Come by Chance Picnic Races

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Come by Chance Picnic Races Annual Picnic Races held at Come By Chance in NSW. Racing began at Come-By-Chance mid-way through last century and has thrived ever since.

The unusually named village of Come by Chance is situated on the Baradine Creek in the Walgett Shire of NSW, with the name originating from a local property, Come-by-Chance station. In late September every year, thousands - and the odd horse or two - converge on the tiny settlement to cheer home the winner of the Come-By-Chance Picnic Cup (1400m). "The club's been racing for at least 55 years," "It was started by locals and one of them used to own Brooklyn Maid which at one stage was one of the favourites for the Golden Slipper. "Most stations back then had horses and the jackaroos used to ride work for the owners, so the racing evolved from that." In recent years the main attraction is of course the racing but it is also a great family day out with novelty races and activities for the kiddies and parents alike!! Lets also not forget that Miss Come-by-Chance is also crowned on the day!!

While we are still on the high from this year’s event, you might as well put 2027 date in your diary!You know you want t...
12/10/2026

While we are still on the high from this year’s event, you might as well put 2027 date in your diary!

You know you want to come back already..

📸 Naya Jeffries Photography

04/10/2026

⭐️ Come By Chance Cup ⭐️

Great win from Vastly in the Come By Chance Cup. Congratulations to all involved.

Thanks for sharing Racing NSW

A trip to Comby isn’t complete without a stop at the iconic Come By Chance Store!If you’re in the district Sunday mornin...
25/09/2026

A trip to Comby isn’t complete without a stop at the iconic Come By Chance Store!

If you’re in the district Sunday morning Annie will be doing breakfast and coffee from 7am. Grab a plate of fried goodness for $10 and a coffee for $6 - guaranteed to fix anyone feeling a little under the weather.

Annie will also be open Friday night for anyone chasing an easy dinner - pizza is available!

24/09/2026
14/06/2026

POV: You told the missus you were “only popping in for a look” at Comby Races..

Next minute:
🍻 Three beers deep
🕺 Dancing with someone’s aunty
🐎 Backing a horse that a mate tells you is a “sure thing”

Classic!

Come By Chance Races 26th September 2026

⭐️ Fashions On The Field ⭐️📍 Look fancy 📍 Pretend you didn’t spend 3 months planning your outfit📍 Make sure the outfit s...
07/06/2026

⭐️ Fashions On The Field ⭐️

📍 Look fancy
📍 Pretend you didn’t spend 3 months planning your outfit
📍 Make sure the outfit survives the dust

Theme: Country Racing but make it ICONIC

NOTE: we are three months out so start planning your outfits

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What race day person are you? 📍 Early and organised 📍 Here for the horses 📍 Here for the bar 📍 Just following the crow T...
31/05/2026

What race day person are you?

📍 Early and organised
📍 Here for the horses
📍 Here for the bar
📍 Just following the crow

Tag your mate and let us know what they are?

Comby Races - 26th September 2026.

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WINGADEE Road
Come-By-Chance, NSW
2832

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