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
Contact
BROKEN HILL ST. PATRICK’S RACE CLUB
Mail
PO Box 547,
Broken Hill,
NSW 2880
Phone
(08) 8087 7550
Fax
(08) 8087 2914
Directions To The Track
