Thoroughbred Park

Thoroughbred Park Thoroughbred Park, home of the John McGrath Auto Group Black Opal Stakes, Canberra's first million dollar race day Home of the Canberra Racing Club.

The action takes place both on and off the track with racing 25 times per year. The two-day Canberra Carnival encapsulates the John McGrath Auto Group Black Opal Stakes and TAB Canberra Cup in March. Thoroughbred Park Function & Convention Centre is quickly developing an enviable reputation for function and conference facilities. We offer the best of both worlds with the freedom and tranquillity o

f the countryside and a beautiful view of the Brindabella and Majura mountain ranges. FUNCTIONS AND CONFERENCE FACILITY

Situated only five minutes from the heart of Canberra with complimentary parking in a secluded and secure environment, Thoroughbred Park is the perfect location for your next event. We offer a wonderful alternative with a relaxed and peaceful setting and spacious light filled rooms fitted with floor to ceiling glass windows overlooking the race course. At Thoroughbred Park we know how to make you feel welcome. Our catering and event team are readily available to assist with all your enquiries and understand the needs of your ever-changing requirements. You can be confident that our staff will ensure your event is a great success. Thoroughbred Park offers an extensive variety of menus; however our chefs are flexible and happy to tailor a menu within your budget suited to your needs. We have conference and function facilities for everyone, from a small conference of 12 to large events of up to 2000. With a variety of large outdoor areas, you can get married under the beautiful flowering plum trees or start your event with drinks and canapés in the mounting yard. The outdoor options are endless!

CANBERRA'S BIGGEST (AND BEST) AFL GRAND FINAL WATCH PARTY 🏉As if you needed another reason to put the Hops & Hooves Fest...
08/06/2026

CANBERRA'S BIGGEST (AND BEST) AFL GRAND FINAL WATCH PARTY 🏉

As if you needed another reason to put the Hops & Hooves Festival in your calendar.

Saturday, 26 September 2026.

Tickets coming soon 👀

Support 's Charity Race Day Luncheon 🏇🥰 Pegasus delivers far more than recreational activity. Its programs offer structu...
06/06/2026

Support 's Charity Race Day Luncheon 🏇🥰

Pegasus delivers far more than recreational activity. Its programs offer structured, evidence-informed equine-assisted therapy that improves physical strength, coordination, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. For many participants, especially those with complex needs or limited access to mainstream services, Pegasus represents a rare and essential opportunity for engagement, inclusion, and personal development.

Buy your ticket or table here: https://pegasusact.org.au/

Racing returns to Thoroughbred Park next Friday, 12 June for June Race Day 🏇Entry is FREE with gates open from 11:30am.C...
03/06/2026

Racing returns to Thoroughbred Park next Friday, 12 June for June Race Day 🏇

Entry is FREE with gates open from 11:30am.

Come and check out our delicious new Thoroughbred Park Cafe menu 🤤

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Another wonderful car festival is coming to Thoroughbred Park 🏎🇯🇵The Japanese Motor Festival is on this October 👀
02/06/2026

Another wonderful car festival is coming to Thoroughbred Park 🏎🇯🇵

The Japanese Motor Festival is on this October 👀

The wins keep coming for Canberra’s Japanese car enthusiasts. First came Canberra 7's Day, the annual celebration of the Mazda…

Thoroughbred Park is a place to gather, connect & celebrate.From the big to the small, we'd love to celebrate your next ...
31/05/2026

Thoroughbred Park is a place to gather, connect & celebrate.

From the big to the small, we'd love to celebrate your next event with you.

Bring the whole family to today's Burns Club Race Day - Saturday, 30 May🤗✅ Free entry ✅ Jumping castle✅ Face painter / g...
30/05/2026

Bring the whole family to today's Burns Club Race Day - Saturday, 30 May🤗

✅ Free entry
✅ Jumping castle
✅ Face painter / glitter tattooist
✅ Kilted Dash (must be at least 5 years old)
✅ Live performance by a Scottish Pipe Band
✅ Live music
✅ Live racing
✅ New & elevated Cafe menu

Gates open at 12pm with racing from 2:06pm.

29/05/2026

Please limber up before tomorrow’s Kilted Dash on the Course Proper! 🦵🏃

Register at the race day office before 3:15pm for your chance for glory.

Racing begins at 2:06pm with gates open at 12pm. There’s a jumping castle and a face painter on course too 🥰

Kilted Dash glory could be yours! 🏃🥇With an Open Dash, U16s Dash and U10s Dash, there glory and a winner's sashes up for...
28/05/2026

Kilted Dash glory could be yours! 🏃🥇

With an Open Dash, U16s Dash and U10s Dash, there glory and a winner's sashes up for grabs this Saturday at Burns Club Race Day👀

Sign up at the race day office before 3:15pm to enter!

Kilts or tartan is encouraged as we celebrate the Scottish-themed Burns Club Race Day.

Entry is free and gates open at 12pm.

SATURDAY RACING IN CANBERRA 🏇We are racing this Saturday, 31 May and ENTRY IS FREE 🥰It's a special Scottish-themed day t...
26/05/2026

SATURDAY RACING IN CANBERRA 🏇

We are racing this Saturday, 31 May and ENTRY IS FREE 🥰

It's a special Scottish-themed day that will feature a pipe-band performance and kilted dash! Sign up at the Race Day Office before 3:15pm with Winning Sashes presented to the winners of the Open Dash, Under 16s and Under 10s! 🏃

There's also a jumping castle and face painter for the kids 🤗

Gates open at 12pm.

Address

Randwick Road
Canberra, ACT
2602

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61262040000

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