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Tamworth Jockey Club is another to receive a portion of the government’s $67m towards upgrades to racetracks around NSW.

TJC's general manager, Michael Buckley said: “We have a great group of local trainers busting at the seams to get quality stables on-course and no doubt there will be competition among trainers local and further afield to secure boxes here.

“Tamworth is one of the busiest NSW country racing and training centres with around 140 horses in work each day and hosting more than 20 racedays.

“The funding will see $800,000 allocated to the ongoing training facility and infrastructure upgrades, while $1.6 million will be injected into replacing stables at the southern end of the racecourse and allowing an additional 40 boxes to be built.

“The investment will see our racing and training facilities have a positive effect on our local community, with nearly 900 people employed in racing throughout the New England and North-West region with more money coming into the town and additional jobs created.

“Tamworth Jockey Club will work with Racing NSW to continue to develop TJC as a major racing and training facility in country New South Wales,” Mr Buckley added.

Member for Tamworth and Minister Responsible for Racing, Kevin Anderson said the regional racing infrastructure funding was great news for up-and-coming trainers who have been finding great success on the national stage.

“The funding will significantly boost the quality and longevity of Tamworth Jockey Club’s training facilities and stables, ultimately making our local facilities a more attractive proposition for trainers in Tamworth and further afield.”