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Thoroughbred Park

Racing
Festival of Speed
Community
Horses on the track with crowded stands in the background
FOTF
Ladies dressed for the races enjoying champagne
Racing
Festival of Speed
Community
Horses on the track with crowded stands in the background
FOTF

Overview

Thoroughbred Park is home to the Canberra Racing which hosts 25 race meetings a year, including John McGrath Auto Group Black Opal Stakes Day in March, as well as over 100 other events including the Canberra Festival of Speed..

Use the facilities for your next event. Race Day Hospitality packages are available to suit all budgets.

Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
Canberra Racecourse, Randwick Road, Lyneham, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 6 reviews

“Average Set Up.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 3yrs ago by fizz147

I attended on "Canberra Cup Day" the website makes out like this place is "top notch" but it fails to mention lots of things that can make your day quite unpleasant. No mention of owners not being...

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“Iv it's NOT Black Opal Day, then it's just horse racing”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 9yrs ago by Phil J

If you like horse racing then you could enjoy it but there are far better race tracks in the world and in Australia

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“Best Kept Secret.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 9yrs ago by MichaelandAnne

Best kept secret in Canberra. Friday race days are superb - few people - bookies and TAB. Good food - try the Members area - often get in easily. Easy drive and public transport.

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Facilities
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Non Smoking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.