thanks mate

Today saw the running of the Thanks Mate Handicap at the Yarra Glen Racecourse as part of the thankyou event for emergency service workers and volunteers. Thanks Mate was put on by the Shire of Yarra Ranges and the Victoria Police as a way to recognise the outstanding efforts of our emergency services during the recent bushfires.

"To all our emergency service workers and volunteers - thanks mate."

I was very pleased to be there and had the great priviledge of awarding winning connections of Fly Half with their trophy for first place in the Thanks Mate Handicap.