Broken Hill Racecourse held its first race meeting on March 19, 1966, to generate funds for Catholic schools in Broken Hill, and has held an annual race day every year since.
The St. Patrick’s Race Club only holds one meeting per year, featuring nine races.
The calendar’s highlight at Broken Hill Racecourse is the massive St Patrick’s Race Day when the entire town descends on the track for the biggest day of the year. People travel to this famed Australian event to experience a spectacular day of outback racing, attracting locals and visitors from near and far.
Race Day has a variety of attractions for those who want to spend the day at the races.
The Club provides a variety of alternatives, ranging from reserved picnic areas to fully catered airconditioned marquees. Patrons can expect a fantastic day of racing and social interaction.
The St. Patricks Race Club has the most members of any rural race club in New South Wales and is a “not to be missed” event.
The Tracks History
The Broken Hill St Patrick’s Race Club was founded in 1965 when John Toms, a well-known local trainer, had an idea to enhance local racing while also assisting the local Catholic schools in their dire financial situation.
During a round of golf with Catholic administrator Father Pat Murray, John recommended that they establish an annual racing meeting employing volunteer work from within the Catholic School system. The event would feature appealing prize money, trophies, food and drink, and of course, fashions of the field.
They discussed the concept with other racing lovers, ecstatic about the prospect. As a result, a committee was formed to prepare the inaugural racing meeting, which would take place on Saturday, March 19, 1966.
Broken Hill Races
Most Famous Race Held At Broken Hill
St Pat’s is the premier race meeting in rural New South Wales. Every year, crowds of 4,000 or more gather at the Broken Hill Racecourse for the eight-race programme, which has over $100,000 in prize money.
Broken Hill Racecourse held its first race meeting on March 19, 1966, to generate funds for Catholic schools in Broken Hill, and has held an annual race day every year since.
The St. Patrick’s Race Club only holds one meeting per year, featuring nine races.
The calendar’s highlight at Broken Hill Racecourse is the massive St Patrick’s Race Day when the entire town descends on the track for the biggest day of the year. People travel to this famed Australian event to experience a spectacular day of outback racing, attracting locals and visitors from near and far.
Race Day has a variety of attractions for those who want to spend the day at the races.
The Club provides a variety of alternatives, ranging from reserved picnic areas to fully catered airconditioned marquees. Patrons can expect a fantastic day of racing and social interaction.
The St. Patricks Race Club has the most members of any rural race club in New South Wales and is a “not to be missed” event.
Racecourse Events
Mundi Mundi Bash
BROKEN HILL RACECOURSE CAMPING
As Broken Hill swells with visitors in the period surrounding the Mundi Mundi Bash, accommodation is hard to come by. Roadside camping between Broken Hill and Mundiville is not permitted.
The Broken Hill Regional Events Centre & Racecourse, in true outback hospitality style, is opening up the infield of the racetrack to welcome visitors in numbers never before seen in Broken Hill!
Lodging becomes scarce as the Mundi Mundi Bash draws many guests to Broken Hill. Therefore, it is not permissible to camp along the road between Broken Hill and Mundiville.
In authentic outback hospitality flair, the Broken Hill Regional Events Centre & Racecourse is opening up the racetrack’s infield to welcome tourists in numbers never seen in Broken Hill before!
This primitive camping style is ideal for self-sufficient campers while also providing a variety of essential amenities. There are generously sized unpowered sites and a limited number of powered sites for those seeking more.
This is an excellent base for visitors who want to see Broken Hill and its surroundings.
Campsites are reserved PER VEHICLE (not per person), and the ticket includes camping for all vehicle occupants. Therefore, every vehicle staying at the Broken Hill Racecourse Overflow Campsite must have a reservation.
Choose your dates and tickets wisely since tickets are not refundable or transferrable once purchased, and tickets will only be available until sold out, so get in early.
