Scone Race Club: Racing and patrons returning on Friday

"Next Friday is our 'Welcome back to Scone Raceday' with no entry fee, drinks specials and the launch of The Thoroughbred Scone Kiosk," said SRC's CEO, Steven Keene.

"We have named all the races after our regular sponsors that have stuck with us throughout the year.

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"It is an eight-race card with $240,000 in prizemoney and we're expecting some excellent racing in front of a crowd ... for once."

The club announced it will be working with The Thoroughbred Scone, who has taken the reins of the on-course kiosk.

"We're thrilled to offer patrons meals of the quality that The Thoroughbred serves and that the Scone community has come to love," Keene said.

Meanwhile, Sunday is a huge afternoon for Coonabarabran. It's a Racing NSW Country Showcase meeting that boasts $320,000 in prizemoney and features the $75,000 Coonabarabran Showcase Cup (1600m).

"How good is it to finally welcome back people and we cannot wait to get back to racing with a crowd," Coonabarabran Jockey Club's publicity officer, Sarah Baglee, told journalist Jeff Hanson.

"It just shows that people want to get back on track and enjoy the races. Our track is looking absolutely schmick.

"It's a really good weekend up here and it brings a lot of money into town. It is really nice for our community and all of the shopkeepers."

Muswellbrook Race Club will host an eight-race program on Monday.

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