By Esther Lauaki
Werribee Racing Club’s new general manager is a “racing man through and through”.
Adam Wilkinson last week took over the reins from Ashley Baker and said he was keen to build on the work that the club had done in community engagement.
“Werribee Cup Day is the showpiece of the racing season for the city of Wyndham,” Mr Wilkinson said.
“I think it’s exciting that we’ve continued to grow that over time. It’s important to us to continue to engage with the community and showcase what the Werribee Racing Club is all about and what it can bring to the community.”
Mr Wilkinson spent a decade as a regional manager in the retail sector before he took on the challenge of overseeing 21 racing clubs across the state with Country Racing Victoria.
He said racing fans had a lot to look forward to ahead of the racing season launch on September 4.
“It’s a chance to build some excitement around racing,” Mr Wilkinson said.
“On the launch evening we will have a chance to present to our sponsors, members and the public what the season holds and give people an understanding of what Cup Day is going to look like.”
Mr Wilkinson said there would also be plenty happening thanks to the presence of international horses stabled at the quarantine centre from August 17.
