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9 DECEMBER 2023 RACE MEETING
SEASON DATE FOR 2022/23 ARE Sun 15 Jan 23, Thur 26 Jan 23, Sun 12 Mar 23 and Sat 8 Apr 23 (Easter Sat)
A message from Terry Mulcahy - President
The following information was received from Racing Victoria late yesterday and we pass it on to keep you advised …
IMPORTANT NOTICE
COVID 19 UPDATE – COUNTRY RACING CALENDAR
Racing Victoria [ RV ] in consultation with Country Racing Victoria [CRV ] and the country clubs involved , wish to advise of a series of changes to the country racing calendar in October and November 2020 owing to the COVID-10 pandemic
All picnic meetings from Saturday 24 October [the scheduled commencement of the 2020-21 picnic racing season] up to and including Saturday 7 November have been cancelled which will affect meetings at Alexandra, Healesville, Mansfield and Balnarring.
In making today`s announcement, RV and CRV have confirmed that the cancelled meetings will not be rescheduled to another date within the 2020-21 racing season.
They have also advised that decisions on whether picnic race meetings scheduled from Saturday, 14 November onward proceed will be made closer to the date of each when more information is available regarding the ability of any crowds to attend and the COVID-19 case numbers at the time.
This is disappointing news to pass on to you but for safety sake we must follow the directive. Thank you all for your continued support of the club and we look forward to seeing you all ‘at the picnics’ in the near future.
Stay safe.
Balnarring Picnic Racing Club
THANKS TO THOSE WHO HAVE SUPPORTED US DURING THE 2021/22 SEASON AND CONTINUE TO SUPPORT US
Sponsor of the 2023 Balnarring Cup
OTI Racing & Bloodstock

Our Community Partners
Similar to our sponsors, our community partners assist the Club to provide a family focused picnic racing experience during the summer months.
- Arthur’s Seat Eagle
- Daisy’s Garden Supplies
- Local Bookmakers
- Hickinbotham of Dromana
- Many Little
- Peninsula Hot Springs
- Rosebud Country Club
- The Epicurean Group
- Searoad Ferries
Club Supporters
- Amandas Creations
- Balnarring Motors
- Balnarring Newsagency
- Balnarring Post Office
- Bay Linen Hire & Laundry Services
- Bendigo Bank Balnarring
- Bittern Motors
- Casey Radio
- Cellarbrations
- Dave Cave
- Fishop Balnarring
- Galaxy Print & Design Hastings
- Greenlink Web Solutions
- IVE
- Kelly Sports
- No Fuss Events
- Norwest Seuruty
- Red Hill Football Netball Club
- The Funky Farm
- Venue Smart
- Vermont Lions Club Inc
- Victorian Bookmakers Association
- Victorian First Aid
- Wildlife Sidekicks
Race Sponsors
- OTI RACING & BLOODSTOCK Balnarring Cup 1600m
- 2023 ON COURSE BOOKMAKERS EASTER PLATE OPEN TROPHY RACE HANDICAP 2000M
- BOSSBET
- BET365
- BRENDAN WOODMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY RACE(1) HANDICAP
- BENDIGO BANK – COMMUNITY BANK BALNARRING & DISTRICT
- HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY RICHARD STUBBS AKA: STUBBA OPEN TROPHY RACE HANDICAP 1200M
- MICHAEL ADLER’S 70TH BIRTHDAY TROPHY RACE(1) HANDICAP
- MINTBET
- MITCHELL SMART MEMORIAL TROPHY RACE(1) HANDICAP 2000MPIC-TRPY1
- PENINSULA GAS & FUEL TROPHY RACE(2) HANDICAP
- PENRITE OIL MAIDEN PLATE
- STEEL REVOLUTION OPEN TROPHY RACE HANDICAP
- THE CRAZY BILL MAIDEN PLATE 2000M
- THE OYSTER BOY OPEN TROPHY RACE HANDICAP 1008M
- TRACEY WILSON REIGER MEMORIAL TROPHY RACE(3) HANDICAP 1008M
Fashions on the Field Sponsors
Guest Judges: Kay Mathieson, Erica Macpherson and Felicity Northeast
Co-ordinators: Narelle Archibald and Kim O’Neill
Event Host: Edwina Dalco
The Balnarring Picnic Racing Cub is delighted to have Oasis on Nautilus Port Douglas on board again as the Major FOTF Sponsor for 2023. Thank you to all of our valued FOTF sponsors:
- Oasis on Nautilus Port Douglas
- Arthurs Seat Eagle
- Balnarring Motors
- Burnley Brewing
- Felicity Northeast Millinery
- Enchanted Adventure Garden
- Epicurean
- Hello Blossoms
- Hickinbotham of Dromana
- Many Little
- McCormick Transport
- MP Chocolaterie Flinders
- Peninsula Hot Springs
- Peninsula Pony Parties
- Phase Two
- Rosebud Country Club
- Searoad Ferries
- The Heritage Balnarring
THANKS
The Balnarring Picnic Racing Club would like to thank its volunteers, staff, service providers, Racing Victoria officials and Country Racing Victoria who make all our meetings safe and family friendly events conducted in the true spirit of picnic racing.
Thanks to the dedicated owners and trainers who brought their horses to Balnarring this year and to the jockeys who rode them.
We could not have achieved the results we did without the support of our members and the racing public through your attendance at our meetings.
BALNARRING PICNIC RACING CLUB – PICNIC RACING FOR FAMILY ENJOYMENT.
WELCOME TO BALNARRING PICNIC RACES
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

