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Autumn carnival rebranded

29th Nov 2010

*AAP Racing - Monday, 29 November 2010

Sydney's racing bodies have joined forces with the state government and Events NSW to rebrand the autumn carnival.

Sydney Carnival, The Thoroughbred Experience, will take effect in 2011 as one of five signature events on the NSW Events calendar alongside New Year in Sydney, Vivid Sydney, Crave Sydney International Food Festival and the Sydney International Art Series.

Golden Slipper Day and Derby day will be held on consecutive Saturdays with nine races each, all at Group Three level or above.

The rebranding coincides with the forthcoming merger of the Sydney Turf Club and the Australian Jockey Club and the funding packages for major upgrades at premier racetracks Randwick and Rosehill.

"What we have achieved for the racing industry in NSW in recent times will provide a solid foundation for its future stability and growth," racing minister Kevin Greene said.

The launch of the new look carnival on Monday was supported by the government, Events NSW, Racing NSW, AJC, STC, Tabcorp and William Inglis and Son which holds the prestigious Easter Yearling Sale.

Greene said the Sydney Carnival was about more than racing.

"We invest in the Sydney Carnival because it is exactly the kind of event that drives interstate and international visitors to Sydney, it creates jobs, vitality and buzz and enhances Sydney's place as Australia's number one tourism destination," he said.