In what has been a huge 12 months for the club, it has now been nominated for the prestigious 2025-2026 ISLA Vodka Country Racing Victoria Community Club Event of the Year award.
The award recognises the most outstanding feature race day of the 2025-26 season for clubs which host six or fewer race meetings, with the winner to receive a $10,000 prize from Country Racing Victoria.
The nomination comes at the end of one of the biggest year’s in the cup’s – and the club’s – proud 145-year history.
Gunbower Racing Club president Vicky McGillivray said the club had a record crowd for the running of the 2025 Moama Bowling Club Gold Cup, which was a huge highlight for the volunteer-driven committee and its small army of local helpers.
She says the club was “absolutely thrilled to be named as finalists” and it is “an incredible honour” for the club’s volunteer committee.
“We are sincerely grateful to our community, our sponsors, and everyone who supports and attends our race day,” Vicky said.
“Your encouragement and involvement make this event possible and this nomination is a wonderful recognition of the dedication, passion, and countless hours contributed by our committee, who work tirelessly each year to create a race day that is welcoming, inclusive, and enjoyable for everyone.”
“Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey – we’re proud to share this recognition with you all.”
The other finalists for the award are the William Thomson Dunkeld Cup, the Manangatang Cup, and the Towong Cup.
All winners will be announced at the Country Racing Victoria Awards evening on Saturday, August 22, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The 2026 Gunbower Gold Cup will be held on Saturday, October 3.
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