Tickets are on sale for the 2025 Cooktown Races. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
Punters and fashionistas are being urged to book their ticket for the 2025 Cooktown Races after event organisers used the celebration of the horses’ birthday to put them on sale on 1 August.
The 151st Cooktown Races will be held on 8 November and feature a six-race card, including the prestigious Cooktown Cup, fashions on the field, a foot race with cash on offer, and live entertainment into the night.
Cooktown Amateur Turf Club president Robyn Holmes said it was hoped increasing the program from five races to six would lure trainers and owners north.
“We’re hoping to increase the fields a little bit, make it a little bit more competitive, and bump up the prize money a little bit,” she said.
Ms Holmes added tickets had been snapped up quickly since they went on sale.
“We had a group of 25 purchase some tickets straight up, so it’s looking really good to begin with,” she said.
“I think there’s a bit of momentum happening there.”
To secure your tickets, go to the club’s event booking page.
