Another win will give the Wangaratta based gelding his third Cup ‘double’ in the region in less than two months.
In 2025 he not only won the Berrigan Gold Cup, but also the Cup races at Jerilderie and Deniliquin.
This year he completed the Cups’ double at Jerilderie in September, and followed this up with consecutive Deniliquin Cup victories less than a fortnight ago.
After the latest win, part-owner Adrian Grantham confirmed his next target was back-to-back Berrigan Cups on Derby Day. The Cup is over 1600 metres, sponsored by Baxter Transport and Namarang Farms.
When nominations for the Berrigan Gold Cup closed on Monday, Eamonn’s Memory was one of 13 potential starters, including several he defeated at his most recent start.
A new galloper on the Cup scene could be the Saab Hasan trained Harry Devil, who has been nominated for a step up in class after an impressive winner in easier grade at Deniliquin.
While Eamonn’s Memory can again expect a big weight for Saturday’s assignment, he lugged 63kg to victory at his most recent start, proving he can handle a big impost.
The Berrigan Gold Cup will this year be a highly anticipated race at one of the southern Riverina's biggest social and sporting events.
The feature meeting is expected to attract racegoers, fashion enthusiasts and visitors from across the region for a full day of country racing and entertainment.
Hosted by the Berrigan & District Race Club, the annual Gold Cup has built a reputation as a highlight of the local racing calendar, combining competitive country thoroughbred racing with the unique atmosphere that only a country race meeting can provide.
While the racing action will be the main attraction on the track at Berrigan, there will be plenty happening off it.
The ever-popular Fashions on the Field will have prizes valued at $4000.
Race club officials are encouraging patrons to make a day of it, with gates opening at 11am and live music providing entertainment throughout the afternoon.
Full TAB and bookmaker facilities, trackside bars, gourmet catering and marquee packages will also be available.
The action won't stop with the final race, with the popular Berrigan 100m Dash returning to the racecourse.
In this competition, horses are replaced by humans.
Open to both men and women, the winner-takes-all sprints offer $100 cash prizes and are sure to provide plenty of entertainment when they get underway near the mounting yard shortly after the last event.
The dash kicks off 20 minutes after the final horse race.
To help visitors travel safely, bus services will operate from Tocumwal, Cobram, Barooga and Yarrawonga, while a local courtesy bus will run throughout the day.
The Gold Cup remains one of the most anticipated events on the Berrigan calendar, with the race club acknowledging the ongoing support of sponsors, volunteers, committee members and community groups who help bring the meeting to life each year.
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