Thousands of racing fans will flock to Laura for the township’s annual race meeting on 28 June. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
Laura dates set
All roads will lead to Laura in late June as the community gears up for a weekend of racing, rodeo and campdraft thrills.
The annual weekend will be held from 26-29 June, with horse sports events to be held on the Friday, and the 2025 Laura Races on the Saturday.
Thousands of racing and rodeo fans are expected to converge on the Cape York township for the event after sellout crowds in 2024.
For more information and updates, keep an eye on the Laura Rodeo and Campdraft Association Facebook page.
Crossley claims modified Wackers clash
A soggy first hole meant players contested a modified eight-hole version of Wackers when they teed off in Weipa on 19 February.
Grant Crossley returned to the clubhouse with 37 off the stick for a winning 25.5, with Scott Andrews (38/28) taking out second place following a countback with Fish.
Fish took nearest to the pin honours on the 15th hole and Crossley capped off a good afternoon on the course by doing the same on the 18th.
Josh Martin was the weekly Bradman’s recipient.
Lakeland futsal win
Lakeland returned from Cooktown with the first futsal bragging rights of the year after defeating the Reefs Football Club on 24 February.
A small-but-vocal crowd converged on the Cooktown Events Centre for the clash, with the Lakeland team notching up a 5-3 victory.
Welsh wins again
Wal Welsh lapped the field with a 40-point Stableford haul when players teed off at Cooktown Golf Club on 23 February.
Graham Burton (34 points) and Darren Powell (31 points) claimed second and third honours.
Lance Jennings (2/11) and Brent Hetaraka (9/18) were the weekly pin kings.
Players will contest the Sovereign Resort Monthly Medal from the white tees on 1 March.
