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The nation's richest regional slot race offers $1 million in prize money as part of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club's (KBRC) annual Race Round, which is expected to boost tourism and the local economy.
A slot race allows individuals, syndicates, or corporations to buy 'slots', giving them the right to enter a horse. The money from the slots helps make up the prize pool.
The inaugural Golden Saddle (1200 metres) builds on the popularity of the $150,000 Kalgoorlie Cup (2300 metres) and the $150,000 Hannans Handicap (1400 metres), which also run during the KBRC's Race Round.
In a further win for regional racing, the WA Government has committed $700,000 to critical infrastructure projects at the KBRC.
The work will involve installing a new training track rail and lighting, as well as improving the swab box which is vital to upholding integrity in racing.
This work is part of the $25.2 million Regional Racing Infrastructure Fund (RRIF) set up to support key infrastructure projects at 24 regional thoroughbred and harness racing club venues across Western Australia over the next four years.
The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is managing the RRIF initiative, and the projects will be delivered via Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) in consultation with race clubs.
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