This weekend's Brewarrina Race Day meeting has been officially called off by NSW Racing this morning (Wednesday 11 May) following extensive rainfall throughout the western region.

The races were due to be held this Saturday 14 May, with visitors expected to converge in Brewarrina from across NSW and even interstate.

With an already soggy race track seeing an additional 10mm of rain this morning - and an expected 20-40mm expected for the area throughout the day, according to today's Elder's weather forecast - NSW Racing officials made the call shortly before midday after inspecting the conditions.

Belinda Colless from the Brewarrina Jockey Club said it was a disappointing result considering how much the community was looking forward to the event, however they knew it was the right decision.

"We were hopeful it would still go ahead right up until this morning - even when rain is predicted, you have to wait until it actually hits the earth before making a call - however we understand NSW Racing have to ensure the track is safe for the horses and jockeys," Ms Colless said.

"Unfortunately, due to the regional rain, it can't be relocated elsewhere - it's more than likely the races in Coonabarabran and Parkes will also be called off, so it's certainly affecting other communities in addition to ours.

"We are disappointed obviously, but you can never say you’re disappointed for the rain out here."

ABOVE: NSW Racing ruled the track too unsafe for jockeys and horses. Image courtesy of Belinda Colless.

Ms Colless said the jockey club was hopeful it could work with NSW Racing to try and schedule a new date, with an official request expected to be sent this afternoon.

"We have a new (racing) committee, some new additions at the track and a returfed race course which we really want to showcase as part of our community," she said.

"In light of COVID, we know a lot of people looking for a reason to get out and enjoy events like this, so we're really committed to try and find a new date."