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Excitement is building ahead of the Ipswich Cup on June 19, as racing fans and party goers prepare to make up for lost time.
For many, the Cup in just under three weeks’ time will be their first look at the Bundamba Racetrack since the facility underwent almost $25 million in refurbishments through 2019-2020.
The most obvious of the new additions to the Ipswich Turf Club facilities is the new function centre at the Brisbane Rd end.
The new building also houses the jockeys’ and stewards’ rooms and has already hosted a number of big events over the past year, despite the Covid shutdowns along the way.
PREMIERSHIP-winning jockey Baylee Nothdurft returned to Ipswich on Saturday for one ride and one win. The jockey took some time away from riding in December last year and has only returned back to the track this month. Riding for his new stable of Steven O Dea and Matthew Hoysted s operation at Eagle Farm, the jockey took a positive step to relaunch his career earlier this year. Race 3 Ipswich winner Ginja for jockey Baylee Nothdurft and trainer Steven O Dea. Picture: Claire Power Struggling with weight control and a suspension, Nothdurft took the time away to reassess and establish a better health regime.