Gunnedah Jockey Club

15/12/2024

Great pics of the 2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting thanks for the coverage Gunnedah Times

The race day fashions’ contest was as hot as the weather last Saturday. Thousands attended Riverside Racecourse for Gunnedah Jockey Club’s Christmas Race Day – one of its biggest events of the year. A sizzling summer afternoon in Gunnedah did little to dampen enthusiasm of trackside patrons wh...

10/12/2024

SO MUCH FUN!

🎄🐎 What an Amazing Day at the 2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting ! 🐎🎄

Wow! What a fantastic day we had at Riverside Racecourse—beautiful weather, record crowds, and plenty of festive spirit! 🌟

From the thrilling races to the fun family activities, it was a day to remember. The track was in magnificent condition, setting the stage for some incredible racing action. It was wonderful to see everyone getting into the Christmas spirit and enjoying everything our iconic race day had to offer.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came along, participated, or helped behind the scenes to make this event such a success. Your support makes this day so special, and we hope you had as much fun as we did!

A MASSIVE thank you to all the sponsors:
🙏 Mannion Drilling Pty Ltd
🙏 Ultra fleet Vehicle Hire
🙏 Boggabri Coal - Idemitsu
🙏 Goodness & Gracious
🙏 Courthouse-Hotel Gunnedah
🙏 ULTRA Lubricants
🙏 H & M Refridgeration Gunnedah
🙏 Cool Blue Ice
🙏 Gunnedah Leather Processors
🙏 Molly May's
🙏 Burrell's Bazaar

Check out these beautiful photos taken by Georgina Gavel

We are racing again on Monday 20th Jan so come along for another great day!

08/12/2024

If you happen to have collected the sashes from the Namoi Valley Plumbing table ‘by mistake’ please return to them or the Jockey Club. 🏇🏻

The boys of Namoi Valley Plumbing took out Gentlemen’s fashions in the field at yesterday’s Christmas Hams Race 🎄🐎 Well done to Jake and Corey on your win! What a wonderful day the Gunnedah Jockey club put on 👏🏻

*To the person/s that had picked up the boys sashes from our table we would appreciate if they could be returned 🙏🏻

06/12/2024

🎄🐎 Today’s the Big Day! 🐎🎄

The Gunnedah Christmas Hams Race Day is finally here! 🌟 Get ready for a day full of thrilling races, festive fun, and fabulous fashion.

✨ Fashions on the Field is on, so don’t forget to look your best! Categories include:
👗 Best Dressed Ladies
🎩 Best Dressed Men
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best Dressed Family Group
🎀 Best Millinery

It’s time to get dolled up and make your mark on the best day of Gunnedah’s social calendar. Whether you're hitting the track to back a winner or just soaking up the atmosphere, today’s the day to shine!

Gates are open from 11:00 AM, so grab your friends, dress to impress, and join us for an unforgettable day at Riverside Racecourse.

Who will take home the style stakes this year? We can’t wait to see you all looking fabulous! 🎉



2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting

06/12/2024

🎄🐎 Tomorrow is the Big Day! 🐎🎄

The Gunnedah Christmas Hams Race Day is almost here, and we can’t wait to see you trackside at Riverside Racecourse! 🌟

🚐 Don’t forget to take advantage of the FREE shuttle buses running all day from the Gunnedah Golf Club and The Courthouse Hotel. Leave the car at home, relax, and enjoy a fantastic day out with friends and family.

🌟 What’s On:
🏇 A thrilling seven-race card featuring the Boggabri Coal Operations Gunnedah Christmas Cup.
🎶 Live music from Gunnedah’s own Sam Snape.
🍹 Full bar, canteen, and plenty of festive vibes.
🎈 Family fun with a jumping castle and face painting for the kids.

Gates open at 11:00 AM. Gather your crew, leave the car at home, and kick off the festive season in style!

We’ll see you at the track! 🎉



2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting

05/12/2024

Ho! Ho! Ho! 🌲🎄🧑‍🎄 Local trainer Sally Torrens and her team are getting into the Christmas spirit ready for Saturday.
We hope you are getting excited to for 2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting see you there!

05/12/2024

🎄🐎 Tomorrow’s the Big Day! 🐎🎄

The countdown is almost over—Gunnedah Christmas Hams Race Day is here tomorrow! 🎉

🌟 Have you:
📖 Checked out the form guide? Who will you be backing for the big races? 🏇
👗 Picked out your dress and planned your look? Maybe a matching hat to top it off? 🎩
🎟️ Sorted your tickets? Don’t worry—you can still grab them at the gate!

With a seven-race card, the Boggabri Coal Operations Gunnedah Christmas Cup, live entertainment from Sam Snape, full bar and canteen, and plenty of festive fun, it’s a day you won’t want to miss!

Gates open at 11:00 AM—we’ll see you under the beautiful trees at Riverside Racecourse for a day full of excitement and celebration.

