Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase Calcutta and Box Draw

MDC CALCUTTA & BOX DRAW LUNCHEON 2026

Farewell to Wentworth Park

Sunday 11 October | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Woolly Bay Hotel

Join us for the ultimate lead-in to the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase, an afternoon of racing, food and stories as we farewell a Sydney icon.

Set in the exclusive Level 1 space at the Woolly Bay Hotel, with its Mediterranean-inspired dining room, private bar and sweeping views over Sydney's Finger Wharf. Join us for an intimate afternoon in one of Sydney's most stunning waterfront settings.

⭐ Special Guest Speaker: KERRY O'KEEFFE

Cricket legend and racing favourite, Kerry O'Keeffe brings his trademark wit and storytelling to the room for a memorable afternoon. If you've ever heard that laugh, you know exactly why you need to be there!

🏆 The Calcutta & Box Draw

Be in the room for the official Box Draw for this year's Million Dollar Chase. Take part in the Calcutta raffle and auction which will be conducted on the day.

🎤 The Panel: Wentworth Park Stories

Three men who know the old track better than anyone:

• Peter Lagogiane — two-time MDC winning trainer
• Mark Merlino — on-course bookmaker at Wentworth Park for 30+ years
• Jeff Collerson — Legendary Greyhound writer

Decades of memories and stories from the track, shared one last time.

🍽️ What's included

All-inclusive food and drinks across the afternoon.

🎟️ Tables of 10 — grab your crew and lock in your seats
🎟️ Individual seats — join solo, we'll seat you with good company 

📍 Woolly Bay Hotel | Sunday 11 October | 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Limited seats available