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Victorian duo Don Dwyer and Shaun Cooper will try their luck at Boorowa Picnic Race Club on Saturday. Photo. Picnic Racing. Photo: Picnic Racing
There will be a Victorian flavour to the Boorowa...
Cup success for rising picnic hoop Anaëlle Gangotena
Anaëlle Gangotena aboard Sestina for trainer, Doug Gorrel, before winning at Tullibigeal picnics. Photo: Racing Photography.
Anaëlle...
Dale and Punch dominate at Deniliquin
Nathan Punch guided the Andrew Dale trained Tabloid Star to victory at Deniliquin Racing Club on Sunday. Photo: Andrew Dale Racing.
Loftus looks to strike in Nyngan Cup
The Michael Loftus trained, Better Strike, pictured here winning at Cobar, will take on Sunday's Nyngan Cup. Photo: Racing Photography.
From the picnics to professional: Zara Lewis ready for Merriwa debut
Zara Lewis after winning aboard the Darren Egan trained Waterbom in the 800m Maiden Plate at Bourke on April 4. Photo:...
Greig chasing more picnic cup success at Tomingley
Leandro Ribeiro and Connie Greig with Naoko after winning the 2020 Cobar Picnic Cup. Photo: Racing Photography.
Emergency runner shaping as Tamworth Cup dark horse
The Bob Milligan trained, Charmmebaby, has gained a run as an emergency in the 2021 Tamworth Cup. Photo: Racing and Sports....
Should Racing NSW pay unplaced runners at the picnics?
Bourke Picnics: Racing Photography.
In news that was well-received by grass roots participants, Racing NSW announced back in...
Ladies own the dream at Nyngan Anzac Day races
Ladies will own the day at Nyngan's ANZAC Day race meeting on Sunday.
Nyngan Anzac Day Races...
Prisk looking forward to bumper Cobar Cup meeting
The gates will crash back when the Cobar Miners Race Club races on May 8. Photo: Racing Photography.
Now or never for Marthaguy picnics
The Marthaguy Picnic Race Club needs a good crowd at their May meeting, or they risk folding. Photo: Racing Photography.
‘Monster’ sized mare on track for Orange Cup
The Roy McCabe trained Renalot will contest Friday's Orange Cup. Photo: Racing Photography.
According to Bathurst trainer,...
Bourke to make long-awaited riding debut at Leeton
Molly Bourke, pictured here trialling in Wagga, will make her race day debut at Leeton Jockey Club on Saturday. Photo: Daryl...
Payne will be dancing if he claims Warialda Cup
The Todd Payne trained Newcastle Dancer will turn out for the Warialda Jockey Club Cup on Saturday.
Byatt eyeing Murrumbidgee Cup conquest
Wagga trainer, Graham Byatt (right), and Bradley Vale will team up with Blazing Zone again this Sunday when contesting the $45,000...
Travers creates history in Gundagai
Mick Travers aboard Estaverdi, who he trained and rode to win the 1800m Maiden/Class One Handicap at Gundagai-Adelong Race Club on...
Owen riding for hometown cup
Billy Owen will be aiming to win the Gundagai Cup when he jumps aboard Maid of Ore on Sunday. Photo: Racing...
Rolfe chasing Picnic Champion Series points and Coota Cup
Rheingau will contest the 1400m Class Two Trophy Handicap for Darryl Rolfe and Maddy Wright at Cootamundra on Saturday. Photo: Roughton...
10-hour round trip for Hillston Cup challenge
Kerry Weir and Megan Creed will take recent Tumut winner, Billo Road, to Hillston for their cup meeting on Saturday. Photo:...
‘We are not going there to make up the numbers’
Southern District Racing Association qualifier, Another One, has drawn gate 12 in the $500,000 Country Championships final at Royal Randwick on...
Vic trainers dominate at Tocumwal
Ghost Doctor wins the Tocumwal Gold Cup for Victorian trainer James Fraser and jockey Jamie Gibbons. Photo: Trackpix Racing Photography.
100/1 shot flies from the clouds for Mudgee victory
Rationally wins at Mudgee Race Club on Sunday for trainer Ben Blay and jockey Mikayla weir. Video: Racing NSW.
Easter racing bonanza
There will be six NSW country and picnic clubs racing over the Easter holidays weekend.
The Easter holidays...
Wombats and community raring for Warialda races
The Warialda Jockey Club will race on April 17. Photo: Warialda Jockey Club.
While the racing will take...
New April race date has Leeton readying for bumper Cup
The Leeton Jockey Club CopRice Cup will be held on April 17 this year. Photo: The Irrigator.
