pie eating
THOROUGHBRED racing takes centre stage this Saturday when Warwick Farm Racecourse hosts the Australia Day Cup race day.
And the Poplar Lawn will be the place to be with Aussie-inspired musicians, plus there's a host of free children's amusements and activities including pony rides, bungy trampolines, a jumping castle, wave slide, face painters, mechanical surfboard and an Australian animal petting zoo.
To satisfy their hunger, patrons can indulge in an Aussie barbecue pack for just $5 to receive a sausage sizzle, drink and mini lamington.
The return of the popular Vili's pie eating competition will again be hotly contested, with 10 participants asked to devour five pies in less than four minutes to be crowned the 2013 champion.
Increase your chances of maximising the days' winnings simply by purchasing a race book.
Should any jockey in Australia Day silks win on the day, race book holders will score a free Vili's pie.
On the track, the seven-race program is headlined by the listed $100,000 Australia Day Cup over 2400 metres.
Trackside, patrons will have the chance to enter The Star SMS to Win competition.
To make the most of the day, purchase a Super Saver ticket in advance at Ticketek. The Super Saver is just $30 and offers $70 in value including racecourse entry, a $10 food voucher, two standard beverages, a $5 bookie's bet, race book, pen, and one general admission ticket to Rosehill Guineas Day at Rosehill Gardens on Easter Saturday.
Details: australianturfclub.com.au.