Balnarring Picnic Races

160 year old Racing Club club dedicated to picnic horse racing. 6 meets a year from Nov to April

[Nick Quinn @Quinny_1]

This week our podcast guest is rising star trainer @RGoodwinRacing who talks about his journey and his love for picnic racing
Click the link to listen, thanks to Chemist Warehouse
@Country_Racing @PunterandRocker
@SthsideRacing

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[Balnarring Picnic Races @balnarringprc]

Congratulations to picnic jockey and trainer @Tyson1Barton on his first professional winner! 👇

[Country Racing @Country_Racing]

A memorable day at Kilmore yesterday. First professional win for Tyson Barton, first win for Ellison Lodge Racing.

MORE HERE 👉 https://t.co/p06sZxVqz1

#AsRealAsItGets

[Picnic Racing @picnicracing]

🏆 The votes are in, the trophies are out, and what a night it was!

The 2025–2026 Picnic Racing Awards, is OUR community's night to shine. Watch the full awards presentation and relive all the highlights!

▶️ https://t.co/n9jqj9PQ9V

[Country Racing @Country_Racing]

The Picnic Racing community recognised and celebrated the achievements of racing participants and clubs throughout the 2025-26 on Saturday night.

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Picnic Racing Award winners 👏

READ MORE: https://t.co/n5xUMqgAnI

#AsRealAsItGets

[Picnic Racing @picnicracing]

🏆 Congratulations to all the 2025-2026 Picnic Racing Award Winners! What a fantastic season!
Head over to our Facebook page to see the winners and photos from the night 👉 https://t.co/eIEk9jbm9A

[Southside Racing @SthsideRacing]

Congratulations to @RGoodwinRacing and the connections of MAGNARDO, crowned the 2025/26 @picnicracing Horse of the Year at the Picnic Racing Awards held at Southside Cranbourne last night!

[Racing.com @Racing]

Shaun Cooper's won that many picnic premierships that he can't remember how many 😅

6️⃣ or 7️⃣

📺 Ch. 78/68, Foxtel 529, Kayo or via our app

[Picnic Racing @picnicracing]

Race replays from BALNARRING 4th April 2026 can be viewed on:
X - @picnicbet
Facebook - https://t.co/C4BQb7cjPH
Picnic Racing website - https://t.co/jlw429120G

[Country Racing @Country_Racing]

The Easter Long Weekend is coming up - you know what that means! 🤩🐎

Round up your mates and celebrate Easter all over Country Victoria!

More info at https://t.co/6xyos9odFn

#AsRealAsItGets @BallTurfClub @balnarringprc

[Picnic Racing @picnicracing]

UPCOMING PICNIC MEETINGS
Information & bookings: https://t.co/ogbsT0Gove
Full 2025/26 picnic calendar: https://t.co/JbWddleeMB

[Balnarring Picnic Races @balnarringprc]

Halfway through the season and the Balnarring Trainer of the Year leaderboard is heating up 🔥🏇

Huge thanks to our partners @lovatsville - the Balnarring TOTY will receive a free service to Generation — the undefeated 2YO and dual Group 3-winning 3YO sprinter!!

[Balnarring Picnic Races @balnarringprc]

Evergreen Turf do so much behind the scenes to support racing — and we’re proud to have them backing our sport 🌱🐎
Come celebrate with us at Balnarring, March 8 for the @Evergreen_Turf Long Weekend Races. Sunshine, turf & great country racing!!!

[Moonee Valley Racing Club @TheValley]

The grass really is greener 🌱
Turf for our new racecourse is being cultivated at Evergreen Turf’s farm, with laying scheduled for October. Another milestone as the track takes shape!

[Balnarring Picnic Races @balnarringprc]

😎 Sunshine, smiles and saddle-up thrills - the 2026 @BarmahPark Balnarring Cup delivered it all!! Relive all the action from Monday’s history-making meet 🐎🏆

🎥 Jarroyd Martin

#morningtonpeninsula #AustraliaDay2026 #AsRealAsItGets #countryracing #picnicracing

[Giddy Up With Gareth Hall @SENGiddyUp]

LISTEN | 79 year old trainer Michael Binney joined @ghall27 to discuss the victory of his only horse in work Diamanda, who he trained to take out the Balnarring Cup yesterday.

https://t.co/bl8tNKDso5

[Ben Sporle @bensporle]

This was a fun race to call 🥳

A pleasure to narrate such a special moment for Mick Binney in front of a huge hometown crowd 🏆

[PicnicBet.com @picnicbet]

Shaun Cooper Dominates Balnarring Cup Day 2026

Victorian Picnic Racing's premier jockey Shaun Cooper delivered a masterclass performance at the 2026 Balnarring Cup meeting, steering home the winner of the feature race before completing a stunning treble on the day.

Cooper, renowned for his tactical brilliance on the country racing circuit, showcased his exceptional skill and race craft throughout the afternoon. His victory in the prestigious Balnarring Cup was the highlight of a dominant display that saw him salute the judge three times.

The treble further cements Cooper's reputation as the leading rider on the Victorian Picnic Racing circuit, demonstrating his ability to adapt to different horses and racing conditions across multiple races on the same program.

This commanding performance at Balnarring adds another chapter to Cooper's impressive record in Victorian country racing, highlighting why he's considered one of the most accomplished jockeys in the picnic racing ranks.

[Racing.com @Racing]

History at Balnarring! 👏🏻

Shaun Cooper landed his first Balnarring Cup aboard Diamanda, who carried 77kg, for veteran trainer Mick Binney 😍

@Country_Racing @balnarringprc @picnicracing

[PicnicBet.com @picnicbet]

Race 1 Balnarring 26th January 2026 won by Sierra Sun. Ridden by Sebastian Galea and trained by Troy Kilgower.

[PicnicBet.com @picnicbet]

Race 2 Balnarring 26th January 2026 won by Saucito. Ridden by Sebastian Galea and trained by Troy Kilgower.

[PicnicBet.com @picnicbet]

Race 3 Balnarring 26th January 2026 won by Magnardo. Ridden by Maddison Morris and trained by Reece Goodwin.