A big crowd is expected at Melton as one of the biggest days on the Australian harness racing calendar hits the Melton Entertainment Park on Saturday night.
Harness Racing Victoria will celebrate 50 years of the Victoria Cup with the night to include six group one races.
The Victoria Cup is the main race, while the Victoria Derby, Victoria Oaks, Victoria Trotter Oaks and Bill Collins Trotter Sprint will also take place.
While the races will garner a lot of attention on the night, the Cup will have something for everyone of all ages with the event a real community night out.
The night will include a night market, food trucks, kids rides, a DJ, and an outdoor bar which will meet everyone’s needs.
There are also dining options for those who want to stay inside away from the elements.
A crowd of more than 3500 people are expected on the night with early weather predictions saying Saturday will be a mostly sunny day.
Harness Racing Victoria chief executive Matt Isaacs said the Victoria Cup is one of the most prized trophies on the racing calendar.
Things to watch on the track include, Queensland champion Leap To Fame who is looking to add another major feature to his amazing CV in the Victoria Cup, the next bout between Just Believe and Callmethebreeze in the Bill Collins Trotters Sprint and the appearance of emerging megastar Keayang Zahara in the Victorian Trotters Oaks.
Entry will be a gold coin donation with funds raised to go to the Melton Centrals Football and Netball Club.
Gates open at 5pm.
