By Kyra Gillespie
Pakenham jockey Ben Allen, best known for his surprise run in the Melbourne Cup last year, is raising money for the NJT20 Cricket Match 2018.
This years’ match with be the sixth annual Jockeys v Racing All Stars cricket match held to raise funds for the National Jockeys Trust.
NJT20 Cricket raises money via the generosity of the sponsors and donors, who make a donation towards their favourite player to support them in their quest to support the National Jockeys Trust.
The National Jockeys Trust provides financial and other support to jockeys and their families who fall under necessitous circumstances as a result of injury, illness or death of a jockey.
If he reaches his $1000 goal, Allen pledges to donate $500 to the Trust.
The Cricket match is a free event, welcoming the general public and racing fans alike.
There will be the celebrity cricket match, kids activities, food trucks, sausage sizzle and cash bar.
The event will be held at 12pm on Monday 22 January 2018 at Caulfield Park.
For those wishing to support the young local jockey, head to give.everydayhero.com/au/benallen18.
