After an extremely successful inaugural show last year raising $4,233 for ovarian cancer research, The Team Teal Standardbred Show Extravaganza is returning to Wattle Flat Reserve in Castlemaine for its second year.
The Team Teal campaign is a partnership between WomensCan, the harness racing industry in Australia & New Zealand, and Tabcorp, whereby all reinswomen race in teal pants to raise awareness and much-needed funds when they secure first place across the finish line.
The Team Teal Patron Mr Duncan McPherson OAM will be attending on the day. Duncan lost his wife Lyn to ovarian cancer in 2010. Before losing her battle and in failing health, Lyn began fundraising for ovarian cancer research, an initiative Duncan connected with his passion for harness racing.
The campaign expanded from harness racing in Victoria to New South Wales in 2016, to harness racing in all Australian states in 2017, and internationally to harness racing in New Zealand in 2018. There is even talk now of heading to the northern hemisphere and the possibility of Sweden getting involved.
The vision of Team Teal is to continue to expand its collective efforts to help women live better and live longer.
Team Teal Standardbred Show Extravaganza is the brainchild of Dr Virginia Brosnan, Fee Williams, and Castlemaine resident Nicole Sanderson who decided that Castlemaine would be the perfect location for such a fundraising event. It is a new initiative showcasing stunning retired harness racing horses as very successful show-ridden horses being competed at a beginner level (novice ring) and an experienced level (open ring).
The competitors are of all ages and experience who enjoy being out with their beloved horses.
Bringing the show to a local regional town is really important as it highlights the awareness to the community that ovarian cancer is a silent killer and every woman needs to be aware of the signs and symptoms.
The Team Teal Show Team is extremely grateful to the local Castlemaine businesses and surrounds who did not hesitate to jump on board to help with our fundraising efforts when approached this year in 2023 including; Ezidig Bobcat Services, PetStock Castlemaine, Castlemaine Vet, Castlemaine Floristry, Phil Mawson Concreting, and the Five Flags Hotel.
The Standardbred Extravaganza is being held on Sunday, February 19 commencing at 8.30am until 5pm. A canteen will be open with lovely homemade foods and a huge raffle of amazing prizes on offer. Cash only. All proceeds made on the day will go directly to the Team Teal campaign. Make sure to head down and support this worthy cause.
For up-to-date information visit Team Teals Facebook site at: www.facebook.com/teamtealstandardbredshowextravaganza.