The...
Tomingley: Where beautiful shoes meet dusty hooves
The Tomingley Picnic Races are sure to attract a big crowd of fashionistas with $5000 worth of prizes on offer in...
Ribeiro and Greig combine for Tulli treble
Leandro Ribeiro and Connie Greig are making a very formidable team on the NSW Picnic Racing Association circuit. The pair combined...
Bourke out to continue winning run at Tulli
Breanna Bourke after winning the Ardlethan Cup aboard lets Get Animal for Maddy Collins. Photo: Liss Hillam Photography.
Coastal club could be the best wet-weather track in NSW
The Sapphire Coast Turf Club looks in great condition prior to today's meeting. Photo: Sapphire Coast Turf Club.
Plonka eyeing Wild Card berth into Country Championships final
The Warren Gavenlock trained Plonka is primed and ready for the Country Championships Wild Card qualifier at Muswellbrook on Friday. Photo:...
Coonamble to host Picnic Champion Series final
The Coonamble Jockey Club will host the 2021 NSW Picnic Racing Association Picnic Champion Series final. Photo: Coonamble Jockey Club.
From Golden Slipper to Ardlethan Cup – Spackman and Cryfowl chase picnic cup glory
Cryfowl will back up from Saturday's Dederang Cup win when contesting the Ardlethan Picnic Cup this weekend. Photo: PicnicBet.
Scone trainer targets Broken Hill’s Outback Cup
The Darren Egan trained Bells 'N' bows will contest Saturday's Outback Cup at Broken Hill. Photo: Racing Photography.
Ardlethan picnics bracing for bumper meeting
Another big crowd is expected to turn out for the Ardlethan Picnic Races meeting on March 20. Photo: Coolamon Shire Council.
Tulli races ready to bounce back
The Tullibigeal Picnic Race Club will host their annual meeting on march 27.
It has been a...
Loy eyes Corowa Cup with Takissacod
Norm Loy will head to today's Corowa Cup with Takissacod.
Norm Loy will be the first person to...
Tulli galloper promising picnic glory
On A Promise and Maddy Wright cross the line first in the 1100m Class Three Handicap at Bedgerabong on February 13....
Blewitt on ‘a good chance’ in Yass Picnic Cup
Ricky Blewitt rode Ben Shoof to victory last start at Condobolin and the popular picnic hoop believes he has a few...
Racing NSW announce prizemoney increase
Racing NSW's prize money increases.
Wednesday was a good day for the NSW thoroughbred racing industry, with Racing...
Coffs Harbour to kick off Country Championships
The Coffs Harbour Racing Club kicks off the Country Championships on Saturday. Photo: Leigh Jensen/ The Coffs Coast Advocate.
Stanley set for riding debut
Will Stanley looks a natural in the saddle when aboard Miss Charlie during a trial at Orange. Photo. Racingphotography.com.au
Waters runner chasing picnic championship points in Bedgerabong Cup
Sizzleonthebridge, pictured here winning at Forbes two starts back, is being set for Saturday’s Bedgerabong Cup, but could very well end...
From cowboy to jockey – Michael Johnston rides first picnic winner
Michael Johnston rode his first winner at Wellington Picnics on Saturday, guiding Magic Gift home to win the 1000m Maiden Plate....
Spackman chasing more Tumba Cup success
Scott Spackman and Cryfowl, pictured here after winning the 2018 Harden Picnic Cup, will take on the Tumbarumba Cup on Saturday....
Lundholm set for Wellington picnic assault
Maddy Wright will ride the Clint Lundholm trained Nepenthes at Wellington on Saturday. Photo: Racing Photography.
Clint Lundholm...
Connections eye Country Champs with Kattegat
Kattegat, pictured here winning at Moruya late last year, is being set for the $150,000 South East Racing Association (SERA) Country...
Is there any stopping Blaike McDougall?
Blaike McDougall has been in a spectacular run of form of late, and now has 88 wins for the 2020/21 season....
Wagga trainer celebrates first winner
Darrell Burnet leads Idle Fancy and Blaike McDougall around the parade ring prior to the 1180 Class One handicap at Gundagai-Adelong...
Winning treble for O’Brien and Wheatley at Gilgandra picnics
Geoff O'Brien trained a hat trick of winners at Gilgandra picnics on Friday. Photo: Northern Daily Leader.
Punters backing Inverell Cup bottom weight
Yvette Lewis guides Call Me Brad to an easy win at Gunnedah last start. The pair will be aiming to do...
Can Heywood deliver in Adelong Cup?
