Form expert impressed with 'Tradies Day' track | PHOTOS

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View Subscription OffersBega District News' complete view of propertyHome/News/Latest NewsForm expert impressed with 'Tradies Day' track | PHOTOSBy Alasdair McDonaldUpdated April 3 2019 -

9:50am, first published April 2 2019 - 9:41amBy Alasdair McDonaldUpdated April 3 2019 - 9:50am, first published April 2 2019 - 9:41amFacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailCopyView +7 Photos Friday was

"Tradies Day" at the Sapphire Coast Turf Club, and the lush green race track impressed many visitors.

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50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperAll other regional websites in your areaContinue Racing expert and former Canberra-based jockey John Scorse

said he would like to see more races at the track, which he said is one of the best in southern NSW.

Club manager and secretary Rob Tweedie interviews a winning jockey on Friday. Picture: Alasdair McDonald Scorse retires with more than 1200 winners

While the club's manager and secretary Rob Tweedie said racing is a "small industry" within the region, he described it as a "community that brings people together".

"We don't have much down here so it's about socialising," Mr Tweedie said.

"It's not just about gambling and drinking, but it's also a good place to get out and do something.

"Socialising is good for your mental health, so it benefits the community for people who are a bit lonely."

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