Fashions, fragrances and racing will be centre stage at Gosford Racecourse tonight when Gosford Racing launches Gosford’s Women in Racing in the lead up to this Sundays MYER Ladies Day. Supported by MYER Erina and Dior, over 100 female members, trainers and Central Coast personalities will be on hand to recognise the important role that women have in racing, as well as celebrating the influence of  fashion on Australian racing.

Gosford Racing CEO, Tony O'Mara said, “tonight is the first step in growing the participation of women in our club whilst recognising the integral role that women have and contribution they make to thoroughbred racing. Racing and race club membership has traditionally been seen as a male domain and we are keen to make sure that we adequately cater for  both sexes and in particular grow the profile of women in racing at Gosford.

With 52% of the population of the Central Coast female it is essential that as a service provider that we become more female friendly if racing is to remain relevant in the competitive entertainment market.” 

On Thursday 1 May at 11am at MYER Erina Ladies Fashions Department the official draw will take place for the MYER OWNER FOR A DAY promotion in conjunction with MYER Ladies Day promotion with Gosford Racing, MYER and TAB are giving up to 14 lucky people the chance to experience the thrill of thoroughbred racing by becoming an Owner For a Day. MYER Erina customers that have spent $75 or more at MYER Erina between 9am Monday 21 April and 11am Thursday 1 May 2008 can enter in the draw. Free morning tea will be served from 10am.

Full terms and conditions are available on www.gosfordracing.com.au NSW Permit Number LTPS/08/0375

On Sunday 4 May all eyes will be on MYER Ladies Day at Gosford with 200 nominations being received for what will be a bumper day of racing and fashions with MYER Fashions on the Field and Gosford’s final meeting of the Autumn Racing Carnival. With acceptances closing tomorrow Gosford Racing is planning for a 10 race program.