The New South Wales village of Bedgerebong lies about 20 miles west of Forbes and has been established as a village since the 1800s. Its name is derived from the aboriginal words ‘Badjarri Bong’ which means ‘an area of good water’. The village has its own successful racecourse which first held races at the turn of the century, with racing administered by the Bedgerebong Picnic Race Club. It moved to its current course in the 1920 when the principal race, the Bedgerebong Cup over 1 mile, was staged on Boxing Day with the result given below. Early winners of the Bedgerebong Cup are shown below, and a full list is available on request. Today the Club holds race meetings on the middle Saturday in February, the highlight of the meeting being the Bedgerebong Cup (Lately the Begerebong Picnic Cup) over 1400 metres. |
1920 The Bedgerebong Cup over 1 mile was won by Gold Snow (4/6 fav), beating WRM and Andralong 4 ran
1921 The Bedgerebong Picnic Cup was run on Monday 26th December 1921 when Gordon Wilson (4/6 fav) owned by Mrs Suttor and ridden by McDonald was successful, beating Mr Acton’s Kind Heart and Mrs Clifford’s Janizary 6 ran
1922 The Bedgerebong Picnic Cup over 7 furlongs was won by Pat Murillo owned by Mr J Shanahan, beating Mugincoble and Manna Lass
1924 The Bedgerebong Cup over 7 furlongs was won by Really owned by Mr Chisholm, beating Spalapa and Sunfire |
Recent Bedgerebong Picnic Cup Winners
2009 The Bedgerebong Cup ($3,500) over 1400 metres was won by Gangleri (3/1) trained by Darryl Rolfe and ridden by Mr B Duggan, beating Mr Music and Grey Dragon 7 ran
2010 The Bedgerebong Cup ($3,500) over 1400 metres was won by Nampara Bullet (5/6 fav) trained by J Lundholm and ridden by Mr Clint Lundholm, defeating Gangleri and Another Thunda 8 ran
2011 The Bedgerebong Cup ($3,500) over 1400 metres was won by Carry The Dance (5/2) trained by Garry Lunn and ridden by Ms I Chandler, beating Cunning As and Search ‘N’ Seek 4 ran
2012 The Bedgerebong Cup ($4,200) over 1400 metres was won by Poker Poo (20/1) trained by K R White and ridden by Mr S Cole, beating Orbit and Carry The Dance 8 ran
2013 The Bedgerebong Cup ($5,250) over 1400 metres was won by Sea Commands (9/2) trained by Clint Lundholm and ridden by Ashley Boyd, beating Chiasma and Backabel 8 ran
2014 The Bedgerebong Picnic Cup ($5,250) over 1400 metres was won by Poker Poo (6/1) trained by K R White and ridden by Blake Ryan, beating Dr Remlap and Red Letters 4 ran
2015 The Bedgerebong Picnic Cup ($5,250) over 1400 metres was won by Saturlina (4/1) trained by Brett Thompson and ridden by Tim Phillips, beating Daley and Centabeel 10 ran
2016 The Bedgerebong Picnic Cup ($5,250) over 1400 metres was won by Financial Gain (4/1) trained by Kelly Milliner and ridden by Billy Owen, beating Two Noughty and Double Halo 8 ran
2017 The Bedgerebong Picnic Cup ($5,175), held in April over 1400 metres, was won by Security Code (8/11 fav) trained by Rodney Robb and ridden by Maddison Wright, beating Black Fusion and Zaphod 7 ran
2018 The Bedgerebong Picnic Cup ($5,100), held on Saturday 17th February over 1400 metres, was won by Lulu’s Destiny (95/40) trained by Rodney Robb and ridden by Maddison Wright, defeating Spinning Dawn and Cyclone Andy 7 ran |
