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Australian Turf Club’s Kia Friday Night Racing Season returns to Canterbury Park this week – the first of 10 meetings across four months offering free entry, family entertainment and a huge range of popular food stalls.

The ATC again joins with Quayclean – Australia’s leading cleaning, hygiene and waste management firm – and a range of charities as 12 of Sydney’s best jockeys compete in the Quayclean Night Rider Series.

Jockeys will be allocated a community group or charitable cause and compete in all races on 3 points win, 2 points second and one point third each night, until the final meeting on 28 February 2025.

The Kia Friday night racing season kicks off at Canterbury Park tomorrow. Image by Bradley Photographers

The 12 jockeys competing from 14 November 2025 to 27 February 2026 are James McDonald, Nash Rawiller, Tyler Schiller, Jason Collett, Zac Lloyd, Tommy Berry, Kerrin McEvoy, Josh Parr, Tim Clark, Adam Hyeronimus, Anna Roper and Braith Nock.

At the end of the series a total of $36,500 will be donated to the nominated charities.

On Schweppes Opening Night this Friday a draw will link each charity and jockey.

Jockeys with the highest totals earn for their causes: $10,000 (leading rider), $5,000 (second high total) $3,500 (third highest) and $2,000 for each charity of the remaining riders.

Australian Turf Club Interim CEO, Steve McMahon said Kia Friday Night racing brought Sydney’s best jockeys and trainers with their horses right up close to the crowds.

“Kia Friday Night racing at Canterbury Park brings its own unique and vibrant atmosphere for the local community to come together," Mr McMahon said.

“Its especially good value and fun for families with free entry, free entertainment and the hugely popular market food stalls."

Kia Australia Events and Partnerships Manager, Melissa Gray said: “A free event with quality racing, great food and family activities that brings about a great sense of community spirit is rare in this day and age.

“We’re proud to once again be a part of the Kia Friday Night Racing series as a staple community event and are all very excited for the upcoming season."

Quayclean CEO, Mark Piwkowski said: “We’re proud to again support the Quayclean Night Rider Series with the Australian Turf Club. This initiative recognises the remarkable impact of charities like Humanity Matters, the 2024 winner, along with all 12 participating charities.

"Our ongoing commitment deepens the shared focus on community engagement, inclusion and social connection through our long-standing partnership with the ATC.”

Madelienne Anderson from Cambridge Markets said: “Cambridge Markets is thrilled to bring our market magic to the Kia Friday Night Racing season — combining the excitement of racing with the warmth of community.

“With themed nights, free kids activities and incredible food stalls, each event is a chance for families and friends to connect and enjoy a truly festive atmosphere."

Friday’s eight-race card starts at 6pm with general admission gates opening at 5pm and a final race at 9.30pm. Full fields for the meeting are available HERE

The Kia Friday Night meetings will have a feature $80,000 Evening Star race. For all racing, general and ticketing information for upcoming meetings across Kia Night Racing at Canterbury Park go to Kia Night Racing