Soldier’s Saddle Race Day

Date: ANZAC Day, 25 April

Gates open: 11am

Gates close: 6pm

ONLINE presale: General admission and VIP Marquee tickets are onsale NOW - click HERE.

AT THE GATES: tickets will go on sale at the gates from 11am on the day.

PRICES FOR 2023
General Adult Admission $30
12yrs - 17 yrs $15
Bathurst RSL members -  entry is free, Bathurst RSL membership card must be shown on the day

VIP Marquee $130 p/person
For a premium experience, book VIP Marquee tickets with your friends. These tickets include access to an exclusive VIP area with private bar and private bathroom facilities; gate entry; canapés served throughout the afternoon. There will be no reserved seating or table reservations this year, so we encourage VIP Marquee ticket holders to get to the track as early as possible if you'd like to secure a table or seats. This cocktail-style experience is not to be missed!

11am Gates Open
12.50pm Official ANZAC Day Ceremony
Race 1 
Race 2 
Race 3
Race 4
Race 5
4.00pm Singing of National Anthem
Race 6 Bathurst RSL Club Soldier's Saddle
Race 7
6.00pm Gates Close

The timing of the Fashions on the Field competition will be announced soon.

Adding to the glamour and fun of the race day is this year's Macquarie Medi Spa Fashions on the Field competition.

Dress up, look fabulous, you could win some great prizes!

Our theme for Soldier's Saddle fashions: A Touch of Red.

This theme is drawn from the red of poppies.

Categories: 

*Entrants can only enter one category

Best Dressed Man (prize for winner and runner up)

(autumn wear: felt hats, wraps, gloves, shoes; handbag; hosiery)

See our Fashions on The Field page for all the details on judging criteria for Soldier's Saddle 2023.

Each year we take the stress out of getting to and from the track by providing a bus service.

Pick up is from Bathurst RSL and drop-off at the conclusion of the day is at the Bathurst Courthouse.

Details may change. Check back closer to the event date for more details and stay in touch with our Facebook page.