Racing club or racecourse · Canberra, ACT
Canberra Racing Club
Canberra ACT
About
Canberra Racing Club conducts thoroughbred horse racing at Thoroughbred Park in Canberra, situated fifteen minutes from the city centre along the light rail. The club stages 25 race meetings annually, running on the turf Course Proper during the warmer months and the Acton synthetic track across winter. Major race fixtures include the Canberra Carnival in March, featuring the Black Opal Stakes and Canberra Cup, as well as race days around Melbourne Cup Day. Trackside facilities include the Black Opal Room carvery luncheon, the Winning Post Bar, picnic tables, and versatile function rooms that can accommodate corporate events, weddings, and gatherings for up to 1,000 guests. Canberra Racing Club also promotes equine welfare initiatives and offers club memberships with exclusive privileges.
Details come from public sources (thoroughbredpark.com.au), checked 18 Oct 2026. Please confirm services, hours and fees directly.
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