Camels race in Marree at annual camel cup event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 5:58 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
This weekend, the Marree Camel Cup took place in the remote Australian outback town of Marree, drawing hundreds of spectators. The event featured numerous races showcasing camels known for their spirited temperaments, a key aspect in selecting participants. Trainer Kyrraley Woodhouse emphasized the importance of selecting camels with energy and heart. The winner of this year's cup was Young Gun, ridden by Patrick Dennis. Marree, located nearly 600 kilometers north of Adelaide, celebrates camel racing as part of its cultural heritage, stemming from the animals' introduction to Australia in the mid-19th century.
- •Marree Camel Cup featured 13 races this weekend.
- •Camels are selected for their temperament and energy.
- •Young Gun won the event, ridden by Patrick Dennis.
- •The town of Marree has a population of 65.
- •An estimated 300,000 to 1 million wild camels exist in Australia.
- 5:58 AMYahoo Sports — 'High-strung' camels race in Australian outback
"Camels with "a bit of fire in them" raced in a remote Australian outback town this weekend at an annual event celebrating the desert beasts first imported in the mid-19th century."You would want a little bit of temper, a little bit of fire in them -- a sort of splashy look in the eye," Woodhouse told AFP. "They want to be wary of you a little bit but not, like, aggressive," he added.
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