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!

Hops and Hooves Festival returns to celebrate the best of the region!Canberra’s fastest-growing race day returns to Thor...
25/08/2025

Hops and Hooves Festival returns to celebrate the best of the region!

Canberra’s fastest-growing race day returns to Thoroughbred Park on Saturday 27 September, with the Hops & Hooves Festival set to deliver live racing, Canberra’s biggest AFL Grand Final watch party, award-winning craft beverages, and some of the region’s most mouth-watering food trucks.

“This event has gone from strength to strength,” Robbie Ringland, Canberra Racing Club Head of Commercial and Communications said.

“The festival is a real celebration of the best in local and regional food, drinks, and entertainment.”

“It’s such a unique event. Think Oktoberfest, meets Black Opal Stakes Day, meets AFL Grand Final watch party.”

“There’s really something for everyone with plenty of different fun activities going on.”

Festival-goers will be spoilt for choice with a line-up of top-notch vendors.

Click to read more!

Canberra’s fastest-growing race day returns to Thoroughbred Park on Saturday 27 September

The winners keep rolling in! Big shoutout to the teams behind all 7 winners & congratulations to the winning connections...
25/08/2025

The winners keep rolling in!

Big shoutout to the teams behind all 7 winners & congratulations to the winning connections!

Race 1 - Merchant Reign - Luke Clarke
Race 2 - Prized Alwyns - Theresa Bateup Racing
Race 3 - Vinari - Nick Olive Racing
Race 4 - Sorastorm - David Kelley
Race 5 Polytrack Stayers Cup - Sunsource - Robert Quinn Racing
Race 6 Glen Mia ACT Saddlery Sprinters Cup - Getty - Matt Kelley Racing
Race 7 - Sooo Crazy - Rob Potter

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24/08/2025

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Competitions are never over for some retiring racehorses. Loafing, or Arnold when not wearing his racing colours, has been a…

23/08/2025

Hops. Hooves. Hype.

The ultimate Race Day Festival is almost here!

Craft brews, live racing and AFL on the big screen.

Get amongst it!🏉 🍻

The season finale is here!🎉Join us for an afternoon of thrilling racing, trackside atmosphere and the culmination of the...
20/08/2025

The season finale is here!🎉

Join us for an afternoon of thrilling racing, trackside atmosphere and the culmination of the Acton Track season!

Gates open 12pm, first race 1:05pm, free entry!

https://thoroughbredpark.com.au/equine-welfare- CANBERRA RACING CLUB and QUEANBEYAN RACING CLUB – SPONSORSHIP OF EQUIMIL...
19/08/2025

https://thoroughbredpark.com.au/equine-welfare- CANBERRA RACING CLUB and QUEANBEYAN RACING CLUB – SPONSORSHIP OF EQUIMILLION ENTRANTS

The Canberra Racing Club and Queanbeyan Racing Club are thrilled to collaboratively offer sponsorships to four riders and horses in the 2025 Equimillion Equestrian event to be held from 3rd to 6th October 2025 at Sydney International Equestrian Centre.

Equimillion, an event exclusively for retired Thoroughbred racehorses, will see $30,000 prizemoney on offer per class across the disciplines of Eventing, Show jumping, Dressage and Show horse.

To be eligible to submit a nomination for Equimillion, a horse must meet the following criteria:
- Horse must have been registered with Racing Australia with a microchip and been bred with the intent to race (evidence of race records, trials and/or barrier education and jump outs).
- Brands present on the horse for visual identification and linked with microchip.
- Horse must have officially retired from racing.

Full details with respect to competitor eligibility can be found at the Equimillion official website (https://equimillion.com.au/).

The Canberra Racing Club and Queanbeyan Racing Club will be offering 4 sponsorship packages

Interested parties are asked to visit the Equimillion website and ensure that they are eligible prior to applying.

Head to our website for more information
https://thoroughbredpark.com.au/equine-welfare

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From beachside brews to Canberra's own, our Hops & Hooves Festival vendor line up is serving the best beer, wine & spiri...
18/08/2025

From beachside brews to Canberra's own, our Hops & Hooves Festival vendor line up is serving the best beer, wine & spirits this spring!

Who's thirsty? 🍻🥂

All eyes on Joseph Jones Racing Race Day! 🏇Our friends at JJR will host a sold-out Silks Room on Friday, 5 September. Fr...
18/08/2025

All eyes on Joseph Jones Racing Race Day! 🏇

Our friends at JJR will host a sold-out Silks Room on Friday, 5 September.

Free Entry.

Follow the journey, the wins & everything in-between.

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Every bite makes a difference. This dish was made with care as part of the Cook for a Cause initiative. Bringing people ...
17/08/2025

Every bite makes a difference.

This dish was made with care as part of the Cook for a Cause initiative.

Bringing people together through food, for those who need it most.

🏆2024/2025 NZ Bloodstock Canberra Racing Jockey Premiership Winner – Nick Heywood 🏆A massive congratulations to Nick Hey...
16/08/2025

🏆2024/2025 NZ Bloodstock Canberra Racing Jockey Premiership Winner – Nick Heywood 🏆

A massive congratulations to Nick Heywood, the well-deserved winner of this seasons NZ Bloodstock Canberra Racing Jockey Premiership!

Nick’s consistency, skill and professionalism have shone through across the 2024/2025 racing season at Thoroughbred Park, delivering standout performances time and time again. Whether it was guiding home favourites or lifting longshots, Nick has proven himself as one of the most reliable and talented riders in the region.

Nick rode 3 winners at the final meeting of the season so clinch the award, that is a testament to his dedication, partnerships with trainers & owners and relentless drive to succeed.

We applaud Nick for an outstanding season in the saddle. 👏🐎

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Planning an event? We’ve got the space.Thoroughbred Park offers flexible venues, mountain views, and free parking for ov...
16/08/2025

Planning an event? We’ve got the space.

Thoroughbred Park offers flexible venues, mountain views, and free parking for over 1,000 cars — all just 5 minutes from the city.

From corporate functions to festive celebrations, our experienced team and in-house catering make planning easy.

📍 Enquire now and make your event unforgettable.

We're on the lookout for Canberra's everyday heroes! If your charity supports our local community, we want to support yo...
15/08/2025

We're on the lookout for Canberra's everyday heroes!

If your charity supports our local community, we want to support you.

The Canberra Community Chest return this spring and we're inviting applications now!

Together, lets make a difference where it matters most.

Apply via the link below 👇
https://thoroughbredpark.com.au/canberra-community-chest

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Randwick Road
Canberra, ACT
2602

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

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Canberra's Premier Racecourse & Event Facilities Provider

The action takes place both on and off the track with racing 25 times per year. Canberra's premier race day the John McGrath Black Opal Stakes day takes place in March or the annual TAB Melbourne Cup Race day in November. Other fortnightly TAB meetings (23) are scheduled and may be available for sponsorship and race day functions. FASHIONS ON THE FIELD

Enter the Canberra Centre Fashions on the Field competitions for the best prizes in the region. Please note that the Fashions on the Field competition has strict guidelines for each category entry. Categories are Classic Ladies Racewear and Classic Mens Racewear. Please take note registration for all categories will be between 12:00pm and 1:30pm on the day, no late entries accepted.

FUNCTIONS AND CONFERENCE FACILITY 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 of the countryside and a beautiful view of the Brindabella and Majura mountain ranges. 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, why not utilise our Fashions on the Field stage for your fashion parade, 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!