Tambo Valley Picnic Races

06/04/2026

Reliving this special moment for local trainer and Tambo Valley Races Committee member Rob Gillahan with Wunambal, brilliantly ridden by Angela Bence🐎☀️🏆

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

Wow, what a brilliant day - one of our best!
A fantastic day for racing, and for catching up with old and new, friends and family.

Thanks for supporting our little race day, it’s such a lovely day for our community.

We hope everyone travels safely home, either locally or from afar.

We always love to hear feedback, so if you have a few minutes to share your thoughts we’d really appreciate it!

We'd love to hear about your experience at the Tambo Valley Racing Club.

05/04/2026

21 and clear skies!
What a cracking day for racing!

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We will see you soon

03/04/2026

Our Good Friday Working Bee is in full swing, getting the final touches in ready for YOU!

🚨 We are now SOLD OUT of Members tickets.

Some important reminders for visitors:
- strictly NO DOGS are allowed at the racecourse
- strictly NO GLASS can be brought in, our gate staff will be checking
- we do not have ATMs on course, but our food vendors and bar offer cashless payment options

31/03/2026

🤩🤩 Fashions on the Fields 🤩🤩

We have a wonderful line up of prizes for the styled and fabulous this year at the Tambo Valley Races. So be ready to strut your stuff down the finishing straight - be brave and work it, work it, work it!

We are very excited to welcome onboard Hotel High Plains from Dinner Plain, and House of Bloom at New Leaf, and our amazing returning sponsors RB Sellars, Omeo Pharmacy and Daisie's Hair Salon.

The winners of the Men’s and Women’s Open category will each win 1 night’s accommodation, along with Dinner and Drinks for 2 valued at $350 (😍) at the Hotel High Plains. Amazing!

We can't put on a great event without the support of our sponsors, so please give them a shout-out, and be sure to visit our wonderful sponsors if you are out and about over the Easter weekend!



Categories this year are:

After Race 1:
🐣 Tiny Tots - Kids younger than school age
🐥 Primary - Primary school age
🐤 Junior Boys - Secondary school age
🐤 Junior Girls - Secondary school age

After Race 3:
🐓 Open Mens - 18 and above
🦢 Open Womens - 18 and above

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29/03/2026

School holidays are nearly here, so it's time for a high country Sunday at the Races! 🐴🔆🐣

We are ONE week away!

Be sure to book your tickets online - especially for the BUS 🚌, this is critical for the committee to ensure seats for everyone!

Members tickets are also selling fast, don't miss out!!

24/03/2026

🚍 BUS TIMETABLE AND BOOKINGS! 🚍

Ready for a day at the races?
Tickets purchased ✅
Outfit sorted ✅

But have you planned how you’re getting home? If you plan on having a drink, the bus or a lift home is your best bet.
If we all get home safely, everyone wins.
Learn more at https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/country-racing-victoria

We are running courtesy buses all over the district, including a new bus service this year from Dinner Plain!
Be sure to book your free seat on the Country Racing Victoria - Tambo Valley page online NOW!



Transport Accident Commission (TAC)

22/03/2026

🌟 Tambo Valley Cup 🥁

Join Kelly Sports at Tambo Valley Cup on Easter Monday, 6th April for an action-packed day! We’ll have games, challenges, and Easter crafts to make it a day kids won’t forget.

14/03/2026

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And just like that it’s autumn, which means we’re on countdown for another fabulous Easter Weekend in the High Country!

Our amazing committee have put up the running rail this weekend, the track and grounds are being mowed and watered in readiness for the Tambo Valley Cup on the 5th of April.

Tickets are now on sale! 🎟️🎟️
Head to https://country.racing.com/tambo-valley/calendar/tambo-valley-cup to book yours.
General Admin - $20 for adults, kids 16 and under are FREE.
Members Tickets - $100 for adults, $60 for kids. Numbers are limited.

BUSES - please book your seat on our courtesy buses, which will be leaving from:
Benambra, Dinner Plain (NEW!), Omeo, Swifts Creek and Ensay.
Book your free seat via the Country Racing link above. Final schedule will be posted here in the next week.
Make your plans today. If we all get home safely, everybody wins 💙

We will keep you all updated with further details as we get closer to race day!

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Our racing is as real as it gets. Come and support the local community and enjoy the up-close racing action that you'll only get in the country. Whether you are looking for country casual or a catered experience, there is something to suit everybody!