Chris Heywood has Delivered as the top weight in the Adelong Cup tomorrow. Photo: Chris Heywood Racing.
Picnics back on track at Gilgandra
The Gilgandra Jockey Club looks in terrific condition ahead off their New Year's Day picnic meeting and their Gilgandra Cup meeting...
Former galloper creates endurance history
Liz Moir with thoroughbred endurance star, Baribo, after the pair won the NSWERA State Championships in Tumut. S&B Photography.
Stanley defies all odds to record maiden victory
Dylan Stanley rode his first winner at Narromine on Thursday, guiding home The Long Run to win for his pop, Peter...
Groth ready to use “home track” advantage
Gunnedah trainer Gavin Groth is looking forward to the Gunnedah Jockey Club’s Christmas Cup meeting on Saturday and believes he has...
Gunnedah Christmas races ‘sold out’
Gunnedah Jockey Club won’t be able to host as big a crowd as usual when they run their Christmas meeting on...
Glover ready to take the gloves off
Glover, who won his maiden at Coonamble on October 11, will have plenty of local interest following as he is prepared...
Cleary’s big day out at Queanbeyan
The Joe Cleary racing team celebrate after winning four races, including all the feature events, at the annual Queanbeyan Cup meeting....
Ede set to join top Canberra stable
Heni Ede will ride her stable favourite, Powerscourt, in her last race as an apprentice for Tim Donnelly at Wagga on...
Cowra ready to ring in Christmas season
The Cowra Jockey Club is looking good ahead of Saturday's Christmas meeting. Photo: Cowra Jockey Club.
It might...
Five of the best for McDougall
Blaike McDougall boots home Our Dreamsarefree to a victory in the Hair of the Dog Cup at Gundagai-Adelong Race Club on...
Creed ready to balance career and motherhood ahead of race riding return
Megan Creed poses with the Kerry Weir trained Deemed Corrupt, who she will guide when returning to race riding at Gundagai-Adelong...
Belinda battles demons prior to winning return
Belinda Wright returns to the winner's circle after guiding Waldo Waldorf to victory in the 1400m Open Picnic Trophy at Forbes....
Lewis lands first winner
A very happy Zara Lewis returns as a winner aboard Baby Merlin at Forbes on Saturday. Photo: Sarsfield Racing Photography.
Robb promises success at Forbes
Brett 'Snow' Robb leads around On A Promise before the five-year-old won the 1550m Open Picnic Trophy at Gilgandra. Photo: Sarsfield...
Wright kicks off new season with hat trick
Maddy Wright returns to the winner's circle aboard Lucky Champion. Photo: Sarsfield Racing Photography.
Leading NSW picnic...
Ride of a lifetime for Eleanor
Eleanor Webster-Hawes. Photo: Phil Blatch.
Bathurst is almost a second home for Cowra-based jockey Eleanor Webster-Hawes, so come...
Robb trio chase picnic riches
Maddy Wright and Rodney Robb will be looking to win their second NSWPRA Picnic Champion final when Rogue Runner contest Sunday's...
Military Bay ready for Championship assault
Military Bay was the top point scorer in this year's NSWPRA Picnic Champion Series and will start as one of the...
Smart eyes Picnic Championships with $3000 purchase
Georgian Court, pictured here winning the Burrangong Cup, will race in the colours of Todd Smart on Sunday when contesting the...
Sinclair dreaming of Moree Cup success
Popular Moree trainer Peter Sinclair will be shooting for back-to-back Moree Cups on Sunday. Photo: Bradley Photos.
Dixon trio set for Collie Cup
La La Loopsy will be just one of Bryan Dixon's three chances in the 2020 Collie Cup at Gilgandra tomorrow. Photo:...
Inverell races won’t ever sound the same
Brian “Spike” Baldwin calls it a day
Brian “Spike” Baldwin has hung up the microphone for good.
Covid crisis: Cancelled country and picnic meetings cause concern
The annual Mendooran race meeting is just one of the many meetings that has been abandoned due to Covid-19. Photo: Sarsfield...
Gunga Din searching for more cup success
Gunga Din, pictured here winning the TAB Highway Handicap at Rosehill Gardens, will start favourite in today's Forbes cup.
Wright and Robb win picnic premierships
Maddy Wright and Rodney Robb have proven to be a potent combination at NSW picnic meetings.
In...
Paula Heath’s long road back to the winner’s circle
Paula Heath enjoyed a winner aboard Epic Decision at Gunnedah Picnic Races on Saturday. Photo: Bradley Photos.
Ribeiro chasing more Aussie success
Brazilian jockey Leandro Ribeiro tasted immediate success when winning two races at Nyngan earlier this month. Photo: Sarsfield Thoroughbreds.
