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XXXX GOLD ROMA CUP 2008 All roads lead trackside this month for the most dynamic event on south-west Queensland’s social calendar – the XXXX Gold Roma Cup. It’s the action-packed meet which embodies the true spirit of country racing, and the locals know how to throw a good party. Just don’t forget your swag.I
XXXX Gold ROMA CUP 2008 - ITINERARY Friday, November 14, v 7 am Breakfast with the Stars at v 6.30pm Bacardi Calcutta and Cocktail Party under marquees at Saturday, November 15, Race Day v 11am Gates open to the XXXX Gold Roma Cup. Tickets $25, available on entry or by pre-purchase. Complimentary shuttle buses running from Roma motels Fashions on the Field registrations open. $5 donation to BreastCancer research. v 12 noon Gates open to the Inner Circle Track Party. Williams and Partners Lunch in the Wool Hall. Invitation only. v 1.15pm First race v 2.30pm Fashion Spectacular by the Gold Coast Academy of Design in front of grandstand v 3pm Qantaslink Fashions on the Field Finals in front of grandstand v 4pm The running of the XXXX Gold Roma Cup v 5.15pm Last race: Service to Corporate marquees finish – marquees remain open, cash bar. Complimentary shuttle buses begin returning guests to motels. v 6pm Charisma plug in and fire up on stage at the Main Bar. v 2am Bar closes and last shuttle bus run returning guests to motels. Sunday, November 16 v From 6am Roma Scouts Recovery Breakfast at The XXXX Gold Roma Cup is one of the country’s largest regional race meetings. On November 15, around 8,000 visitors will make their way to Every year attendance has grown until Roma is bursting at the seams, with motels and camping grounds booked out months ahead. The Roma Turf Club provides extra camping at the race track, where for a small vehicle charge, patrons can throw out their swags or put up a canvas – all within staggering distance of the track. A group of horse owners, jockeys and punters gather at A midnight delivery back to local motels ensures guests a galloping start for the next day’s on-track action when gates open at 11am for the main event. Those arriving for this year’s exclusive Inner Circle Track Party in the centre of the race course and the Williams and Partners lunch get an extra hour’s grace. And there’s no fear of looking less than perfect, with the Those keen to see what luck the event’s namesake race will bring need to have their carefully-considered bets placed by 4pm before the running of the XXXX Gold Roma Cup. The completion of racing at 5.15pm marks the beginning of movement on the dance floor, as the DJ and band set up near the Main Bar to entertain those in for a long night. But the country hospitality doesn’t end when the bar closes at 2am. At 6am Sunday morning, the ever-ready Roma Scouts will be at the BBQ plate dishing out a Recovery Breakfast for campers and stragglers on site. [The XXXX Gold Roma Cup is an event for over-18s. Children will be allowed to attend the racing during the day as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian and they will be required to vacate the premises by 7pm] INNER CIRCLE TRACK PARTY - The entire inside Track will be devoted to a Track party exclusive to ticket holders. $125 for beer, wine and champagne and a light lunch, including gate entry. Unobscured views of the racecourse and winning post. Entertainment, bookies, Sky Channel and Fashions On the Field Finals on site. Numbers limited to 1200, bookings for tables of 10 available. Bookings can be made now by calling 0408706085 or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or the Roma Turf Club email listed below. If you would like to receive a Roma Cup invitation please email your details to >> Click here to view the Roma Cup Site Plan (to be updated)
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