The 10 Best Horse Tracks in Victoria, Australia

On the second Sunday of every month from 9am to 2pm a makers market swings into action at the picturesque Mornington Racecourse.

The Bendigo Jockey Club is dedicated to offering the best country racing experience in Victoria. Situated approximately 150kms from Melbourne, the Bendigo Racecourse is one of the most picturesque racing venues in the state. Set against a bushland backdrop, the historic grandstand stands proud and provides ample opportunity for race goers to study their favorites. Join us!

The Melbourne Cup Carnival is an unequalled world-class event that encompasses the finest racing, entertainment, fashion, culture, food and wine all in one place - Flemington. Be enthralled and swept up in the magic of the celebration that stops a nation™! Held across four days from 1 to 8 November, it is unrivalled in its prestige and tradition and is the unmissable social occasion of the year. Encompassing the famous Emirates Melbourne Cup Day, along with three other key racedays, AAMMI Victoria Derby Day, Crown Oaks Day and Emirates Stakes Day, the Melbourne Cup Carnival holds a unique position in world racing as there is no comparable week where crowds of such magnitude gather to celebrate thoroughbred racing. The Emirates Melbourne Cup is the iconic race of the Carnival, with increasingly the best thoroughbreds from around the world showcasing the very best of the sport. Trackside, the event is a spectacle of fashion and entertainment, combining friends and families with corporates and celebrities. Firmly established as an unequalled international and Australian draw card, Melbourne embraces domestic and international visitors alike to bask in the excitement and revel in the glamour of the Birdcage, Flemington lawns, marquees and some of the finest hospitality and entertainment it has to offer. As a cultural and sporting event its lure is magnetic and undeniable, attracting crowds who descend upon Flemington to be a part of the truly unforgettable experience that is...the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

The Pakenham Racing Club operates Victoria's busiest racecourse Park. The club has been described as the 'crown jewel' in Victorian racing infrastructure & is Victoria's busiest club, hosting over 40 race meets per season. Featuring a 2400 metre Turf track & a 2000 metre world-class Polytrack, we're equipped to host racemeetings all year round regardless of weather conditions!

Ararat Turf Club is one of the oldest race clubs in Victoria established in 1857. We have 8 race meets a year with the NMIT Ararat Cup being on the Sunday after the Melbourne Cup. Visit our website to see when our next race meet is coming up.

City of Casey's premier entertainment facility with racing throughout the year and night race meets running from October-July. From modest beginnings, the Turf Club’s on course patronage has increased to one of the highest country clubs in this state. Situated in a picturesque setting at the top end of town, the track boasts superb member and public facilities for you to enjoy a day/night out at the races. From Corporate entertaining, fine dining or a simple picnic on our lush lawns your bound to have a great day or night out with the Cranbourne Turf Club.