HAWKESBURY APPOINTS NEW RACECOURSE MANAGER
Mitchell began his new role today, keen to ensure the track is in tip-top shape for the Cup fixture, which was traditionally held on a Thursday before being switched to a Saturday date two years ago.
“Kristian joins us from Goulburn Race Club, where he most recently held the position of Track Manager,” Hawkesbury chief executive Lea Porteous said today.
“Prior to this he worked as a senior foreman with the Australian Turf Club, gaining valuable experience in track preparation and racecourse operations.
“Kristian holds Certificate III and Certificate IV qualifications in horticulture (turf management) and comes to our club with strong industry experience and a positive recommendation from Michael Wood, General Manager of Racecourse & Stable Operations at the Australian Turf Club.
“We welcome Kristian to Hawkesbury and look forward to having him contribute to the ongoing maintenance and development of our racing and training facilities.
“The club is also looking forward to arranging a welcome breakfast, providing an opportunity for everyone to meet Kristian and officially welcome him to Hawkesbury Race Club.”
. Twenty-five horses have been nominated for the $200,000 Listed Evergreen Turf Ladies Day Cup (1500m).
There are four local entries. Leading Hawkesbury trainer Brad Widdup has Bella Khadijah and Hyperbolic, Jason Attard nominated Cryptonic, and Edward Cummings has Flying From Above.
Acceptances for the Cup and all seven supporting races will be taken at 9am on Thursday.
