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Harry Hart Memorial Picnic Races - Bourke

Harry Hart Memorial Picnic Races - Bourke

Sun 31 Mar 2024, 1:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Get yourself on over to Bourke this Easter Sunday for a great day at the races!

When: Sunday 31st March 2024

Where: Bourke Racecourse

Time: Gates open 12pm


Entry Fees:

Adult - $25

Children (U18) - FREE


  • Full Bar sponsored by Darling Irrigation
  • TAB and betting facilities
  • Fashions on the field
  • Jumping Castle
  • After Race Entertainment
  • Courtesy Bus
  • Prizes for most successful jockey and trainer
  • Trainer float rebate $200 per horse
  • After Race entertainment at the track Todd Williams LIVE


5 race program - $40,000 total prize money

  • Feature Race: The Splashe Cola Harry Hart Memorial Cup 1600m - $12,000
  • Nutrien Walsh Hughes & Franks Outback Security Class B Handicap 1000m - $7,000
  • Outback Ice & Outback Refrigeration Class B Handicap 1300m - $7,000
  • Bourke Bowling Club Open Trophy Handicap 800m - $7,000
  • Bourke Steel & Hire & Franks BP Service Station Bourke Maiden Plate 800m - $7,000

(2023 Fashions on the Field winners - Racing Photography)

Fashions on the field categories:

Best Dressed Contemporary Lady & Classic Lady

Best Dressed Gentlemen

Best Millinery

Best Dressed Teen Girl & Boy (13-17 years)

Miss & Master Bourke (12 years & under)

Prize Money: Over $10,000 in cash and prizes, gift bags for all children, flower bouquets, cash prizes for Best Dressed Gentlemen, Contemporary & Classic Lady