Trophies and Prizes to be won for Thoroughbred and Non Thoroughbred races. Equalizer betting available. Tolaga Bay beach races started in 1876 and has been an ongoing annual event attracting hundreds of spectators to enjoy the day of racing. A start line in marked in the sand with 2 finishing posts poked into the sand at the end, there are 7 races in total graded for non thoroughbreds and thoroughbreds and a consolation race at the end for the non place getters in the first 6 races. All horses are given a number and coloured bib. Betting is available on an equalizer system where all bets are $1 you get a letter which is then allocated to a horse. All proceeds from the day go back into the local community such as the restoration of the Tolgaga Bay Wharf, Church etc
This event is run by volunteers and all prizes donated by sponsors. Event organiser is Chris Ovenden 06 862 6871
Event secretary is Ira Ngerengre 06 06 862 6311
Commentator Ken Uruera
Race Starter and Handicapper Rocky Moran
Check back here each year for the date and time of the beach races
