Star Lineup Set To Contest The TAB Tanyia Harris OAM Lady Drivers Invitational

02 May 2025
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The lady drivers from last year's event.

The lady drivers from last year's event. Photo by Getty Images.

Coutts Pacing For Pink Race Night on Saturday 10 May will see Club Menangle turn pink in support of the McGrath Foundation with the TAB Tanyia Harris OAM Lady Drivers Invitational a feature race on the meeting.

Named in honour of Tanyia Harris OAM, the $25,500 event has become a sought-after feature for reinswomen, with ten selected to compete in the penalty-exempt race for horses with a National Rating up to 80.

David Wonson, General Manager for Racing Operations at Club Menangle, said, "Coutts Pacing For Pink Race Night has made its mark on the Australasian racing calendar and we are excited to have this invitational race feature on the night.

As in previous years, the 2025 edition has attracted another talented lineup of drivers who will showcase the pink driving pants in support of the McGrath Foundation."

The following 10 drivers have been invited by Club Menangle to compete in the TAB Tanyia Harris OAM Lady Drivers Invitational:

Amanda Turnbull

Ashleigh Delosa

Chloe Formosa

Grace Panella

Hannah Rixon

Jocelyn Young

Olivia Frisby

Stephanie Morris

Taylah Osmond

Zara Fitzpatrick

The 10-race card also features four group one events including the Pryde's Easifeed Queen Elizabeth II Mile, John Gibson Memorial NSW Oaks, Slingsby Holdings Macarthur Mile Trotting Mares and Haras des Trotteurs NSW Trotters Oaks.

Off the track, guests will be welcomed in style by our Pink Doorman and Pink Carpet before enjoying the Trackside DJ, roving entertainers and Aussie Night Markets. Patrons will also have the chance to win $2000.

Elevate your Trackside experience and dine in our premium hospitality offering, the Miracle Mile Restaurant. Serving a bespoke pink menu, with exclusive bar and betting facilities, our two-tiered restaurant and the reserved grandstand provide guests with first-class views of all the racing action. Seats are $45 per person. 

Book now: https://www.ivvy.com.au/event/Z7M471/

General Admission entry is FREE to Coutts Pacing For Pink. To learn more about the night, please visit: https://www.clubmenangle.com.au/events/coutts-pacing-for-pink/

For further information, please contact David Wonson, General Manager of Racing Operations at Club Menangle on (02) 4645 2200.

 

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