Mike Cramsie Memorial Race Day - Racing to Cure Brain Cancer

27/03/2026

We had a lovely time at our smaller 2026 Mike Cramsie Memorial Race on Rob Potter Racing Day.

A very big thanks to Rob Potter Racing for including Dad's race on your day, Thoroughbred Park, the Mark Hughes Foundation and our fabulous family and friends who joined us on the day or donated to the cause.

We are proud that we have now raised over $175,000 in memory of Dad for the wonderful Mark Hughes Foundation.

https://tribute.markhughesfoundation.com.au/page/MichaelCramsie

06/02/2026

A smaller day for us this year, sponsoring a race in memory of Dad at Thoroughbred Park on Rob Potter Race Day, continuing to raise money for the Mark Hughes Foundation. The Mike Cramsie Memorial is Race 8 at 5:15pm so drop by and say hi if you are around.

Our beautiful Dad, Michael Cramsie sadly lost his 18-month battle with a GBM in February 2021. Such a kind, beautiful man, loved by all who knew him. Until you have a loved one experience this disease, you don’t realise how little treatment there is for this type of cancer, or how scary the progno...

04/04/2025

And that’s finally a wrap on the Mike Cramsie Memorial for 2025!

Thanks to the fantastic support from Thoroughbred Park, Mark Hughes Foundation, Tim Gavel, Matt Sebbens, Anthony Manton, Natalie Schweikert, Morgans Financial Limited, our wonderful auction item donors, family and friends, we had a brilliant time and raised over $25,000 from the day!

This brings our total raised for the Mark Hughes Foundation to over $173,000 towards much needed research into curing the insidious disease that is brain cancer.

We love you Dad and are so glad we’ve been able to honour your memory this way.

https://tribute.markhughesfoundation.com.au/page/MichaelCramsie

21/02/2025

Looking forward to Dad's luncheon today on Civium Preview Day, raising money for the Mark Hughes Foundation. Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors and Thoroughbred Park - we can't wait to see everyone there! For those that can't make the day and still want to donate, here is the link.

Our beautiful Dad, Michael Cramsie sadly lost his 18-month battle with a GBM in February 2021. Such a kind, beautiful man, loved by all who knew him. Until you have a loved one experience this disease, you don’t realise how little treatment there is for this type of cancer, or how scary the progno...

06/02/2025

With only two weeks to go to the Mike Cramsie Memorial, this is your last chance to get tickets!

Join us for a great day of racing at Thoroughbred Park, raising money for the wonderful Mark Hughes Foundation. We are thrilled that Mark Hughes is able to join us for the day too!

Tickets can be purchased at:

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19/11/2024

We are thrilled to announce we are racing again in 2025! Partnering with Thoroughbred Park, we are holding the Mike Cramsie Memorial Luncheon at the Civium Mark Hughes Foundation Black Opal Preview Day on Friday 21 February 2025. Details about the day and tickets can be purchased at https://thoroughbredpark.com.au/race/2025/02/civium-mark-hughes-foundation-preview-day.
We hope to see you there!

Join us for Summer Racing at Thoroughbred Park as we preview Canberra Racing's crowing jewel John McGrath Auto Group Black Opal Stakes Race Day.Civium Preview Day features four lead up key lead up rac

11/02/2024

Huge thanks and heartfelt gratitude to all of you. We are beyond delighted to announce that the 2024 Kia Mike Cramsie Memorial Race Day has raised over $60,000 for the Mark Hughes Foundation.
Thanks to our major sponsor Kia, Thoroughbred Park, our wonderful race sponsors, and the many fabulous businesses who donated prizes for our auctions and raffles. Thank you to Stephen Cenatiempo for doing an amazing job as MC and auctioneer. Finally thanks to everyone who attended and contributed throughout the day. A fantastic day, remembering a beautiful man. Thank you!

08/02/2024

It's Finally Race Day!

The moment we've all been eagerly awaiting has arrived – it's Race Day! Get ready to immerse yourself in an afternoon of excitement and fundraising fun at the 2024 Kia Mike Cramsie Race Day!

Here's what you need to know:

🕐 Event Time: The event officially kicks off at 1pm, but feel free to join us anytime from 12:30pm onwards to soak in the atmosphere and enjoy a refreshing drink at our cash bar until 1pm.

🏢 Location: Entry to the event is via the lift or stairs located at the southern end of the Betting Ring (map below).

🌅 Twilight Race Event: We'll be in the Silks Room until 6pm, soaking up the thrilling atmosphere of the races. After that, anyone wishing to continue the festivities can join us in the Owners and Trainers Lounge.

🎉 Event Schedule: Gates and Silks Room open for our function at 12:30pm. Please note that the racing will commence later than previous years, with the first race starting at 1:56pm and the last race at 6:19pm. Entree will be served at 1:30pm, followed by Main at 2:40pm.

🚗 Parking: Ample free parking is available at the course, situated to the right of the front gates (or left for disabled parking/members).

Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with thrilling races, delicious food, and fantastic company! We can't wait to see you all there!

08/02/2024

We’re super excited, it’s Race Day Eve! The room is set up, the auction items are ready for your bids and we can’t wait to welcome you tomorrow.

Huge thanks to all of you in advance, for making the 2024 Kia Mike Cramsie Race Day a success. See you tomorrow!

08/02/2024

Attention all thrill-seekers and philanthropists! The anticipation is building as we gear up for an electrifying array of silent and live auction items generously donated for the 2024 Kia Mike Cramsie Race Day!

From exclusive experiences to tantalising treasures, there's something for everyone to get excited about. But remember, we won't have EFTPOS facilities on the day, so be sure to bring your cash or set up an Electronic Fund Transfer in advance to snag your favourite items!

And let's not forget about the raffle tickets! With fabulous prizes up for grabs, you won't want to miss out on your chance to win. So, don't forget to bring your cash along to purchase those raffle tickets and boost your odds of winning big!

We can hardly contain our excitement and can't wait to see you all there on Friday! Let's come together, have a blast, and make a meaningful difference for the Mark Hughes Foundation!

08/02/2024

We are thrilled to announce a wonderful donation from Arrowfield! As one of Australia's premier thoroughbred stud farms, Arrowfield has graciously contributed to the 2024 KIA Mike Cramsie Race Day Auction with a collection of exquisite items.

The donation includes:
- Arrowfield Caps: Perfect for showing your support in style!
- Ladies Jacket: Stay cozy and chic while cheering on your favorite horses!
- Coffee Table Book: Dive into the world of horse racing with stunning visuals and captivating stories!

These fantastic items are sure to delight racing enthusiasts and make valuable additions to any collection.

A heartfelt thank you to Arrowfield for their generosity and support! Let's make this auction a roaring success!

Find out more about Arrowfield here; https://arrowfield.com.au