Byblos Boy wins again: Rising 11-year-old finds new lease on life
Jordan Mallyon leads Byblos Boy to victory in the 1100m Benchmark 58 Handicap at Nowra on Friday. Photo: Bradley Photos.
Wean races cancelled: Confusion over why Racing NSW accepted nominations for cancelled meeting
The popular Wean Amateur Picnic Race Club meeting will not go ahead in 2020 despite Racing NSW taking nominations. Photo: Namoi...
Buchanan quinellas South Grafton Cup
Jazzland holds off Brazen to give Wyong trainer, Kristen Buchanan the quinella in the 2020 South Grafton Cup. Photo: Daily Examiner....
International equine coach gives Golden lessons ahead of today’s Moree race meeting
Oceania ambassador for the International Horseball Federation Francisco Campeao with apprentice jockey Jacob Golden and champion equestrienne Jess Towns. Photo: Bill...
Late Return takes long road to Nyngan for cup success
Wayne Marsden (second from right) accepts the Packy's Kanga Hire Nyngan Cup after Late Return and Michael Wade (left) cruised to...
Nyngan just happy to be racing again
The Nyngan Jockey Club will host a picnic meeting on Saturday. Photo: Sarsfield Racing Photography
The Nyngan Jockey...
Better with age: 163-start veteran Benno’s Boy continues to deliver
Career win 17: Benno's Boy is guided to the line by Georgina McDonnell in the 1000m Benchmark 50 Handicap at Gundagai-Adelong...
Cannonball to Kosciuszko: Brett Thompson’s grand plans for Kookabaa
Ronald Simpson guides the Brett Thompson trained Kookabaa accross the line for a win in the 1000m Benchmark 66 Handicap at...
Mudgee Marauders: Barton and Theobald searching for winning hat trick at Bligh Picnics
Paul Theobald and Alan Barton with Red Marauder after his win at Gosford Picnics. Photo: Virginia Harvey.
When...
Souquet finds some winning form
Nick Souquet comes back to the scales aboard Funky Farm after their win in the 1050m Benchmark 58 at Wagga last...
Track specialist Hirokin aiming for third Gooree Cup win
Hirokin after winning the 2019 Gooree Cup at Mudgee. Photo: Sarsfield Racing Photography.
Age will be no barrier...
Golden Triangle…This year a one-dimensional affair
13-time Boolooroo Cup winning trainer, Peter Sinclar. Photo: Bill Poulos.
It is a picnic racing carnival that...
Flying Frenchman records first Aussie winner
Alexandre Lemarie celebrates an easy victory aboard Deshawn in the 1100m Tomingley Picnic Maiden Plate at Narromine Races on Saturday. Photo:...
Austin finds form in Cobar Cup
Wendy Peel leads Austin to Victory in the 2020 Cobar Cup on Saturday. Photo: Sarsfield Racing Photography.
Colvin chasing more bling after Leeton Cup triumph
Gary Colvin, Bravado Lass and Adelaide Kovac admire the Leeton Cup after Bravado Lass proved too good when winning the 1600m...
McDougall breaks free in premiership race
Can Blaike McDougall keep us in recent good form to win the NSW jockeys premiership.
Blaike McDougall...
Berger to unleash Zourkhan in Tamworth Cup
Inverell trainer Luke Berger and Zourkhan are ready for today's Tamworth Cup.
Zourkhan will make his Northern...
Wheatley back in the winner’s circle
Wayne Wheatley, after returning to race riding at Wagga picnics on March 28.
After seven years away from...
Jonesy digs in for bittersweet victory
Jack McGrath is all smiles after Jonesy wins the 1400m Maiden Handicap at Coonabarabran on Sunday. Photo: Sarsfield Thoroughbreds.
Central and Western districts crying out for more meetings
Friday's eight-race Orange Cup Country Showcase meeting received a remarkable 274 nominations.
The current Covid-19 pandemic is hitting...
Souquet takes long road for Moruya cup chance
Nick Souquet will make the 11-hour round trip to ride Peyton Place in the Moruya Cup later today.
Community and picnic meetings protected from prizemoney cuts
NSW community and picnic race meetings won't be impacted by Racing NSW's decision to reduce prizemoney until June 30.
Country Championships calling Mitchell Beer
Mitchell Beer (left) will have 400,000 reasons to smile if Sky Call wins the Newhaven Park Country Championships at Royal Randwick...
Country bookie giving punters a chance
As the Covid-19 pandemic sweeps the nation, Racing NSW clubs have been forced to hold their meetings behind closed...
