The Melbourne Racing Club in conjunction with Shadwell Stud and the National Arabian Racehorse Association (NARA) will host the Shadwell Arabian Mile – a race for purebred Arabian horses over 1600 metres. The Shadwell Arabian Mile will be run at 12.30pm, prior to Race 1.
There will be Arab cultural and food displays taking place in marquees behind the Rupert Clarke Grandstand. Food displays will include savoury and sweet finger food.
Cultural displays will include henna tattoos, posters, brochures, DVDs showcasing the United Arab Emirates and Arabic music.
Gates open at 10:30am.
Exhibition Race - Shadwell Arabian Mile - 12:30
Race 1 - Shadwell Farm Kentucky (USA) Handicap - 13:10
Race 2 - Derrinstown Stud (Ireland) Plate - 13:50
Race 3 - Shadwell Estate Co (UK) Plate - 14:30
Race 4 - Emirates Airlines Stakes - 15:10
Race 5 - Shadwell Stud Australasia Stakes - 15:50
Race 6 - United Arab Emirates Stakes - 16:30
Race 7 - Reaan Plate - 17:10
Race 8 - Nadeem Handicap - 17:46
Free Public Parking in centre infield car park - access via vehicle tunnel from roundabout at Kambrook and Glen Eira Roads.
Adults $10
Concession $5
Children under 14 are free when accompanied by an adult
The following dining options are available on this raceday: