Kick off your Christmas celebrations with a fun family day of racing at Cluden Park Racecourse on Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24th.

It will be a fun and exciting day packed with some of North Queensland's best horses, trainers and jockeys in action, with prize money over $90,000.

Eight live local races will feature at Cluden and be broadcast across the SKY and TAB networks.

Families are encouraged to enjoy FREE kids entertainment with face painting and jumping castle from 12pm to 3pm and to meet Mr and Mrs Santa Claus from 1.30pm.

All the usual facilities are available including bookmakers and TAB betting facilities, air-conditioned bars, coldest beer in town and delicious race day food.

Bring a picnic and enjoy the spectacular lawns and grounds for your own private Christmas Eve Party with plenty of public seating options available.

Gates open 11am, adult entry is $6, children under 18 years FREE entry.     

 For more information telephone Townsville Turf Club on 4778 2400.