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QUINDANNING

PICNIC RACE DAY

ABOUT

AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY RACE DAY HELD EVERY EASTER SATURDAY, SINCE 1979.

HORSE RACES, LIVE MUSIC, GYMKHANA, DONKEY RACES, NOVELTY EVENTS AND MORE COUNTRY ATMOSPHERE THAN YOU CAN POKE A STICK AT.

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PROGRAM

8.00 AM

Registrations & Nominations

8.30 AM

Gymkhana Novelty Events

Western Bending

Flag Race

Barrel Race

Walk, Trot, Gallop

Sack Race

Egg and Spoon Race

10.45 AM

WA Donkey Society Events

Concourse De Elegance

Turnout

Dressage

Pleasure Donkey

Novice Driver

Novice Donkey

Open Driver

Champion & Reserve Champion

12.00 PM

Bar Opens

12PM - 12AM

Selection of beer, wine & spirits.

Cash only.

1.30 PM

Hack & Pony Races

Danny Day Memorial - Lead-In Race

Pony Race (12.2 hands and under)

Pony Race (13.2 hands and under)

Pony Race (14.2 hands and under)

Basil Fletcher Memorial - Pony/Hack Race

2.45 PM

Chaff City Stakes

.**REGISTERED EVENT**

3.00 PM

Small Dog Race

Limited to 20 entries. First dog over the line AND to their owner. Judges decision final.

3.15 PM

Gymkhana Races

Jerry Taylor Memorial - Adult Race

Powder Puff Derby

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3.30 PM

Donkey Race

Limited to 20 entries. First dog over the line AND to their owner. Judges decision final.

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3.45 PM

Foot Races

5 years and under

6 - 8 years

10 years

15 years

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4.15 PM

Jumbo's Memorial Sprint

.**REGISTERED EVENT**

4.30 PM

Dash for Cash Race

Gents Open 500m

Ladies Open 500m

4.45 PM

The Quindanning Cup

**REGISTERED EVENT**

5.15 PM

Drag 'ya Bag Race

5.30 PM

Large Dog Race

Max 20 entries. First dog over the line AND to their owners. Judges decision final.

6.00 PM

Live Music

Concluding midnight.

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INFO

LOCATION

THE RACE THAT STOPS... Quindanning

Steeped in history and legend, the Quinny Races were originally founded in 1919 with locals taking their horse and carts down for an afternoon of entertainment; known then as the "Brumby Races."

Disbanding for a few decades after WWII, the Quindanning Races were resurrected one New Years day in 1979 by two mates arguing over the superiority of their respective horses. The bet was made and the wager set ($100)... with word soon getting out, crowds of over 800 people began to gather to bear witness.

Whatever the result, it's safe to say that the legacy of the winning horse pales in comparison to the beloved community event that resulted because of it.