Who’s ready to kick off the festive season in style? 🎉
2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting


2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting

05/12/2024

🎄🐎 Gather Your Mates and Celebrate the Festive Season at the Gunnedah Christmas Hams Race Day! 🐎🎄

Looking for the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season? Grab your friends, family, or work crew and head to Riverside Racecourse this Saturday, December 7, for the Gunnedah Christmas Hams Race Day!

🌟 Why You Don’t Want to Miss This:
🏇 Seven-race card including the prestigious Boggabri Coal Operations Gunnedah Christmas Cup.
🎶 Live entertainment from Gunnedah’s own Sam Snape.
🍹 Full bar and canteen to keep the good vibes flowing.
🎈 Family-friendly fun with a jumping castle and face painting for the kids.

🚐 Leave the car at home and hop on the free shuttle buses running all day from the Gunnedah Golf Club and Courthouse Hotel.

Gates open at 11:00 AM, so rally your group and make a day of it! Celebrate, soak up the festive vibes, and enjoy the thrill of country racing at its best.

🎟️ Tickets available at the gate.

Tag your friends and start planning now – we’ll see you at the track!



2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting

04/12/2024

🎄🐎 Marquee Tickets Sold Out – But You Can Still Join the Fun! 🐎🎄

We’re excited to share that marquee tickets for the Gunnedah Christmas Hams Race Day have officially SOLD OUT! 🎉

But don’t worry—you can still grab your general admission tickets at the gate and enjoy an unforgettable day of racing and festive fun.

🌟 Key Details:
📅 When: Saturday, December 7
⏰ Gates Open: 11:00 AM
🏇 Seven-Race Card featuring the Boggabri Coal Operations Gunnedah Christmas Cup.
🎶 Live Entertainment by Gunnedah’s own Sam Snape.
🍹 Full bar and canteen, plus family-friendly activities like a jumping castle and face painting for the kids.
👗 Fashions on the Field
💰 Bookmaker and TAB
🚐 Shuttle Buses running all day from the Gunnedah Golf Club and The Courthouse Hotel—leave the car at home and enjoy the festivities safely!

It’s going to be a fantastic day at Riverside Racecourse to kick off the festive season with friends and family. Don’t miss out—see you at the track!
2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting

04/12/2024

ATTENTION TRAINERS: SOFT 7 predicted for 2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting 🐎🐎🐎

We have had more beautiful rain this week and the track is looking like it will be a Soft 7. Wonderful galloping conditions for a great day on Saturday at Riverside Racecourse.

🐎Acceptances must be declared before: Thu 05-Dec-24 9:00AM AEDT
🐎Riders must be declared before: Thu 05-Dec-24 12:00PM AEDT
🐎Scratching close: Sat 07-Dec-24 7:30AM AEDT
via Racing NSW

2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting

03/12/2024

🐎🎄 Fantastic nominations for the 2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting ! 🎄🐎

We’re thrilled to announce 153 nominations for this Saturday’s Christmas Hams Race Day at Riverside Racecourse, including strong entries from local trainers Sally Torrens, Gavin Groth, and Sue Bigg.

🌟 Event Highlights:
⭐️Seven-race card, including the prestigious Boggabri Coal Operations Gunnedah Christmas Cup.
⭐️Winning trainers take home a Christmas ham! 🐷
⭐️ Ham raffles throughout the day.
⭐️Family-friendly fun with a jumping castle and face painting for the kids.
⭐️Full TAB facilities, on-course bookmakers, and live entertainment from Sam Snape.
⭐️ Fashions on the Field

A huge thank you to our sponsors including, H&M Refridgeration, Mannion Drilling Pty Ltd Ultra fleet Vehicle Hire Goodness & Gracious Boggabri Coal Operations, Courthouse-Hotel Gunnedah Gunnedah Processors, Cool Blue Ice, ULTRA Lubricants

📅 When: Saturday, December 7
⏰ Gates Open: 11:00 AM
🚐 Shuttle Buses: Running all day from the Gunnedah Golf Club and The Courthouse Hotel.

It’s shaping up to be an unmissable day of racing and festive fun. Don’t miss out—join us at Riverside Racecourse!

30/11/2024

🎄🐎 Get Ready for the 2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting ! 🐎🎄

A Christmas Ham is an icon of the Aussie Christmas table, so it’s only fitting that the Gunnedah Jockey Club celebrates the season with our annual Christmas Hams Race Day at Riverside Racecourse!

🏆 What’s the twist? Every winning trainer takes home a Christmas ham, and we’ll have ham raffles running throughout the day – giving you the chance to carve up your own prize this Christmas. Imagine enjoying your ham on Christmas Day, reminiscing about the fantastic day you had at the races!

