Goldfields mascots take their marks for charity

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club will play host to an unusual foot chase this weekend.

The Rotary Club of Boulder’s fifth annual mascot race will take place during Sunday’s KBRC meeting to raise money and awareness for its Goldfields Family Assistance Fund.

The fund supports families travelling to and staying in Perth for their children’s medical care.

Rotarian Stu Fleming said the mascot race never failed to be an entertaining affair.

“It was something we started to raise a bit of awareness for our Goldfields Family Assistance Fund,” he said.

“Hopefully parents bring their kids down to interact with the mascots and watch them run down the home straight.

“And we’ve got a few games planned in the marquee.”

The mascot race will take place after the $20,000 KB Cleaning Queens Maiden (1200m) which is scheduled for 1.55pm.

Mascots taking part in the race will include the Rotary club’s Boulder Bear, Goldfields Children Charity’s Timmy Bear, Goldfields Giants’ Nugget, KBCCI’s Kitty Kangaroo and the Kalgoorlie Miner’s own Miner Mouse, among others.

Sunday’s race meeting will also feature the Peter Palmer Memorial Handicap.

Mr Palmer served on several local boards and committees during his 22 years living in the Goldfields.