NSW Country and Picnic Racing

NSW Country and Picnic Racing is a specialized platform that provides the latest news, stories, and updates for the thoroughbred racing scene in New South Wales. The site focuses on 125 community and picnic race clubs, featuring events from eight distinct Racing NSW districts: Western, Central, Southern, South East, Northern Rivers, Hunter, North West, Mid-North Coast, and Broken Hill and Far West. The team at NSW Country and Picnic Racing is committed to promoting the growth and development of community and picnic race clubs, firmly believing that these local events form the foundation of racing in both NSW and Australia. They recognize the vital role of horses, jockeys, and trainers that originate from these regions. This website aims to share engaging stories from the NSW racing community in a professional and supportive way. NSW Country and Picnic Racing encourages readers to enjoy the content and provide feedback—whether positive or negative—to help enhance the website and the quality of information shared with participants in community and picnic racing. Please note that NSW Country and Picnic Racing is not a regulatory organization and is not associated with Racing NSW, Racing NSW Country, or the NSW Picnic Racing Association.

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Matthew Kelley is keeping options open ahead of Tumut and Braidwood features

Feb 6, 2025 | nswcountryandpicnicracing.com.au | Jeff Hanson

Matthew Kelley will be targeting a Country Cup with Stupendo on Saturday, but there are options on the table for connections. With Braidwood and Tumut racing on the same day, Kelley and the Supido gelding’s ownership group have a decision to make. The non-TAB $22,000 Braidwood Cup carries a richer prize purse, and the five-year-old gets in nicely with 59kg, draws well with gate three, and has attracted the services of recent Tumbarumba Cup winning jockey Billy Owen.
Direct Fire wins direct passage into Big Dance via Bega Cup

Feb 3, 2025 | nswcountryandpicnicracing.com.au | Jeff Hanson

Tough as guts Kembla Grange galloper Direct Fire showcased his determination when holding on for memorable victory in Sunday’s $80,000 Bega Cup. Ridden by Amy McLucas for trainer Theresa Bateup, the four-year-old worked hard for the lead in the 1600m Sapphire Coast Turf Club feature race, and turning for home, there was a wall of horses breathing down the leader’s neck.
Jordan Lee ready to continue family tradition

Feb 3, 2025 | nswcountryandpicnicracing.com.au | Jeff Hanson

The Lee family name is firmly established in racing, and young Ballina-based trainer Jordan Lee wants to continue that tradition. The 24-year-old is the son of champion country trainer Stephen Lee, who’s prepared 800-plus winners during a storied career. Stephen learned from his late father, Bruce Lee, at Quirindi before launching a training operation at Coffs Harbour.
Dale and Owen combine for winning tune in Tumbarumba Cup

Feb 1, 2025 | nswcountryandpicnicracing.com.au | Jeff Hanson

For punters astute enough to find the winner of the 2025 Tumbarumba Cup (1400m), they sang a merry song when the Andrew Dale-trained Mojo Music prevailed in a thrilling four-way finish. Taking on the $18,000 feature on the undulating Tumbarumba racecourse, there were a handful of winning chances, and bookmakers had them at $3.80 the field.
Sapphire Coast preview: Todd Smart out to keep hell of a run going

Jan 31, 2025 | nswcountryandpicnicracing.com.au | Jeff Hanson

Todd Smart has had a phenomenal run of results stretching back to June last year, with 11 winners from his past 50 starters, including five from his past nine. The Canberra-based conditioner has travelled far and wide for his stable’s recent wins, scoring victories at Albury, Canberra, Nowra, Cowra, and Parkes. Finishing off 2024 strongly, Smart trained The Unique Star (James Innes Jnr, $1.40) to victory in the $30,000 Country Boosted Maiden Handicap (1000m) at Albury on November 21.
Winter race dates and prize money increase locked in at Narrandera

Jan 30, 2025 | nswcountryandpicnicracing.com.au | Jeff Hanson

Narrandera Race Club (NRC) is pleased to announce exciting news ahead of its highly anticipated 2025 racing season. Following back-to-back bumper seasons in 2023 and 2024, along with plenty of hard work in the background, the NRC can finally announce that their 2025 Community Bank Narrandera Cup will carry a prize money purse of $70,000, which is easily the highest amount of money ever on offer for a race conducted in Narrandera.
Bathurst preview: Brodie Loy makes a return to race-riding

Jan 30, 2025 | nswcountryandpicnicracing.com.au | Jeff Hanson

On Friday, punters will notice a familiar name in the racebook, with Brodie Loy set to make a lowkey return at Bathurst. Taking just one ride, the 28-year-old teams up with Bjorn Baker when jumping aboard early favourite Battle Hymn ($3.30) in race five, the 1100m Maiden Plate.
Taree preview: Bantarki returns from injury for 2025 Country Championships

Jan 29, 2025 | nswcountryandpicnicracing.com.au | Jeff Hanson

Tony Ball has set talented galloper Bantarki for one last tilt at Country Championships glory. Racing on his home track at Taree on Friday, the five-year-old, currently a $14 chance with bookmakers, will have Courtney Bellamy on board when resuming from a 314-day spell in the 1250m Class 4 Championships Preview.
Todd Payne-trained Shamedy lands connection a long-awaited Deepwater Cup

Jan 29, 2025 | nswcountryandpicnicracing.com.au | Jeff Hanson

Saturday’s 160th anniversary of the Deepwater Cup delivered a win for the ages and a long-awaited victory for many owners in the time-honoured feature event. Raced by Luke Berger and a proud syndicate of owners from all over Inverell, Texas, Moree, Glen Innes, and Deepwater, the Todd Payne-trained Shamedy was a seven-length winner in the $17,000 Deepwater Cup (1400m).
Tumbarumba and Holbrook offer rich Country Cup incentive

Jan 23, 2025 | nswcountryandpicnicracing.com.au | Jeff Hanson

Adding further interest to two popular Southern Districts Racing Association (SDRA) non-TAB meetings, there is now a $4000 incentive to win the 2025 Tumbarumba and Holbrook Cups. With plenty of racing in the Southern District in February, Tumbarumba Turf Club and Holbrook & District Race Club have teamed up to attract more horses to their meetings, held on February 1 and 15, respectively.