Finalists were recently announced for the 2024-25 bet365 Country Racing Victoria Club of the Year award and among the nominees is Seymour Racing Club.
The club is competing against Geelong Racing Club, Sale Turf Club and Warrnambool Racing Club for the award.
Clubs are being judged on a suite of various categories, including customer service, community involvement, capital improvements, governance and marketing.
The winner will be announced at Country Racing Victoria’s Annual Awards Night on August 23.
Regardless of the outcome, the good news is already rolling in at Seymour Racing Club.
This marks the second year running the club has been nominated for this award and Seymour has been awarded an additional three race meetings for the 2025-26 season.
SRC chief executive Chris Martin was rapt to see the contributions of staff and members recognised through the Club of the Year nomination.
“This is fantastic recognition and reflects the hard work our staff put in every day to put the Seymour Racing Club on the map,” Martin said.
“We’re fortunate to have the support of a great range of sponsors across the community, a fantastic board behind us and a rapidly growing membership base.
“Over the past couple of years, we’ve made substantial upgrades to the facilities here for both trainers and patrons.
“With an extra three race meetings next season, it’s pleasing to see all the hard work being noticed — and we have ambitious plans for the club’s future growth.”
The final meet of the 2024-25 season arrives on Sunday, with Martin encouraging locals to get to the track for some top quality racing action.
“We’re excited to wrap up the season on Sunday, July 20, with our Studs and Farm Day, which will be another top-class afternoon of racing,” Martin said.
“This will be closely followed by our first race meeting of the 2025-26 season on August 15, in the form of Members’ Day.
“It’s a great time to be involved in country racing and more importantly, racing here at Seymour.
“I encourage everyone to get on board, buy a membership and enjoy everything country racing has to offer.”
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