THE Bathurst Harness Racing Club are thrilled to announce the schedule for the 2026 Gold Crown Carnival.
This year’s program features a range of exciting social and race events designed for members, families, and the wider community. The Gold Crown Carnival is held from the 18th – 28th of March. With six race nights and six feature events there is something to do for everyone.
Below is an overview of the calendar, including key highlights and ticketing information. Please also see the attached posters in the email for a visual guide to our social and race events.
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Date
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Day
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Event
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Highlights / Notes
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Tickets info
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18th March
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Wednesday
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Heats
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- Gold Tiara and Honouree Heats
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Open to members & public
FREE
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20th March
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Friday
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Heats
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- Gold Crown and Gold Coronet Heats
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Members & public
FREE
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22nd March
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Sunday
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Gold Crown Nutrien Yearling Sale
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Family of League BBQ and Nutrien Yearling Sale
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FREE
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23rd March
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Monday
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Culcutta & Barrier Draw
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Exciting race draws and Calcutta Auction
- Gold Chalice and Bracelet Heats
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Members & public
FREE
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24th March
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Tuesday
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Honouree Dinner
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Celebrate the 2026 honourees
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Ticketed event
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25th March
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Wednesday
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Ladies Night
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Marquee dining, fashions on the field, live entertainment, lucky door prize and more
- 2YO Tiara Minor Consolations, Honouree Final, Hondo Gratton Sprint, and Smooth Satin Cup
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Open to Members & Public
Ladies Night Event is Ticketed but access to watch the races is Free
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27th March
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Friday
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Tradies Day
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Meat raffle, happy hour and Family of League BBQ
- 2YO Crown Minor Consolations
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Members & public
FREE
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28th March
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Saturday
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Gold Crown Finals Night
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Marquee dinner to watch the finals of the Gold Crown Carnival
- All final races of the Gold Crown Carnival
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Open to Members & Public
Finals Night Event is Ticketed but access to watch the races is Free
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We invite everyone to join us for what promises to be a memorable Gold Crown Carnival.
Tickets for all events can be purchased via our website bathurstharnessracing.org with direct links to our official ticketing platform.
For full details, ticketing, and updates, please refer to the attached calendar, or contact Brianna Bennett at office@bathursthrc.com.au
