Sale Turf Club is prepared for the Sale Cup this Sunday.
So prepared in fact, they even have a generator capable of powering the entire venue as a back-up.
All race-going eyes will be on Sale to witness a listed group race on what is generally regarded as the premier track in Gippsland.
Some high calibre names have graced the Greenwattle track in the past, including three-time Melbourne Cup winning mare Makybe Diva.
Makybe Diva won at Sale in 2002 before going on to win the first of her three-peat the very next year.
That is a decent claim to fame.
More recently, some other prominent names in racing have also ‘cut their teeth’ at Sale.
Invincible Caviar won at Sale as recently as this month.
The daughter of Black Caviar took out a BM70 Handicap on Wednesday, October 5.
Just like old times, Luke Nolen was in the saddle, keeping the Caviar name alive and well.
Nolen famously rode Black Caviar to 22 of her 25 consecutive wins, and her daughter now looks to be one to keep an eye on.
Away from the on-track action, it has been a busy year for Sale Turf Club.
Earlier in the year, Sale was given the honour of hosting a meeting on Good Friday.
It was a history-making day, with Sale chosen as the venue to host the first-ever meeting on the public holiday out of any country racing club in the state.
More than 3000 spectators flocked from across the region to attend, and the club pulled out all the stops to ensure it was a meeting befitting of the occasion.
And now that the Sale Cup is set to welcome back crowds for the first time since 2019, one can only imagine similar preparations are being undertaken.
The sense of community will be alive and well, so much so that the Sale Cup trophy itself has been organised by local business Gippsland Trophy House.
Sale Turf Club officials were busily preparing for the big day when the Gippsland Times dropped in to check-in on proceedings a fortnight ago.
All are gearing up for the picnic rugs to be unfurled, the sounds from the hustle and bustle of the betting ring to play out, and colours showcasing the finest millenary to be displayed.
A quick look around saw a new broadcast booth erected at the mounting yard, while the winning post looked in tip-top shape.
Just who will pass it first on Sunday and win the Sale Cup?
All will be revealed.
