Our 121st Annual Oak Park Races will be held on the 4th and 5th of July 2025. This year, we've increased the prize money by $500 per race, bringing the total to $203,000 plus QTIS bonuses. With awards for leading trainer, jockey, travel rebates, and daily prizes for the best presented horse and strapper, it's set to be an exciting event.
Our exciting social program kicks off on Wednesday, the 2nd of July!
Wednesday:
Meet and Greet at the hall from 6pm, featuring the “Oak Park Oscars Crab Races” by Red Solo Camp with music until midnight.
Thursday:
Family sports at 9am, dance lessons at 10am and 3pm. The Mini Oak Park Oscars (children’s fancy dress) from 4pm to 6pm, followed by a children's dance. The evening culminates with "A Night at the Oscars" – the Oak Park Formal Ball at 8pm, offering $2,500 in prizes and a lucky door for all patrons, with live music by Trent Bell Band.
Friday:
Calcutta at 9am, first race at 12:45pm. Enjoy children’s fashions after the first race and adult fashions themed "Copperfield Country Races" after the second race. The day concludes with a foot race, auction, adult fancy dress themed “The Oak Park Oscars”, and live music by Trent Bell Band.
Saturday:
Calcutta at 9am, first race at 12:45pm. Enjoy children’s fashions after the first race and adult fashions themed "Derby Day Classic Race wear." The day wraps up with a foot race, auction, and Presentation Night from 7:30pm at the hall, featuring live music by Trent Bell Band.
Don't miss the $10,000 Art Union raffle this year, with tickets available on TryBooking or during race week. Committee members or immediate family are not permitted to buy tickets.
It's a week bursting with excitement and entertainment! Tickets on sale now!
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