Roma Picnic Races in Roma, Queensland | Sports & recreation venue

Roma Picnic Races

Locality: Roma, Queensland

Phone: +61 427 258 368

Address: Bassett Park 4455 Roma, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.romapicnicraces.com.au

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25.01.2022 ****** Media release - March 17, 2020 ****** The Roma Picnic Race Club will continue with its five race program on Saturday March 28, despite being forced to close the event to the public. The Club announced yesterday (March 16) that it would be complying with a Federal Government directive to cancel large public events to help slow the spread of COVID-19.... Roma Picnic Race Club President, Danny Wells, said that despite that decision, the Club will proceed with a five race program that is closed to the public in order to provide support to the country racing community. While we are very disappointed that we wont be able to open our gates to the public, it is very important that we continue to provide an opportunity for the races to proceed for our trainers, thoroughbred owners and their support staff, he said. The outbreak of COVID-19 has put a huge strain on so many local businesses and industries and, as a race club, we feel its important for country racing that this event goes ahead. Mr Wells extended his thanks to Queensland Racing, the Roma Turf Club, the sponsors of the Roma Picnics and the many hundreds of patrons who were planning to attend the weekend, for their understanding and support. Weve had great support from the Roma Turf Club and wed like to acknowledge the assistance they have provided in making this happen, he said. We would also like to thank all our very generous sponsors for their support and assure them that the Roma Picnics will return in 2021 - our 120th year - bigger and better than ever.

25.01.2022 Todays Races - each race to be live streamed.

25.01.2022 Racing Queensland has confirmed that race meetings across the state will proceed this weekend as scheduled including access to the public. Read the full statement here >> http://bit.ly/RQ_StatementOnCovid-19

25.01.2022 NEWS FLASH! Royal on 99 Roma Cup 2020 will host patrons on 21 November 2020! 8 race TAB program, bookies and food vendors on site. It will be slightly differ...ent than previous years but it will be country racing at its best! Details will be released this week so watch this space! Spoiler.....there will be no camping or after race entertainment this year due to COVID restrictions. This event will operated under a strict COVID plan. Tickets www.romaturfclub.com.au

24.01.2022 The Roma Picnic Races - where love blossoms every year See you on March 27! Tickets: www.romapicnicraces.com.au

24.01.2022 Save the Date - Roma Picnic Races 26th & 27th March 2021

23.01.2022 Race 4 - the AGL ladies bracelet.

23.01.2022 Toowoombas Weetwood Races set to go ahead!

21.01.2022 Fresh from rave performances at events like Dalbys Cocktails for a Cure, Brisbane band Groove Elements are headed west for the Roma Picnic Races.

20.01.2022 If youre fair dinkum about your punting you wont want to miss our Royal on 99 Calcutta at Basset Park from Noon on raceday! Its your chance to win big! Were throwing on a HAPPY HOUR (Noon to 1pm) and there will be free buses running from key pickup points across town including the Royal on 99 from 10.30am! Gates open at Bassett Park from 11am!

19.01.2022 Race 3 Results: Time 58.15 1st Patricks Me Mate (5) 2nd Bellas Brother (3) 3rd Rocky Gamble (6) 4th Achilles Pride (4)... 5th Begin (2) See more

18.01.2022 OFFICIAL STATEMENT COVID-19 - 25 May 2020 It is with heavy hearts that we have made the difficult decision not to stage the Birdsville Races this year. As much... as we were holding onto the hope that we could run them, were at a point where weve had to concede defeat. The health of our patrons, and those who live in Outback Queensland, is of paramount importance to us - and it is impossible to know what the status with Covid-19 will be come September. We thank all our event partners, including Tourism & Events Queensland and Racing Queensland, for their support as we held onto the reins hoping wed ride this crisis out and stage a spectacular comeback this year. Unfortunately that is no longer an option. We hope that you spare a thought for us on the first Saturday in September and make plans to join us again in 2021. The on-sale date of tickets to the 2021 Birdsville Races will be announced in the coming months with race entry and trackside hospitality options also available for pre-purchase. Read our full statement at the link below: https://www.birdsvilleraces.com//birdsville-races-cancell/

18.01.2022 Its not all about horse racing at the picnics... we like to have some real fun too! Tag a mate you think could win the Carlton can races!

17.01.2022 Racing Queensland has announced it will make further revisions to its designated racing regions from next Monday (18/5). Having previously consolidated Metro No...rth and Metro South West to form the existing Metropolitan Region for the thoroughbred code, RQ will now amalgamate it with South East Regional to form a new Greater SEQ Region. At the same time, the present Central Coast and North Coast regions will also be consolidated into the Central and North Coast Region, while the Greater Western Region will remain untouched. The existing protocols limiting participants to their designated location outside of raceday, including trials, trackwork and jump outs, remain in place, whilst horse movement outside of RQs regions may only occur as previously advised with some minor revisions to arrival times. Additional raceday protocols will be implemented to accommodate the changes including: Allocation of raceday stalls which group horses from former regions to minimise interaction between participants and to observe required social distancing protocols; and Allocation of jockey areas to group participants from former regions into distinct on-course sections. https://www.racingqueensland.com.au//rq-to-revise-designat

15.01.2022 Horse Races are on tomorrow - this event is not open to the public. Jockeys, Trainers & Essential staff only. Please help stop the spread of Coronavirus & following the below rules.

