Canberra Community Chest
The Canberra Racing Club is thrilled to announce the return of the Canberra Community Chest, an innovation race that will see 12 local charities and community groups racing with 12 equine heroes for their share of a $50,000 charity chest.
To be held on Sunday, 24 November, the Canberra Community Chest will be run as a Quality Open Handicap over 1400m and is worth $250,000, with $200,000 prizemoney pool and $50,000 to be shared between the 12 charity and community partners with a meaningful connection to the Canberra region.
The selection of charity and community partners will be made by an independent committee.
The panel will select 10 partners with all remaining eligible partners then going for a people’s choice award to determine the final beneficiary. Pegasus Riding for the Disabled are an automatic entry after their horse was scratched from the 2023 race.
Each of the charity partners will be invited to a Black-Tie event prior the Canberra Community Chest where a representative will draw the equine hero racing for their charity.
| Date | Item |
| Monday, 19 August | Applications for Canberra Community Chest opens |
| Tuesday, 3 September | Applications for Canberra Community Chest close |
| Tuesday, 10 September | 10 Charity Partners are announced & public vote for remaining eligible applicants opens |
| Friday, 8 November | Public vote for remaining eligible applicants closes |
| Thursday, 21 November | Canberra Community Chest Black Tie – partners randomly select their horse |
| Sunday, 24 November | Canberra Community Chest |
The first 11 partners for the 2024 Canberra Community Chest are:
Bosom Buddies ACT Inc |
Canberra Blind Society Inc. |
Cystic Fibrosis ACT Association |
Equine Pathways Australia Limited |
Horse Aid Ltd |
Lions Youth Haven |
Pegasus Riding for the Disabled ACT |
Project Independence Ltd |
Respite Care for Queanbeyan Incorporated |
Rise Above - Capital Region Cancer Relief |
Win the Day Charity |
Community Chest Voting Form
The community will decide the 12th and final Canberra Community Chest partner, who alongside an equine hero, will race for a share of the $50,000 community chest. Please vote for the organisation that you think is most deserving of this final slot. One vote per person.