Provincial Racing
The Provincial Race Clubs are a group of race clubs that are located just outside the metropolitan radius and are between one and two hours drive from Sydney.
Located in some of the most beautiful areas in Sydney's surrounds, the clubs are in close proximity to a host of attractions including beaches, wineries, art galleries and antique shops.
So provincial racing is a perfect opportunity to get away for the day, or even a couple of days, and take in the splendour of these areas!
Highlights of the Provincial Racing Calendar include:
 Sun 23 March Gosford Cup Day, Gosford
A great day of racing just over an hour from Sydney - a perfect day out for the family.
Wed 2 April Newcastle Newmarket, Newcastle
The best day of midweek racing. A perfect opportunity for a boys day out, get the girls together or entertain corporate clients in style.
Sun 6 April Sensational Sunday, Kembla Grange
 A day of non-stop entertainment and fashion with Myer Fashions on the Field and the Myer pamper tent. There's plenty of entertainment on course for all the family.
Sat 10 May Hawkesbury Guineas Day
Metropolitan racing heads to Hawkesbury for the day! Celebrate the final day of the Autumn Racing Carnival at Hawkesbury. A great crowd, sensational racing and plenty of entertainment just an hour from Sydney.
For further information please contact the Provincial Race Clubs on:
COUNTRY RACING
 Country racing really gets into the swing of the Autumn Racing Carnival with some fabulous race meetings around the state.
NSW's country racecourses are surrounded by beautiful countryside and plenty of other attractions.
Highlights of country racing's Autumn Carnival include:
Sat 22 March - Girls Day Out Wagga
 A race day for the ladies where they can enjoy fashion and glamour in style. Features include free entry for women and complimentary beverage on arrival. Myer Fashions on the Field and Myer Fashion parades will entertain between the local races and the girls can ensure they look their best with the Make-up and Hair touch up tents.
For further information contact the Murrumbidgee Turf Club
Ph: (02) 6921 2151
Email: admin@mtcwagga.com.au
Website: www.mtcwagga.com.au
Sat 22 March - Girls Day Out Dubbo
Enjoy at great days racing in Dubbo with the annual Girls Day Out. Celebrate the Easter Long Weekend with all the festivities of the Girls Day Out and join over 500 past and present members of the Macquarie Raiders Football Club on course to celebrate.
For further information contact Dubbo Turf Club
Ph: (02) 6882 1044
Email: dubturf@hwy.com.au
Website: www.dubboturfclub.com.au
 Sat 22 March - Westlawn Finance Family Day Out Coffs Harbour
A great day out for the family with plenty of entertainment for the kids and the adults!
For further information contact Coffs Harbour Racecourse
Ph: (02) 6652 1488
Website: www.coffsracingclub.com.au
Sun 23 March - Nowra's Galloping Gourmet Food and Wine Race Day
Archer Racecourse is just two hours south of Sydney on the beautiful South Coast, one of NSW’s top tourist areas. Enjoy wines from local winery Kladis Estate in the unique and relaxed surrounds of a day at the races. Live entertainment, Fashions on the Field including best Easter Hat competition, jumping castle and free entry for children.
For further information contact the Shoalhaven Turf Club
Ph: (02) 4421 4550
Website: www.nowraraceclub.com.au
Sun 30 March Orange Cup Day
Orange is emerging as a leading destination in the heart of Food and Wine country and Orange’s racecourse is one of New South Wales’s most beautiful. So why not head to the track and relax on this gorgeous course.
For further information contact Golden West Race Club
Ph: (02) 6361 4552
Website: www.goldenwestracing.com.au
 Fri 4 April Muswellbrook Cup Day
A great day of racing in the heart of horse country. Muswellbrook is located approximately 3 1/2 hours from Sydney in the heart of the Hunter Valley’s Wine and Thoroughbred country.
For further information contact Muswellbrook Race Club
Ph: (02) 6541 1699
Sun 6 April Mudgee Gooree Cup
Sunday racing surrounded by wineries – what more of an excuse do you need to head to the country!
For further information contact Mudgee Race Club
Ph: (02) 6372 6035
Thu 10 April Albury Enpower Solutions City Handicap
The first day of the Albury Cup Carnival and great racing without the cup crowd.
For further information contact Albury Racing Club
Ph: (02) 6025 1333
Website: www.alburyracing.com.au
 Fri 11 April Albury Cup Day
The Commercial Club Albury Gold Cup Carnival is clearly established as one of the premier country racing carnivals in Australia. Regularly attracting crowds of over 19,000, it has become an icon event for the fast developing city of Albury.
For further information contact Albury Racing Club
Ph: (02) 6025 1333
Website: www.alburyracing.com.au
Fri 11 April Food of Orange Race Day
The first day of F.O.O.D. week in 2008 and a celebration of the great foods and wines of Orange’s cool climate. There will be plenty of live music, kids entertainment and Fashions on the Field.
For further information contact Golden West Race Club
Ph: (02) 6361 4552
Website: www.goldenwestracing.com.au
Sun 20 April Dubbo Zoo City Cup
Enjoy at great day of racing in Dubbo with the running of the Zoo City Cup.
For further information contact Dubbo Turf Club
Ph: (02) 6882 1044
Website: www.dubboturfclub.com.au
 Sun 20 April Rundles Carnival Prelude Day Wagga
Watch top country gallopers as they prepare for the Wagga Gold Cup carnival. Racing features include the $15,000 Town Plate Prelude and $25,000 Murrumbidgee Cup (Gold Cup Prelude - a Sky Gold race). Bring the kids along! There will be plenty of entertainment for the young ones including face painting, colour hair spraying and jumping castle. Admission: $10 (under 16 free of charge).
For further information contact Murrumbidgee Turf Club
Ph: (02) 6921 2151
Email: admin@mtcwagga.com.au
Website: www.mtcwagga.com.au
Fri 25 April Bathurst Soldiers Saddle - Anzac Day
The biggest day of racing in Bathurst. There's plenty of entertainment, kids food and free soft drinks and a free Monster Raffle for the kids.
For further information contact Golden West Race Club
Ph: (02) 6361 4552
Website: www.goldenwestracing.com.au
Sun 27 April Tamworth Cup
It's all about Fun, Family and Fantastic Racing for Tamworth Cup Day! Buses run to and from the track throughout the day. It doesn't matter whether you come by yourself, with a small group or large party - you simply need to be there!
For further information contact Tamworth Jockey Club
Ph: (02) 6765 9387
Thur 1 May Wagga Town Plate
A day for the racing enthusiasts with eight events and some of the best riders and trainers from Sydney. It is Cup day quality without the crowding, featuring the $60,000 XXXX Gold Town Plate (1200m).
For further information contact Murrumbidgee Turf Club
Ph: (02) 6921 2151
Website: www.mtcwagga.com.au
Fri 2 May Wagga Gold Cup Day
The social and racing day in the Riverina with more than 12,000 race goers and $250,000 in prizemoney. Myer Fashions on the Field offers more than $17,000 in prizes. A band plays after the races until 8pm and a jazz band keeps social race goers entertained during the day.
For further information contact Murrumbidgee Turf Club
Ph: (02) 6921 2151
Website: www.mtcwagga.com.au
For details on all country race clubs and race meetings please contact Racing NSW Country on (02) 9551 7637 or visit www.racingnsw.com.au/clubs
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