Balnarring Picnic Races

UPCOMING PICNIC MEETINGS Information & bookings: country.racing.com/picnic-racing Full 2025/26 picnic calendar: picnicracing.com.au/picnicracingwp…

Halfway through the season and the Balnarring Trainer of the Year leaderboard is heating up 🔥🏇 Huge thanks to our partners @lovatsville - the Balnarring TOTY will receive a free service to Generation — the undefeated 2YO and dual Group 3-winning 3YO sprinter!!

Evergreen Turf do so much behind the scenes to support racing — and we’re proud to have them backing our sport 🌱🐎 Come celebrate with us at Balnarring, March 8 for the @Evergreen_Turf Long Weekend Races. Sunshine, turf & great country racing!!!

😎 Sunshine, smiles and saddle-up thrills - the 2026 @BarmahPark Balnarring Cup delivered it all!! Relive all the action from Monday’s history-making meet 🐎🏆 🎥 Jarroyd Martin #morningtonpeninsula #AustraliaDay2026 #AsRealAsItGets #countryracing #picnicracing

LISTEN | 79 year old trainer Michael Binney joined @ghall27 to discuss the victory of his only horse in work Diamanda, who he trained to take out the Balnarring Cup yesterday. cms.megaphone.fm/channel/NTETP9…

This was a fun race to call 🥳 A pleasure to narrate such a special moment for Mick Binney in front of a huge hometown crowd 🏆

Shaun Cooper Dominates Balnarring Cup Day 2026 Victorian Picnic Racing's premier jockey Shaun Cooper delivered a masterclass performance at the 2026 Balnarring Cup meeting, steering home the winner of the feature race before completing a stunning treble on the day. Cooper, renowned for his tactical brilliance on the country racing circuit, showcased his exceptional skill and race craft throughout the afternoon. His victory in the prestigious Balnarring Cup was the highlight of a dominant display that saw him salute the judge three times. The treble further cements Cooper's reputation as the leading rider on the Victorian Picnic Racing circuit, demonstrating his ability to adapt to different horses and racing conditions across multiple races on the same program. This commanding performance at Balnarring adds another chapter to Cooper's impressive record in Victorian country racing, highlighting why he's considered one of the most accomplished jockeys in the picnic racing ranks.

History at Balnarring! 👏🏻 Shaun Cooper landed his first Balnarring Cup aboard Diamanda, who carried 77kg, for veteran trainer Mick Binney 😍 @Country_Racing @balnarringprc @picnicracing

Race 1 Balnarring 26th January 2026 won by Sierra Sun. Ridden by Sebastian Galea and trained by Troy Kilgower.

Race 2 Balnarring 26th January 2026 won by Saucito. Ridden by Sebastian Galea and trained by Troy Kilgower.

Race 3 Balnarring 26th January 2026 won by Magnardo. Ridden by Maddison Morris and trained by Reece Goodwin.

Race 4 Balnarring 26th January 2026 won by Desert Boots. Ridden by Shaun Cooper and trained by Don Dwyer.

The 2026 @BarmahPark Balnarring Cup won by local legend DIAMANDA - one for the history books with the mare carrying 77kg!! Congratulations to breeder, owner and trainer Mick Binney, and champ jockey Shaun Cooper!

Race 5 Balnarring 26th January 2026 won by Shintaro Samurai. Ridden by Shaun Cooper and trained by Dennis Julius.

Diamanda wins the Balnarring Cup with a weight carrying record of 77kg! Gives jockey Shaun Cooper his first Balnarring Cup. Special win.

Mick Binney and Diamanda win the Balnarring Cup! 🙌🏻

DIAMANDA 🏆 The fairytale is complete. Mick Binney is the hometown hero and Shaun Cooper finally has his @balnarringprc Cup! 77kg!!

A fairytale win for Mick Binney and Diamanda 🏆 And, Shaun Cooper wins his first Balnarring Cup! Congratulations to all connections. #AsRealAsItGets

Mick & Diamanda ✨🫶🏼 #AsRealAsItGets

🏆RACEDAY GUIDE! 🏆 We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at tomorrow’s @BarmahPark Balnarring Cup - gates open 10AM - see you trackside!!