Come by Chance Picnic Races

Come by Chance Picnic Races Annual Picnic Races held at Come By Chance in NSW. Racing began at Come-By-Chance mid-way through last century and has thrived ever since.

The unusually named village of Come by Chance is situated on the Baradine Creek in the Walgett Shire of NSW, with the name originating from a local property, Come-by-Chance station. In late September every year, thousands - and the odd horse or two - converge on the tiny settlement to cheer home the winner of the Come-By-Chance Picnic Cup (1400m). "The club's been racing for at least 55 years," "It was started by locals and one of them used to own Brooklyn Maid which at one stage was one of the favourites for the Golden Slipper. "Most stations back then had horses and the jackaroos used to ride work for the owners, so the racing evolved from that." In recent years the main attraction is of course the racing but it is also a great family day out with novelty races and activities for the kiddies and parents alike!! Lets also not forget that Miss Come-by-Chance is also crowned on the day!!

It wouldn’t be Comby Races without the horses, trainers and jockeys who make the races happen. Behind every runner is a ...
15/09/2026

It wouldn’t be Comby Races without the horses, trainers and jockeys who make the races happen.

Behind every runner is a team putting in the work, from early mornings on the track to getting the horses for, health and ready to perform while the rest of us stand trackside yelling completely inflicted advice.

📅 26th September 2026
📍 Come By Chance Racecourse

Come down and pick yourself a winner because at Comby - everyone’s a racing expert!

Get the kids in training..The kids foot races are back at the Come By Chance Picnic Races 🏆Whether they’re a future Staw...
10/09/2026

Get the kids in training..

The kids foot races are back at the Come By Chance Picnic Races 🏆

Whether they’re a future Stawell Gift champion, a backyard sprinter or just good at running away when it’s time to do their chores - this one is for them!

Serious bragging rights up for grabs

📅 Saturday 26th September
📍 Come By Chance Races

What’s more important? ✔️Winners circle ✔️Beer circle Tag your mates and let us know?Even better come show us 📅 26th Sep...
09/09/2026

What’s more important?

✔️Winners circle
✔️Beer circle

Tag your mates and let us know?

Even better come show us
📅 26th September 2026
📍 Come By Chance Racecourse

Start doing your research.. Find yourself a dark horse because the dog jump is BACK in 2026. There’s something for ever...
08/09/2026

Start doing your research..

Find yourself a dark horse because the dog jump is BACK in 2026.

There’s something for everyone at Come By Chance Picnic Races and a crowd favourite is returning, the dog jump & Calcutta!

Grab your pals, make a syndicate, empty your wife’s washing money tin, pick a pooch and place your bets.

Last year’s winners took home a whopping $8,000 - that’s enough beers for you and your crew..

Unfortunately it is invitational only, we already know the good ones.

📅 26th September 2026
📍 Come By Chance Picnic Races

Who’s your pick this year!?

Bring the kids, bring Nan, bring the neighbour who said they’re ’not really race people’. We convert people quickly arou...
07/09/2026

Bring the kids, bring Nan, bring the neighbour who said they’re ’not really race people’. We convert people quickly around here.

26th September is only 18 days away!

Have you got your crew ready?

Come By Chance Races - greatest day you’ll have with your clothes on! 📅 26th September 2026 📍 Come By Chance NSW
31/08/2026

Come By Chance Races - greatest day you’ll have with your clothes on!

📅 26th September 2026
📍 Come By Chance NSW

Kinda chic to come to Comby Races - 26th September 2026!
09/08/2026

Kinda chic to come to Comby Races - 26th September 2026!

14/06/2026

POV: You told the missus you were “only popping in for a look” at Comby Races..

Next minute:
🍻 Three beers deep
🕺 Dancing with someone’s aunty
🐎 Backing a horse that a mate tells you is a “sure thing”

Classic!

Come By Chance Races 26th September 2026

⭐️ Fashions On The Field ⭐️📍 Look fancy 📍 Pretend you didn’t spend 3 months planning your outfit📍 Make sure the outfit s...
07/06/2026

⭐️ Fashions On The Field ⭐️

📍 Look fancy
📍 Pretend you didn’t spend 3 months planning your outfit
📍 Make sure the outfit survives the dust

Theme: Country Racing but make it ICONIC

NOTE: we are three months out so start planning your outfits

📸

What race day person are you? 📍 Early and organised 📍 Here for the horses 📍 Here for the bar 📍 Just following the crow T...
31/05/2026

What race day person are you?

📍 Early and organised
📍 Here for the horses
📍 Here for the bar
📍 Just following the crow

Tag your mate and let us know what they are?

Comby Races - 26th September 2026.

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WINGADEE Road
Come-By-Chance, NSW
2832

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