“He is the one that buys them for us and he is usually not a bad picker of a horse.”
When the enormous flooding hit Jundah earlier this year, there would have been serious doubts if racehorses such as Saltclay, Simply Smashing and Dirty Merchant would be able to compete at Jundah’s annual program.
The Central West area received rainfall of up to 600 millimetres, which is nearly double the yearly average annual rainfall, and caused flooding never experienced before.
During the ordeal, the local community stayed strong, according to Barcoo Shire Mayor Sally O’Neil.
“We’ve all kept our chins up,” O’Neil said.
“It’s been hard work.”
The Pitmans, alongside fellow local volunteers, including Cameron Brown, ensured their track would be ready for the popular races.
“It was a massive job, our track was completely stripped away,” Maree said.
“It looked like a river, actually.