🎅🐎5 DAYS TO GO!!🐎🎅
We can’t wait for Saturday - get in to the festive swing and join us trackside to celebrate Christmas at the Picnics!
What you need to know:
🥂 BYO Food and Drink - Food trucks and bar also available on course
🕚 Gates open 10am
🐎 6 x race program
🎪🎨🐄 FREE kids activities (Bebop Circus, Face painting, Myuna Farm Mobile Ark Animal Nursery)
🎸 Live entertainment from Al Fresco Social Club
🎫 tickets: https://balnarringraces.com/shop/december-race-meeting/
#whatson #visitvictoria #DayOutBalnarringRaces #giddyup #finalcountdown #morningtonpeninsula #countryracing #itsourracing #greatdayout #picnicracingvic #christmasplans #tistheseason

🎅🐎5 DAYS TO GO!!🐎🎅
We can’t wait for Saturday - get in to the festive swing and join us trackside to celebrate Christmas at the Picnics!
What you need to know:
🥂 BYO Food and Drink - Food trucks and bar also available on course
🕚 Gates open 10am
🐎 6 x race program
🎪🎨🐄 FREE kids activities (Bebop Circus, Face painting, Myuna Farm Mobile Ark Animal Nursery)
🎸 Live entertainment from Al Fresco Social Club
🎫 tickets: https://balnarringraces.com/shop/december-race-meeting/
#whatson #visitvictoria #DayOutBalnarringRaces #giddyup #finalcountdown #morningtonpeninsula #countryracing #itsourracing #greatdayout #picnicracingvic #christmasplans #tistheseason

🎅🐎 10 DAYS TO GO 🐎🎅
Tickets are selling - FAST! For quick, easy raceday access, pre-purchase your tickets on our website:
🎫 https://balnarringraces.com/shop/december-race-meeting/
Remember:
🕚 Gates open 10am
🥂 BYO Food and drinks - bar and food stalls also on course
🐎 First race between 1-1.30pm
🎸 Live music
🤹 Bebop Circus
🎨 Face painting
🐄 Myuna animal farm
🎉 Fun and festivities for people of all ages!
#morningtonpeninsula #visitvictoria #greatdayout #itsourracing #christmasplans #weekendplans #giddyup #DayOutBalnarringRaces

🎅ANNOUNCEMENT FROM OUR PRESIDENT!🎅
The Balnarring Picnic Racing Club President Brendan Fraser fronted the media today to announce that “All marquees for our December 9th meeting are SOLD OUT!”
Brendan noted that the “Demand for our Christmas meeting has been overwhelming - those still wishing to attend should jump online as soon as possible to secure their tickets. We’ve got a fantastic day of racing and festivities organised for families and friends of all ages - pack a picnic, throw in a rug, and come on down to enjoy a great day!”
SAT 9 DEC - CHRISTMAS AT THE PICNICS
🐎 6 x Race Program
🎸Live entertainment
🎨 Face painting
🎪Bebop Circus
🐄 Myuna children’s farm
🎫 https://balnarringraces.com/shop/december-race-meeting/
@wanesssa
@country_racing
@bebopcircus
@myunafarmmobileark
@badens.photography
#visitvictoria #morningtonpeninsula #lovethehorse #weekendplans #christmasparty #dayoutbalnarringraces #itsourracing #greatdayout
🎄🐎 SATURDAY 9TH DECEMBER 🎄🐎
Come along to Emu Plains Reserve as we celebrate Christmas at the picnics!
GA tickets only $15!!
🎫 https://balnarringraces.com/shop/december-race-meeting/
🐎 6 x race card
🥂BYO Food and beverages (food stalls and bar on course)
⚽️🏸 Free kids activities
🎸 Live entertainment
@country_racing
#whatson #visitvictoria #morningtonpeninsula #weekendplans #picnicracing #greatdayout #christmasplans #familyfriendly

🎄CHRISTMAS AT THE PICNICS! 🎄
Pack a picnic and come along to Balnarring on Saturday 9th December, as we celebrate Christmas at a the Picnics!
🎫 GA tickets $15 - kids FREE
🥂 BYO food and beverages
🌭 Food stalls and public bar on-course
🐎 6 race card
🏸🎾⚽️ FREE activities for kids
Head to our website to secure your tickets or package today https://balnarringraces.com/shop/december-race-meeting/
@country_racing
#visitvictoria #weekendplans #picnicracing #DayOutBalnarringRaces #GiddyUp #morningtonpeninsula #familyfriendly #countryracingvictoria #christmasplans #christmasfun

Last Saturday, we were privileged to have members from the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation conduct an official Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony and Yidaki (didgeridoo) Ceremony at Emu Plains Reserve.
Smoking Ceremonies are an ancient aboriginal custom which have cleansing properties, warding off bad spirits from people and land, and creating pathways for a brighter future.
This annual event is an important element of our club’s commitment to Reconciliation and forms part of our Reconciliation Action Plan. We thank the @bunurongofficial and Uncle Shane and Uncle Josh for welcoming us on to Bunurong land.
Balnarring Picnic Racing Club acknowledges the Bunurong’s continuing relationship to the land and waterways and respects that their connection and spiritual identify is maintained through ancient ceremonies, song lines, dance, art and living culture.

🛟 CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY 🛟
Last Saturday we hosted the Pt Leo Surf Life Saving Club as part of our Caring for the Community program.
Pt Leo SLSC are a wholly voluntary organisation who provide beach patrol, first aid and rescue services at Pt Leo surf beach and surrounds. Racegoers were able to jump on a surf paddle and chat to the friendly Pt Leo lifesavers and learn all about their important work.
We were wrapped to be able to present a grant for $1,000 for the Club to support their activities!
If you know of organisation that could benefit from our support, head to our website for program details: https://balnarringraces.com/sponsors-partners/community-charities/
@ptleoslsc
#caringforthecommunity #grantsprogram#charities #morningtonpeninsula