🌟 What to Expect:
🍹 Full bar and canteen
🎈 Kids’ activities including a jumping castle and face painting
🏇 Thrilling races on a top-condition track
🎶 Live music by Sam Snape a festive atmosphere
👗 Fashions on the Field
💰 Bookmakers and TAB facilities

📅 When: Saturday, December 7
⏰ Gates open: 11:00 AM

Gather your friends, bring the family, and join us at Riverside Racecourse for a day full of fun, racing, and festive cheer!

🚐 Don’t forget, shuttle buses will run all day from the Golf Club and the Courthouse-Hotel Gunnedah

29/11/2024

Attention local trainers... Nominations are open for Christmas Hams race day! Nominate via Racing NSW website.

🏇🎄 Nominations Now Open for Christmas Hams Race Day! 🎄🐎

Attention Trainers! Nominations are now open for the 2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting via the Racing NSW website.

🌟 The track is in top condition, thanks to extensive maintenance to bring it up to the highest standard. We’ve de-thatched the turf, performed soil tests, applied the right fertiliser, and optimised watering to create the perfect racing surface.

🏆 Don’t forget – all winning trainers take home a Christmas ham! Will you be bringing home the bacon this festive season?

📅 Race Day: Saturday, December 7
⏰Nominations close: Mon 02-Dec-24 11:00AM AEDT
𐄷 Weights declared by: Tue 03-Dec-24 4:00PM AEDT
✅ Acceptances must be declared before: Thu 05-Dec-24 9:00AM AEDT

Submit your entries now and be part of a thrilling day of racing, festive fun, and iconic prizes!

29/11/2024

🏇🎄 Nominations Now Open for Christmas Hams Race Day! 🎄🐎

Attention Trainers! Nominations are now open for the 2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting via the Racing NSW website.

🌟 The track is in top condition, thanks to extensive maintenance to bring it up to the highest standard. We’ve de-thatched the turf, performed soil tests, applied the right fertiliser, and optimised watering to create the perfect racing surface.

🏆 Don’t forget – all winning trainers take home a Christmas ham! Will you be bringing home the bacon this festive season?

📅 Race Day: Saturday, December 7
⏰Nominations close: Mon 02-Dec-24 11:00AM AEDT
𐄷 Weights declared by: Tue 03-Dec-24 4:00PM AEDT
✅ Acceptances must be declared before: Thu 05-Dec-24 9:00AM AEDT

Submit your entries now and be part of a thrilling day of racing, festive fun, and iconic prizes!

29/11/2024

🎄🐎 2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting will be carving it up! 🐎🎄🐷

A huge THANK YOU to everyone for getting behind the Gunnedah Christmas Hams Race Day – our marquee seating is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉

But don't worry, you can still buy your tickets at the gate! 🎟️ Make this your excuse to gather your friends, kick off the festive season, and enjoy a fantastic day at Riverside Racecourse.

🚐 Shuttle Buses will be running throughout the day with pick-ups and drop-offs at the Gunnedah Golf Club and Courthouse-Hotel Gunnedah, so leave the car at home and join the fun!

🌟 Gates open at 11:00 AM and there’s something for everyone:
🍹 Full bar and canteen
🎈 Jumping castle and face painting for the kids
🏇 Thrilling racing
🎵 Live entertainment from Sam Snape
💰 Book makers and TAB facilities
👗Fashion on the Field for ladies, men, children, best millinery and family group

We can’t wait to see you all trackside this Saturday for a day full of racing, fashion, and festive vibes. 🌟

25/11/2024

🚐🎄 Hop on the Free Shuttle for 2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting 🎄🐎

Thanks to our major sponsor, The Courthouse-Hotel Gunnedah, we’re making it easy for you to enjoy a day of fun, fashion, and racing at the Gunnedah Jockey Club Christmas Hams Race Day on Saturday, December 7, 2024 – without the hassle of driving!

✨ Free Shuttle Bus Service

Starting at 11:30 AM
Pick-ups at Gunnedah Golf Club and The Courthouse Hotel
🌟 Leave your car at home so you can:
🍹 Kick up your heels and enjoy the bar and festive atmosphere at the races.
🎵 Party into the night back at The Courthouse Hotel, keeping the celebrations going long after the last race!

🎟️ Tickets:

General Admission: $20
Under 18s: FREE
📅 Gates open at 11:00 AM – plan your day and make the most of this incredible service!

👉 Book your tickets now: https://www.trybooking.com/events/1304735/sessions/4982473/sections/2481645/tickets

With no driving worries, you can fully enjoy the thrill of the races and the festive fun. We’ll see you at Riverside Racecourse for a day to remember!

24/11/2024

Prizes Prizes Prizes 💐💐🥇🥇🎄🎄💰💰

Get your best outfits ready to win 🏆

Special guest judge. 🏇🏻🏇🏻🎄🎄🥂🥂

2024 Christmas Hams Race Meeting

Goodness & Gracious
Burrell's Bazaar
Molly May's