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24 January, 2026

Great Western gears up for today's annual cup

GREAT Western Racing Club will celebrate its 149th anniversary today (Saturday) when it hosts their annual race with the feature on the card, the Seppelt Great Western Cup. Only running once a year, it’s an important event for Great Western and the local community, particularly as they are gearing up for their 150th anniversary next year.

By Chris Graetz

Great Western Racing Club is celebrating its 149th anniversary this year when it holds its annual races today, with the feature race the Seppelt Great Western Cup. Pictured are Michael Barry (vice president), Brian Cairns (treasurer), Carl Barry (president), Jade Smith (local jockey), Peter Baker, Jill Baker, Dustin Barry who are all gearing up for the big day.
Great Western Racing Club is celebrating its 149th anniversary this year when it holds its annual races today, with the feature race the Seppelt Great Western Cup. Pictured are Michael Barry (vice president), Brian Cairns (treasurer), Carl Barry (president), Jade Smith (local jockey), Peter Baker, Jill Baker, Dustin Barry who are all gearing up for the big day.

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