Gundagai Adelong Racing Club

Home of the Iconic Snake Gully Cup and Hair of the Dog Cup

For over 160 years, the Gundagai Adelong Racing Club (GARC) has been at the heart of racing in southern New South Wales.
With a rich heritage, a loyal regional following, and an iconic event in the Snake Gully Cup, we invite you to become part of a legacy – and a future – defined by passion, performance, and community spirit.

Whether you’re looking to build your brand, give back to the community, or align with a beloved cultural event, GARC offers high-value exposure in a unique and vibrant setting and

an absolutely wonderful horse racing experience.

OUR CLUB | Gundagai Adelong Racing Club (GARC)

• Established: 1855
• Race Meetings: 7 annually
• Location: Northern banks of the Murrumbidgee River, Gundagai NSW
• Facilities:

        - Scenic park-like grounds
        -Grandstand and clubrooms

        - Paved bookies area, dining/function room, kitchen

        - Full-service bar, shaded areas, and covered amenities

We co-locate with the Gundagai Pastoral & Agricultural Society, Pony Club, and Rodeo to create a hub of community-focused events throughout the year.

OUR PREMIER EVENT | Snake Gully Cup Carnival

Held each November, the Snake Gully Cup Carnival is the largest and most iconic community event in the Gundagai region. Inspired by the beloved radio and TV series Dad and Dave from Snake Gully, the event is deeply woven into Gundagai’s identity. The theme song "The Road to Gundagai" connects generations of Australians to our town and event.

Spanning two days of racing and entertainment, the carnival draws in:

• 5,000+ attendees annually
• Visitors from southern NSW, Canberra, and beyond
• Local families, punters, sponsors, and tourists alike

Key Events:

• Thursday – Golf day, plus SGC Calcutta
  
• Friday – Snake Gully Cup Day (Feature Event)
• Saturday – Hair of the Dog Family Day

COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC IMPACT

Our event is the single largest economic driver for the Gundagai region, with the local

population doubling during the Snake Gully Cup Carnival. Our region thrives through:

• Agriculture & Livestock
• Tourism
• Retail & Mercantile Services
• Local Education & Sporting Clubs
• The Gundagai Abattoir (Domestic & Export)
  
  

Beneficiaries of the event’s success include:

Hospitality providers, local schools, retailers, and charities like Can Assist Gundagai, which supports locals facing cancer treatment-related costs.

BROADCAST & MEDIA REACH

• National & Global Broadcasts via Sky Channel
• Streaming through Racing NSW platforms
• Local and National Radio Features
• Widespread Social Media Coverage (posts in carnival lead-up)
• Our own Website SNAKE GULLY CUP, where all bookings and enquiries are made.

Remembering Our Past

George Harris

'George Harris was President of the club in the late 60's and early 70's.

He was a committee member for well over 40 years.

He was also a successful racehorse breeder and owner.'

Jack Lindley

Jack was President of the club in 1965 and 1966, then in 1981 to 1987.

He loved horse racing and never missed a race meeting. He raced a handful of horses and his favourite was perhaps Young Brutas.

C E Readford

Charlie (C.E.) Readford was the Club's longest serving President, serving as President for total of 14 yearsFrom 1960 to 1964 and from 1968 to 1978
and again in 1980, also a long serving member of the SDRA Committee.

Darby Wood

Prominent committee member for a number of years, feature race sponsor, race horse owner and course barrier supervisor for over 10 years.

Gary Readford

Long serving Race Club committeeman. A hands-on committeeman strongly involved in the maintenance of the racetrack, surrounding grounds and machinery. Also served many years as Chairman of the Gundagai Racecourse and Showgound Trust.

Tom Wells

Tom was a local plumber and keen racing enthusiast. A committee member and was involved in race horse ownership and loved nothing more than a beer and a bet. The club benefitted greatly from his skill set on many fronts.

Today's Club