The Condobolin Picnic Races, which were scheduled to take place this Saturday 18 February, have been transferred and will now be conducted at Bathurst racecourse. 

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has forecast the temperature to reach 40 degrees in Condobolin on Saturday, prompting the decision to transfer the race meeting to Bathurst where the forecast is for lower temperatures.

For the hardworking committee of the Condobolin Picnic Races, this has been a heartbreaking decision to make. 

“We are so disappointed,” said Secretary Joy Gibson. 

Fortunately, for the trainers and jockeys, a race event at the Bathurst racecourse will ensure they do not miss out. 

“Anyone who wants to go down to Bathurst to support the jockeys is more than welcome to,” said Mrs Gibson. 

Entry is $10 at the gate in Bathurst on Saturday.

While a race meet in Condobolin will be postponed until next year, the equally-as-anticipated Calcutta event is still set to go ahead tonight, Friday February 17. 

“We’ve picked a race in Sydney -  the Parramatta Cup - to do the Calcutta on and we’ve still got Tammy Buswell entertaining and there will be food and drinks available to purchase,” said Mrs Gibson. 

While the decision has been a disappointing one to make, Mrs Gibson says the committee are looking down the track. 

“Hopefully it won’t be as hot next year and we might have a few hot weather plans in place!” She said.

Condobolin’s annual Calcutta event will be held from 6:30pm tonight at the race track where free entry, food, live music and lucky door prizes will set the mood for a great night out. 

For any race-goers who have pre-purchased tickets to Saturday’s event, Mrs Gibson confirmed that they will be refunded in full next week.