and thrilling fielding on show during the day.
The cost to participate is $10 per player.
To register, call 0488 432 038 or 0466 809 987.
Byrne burns field
Matt Byrne was in top touch when he bested the field of 17 Wackers in Weipa on 11 June.
Byrne carded a 42/30 to take the win from runner-up Ross Craven (40/33.5), with “Magic Mick” Cerneka still not featuring at the pointy end of the leaderboard.
Rob Richardson (15th) and Leeroy Ahmat (18th) claimed the nearest to the pin gongs.
Carolyn Head was the weekly Bradman’s winner.
