The Roxby Downs Racing Club
The racing club was formed in 1991 and held its first unregistered meeting a year later.
The first registered meeting was in June 1994 and was attended by a very large crowd of about 2000 people.
The Club’s vision is to ensure a long-term sustainable annual race meeting to:
- Establish a unique race meeting that becomes a major event on the State’s social calendar
- Provide an entertaining and enjoyable day for patrons/community of Roxby Downs
2024 Roxby Downs Race Weekend Program
Secker Real Estate Calcutta night
Friday 2nd August @ 7pm till 11pm
Venue: Roxby Downs Tavern
BHP Blackwoods – Roxby Downs Outback Cup
Saturday 3rd August – Gates open @ 11am
Where: Alliance Airlines Race Course
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00am | Gates open – Welcome to Alliance Park Racecourse |
| 12:40pm | Welcome to Country – Paul Marks (MC) |
| 12:45pm | Prayor – Pastor Glen McDonald |
| 1:18pm | Race 1. Oliver Boots Maiden Plate 1000m |
| 1:27pm | Race 1. Presentations by Adam Mehicic, Oliver Boots |
| 1:37pm | Children’s Fashions |
| 1:53pm | Race 2. ATG Maxiflex BM 54 H’Cap 1000m |
| 2:02pm | Race 2. Presentations by Elliot Minervini, Mayo Hardware |
| 2:12pm | Men’s Fashions |
| 2:28pm | Race 3. Roxby Earthmoving – National Jockeys Trust BM 58 H’Cap 1400m |
| 2:37pm | Race 3. Presentations by Jack Ridgen, Roxby Earthmoving |
| 2:47pm | Ladies Fashions |
| 3:08pm | Race 4. Alliance Airlines Rating 0-52 H’Cap 1400m |
| 3:17pm | Race 4. Presentations by Samantha Collings, Alliance Airlines |
| 3:43pm | Race 5. BHP Roxby Downs Cup BM 70 1800m |
| 3:57pm | Race 5. Presentations by Rob West, BHP |
| 4:18pm | Race 6. Mine Tech Engineering BM 64 H’Cap 1200m |
| 4:27pm | Race 6. Presentations by Matt Glasser, Mine Tech Engineering |
| 5:00pm | Bar Closes |
General Admission: Online tickets will be available on this website from July 4th 2024 @ $30pp and Blackwoods VIP Marquee. $180pp (children under 18 are free).
Carpark: $5 per vehicle
Trackside Travel: Greyhound Australia will be providing bus transfers to and from Richardson Place starting at 11am.
***This is a licensed venue, Strictly NO BYO alcohol
More Information
Criteria for Roxby Races Fashions at the Races 2024
Suitability of the Outfit for Our Event
- Entrants should dress for the appropriate season (i.e. a Winter Cup)
- Footwear should be tailored to our conditions ie: dirt track, gravel, paved areas
- It is essential that entrants should wear Race Cup daywear fashion (appropriate to occasion)
Originality and Confidence
- Personality and originality of their outfit should make them stand out in a positive manner
- They should look and feel confident
Attention to Detail with Accessories
- Appropriate headwear is essential for ladies
- Men’s accessories should be considered but not essential
- The overall look must be considered in the judging i.e. bag, shoes, jewellery and headwear (the entire outfit must be complementary and cohesive)
Appreciation of Current Trends
- Entrants must show that they aware of current trends and interpret these in their own way (without losing personal flare)
Grooming and Deportment
- Entrants will be judged according not only to their outfit, but also the way they carry themselves on stage
- Hair, makeup and behaviour on stage will also be considered by the judges
Registrations will commence from 11:30am on race day.
Tickets for 2025 TBA
Getting to the Races
The Roxby Downs Racecourse is located just on the outskirt of town, only 1km from the Shopping Centre or a 15 minute walk.
There is a walking track from the pony club to the race course.
Travelling thru Port Augusta from Adelaide, turn right onto Stuart Highway heading towards Cobber Pedy, Approximately 170km north of Port Augusta, turn right onto the Pimba Highway.
Follow the signs to Roxby Downs which is another 85km from Pimba.
Roxby Downs have few accommodation options:
- Roxby Downs Motor Inn – The Roxby Tavern (roxbydownstavern.com)
- Myall Grove Holiday Park – Roxby Downs, Central Corridor, South Australia | Discovery Parks (discoveryholidayparks.com.au)
Sponsorship in 2024
We would like to thank the following Sponsors for their support this year in putting on another great Race Day
Committee Members 2024
Club President
Dwayne Gum
Club Vice President
Trevor Brougham
Club Secretary
Jennifer Parker
Club Treasurer
Jennifer Parker
Committee Members
Luke Trenowden
Brenton Smith (life member)
Kelly Brougham
Cornelius Castle
Richard Smith
John McCafferty
Caro Turnbull
Lee Iles
Marty Noble
Justin Ali
Kimi Bradley
Tom Hannigan (life member)
Patrons
Phil McEvoy & David McNamara
No 1 Ticket holder – John Letts