150 YEARS OF RACING TRADITION.

12TH JUNE 2027

A jockey wearing green and white silks sits on a dark brown horse with a white bridle, at the Walgett Races racetrack under a clear blue sky.
Walgett Races Dress Circle | People watching a horse riding show outdoors, with some riders on horseback and an audience behind a fence under trees on a sunny day.

150 years isn't just our story. It's yours too.

As we prepare to celebrate 150 years of racing in Walgett, we're collecting the photographs, stories and memories that have made the Walgett Races what they are today.

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Our races. Our History.

Our races. Our History.

Country Horse Races | Man leading a brown horse with a white blaze on its face inside the Walgett Races stable area.
Celebration of a young man in a white shirt with a blue cap holding a drink, cheering with others at the Walgett Races on a sunny day with trees in the background.
Bookmakers at the Walgett Races | Two men in cowboy hats and checked shirts are standing at a betting station at a horse race event, talking to a young man dressed in black with a jacket.

6 RACE PROGRAM

What the day is all about! FIRST RACE AT 1.35PM

Fast becoming known as the premier track out west, Walgett delivers fiercely competitive alongside the charm of the bush. With strong fields, generous prize money and country hospitality at its best, this is racing out west.

Ticketed Luncheon at the Walgett Races | Three women sitting at a table under tents at an outdoor event, smiling and talking, with drinks and bottles on the table, while a standing woman in sunglasses and brown leather jacket engages with them.
A woman smiling and carrying three bowls of salad at the ticket luncheon at the Walgett Races, with tents and other people in the background.

LUNCHEON

Join us for an elevated race day experience.

Whether you're a racing regular or simply love a beautifully curated long lunch, this is your seat at the table. Enjoy beautiful food, flowing drinks and event highlights all from your seat.

ON SALE 5th May

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Luncheon Tickets

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ON SALE 5th May * Luncheon Tickets *

A couple happily posing outdoors on a sunny race day at the Walgett Races in Bill's Bunker, the best country race day in NSW.
Group of seven men posing Walgett Races in Bill's Bunker, the best country race day in NSW. They are smiling, with drinks in hand, dressed in casual and semi-formal attire, under a large green tree with other people in the background.

BILL’s bunker

the finest day of racing out west from the exclusive surrounds of Bill’s Bunker.

Positioned metres from the action, Bill’s Bunker is your private VIP base for the day - the perfect place to graze, sip and celebrate while soaking up the race-day atmosphere.

Bill’s Bunker accommodates up to 100 guests and can be reserved in its entirety for larger gatherings.

Enquire now for 2027
A woman wearing sunglasses, a straw hat, and a black top is smiling and holding a beer bottle at an outdoor event.
People sitting under the Party Marquees at the Walgett Races on a sunny day, with some individuals wearing wide-brimmed hats and engaging in conversation.
Four people sitting outdoors under Party Marquees at the Walgett Races , holding drinks and smiling at the camera.

Party Marquees

Your own RACETRACK headquarters.

Private. Shaded. Right in the heart of the action. Gather your crew, pop the champagne and make the day your own.

ON SALE 5th May

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Marquee Tickets

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ON SALE 5th May * Marquee Tickets *

Join us in 2027 as we celebrate 150 years of the Walgett Races.

A MILESTONE OF RICH HISTORY, COUNTRY SPIRIT AND UNFORGETTABLE RACE-DAY TRADITION.

P.J O’BRIEN MEMORIAL RACE DAY
SATURDAY 12TH JUNE, 2027

Racing since 1877, the annual Walgett Races meet hosted by the Walgett Jockey Club was first named The P.J. O'Brien Memorial Race Day in 2005 to honour the late Paddy O'Brien. Paddy's three sons, Michael, Dennis and Jim, thought it fitting to celebrate their father for his contribution toward the success of racing in Walgett.

  • Walgett Races Fashion on Field fashion at country races 2026 winner

    Fashions on the Field

    GLAMOROUS PRIZES

    STUNNING FASHION

    COUNTRY LUXURY

  • Walgett Races live music and race entertainment 2026

    Live Music

    2027: THE WHITE TREE

    The White Tree Band will make you want to stay on as the celebrations continue after the races, with music, dancing and a lively boogie beneath the wide Western stars.

  • Older man with white hair and beard wearing a white and green hat and a tan and black jacket, standing at a bar table with drinks, talking to another man in a cowboy hat and striped shirt under a canopy with hanging lanterns.

    Bar

    TRACKSIDE BAR SERVICES

    Beer, Wine, Champagne & Spirits. Drink tickets must be used; these can be purchased on the day!

  • Food Stalls at the walgett races

    Food Stalls

    YOU WILL NOT GO HOME HUNGRY

    We have you covered with various food stalls for the day, including coffee, sweets, burgers, souvlaki and much more!

  • TAB Facilities at the Walgett Races

    TAB Facilities

    WELL, THIS IS A MUST!

    TAB Facilities will be available on the day, as well a local bookmakers. All your betting desires will be covered.

  • Fashion on the field of children at the walgett Race 2026

    Kids Fashions

    JUNIOR STYLE STAKES

    Dress up’s is not only for the adults, Dress up the children and get them involved in the excitement.

PLAN YOUR 2027 RACE DAY

Tickets on sale 5 May 2027

GATE TICKETS - ON SALE 5th May
LUNCHEON TICKETS - ON SALE 5th May
Marquee Bookings - ON SALE 5th May

An experience with every mile

The journey is part of the experience.

Just three hours northwest of Dubbo, gather your friends, load the car and make a weekend of it.

Arrive ready to enjoy a day of elegance, excitement and unforgettable memories out west.

 

Our RACE DAY Sponsors

Our day would not be possible without the support & generosity of our sponsors.