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Top 7 Horse Tracks in Western Australia, Australia
Western Australia (abbreviated as WA) is a state occupying the entire western third of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east. Western Australia is Australia's largest state, with a total land area of 2,529,875 square kilometres (976,790 sq mi), and the second-largest country subdivision in the world, surpassed only by Russia's Sakha Republic. The state has about 2.6 million inhabitants – around 11% of the national total – with 92% living in the south-west corner, mostly in the Perth area, leaving the remainder of the state sparsely populated.
Restaurants in Western Australia
1. Bunbury Turf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Bunbury is WA's second city. It's a properous place. The Turf Club provides a high standard of racing for a provincial track. The catering is good, with comfortable viewing for punters. Bunbury is around 2 hours from Perth by car, it's a good day out for horse lovers. The feature race, the Bunbury Cup, will run over 2000 metres on 7 March 2001 for thoroughbred horses 3 years and older. The prize pool is $120,000.
2. Gloucester Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 86 reviews
Gloucester Park is a unique and versatile venue in Perth, showcasing exciting harness racing every Friday night. The superbly appointed facilities include 3 restaurants operating during race nights and 9 function rooms available for private hire on any day or night of the week.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Gloucester Park is the best harness racing track in Australia. It has been graced by mighty champions such as Pure Steel and Mount Eden. The racing is known as pacing. It's a magical sound heaing the jingling of the gear and the swish-swish-swish as the horses race down the back straight. The best position in the race is 'one out and one back." This is called "getting the sit." If the favourite has the sit, a cry will go up from the crowd "he's got the sit!" Apart from the racing, catering is good, from restaurant quality meals to hamburgers and chips. Many people go to Gloucester Park mainly because it's a great night out night out.
3. Ascot Racecourse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 35 reviews
Bordered by the picturesque Swan River, Ascot Racecourse is one of Perth’s oldest and most elegant landmarks. Located just eight kilometers from Perth CBD, it plays host to quality horse racing as well as numerous events, concerts and expos. Ascot comes alive each spring for the Ascot Racing Carnival with racing, food and fashion across 10 key racedays, including Derby Day at Ascot, Railway Stakes Day and Perth Cup Day. Held every November, Ascot Racecourse is also home to The TABtouch Masters, the world’s only single-track thoroughbred festival featuring a Group One race worth at least $1,000,000 across three consecutive Saturdays. Well known for its dining and entertainment options, Ascot Racecourse offers a choice of more than 15 restaurants, bars and casual dining options, ensuring there is something for everyone. #AscotGoodTimes
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Ascot Racecourse is Perth's major racing track. It is about 8 km (5 miles) east of Perth. The Ascot season begins in spring and runs through the summer. The facilities are good, and the book-makers ring is active. The Railway Stakes is a Group One race over 1600 meters worth $1 million, making it the richest race of the Perth summer carnival. The Perth Cup is a Group 2 race run over 2400 meters. This handicap event has prize money of $400,000. It is usually held on New Year's Day. By the way, bring a hat if you are going to the track, Perth can be hot in summer.
4. Kalgoorlie Boulder Thoroughbred Race Course
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Many years ago, I had an argument with a sandalwood cutter about whether Gunsynd -- at that time the most famous thoroughbred in Australia -- would run in the Kalgoorlie Cup. Such was the inherited prestige of the Kalgoorlie Cup that he was convinced Gynsynd would make the trip from the eastern seaboard for the race. The prizemoney for the Cup amounts to $130,000 for the 2,300 metre race. No serious punter would miss the Kalgoorlie Cup Round, it's a great social occasion apart from anything else. This year the Cup will be held on Saturday 2 October 2021. It's one of the great races of Inland Australia.
5. Belmont Park Racecourse
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Belmont Park Racecourse is one of two racecourses in Perth. It's said to be one of the best wet-weather racetracks in Australia, which is good, because it's Perth's winter track. It's about 6 km (4 miles) from the Perth CBD. To get there, the Belmont Park railway station is close. It's got a great location, in a bend in the Swan River, but the WATC could lay out a bit more on maintenance.
6. Pinjarra Park
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Donaldson Park Trotting Track
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
