READY TO RACE: Forbes Autosports Club is hopeful NSW Stay-At-Home restrictions will be lifted by the time their September 18-19 weekend of racing comes around.

Having felt the sting of COVID restrictions like many sports groups, Forbes Autosports Club remain hopeful of a bumper weekend in late September.

A One-Day Motocross Coaching School at Forbes Motocross Track has been pencilled in for Saturday 18th September. Forbes Race Day and The 2 Stroke Cup will be held on the Sunday 19th September.

Round 2 MX will also see the 2-Stroke Cup on offer with a large prize pool up for grabs proudly sponsored by LRM Forbes & JC Mechanical Repairs. The event is open to all senior riders from 125cc and up.

First prize on the day takes the trophy plus a prize pool to the value of $500 while second and third get the same but $300 and $200 prize pool values respectively. Riders are encouraged to follow the Forbes Autosports Facebook page as well as NSW Health for the latest COVID updates and restrictions.

Fingers crossed for a great weekend of racing out at the track and a good turn out!

Bookings must be made online through www.mxracedevelopments.com.au

They say winning becomes a habit and that is exactly what is happening with Forbes-based greyhound trainer Raymond Smith who came home from Dubbo with a hoard of silverware.

But it was Miss Ezmae who stole the show who’s 34.35 over the 605m carry was a track record and making it two on the trot after a 35.69 in Bathurst three weeks ago over a slightly longer distance.

Smith’s other chargers also performed well with Zipping Hoppo returning to racing after nearly a year on the sidelines with an impressive first up win. The time of 22.91 They say winning becomes a habit and that is exactly what is happening with Forbes-based greyhound trainer Raymond Smith who came home from Dubbo with a hoard of silverware.

But it was Miss Ezmae who stole the show who’s 34.35 over the 605m carry was a track record and making it two on the trot after a 35.69 in Bathurst three weeks ago over a slightly longer distance.

Smith’s other chargers also performed well with Zipping Hoppo returning to racing after nearly a year on the sidelines with an impressive first up win. The time of 22.91

NEW WOMEN’S FACILITIES: Forbes Shire Council GM Steve Loane with NSW National’s MP Sam Farraway, Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller and Cr. Chris Roylance as well as members of the Forbes Magpies at the announcement last week.

Sport in the Forbes Shire has received a major boost last week after the NSW Government announced a $683,489 grant for Spooner Oval – home of rugby league in Forbes. The grant was awarded to Forbes Shire Council for the installation of brand new amenities, female change rooms and facilities for female referees.

The grant was part of Round One of the NSW Government’s Regional Sport Facility Fund which will see $50 million award-ed over two years for new and upgraded sports facilities in Regional NSW.

NSW Upper House MP, Sam Farraway congratulated Forbes Shire Council on receiving the grant which will improve sport infrastructure for the sport-loving Forbes community.

“Sport is part of the fabric of the Forbes community,” Mr Farraway said.

“The Spooner Oval project will provide Forbes residents with a modern, fit-for purpose sports facility.”

Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller was chuffed with the announcement saying that this was one of the steps being taken along with improved lighting that would one day hopefully allow Forbes to “have corporate boxes and host NRL games”.

Minister for Sport Natalie Ward said the Regional Sport Facility Fund will help promote healthy lifestyles across regional NSW while stimulating local economies and boosting employment. “The NSW Government recognises investing in new and existing sports facilities plays a vital role in improving the health and wellbeing of NSW residents,” Mrs Ward said.

“The Regional Sport Facility Fund will promote improved health and well-being and create a construction boom across regional NSW as part of the NSW Government’s multi-billion-dollar infrastructure pipeline.”

The Regional Sport Facility Fund provides grants to councils, local sporting bodies, NSW State Sporting Organisations, State Sporting Organisations for People with Disability, National Sporting Organisations and private enterprises.

For the full list of recipients and further information on the Regional Sport Facility Fund, visit: www.sport.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants

Orange/Forbes Swampies are back in the swing after COVID restrictions halted the season. Despite a first up loss to first placed Dubbo Demons 5.2.32 to 1.8.14, the side continues to improve and sits in third on the ladder. A reminder to all that Auskick is also on each Friday from 4pm at Gaggin Oval.

Sportsauto Club will still be racing this Sunday August 15, Hoopers Road, Daroobalgie. Gates open at 6:30am with racing at 9am. Check for latest COVID restrictions.

We had 22 players for Golf Croquet on Tuesday 3rd August. There 4 players who managed 3 games, John Cole, Kevin Rubie, Alex Todd and Bill Scott. The big wins 11 – 2 Alex Todd and John Cole. Close games Colleen Liebich 7 Harley Stewart 6.

There were 22 players for Aussie Croquet on Saturday 7th August. The players with 3 wins, John Allegri, Kevin Rubie and Lorraine Todd. Big wins 14 – 8 Colleen Liebich and Kevin Rubie. Close games Anne Stewart and Joan Littlejohn 14 Harley Stewart and Doreen Rogers 13. That’s it till next week!

By Pegging Out