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BATEMANS BAY CUP RACE DAY

Friday 16th January, 2026

Gates open 12pm - 8 Race Card; First Race 1.25pm; Last Race 5.45pm.

On course facilities - Bar, TAB, Bookies, ATM, Eftpos facilities as well as food inclusive the Moruya Ice Cream Café (Members), The Rotary Kiosk, Charlies Little Kitchen, Crying Tiger BBQ, Caffeissimo Coffee Van, Hot Diggity Dogs, Reggies Ice Creams and D’lish D’lite Donuts.

Fashions (Theme Hawaiian) - Categories include Best Dressed Boy and Girl (under 12), Best Dressed Male, Best Dressed Lady and Best Dressed Couple. There will also be prizes for best theme in both the Male and Female Categories. This will be judged after race 3 at 2.35pm.

Kids Activities - It will be a great family day out as on site we will also have FREE kids’ activities inclusive jumping castle and face painting.

We also have Party Mode DJs to add to the already vibrant atmosphere in-between races.

Bus Services

There will be bus services running from Club Narooma (via the Bodalla Pub) and Club Tuross departing at 11.45am with a return for all destinations departing the race track at 6.05pm. Cost is $10 with bookings essential and to be done through Club Narooma (02) 44762 135 or Club Tuross (02) 4473 8186.

There will also be a bus service departing the Promenade Plaza Batemans Bay at 11.45am and travelling via the coastal road. Bookings to be done through Priors (02) 44724040. To view timetable please click here.

Thank you to our Sponsors for the Day inclusive Camerons Hardware Batemans Bay and Moruya, Tyre Torque Batemans Bay, Edwards Constructions, Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, Harcourts Batemans Bay, Catalina Country Club, Betta Electrical Batemans Bay, All About Glass and The South Coast Buccaneers AFL Masters.

Tickets Available at the gate $15 General Admission / $10 Senior or Concession Card Holders

Latest News

From The Chairman

The new calendar year of racing in Moruya has begun in magnificent fashion; The Moruya Cup meeting held on 5th. January produced quality racing and a crowd, an atmosphere and financial results which truly reflect the hard work of the amazing MJC band of workers. This day followed the hugely successful Narooma Cup meeting held on 21st. December where a crowd of over 3000 attended.

Many people deserve recognition and I will take the risk of naming them (always dangerous) because for too long they, in many cases, have been the nameless, often unseen, tireless workers for the Club.

I will begin though with two people whom all Members will know, and from the complimentary comments I so often receive, admire and respect for the always friendly, unflustered service they give; I speak of course, of Jane and Kim in the Members Bar who are occasionally supported by the amazing Kate Backhouse who does so much to help Ken in so many ways on race days and through the week. Jane’s husband John runs the Participants Bar and Kim’s husband Norm is the overseer of all things alcoholic on the course on race days. To them and all their staff I extend my profound thanks for the great job they do always, as I do to Mick Gentles, a tireless worker for the Club who can often be seen working extremely hard restocking fridges and carting ice to where it is needed. On the big days he is assisted by the “road runner” Cerys Hawkins. Similarly, Kylie Heffernan is the first person you see at the gate on race day answering any questions and ensuring people are fully informed; later she will be seen in the Members or in the outside bar areas working feverishly. Nothing seems to be a problem to her or to Peter Heffernan, her son and fiancée of Kate Backhouse who can be found working hard wherever he is needed.

The setting up of the racegoer area is a huge job and for years Ken and paid staff have been assisted by volunteers, namely Andy Quill, Barney Laudenbach and Andy Perth. I know the conditions under which these gentlemen work, sometimes showery, sometimes cold, sometimes very hot, often quite windy. They erect the marquees and do the many other jobs required to make that area perfect for all those attending. Over the past two meetings nearly 140 marquees have been erected, and thank you to the Bundy brothers Tyler, Lachlan and James for their assistance with this. A man who is seldom seen on race days but who leaves his mark in many ways as Ken’s go-to man for carpentry and many other jobs, is Anthony Archer, best known as Archie. He willingly does a remarkable job so often and so well – he is indispensable on course. Many of the large round wooden tables you see on course were made by, or “prettied up” by Archie.

Without good training surfaces and a good track, prepared to the satisfaction of the Stewards and importantly, the trainers and riders, a race club is doomed to fail. MJC is served brilliantly by Course Manager Neil Perryman (often consulting with Brent Hull from Moruya Golf Club who always makes himself available) and track staff Bailey and Luke Perryman with Mick Gentles. Dan Nixon and Kate Backhouse share Track Supervisor duties and help Ken whenever required on other jobs.

Catriona Kennedy is the always smiling, always pleasant person in the office greeting racegoers as they arrive on course, dispensing race books, wrist bands and useful information as required. Catriona has been with MJC for many years and is the person I consult if I cannot find Ken on race days.

In so many ways MJC and the racecourse present well – little regard is paid to why that is so but I want to mention here our cleaner, Tollien Kelly who does a remarkable job behind the scenes, often assisted by many other staff and volunteers just “pitching in”.

One person is responsible for the running of the Club and for the remarkable results being recorded. I have been associated with Moruya Jockey Club for over 50 years and the Club has never been so competently run as it is now by Executive Officer Ken Brown. That so many people work so willingly and so diligently for him and for the Club is testament to this. To Ken and all those mentioned above, on behalf of the Board, I offer sincere thanks and appreciation for the great work you do so willingly.

Peter Atkinson.