
Bedgerabong Picnic Races
Saturday 15th February 2025
Race Day
​Featuring a six race program, gates open at 11am with the first race starting at around 1.30pm. Full tote and sky channel is available on-course, along with a selection of local and metropolitan bookmakers.
Races
OPEN BPRC Cup Handicap 1400m
OPEN Handicap 800m
Class 3 Handicap 1100m
Class B Handicap 800m
Class 1 Handicap 1400m
Maiden 1100m
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View nominations and acceptances on the Racing NSW website
Facilities
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Public Bar – selling a range of beers, wines, spirits and mixed drinks from 11.30am to 10.30pm with a drink ticket system operating for quick and easy service.
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A Second Public Bar servicing the tent sites.
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TAB Van and Bookmakers (Local & Metropolitan)
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Various Caterers including Takeaways, BBQ & Ice cream
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Free parking
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Toilets
Admission
Tickets on sale from 6th January 2025 via 123 TIX at 9.00 am
Adults…………… $20.00 (Includes Free Racebook)
Children………… under 16 years Free
Gates open from 11.00am​
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No tickets at the gate​
***Strictly no BYO Alcohol or Glass***
*** There is EFTPOS facilities available for the purchase of bar tickets only. NO CASH OUT***
Gazebo Sites
Gazebo sites are available free of charge, bookings are essential as space is limited.
To book contact our Gazebo Site Coordinator
Tom Simmonds - 0458 572 127.
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***Please note there is no separate access to the gazebo site. All access is through the main gate. Vehicles will not be permitted in the gazebo site area due to safety reasons. As such all gazebo's must be erected before race day.***
Race Day Entertainment
Bedgerabong Picnic Races is a fun day out for the family with great entertainment:
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KID ZONE offers games and activities for the kids,
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FREE Jumping Castle and Face Painting
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Fashions on the Field
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Raffle – look out for ticket sellers throughout the day.
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FOOT RACES – on the straight after the last race. Kids, Mens & Womens. Prizes to be won!
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LIVE MUSIC after the races dance the night away.



FUN FOR THE KIDS
FASHIONS ON FIELD
Kids Zone -Games and Activities, Jumping Castle and Face Painting
Dress your best and flaunt your style see below for awarded categories.
FAMOUS FOOT RACES
Kid's,Women's and Men's Foot Races held on the straight after last race. Give it your all there are prizes to be won.
FASHIONS ON THE FIELD







Getting to Bedgerabong
Bedgerabong is situated 32kms west of Forbes on the North Condobolin Road.
Getting to Bedgerabong is very easy, with shuttle buses available from Forbes or drive yourself (view Google Maps for directions).
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Forbes Shuttle Bus
Merv Hennock and Son’s provides buses to and from Forbes for race day.
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Leaving Forbes Town Hall from 11am to 2.00pm.
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Returning to Forbes from 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Other Areas (including Parkes, Condobolin & Orange) Please contact your local bus company.
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Where to Stay
We encourage you to patronise the local motels, hotels, and caravan parks, etc as they continue to support the Bedgerabong Picnic Race Club by way of sponsorship, which in turn enable us to continue racing.
There are a number of places available to stay in Forbes, Parkes, Condobolin or Bogan Gate.
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For further information, please visit the following websites:
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Forbes Shire site and their listing of hotel, motel and other options.
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Parkes Shire site with accommodation options.
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Condobolin community website for visitor information