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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

  • 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.

  • A Second Public Bar servicing the tent sites.

  • TAB Van and Bookmakers (Local & Metropolitan)

  • Various Caterers including Takeaways, BBQ & Ice cream

  • Free parking

  • 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:

 

  • KID ZONE offers games and activities for the kids,  

  • FREE Jumping Castle and Face Painting

  • Fashions on the Field

  • Raffle – look out for ticket sellers throughout the day.

  • FOOT RACES – on the straight after the last race. Kids, Mens & Womens. Prizes to be won!

  • LIVE MUSIC after the races dance the night away.

Live Music
Family friendly
Fashions on the Field
Foot Races

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

COMMUNITY

Thank you to our Major Sponsors

Major Sponsor

Thank you to all of our Sponsors

Getting There

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.

  • Leaving Forbes Town Hall from 11am to 2.00pm.

  • 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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