Farrier turns trainer for maiden winner at Wagga Picnics
Anthony Warren (left) was all smiles after Storm force won the 1050m Class One trophy Handicap at Wagga on Saturday.
Double blow for Tomingley picnics
A scene of the chaos: Tomingley Picnic Races last year after Ricky Blewitt, Michael Hackett and Michael Gray fell from their...
Forbes happy to help the picnics
Forbes Jockey Club vice president Tom Molloy, secretary Harvey Elliott and president John Renwick. Photo: Forbes Jockey Club Facebook page.
Racing NSW help country participants amid coronavirus pandemic
The Albury Racing Club will host a non-TAB meeting on April 4.
In light of the Coronavirus...
Pandemic could cripple picnic racing industry
There won't be any bustling crowds watching NSW picnic meetings while the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic sweeps across Australia and the world....
Southern Gamble ready for Funny Hill Cup repeat
Can popular picnic performer Southern Gamble go back-to-back in the Funny Hill Picnic Cup at Crookwell on Saturday. Photo: Bradley Photos.
Cooee March chases back-to-back Carrathool Cups
Cooee March runs away for a comfortable victory in the 2019 Carrathool Cup. Photo: Carrathool Races.
Dirt-track...
Owen faces short stint on the sideline
Billy Owen will be out of action for a month after injuring his ankle. Photo: Daryl Duckworth Photography.
Canberra raider captures Condobolin Cup
Waldo Waldorf and Ricky Blewitt after they combined to win the Condobolin Picnic Cup on Saturday.
Visiting trainer...
Hughes chasing back-to-back Condo Cups
Jody Hughes, pictured here on Tearful Kitty who won the 2019 Condobolin Picnic Cup, will aim to win the 2020 edition...
Beattie’s two-pronged Condo Cup assault
Locals will be hoping the Steve Beattie trained Dad's Boy can win the Condobolin Picnic Cup
For those...
Turramurra to make picnic debut
Turramurra will make her debut on the picnic racing scene when racing at Geurie on Saturday.
The...
Wright’s Trangie triumph
Maddy Wright rode four winnerss at Macquarie Picnic Races on Saturday.
Leading NSWPRA approved rider Maddy Wright...
Boxing Day Bottleneck
Queanbyean Racecourse will be one of the three Southern NSW tracks racing on Boxing Day in 2019. Photo: Queanbeyan Racecourse.
Four of the best for Sinclair
The Peter Sinclair stable has been in terrific form of late, highlighted by another four wins today at Moree. Photo: Moree...
What a start for Julia Presits
Julia Presits after winning her second race aboard Scotchu in the 1200m Maiden Plate. Photo: Bradley Photos.
Amateur...
Spackman eyes back-to-back Harden Cups
Scott Spackman (fourth from left) and connections of Cryfowl after they won the 2018 Harden Cup.
Harden-based...
Forbes ready for social explosion
The Forbes Spring Races 2018 fashions on the field winners.
The Forbes Spring Races will go much farther than...
Blewitt back with a blast
Veteran picnic jockey Ricky Blewitt has been in good form since returning to race riding after a bad fall at Tomingley...
Can All But One go one better?
All But One will be one of the favourites for the Coonamble Cup this Sunday.
The eight-year-old All...
Can Kitty go back-to-back
Jody Hughes and Tearful Kitty will be aiming for successive Lockhart Picnic Cup wins on Friday. Photo: Trackpix Photography.
Back in the saddle and back in the winner’s circle
Mick Gray rides Attilius to victory at Young for trainer Paul Theobald prior to the horrific Tomingley fall in April. Photo:...
Grenfell Jockey Club celebrates 152 years of racing
The Grenfell Jockey Club will expected a bumper crowd on Saturday, as they prepare to celebrate 152 years of racing. Photo:...
Lunn’s hold key to Collie Cup
Dar Lunn will again lead Zoutenant around before the running of the 2019 Gilgandra Collie Cup.
Dubbo...
Cheapie readies for Carinda Cup
She's Pretty Zippy, pictured here winning at Trangie, will be one of the favourites for the Carinda Cup on Saturday.
Free Billy… More than just a racehorse
Young Jaylan Bryans holds Free Billy while he picks at some grass.
It can be easy to...
Aussie Bob: The untold story of a champion
Aussie Bob, trainer Heidi Maloney (fifth from right) and connections of the popular Broken hill runner
When Aussie...
The Most Dangerous Occupation in Australia
Michael Walker hits the track at Caulfield, both horse and jockey pulled up fine. Photo: Thoroughbred news
In...
