The season begins soon and the race programs have now been released for the season. Don't miss the opener at Healesville on Derby Day which is a great meeting to begin Cup week.

Picnic Race Dates for 2008 -2009 Season
Race Program for 2008-2009 Season

BETTING FLUCTUATIONS ONLINE
This season the betting fluctuations of races during the course of betting will be published to the Approx. Betting Odds section of the website. For patrons that cannot get to the races and  want an indication of the odds on offer before betting this is a great innovation.

You can then bet via the Racing Victoria Telephone Betting system. To open a Telephone Betting account in preparation for the new season with Peter Bon visit http://www.picnicbet.com so you can avail yourself of this new capability.

BALNARRING FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS
Patrons will be pleased to know the Club have received a grant for $27500 towards a new public toilet block, total cost $60000,  the club will fund the difference. In addition the betting ring will be sealed with a bitumen type product, the entire betting ring and immediate surrounds covered with shade sails, and power has been connected to each individual bookmakers pole.
The betting ring improvements will be in place prior to the first meeting, it is likely to be after Christmas before the toilet block is completed.
Congratulations to the Club and all of its hard working committee for this achievement !!

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Healesville Derby Day Saturday 1st November 2008
Mansfield Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday 4th November 2008
Pakenham Oaks Day Thursday 6th November 2008 (Not a picnic meeting)
Balnarring Emirates Stakes Day Saturday 8th November 2008