Goulburn District Race Club chief executive Robyn Fife has announced the Graeme Spackman Memorial will become a feature of Goulburn's Anniversary Cup meeting in November.
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Southern Highlands trainer Spackman died earlier this year and the club feels he needs to be recognised for his contribution to racing in the area.
"Graeme Spackman spent many years building a reputation in the racing industry at Goulburn and the Southern Highlands," Fife said.
"He was a man that many people could relate to and helped a lot of people. Not only did he train horses out of Goulburn, but he also helped mentor up and coming riders and trainers in his time around the club.
"He has been sorely missed around the track and we are honoured that Graeme's wife, Judy, and his family have given their support to the club's desire to maintain an ongoing presence and legacy for Graeme."
The first running of the race will be on Goulburn's Anniversary Cup day on November 5 and the club is going to make it a race that will attract up-and-coming horses.
"We are hoping to get a sponsor and add a bit of extra prizemoney to the race," Fife said. "We are looking to make a certain race, so that people can target it."
Picnic for Sergeant Bilko
Harden galloper Sergeant Bilko continues to lead the inaugural NSW Picnic Champion Series despite being beaten at Boorowa last week.
The Mark Cummins-trained Sergeant Bilko was runner-up to Black Fusion in the Boorowa Picnic Cup. It took Sargent Bilko to 52 points on the standings in front of As Easy As, which has won cups at Ardlethan, Grenfell and Tomingley this season.
Black Fusion moved to third on standing with his win at Boorowa.
The leaders on the point score will race in the $50,000 NSW Picnic Champion Series Final on Dubbo Cup on September 17.
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