AUSTRALIA DAY – 2018 BALNARRING CUP

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26TH – FIRST RACE ABOUT 1.00 P.M.

COME ALONG, ENJOY A FABULOUS DAY OF PICNIC RACING AND HELP CELEBRATE OUR NATIONAL HERITAGE ON AUSTRALIA DAY AT THE PICTURESQUE BALNARRING RACECOURSE, COOLART ROAD BALNARRING (MELWAYS MAP REF 163 H9) – 15 MINUTES FROM PENINSULA LINK.

Flag Raising on Australia Day before the Balnarring Cup

THE FEATURE RACE ON THE SIX RACE PROGRAM WILL BE THE 2018 BALNARRING CUP, RUN OVER 1600 METRES.

MANY PICNIC RACING FOLLOWERS AND PARTICIPANTS DESCRIBE OUR CUP DAY AS THE BEST DAY OF RACING ON THE VICTORIAN PICNIC RACING CALENDAR. IT IS CERTAINLY THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE CLUB’S SEASON.

AN AUSTRALIA DAY CEREMONY WILL BE CONDUCTED DURING THE MEETING with FLAG RAISING and Singing of the National Anthem.

THE CLUB IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SAFE AND ENJOYABLE EVENT FOR ALL ATTENDEES ON COURSE AND ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES PROVIDED TO ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:-

  • AUSTRALIA DAY CEREMONY – FLAG RAISING, NATIONAL ANTHEM,
  • PANORAMIC BUSHLAND SETTING FOR A FAMILY/GROUP PICNICWITH CHILDRENS’ RIDES AND PLAYGROUND
  • FULL BETTING FACILITIES – TAB AND BOOKMAKERS BETTING ON LOCAL AND OTHER RACES
  • A WIDE VARIETY OF FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
  • PUNTERS’ CLUB

Traditionally the largest crowd of our season attends this meeting and we ask you to co-operate with police, security staff, club committee members and other staff who are committed to providing you with safe entry to and egress from the track and an enjoyable day of picnic racing whilst on course.

WE SUGGEST YOU ARRIVE EARLY.

BAR B QUES MAY BE USED SUBJECT TO LOCAL FIRE RESTRICTIONS

BYO ALCOHOL PERMITTED

PLEASE NOTE THAT ADULT ADMISSION COST FOR THIS MEETING IS $15.00 (under 18 free)

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION INCLUDING ADMISSION COSTS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR RACE SPONSORSHIP AND CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT ON RACE DAYS SEE THE OTHER PAGES OF THIS WEBSITE

The Balnarring Picnic Racing Club is committed to the responsible service and consumption of alcohol on course and maintaining a family orientated environment. the club seeks the co operation of all patrons to achieve this.

PLEASE COMPLY WITH ANY REQUESTS OR INSTRUCTIONS FROM POLICE, SECURITY, STAFF, RACING OFFICIALS OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS. PERSONS BEHAVING IMPROPERLY WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE COURSE