All the fashion and fun of the Lismore Cup

The Lismore Cup, scheduled for September 19, headlines an exciting list of local race days

The racing calendar at Lismore Turf Club is heating up in 2019, with the O’brien Electrical and Plumbing 2019 Lismore Cup kicking off the spring racing season.

O’brien Electrical and Plumbing 2019 Lismore Cup

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 The Lismore Cup will have plenty of fresh and exciting things happening on and off the track in 2019.

A Racing NSW initiative has awarded the Cup an increase in prizemoney, with the race now worth $75,000 – up from $50,000.

There are another three races on the day that have increased prizemoney from $30,000 to $50,000: the Rousillon Handicap, the Untamed Sprint and the Country Magic race, which is exclusive to country-trained horses.

Already a showcase event, the remaining four races on Lismore Cup Day are each worth $30,000.

This takes the total prizemoney of Lismore Cup Day to $345,000.

Along with an impressive increase in prizemoney is the addition of some new events alongside the track.

The Moet & Chandon Marquee will be the premier location on Cup day with tickets priced at $250 per person.

Catered by the award-winning team at The Loft Restaurant Lismore, the Moet & Chandon Marquee will feature a premium five-hour drinks package including the famous champagne.

For those looking for some more fun track-side, the Furphy Garden Party will also be in full swing.

This new enclosure on Lismore Cup Day will be located in the garden corners of the Lismore Turf Club and will feature a private bar with outdoor seating and a live band playing throughout the afternoon.

The Garden Party punters also receive a lunch voucher to the food truck of their choice and a drink on arrival, which is all included in the $60 ticket price.

Tickets for both the Furphy Garden Party and Moet & Chandon Marquee can be purchased at www.lismoretickets.com.au.

Other returning favourites include:

Events Party Hire VIP Marquee

The main marquee enclosure on Lismore Cup Day.

It has an all-inclusive private bar with a full premium range of beverages; gourmet finger food served during the day, a TAB outlet and private toilet facilities.

Punters Paradise Marquee

With direct access to the betting ring in 2019, the Punters Paradise Marquee is the racing hub of the Lismore Cup.

This marquee includes a five-hour beverage package and lunch vouchers to the food truck of your choice. It also allows entry into the Racing Rant Punters Club, hosted by the tipsters and mounting yard gurus of Racingrant.com.

Trackside Table Enclosure

The home-straight location for groups of 10.

Food trucks

Six food trucks/vendors are booked in for the 2019 Lismore Cup, featuring bratwurst, gyoza, paella and much more.

Live music

Bands and DJS will keep the party going between races. Located in the VIP Marquee, Garden Party and above the trackside tables.

Fashions on the Field

This year the Fashions on the Field event will be located in front of the new Moet & Chandon Marquee.

But the Lismore Cup is not the only big event to feature at Lismore Turf Club in the coming months. Check out these other race days: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24

Race day

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Hospitality industry race day

With special offers including free tickets to hotels, restaurants and motels. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20

Christmas Cup race day

The Lismore Turf Club’s second biggest race day on the calendar is the Christmas Cup. The meeting is held every year on the Friday before Christmas.

Businesses are encouraged to utilise the day for their Christmas party, with a Christmas luncheon and bar on offer.