As well as enjoying the perks of membership, such as having their own card and getting involved in the kid’s activities, the girls are most drawn to the horses.
“They really love seeing and patting the horses. Being around them has definitely increased our girls’ desire to do horse riding, while questions about the races, the history around the course such as the statues and jockey silks, and the people and horses involved, are frequent on race day!”
The little racing fans even have a favourite horse – Super Thief.
“He holds a special place in our hearts as he was the first horse we bought a share in. The girls love watching him race and giving him a pat. He has always had a lovely temperament around them. They also love seeing the clerk of the course horses, Bare and Billy.”
Alana says that the children have also found some idols in the jockeys atop the horses, waiting patiently after the last race on Rapid Racing Race Day to meet some of their favourites.
“Girls rule in the jockey world, and Jamie Kah, Michelle Payne, Laura Lafferty and Celine Gaudray are all favourites! They also like Craig Williams a lot, especially after he shared his chocolates with the girls post-race!”
