Betting firm backs race meet
Fresh off the back of news of the continued support of Garrard’s, Warwick’s once-a-year harness meet has received a further boost, with UBET fielding odds on the six-race program.
Darling Downs Harness Racing Club president Anthony Collins said it was tremendous to have betting coverage for the December 9 event.
❝lot There’s a of interest in this meeting from far and wide, so it’s a real positive.
— Anthony Collins
“It’s a huge coup having UBET coverage for our day,” Collins said.
“The meeting is the only stand-alone grass-track harness meeting in Queensland annually, and has gained a strong following.
“This will only serve to enhance it. This gives punters and the general public the opportunity to be a part of the day if they aren’t attending.
“There’s a lot of interest in
this meeting from far and wide, so it’s a real positive.”
Collins said the meeting would be streamed online for the first time.
“The live stream has been
set up with PSP video,” he said.
“Tony Barletta and his family take care of vision in the region. They’re big supporters of the club,
“It’s significant because it creates the opportunity for everyone to be involved that is interested in the day,” he said.
“It’s the next best thing to
having Sky Channel coverage.
“Ben Hall, the vice president of the club and an aspiring caller, will be doing mounting yard coverage for
the day.
“This is unprecedented, and is the first time to my knowledge anyone has done something like this.”