All the colour of the Brunette Downs race day last year.
RINGERS in boots and chaps and cowboy hats are gearing up to mingle with damsels in fancy frocks and fascinators for one of the biggest racing spectacles the Australian Outback has ever seen.
Amateur horse racing, campdrafting, horse sports, art and photography exhibition, bush poetry and tall tales are on the cards when Brunette Downs station - 135kms north of the Barkly Homestead - comes to life tomorrow, Thursday, June 21, for four days of outback action.
Now heading for their 102nd year, the races are Australia’s best kept outback secret and the most exciting event on the Barkly Tablelands social calendar.
Bar and catering all event. $55/person for four day entry (camping fees included).
Brunette Downs Schedule
THURSDAY
Open Draft – Round
Jack/Jill Draft
Kids Events
Horse Races (6)
Battle of the Barkly Heats
Gallery Opening
Memories under the Stars
FRIDAY
Ladies Draft – Round 1
Maiden Draft – Round 1
Encouragement Draft
Juvenile/Junior/Mini Draft
Kids and Adults Gymkhana
Brunette Downs Tour
Battle of the Barkly Heats
Bush Poets and Tall Tales
Rodeo
SATURDAY
Open Draft – Round 2
Ladies Luncheon
Horse Races (8)
Battle of the Barkly - finals
Presentation Dinner
Live Band
Sunday
SUNDAY
Novice Draft – Round 1
Open Draft – Round 3
Maiden - finals
Ladies - finals
Novice - finals
Open - finals
Live Band