15.01.2022 The first race was 15 minutes late but stay tuned for Race 2. The Statham Cheesman Benchmark 60 handicap. We will be live streaming as soon as its underway. Thanks always to Peter Flynn for the great call.

14.01.2022 Thank you Inky & Moss!!

14.01.2022 The Hall Chadwick Maiden at the Roma Picnic Races.

13.01.2022 Race 5 Results: Time 1:11:28 1st - Brilyn May (1) 2nd - On the Bossa Nova (3) 3rd - Applause a Star (6) 4th - Glidin Lion (10)... 5th - Pirelli (2) See more

13.01.2022 Race caller Peter Flynn speaking about the results of race 2.

13.01.2022 We love that Race Sponsors, Morgans, bring a crew every year to taste some country hospitality. Remember Morgans for your stockbroking and wealth management needs. Thanks for the support Morgans and see you on March 28!

12.01.2022 Toowoomba’s Weetwood Races set to go ahead!

12.01.2022 Saturday 28th of March - has something for everyone!

11.01.2022 Race 2. The Statham Cheeseman benchmark 60 handicap.

11.01.2022 Sharlee Davila Racing is making a name for herself as one of the top trainers in the northern part of the state. She attributes that success to hard work, dete...rmination and a little bit of Brazilian influence via husband and jockey, Wanderson. Sharlee also takes us through her stables top chances at tomorrows Cairns Jockey Club meet. #QLDisRacing See more

10.01.2022 Race 2 Results: Time 57.67 1st Alert by Sea (3) 2nd Blues Your Ball (5) 3rd Foxy Bella (9) 4th Mishani Wrangler (2)

09.01.2022 Great news for Bassett Park!

08.01.2022 All races will be live streamed via this page.

08.01.2022 Tune into OTB TV as your host Andrew Watts takes us through the weekend that was, while form expert Max Tanks casts his eyes over some runners for the black boo...k from Dalby and Mt Isa. Hear some exciting news regarding OTB Syndications with special guests Matty Peters, OTB ambassador Jimmy Cassidy, and Far North QLD Racing royalty Sharlee Davila Racing.

07.01.2022 Have you got your outfit sorted? Inky & Moss have just been stocked up with these beauties, by the very talented Hayley from Polly & Peaches! #Inkyandmossfashionsofthefield #Pollyandpeachesheadwear #Romapicnicraces

07.01.2022 *BAR STAFF WANTED* if your interested email [email protected] or call Lisa 0427258368

07.01.2022 SET YOUR ALARMS We have an extra 50 weekend passes available!! Jump online tomorrow @ 10am (Saturday) www.romapicnicraces.com.au

07.01.2022 Race 5. The TopX benchmark 55 handicap

05.01.2022 Race 1 Results: Time 57.91 1st Bold Admiral (4) 2nd Disco Dougie (5) 3rd Take a Shine (11) 4th Dream of France (13)... 5th Reconciled (8) See more

05.01.2022 We have decided due to the increased public concern, to protect the health of stakeholders and visitors, and in response with the Prime Minister and COAGs direction that any organised mass gathering over 500 people should be cancelled, that said Roma Picnic Ball & Races will be cancelled for 2020. We appreciate that the cancellation of the Picnics Weekend is a huge disappointment for the committee and community. We would appreciate your support and patience as we work throu...gh the logistics and issues that come with cancelling such an event. All pre-purchased tickets will be refunded and we will contact you to do this over the next 7 days. If you wish to have funds direct credited please email [email protected] with your details. We would like to thank all our ticket holders, sponsors and suppliers for their support this year so far and look forward to making 2021 even bigger and better. Save the date - 26th & 27th of March 2021. If you have any questions you can either email our secretary Lisa - [email protected] or contact her on 0427258368.

04.01.2022 Race 4 Results: Time 1:10:98 1st Scrabble (2) 2nd Smooth Hustler (6) 3rd Chamberlain (7) 4th Malibu Affair (3)... 5th Fabs Cowboy (1) See more

04.01.2022 We are experiencing email problems at the moment... if your trying to reach us - email [email protected] until we are back up and running. Thanks for your understanding.

04.01.2022 Race 3 Morgans Financial benchmark 45. 1000m

03.01.2022 Have you sorted your race day outfit yet? Some wonderful prizes in fashions to be won!

03.01.2022 Thank you to the team at Hall Chadwick who keep coming back year after year to support our fabulous event as a Race Sponsor! See you in the winners circle on March 28!

02.01.2022 The NRG Services team have been working hard on the new state-of-the-art hospital in town, and we are looking forward to celebrating with them on March 28! Thank you to NRG for being one of our race day sponsors and for supporting the local community. You can grab discounted gate tickets by visiting www.romapicnicraces.com.au

01.01.2022 Its time to get that outfit sorted... some wonderful prizes to be won!