JOIN US FOR

THE BEST DAY OF RACING OUT WEST

15th JUNE 2024, WALGETT NSW

Get your backside trackside!

P.J O’BRIEN MEMORIAL RACE DAY
SATURDAY 14TH JUNE, 2025

Racing since 1877, The annual Walgett Meet 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.

GIDDY UP WALGETT!

Join us for the best day out west!

The day kicks off at 11 am for our ticketed Luncheon guests! Setting the vibe for the day with a fun-filled agenda including live entertainment, guest speakers, auctions and of course, fashions of the field presentations.

Guests will enjoy a fancy catered lunch whilst enjoying a glass or two as they settle in for some good old-fashioned banter.

Tickets include gate entry & membership to Walgett Jockey Club.

Party Marquees

Available to purchase as your private party area!

Marquees include a delightful cheese box provided by our local Chef, Cindy Bird of Blend & Co, 10 seats, & a large table.

The rest is up to you! Sit back, relax and enjoy the best day out west!

Fun for Everyone!

From the big kids to the little ones, we have something to keep you all entertained.

Jumping castles, food stalls, novelty races, live music and a bar. We we will keep the fun vibe buzzing through the day and into the night as we join you for a boogie on the dance floor under the Western stars!

Racing commencing at 1:35pm

NOW the real fun kicks in!! Fast becoming known as the best track out west !!

Race day brings some big names and a large pool of quality racers. With the quality comes the incredible support of sponsors creating a collection of prizes to be envied out west!

Up to 1200  people attended the meet in 2022, with one of the best days recorded in the history of our race meets.

  • Six Race Program

    COMMENCING 1:35pm

    Fast becoming known as the best track out west!! Race day brings some big names and a large pool of quality racers.

  • Fashions on the Field

    PRIZES UP FOR GRABS!

    Maz Saunders from Maz Lifestyle in Carinda. Bec Evans from Bush Glitter in Walgett. Matilda McKenzie from Matilda McKenzie Stylist in Walgett.

    Categories and Criteria.

    Classic Lady; Day wear appropriate. Colour coordination of outfit & accessories. Female suits & pants are acceptable. Winter essentials, closed in shoes or boots, headwear & handbag. Winter materials, wool, felt, fur, leather

    Contemporary Lady; Day wear appropriate. Colour coordination of outfit & accessories. Female suits & pants are acceptable. Winter essentials, closed in shoes or boots, headwear & handbag. Winter materials, wool, felt, fur, leather

    Best Dressed Gentlemen; Style & originality. Colour coordination of outfit & accessories. Winter essentials, hat, coat & tie. Winter materials, wool, Welt & leather.

    Best Dressed Boy & Girl; Style and originality, Colour coordination of outfits and accessories.

    Best Dressed Couple; Style & originality. Couples outfits should be complimentary. Winter esentials - Gloves, stockings, closed shoes or boots. Head ware to be worn by both entrants. Winter materials, wool, felt, fur, leather

  • Live Music

    BALLZ N ALL

    All the way from Cobar, Ballz N All kicks off the evenings entertainment at 6pm as we dance the night away under the famous Western stars.

  • Bar

    Beer, Wine, Champagne & Spirits. Drink tickets must be used, can be pre-purchased or collected on the day!

  • Food Stalls

    Food Stalls

    YUM, YUM, YUM!

    We have your hunger covered with a range of food stalls for the day including the famous Bruno’s Woodfired Pizzas!

  • TAB Facilities

    FOR THE PUNTERS

    TAB Facilities will be available on the day

  • Novelty Races

    LET THE GAMES BEGIN

    Walgett Races wouldn’t be the same without our well-known Egg & Spoon race and other novelty races!

  • Kids Fashions

    FOR THE LITTLE FASHIONISTAS

    There is something for everyone!

Purchase Tickets

Skip the queue and avoid disappointment! Ticket Sales are live, purchase yours now!

Our Legendary Sponsors

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

It’s worth the drive.

Half the fun is getting here. Three hours north west of Dubbo, load the car, load your mates & we’ll look after the rest. You won’t regret this trip out west!

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