Annual Barraba Races will be held this Saturday 21st September 2024 at the Barraba Racecourse.
Gates open at 11.00am.
There will be a six-race programme with the first race commencing at approximately 1.30pm.
Strong fields are assured with sixty-five nominations received, with a full field of ten starters for the Barraba and District Cattle Breeders’ Cup.
Admission prices are $10.00 per adult. Pensioners $5.00 and children under 18 years free.
There will be bookmakers on course betting on local races as well as Sydney races & Interstate races.
Barraba Lions Club will provide a BBQ on race day, Polkadot coffee will be on course, and a bar will operate during the races.
Fashions in the Field will be judged during the day, best dressed Lady, Man, Colt, Filly & Best Hat/Fascinator on course with the winners in each category to be announced in the saddling enclosure between the 4th & 5th race.
A courtesy bus service will be running on race morning leaving from the Upper Horton Sports Club at 11.00am, then Cobbadah at 11.20am. A bus will also leave from “Rocky Glen” (cnr McIntyre Rd & Gulf Creek Rd) and travel via the McIntyre Road to Barraba picking up along the way if needed. Bookings are required for travel from these bus routes please contact Tony Frost Ph: 0488 514 749 or Peter Spencer Ph:0428 821 381 to confirm your booking numbers.
A bus service will also pick up from the various stops in the main street starting at the Caravan Park from 11.30am.
A jumping castle with free entry will be on course to entertain the children on race day, parents are requested to accompany their children at the jumping castle area. Please come along for an enjoyable day of Horse Racing and support this event in your community.
