Canberra Racing
About Canberra
Canberra Racecourse is a provincial thoroughbred racing venue in Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Races run anticlockwise on turf; 1,815m circumference.
Thoroughbred Park in Lyneham — the ACT's sole racecourse, administered by the Canberra Racing Club since 1925 (current site since 1962). Also features a 1,597m all-weather Acton Track.
Feature races: Black Opal Stakes, Canberra Cup.
Canberra has been hosting thoroughbred racing since 1925, making it one of the established venues in Australian racing.
Racing Life publishes complete fields, live odds, speed maps, and post-race placings for every Canberra meeting. Browse recent Canberra results or see all upcoming Australian race meetings.
Track Facts
- Classification
- Provincial
- Direction
- Anticlockwise
- Surface
- Turf
- Circumference
- 1,815m
- Home straight
- 400m
- Established
- 1925
- Region
- ACT
Recent Results at Canberra (2)
Canberra: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Canberra racecourse located?
Canberra is an Australian thoroughbred racing venue located in Australian Capital Territory, in the ACT region.
When is the next meeting at Canberra?
There are no upcoming meetings at Canberra currently scheduled. Check Racing Life's races index for the latest fixtures. See all upcoming meetings →
Which direction does Canberra race?
Canberra races anticlockwise.
How long is the track at Canberra?
Canberra has a 1,815m circumference with a 400m home straight.
What major races are held at Canberra?
Canberra hosts Black Opal Stakes, Canberra Cup.
What class of track is Canberra?
Canberra is classified as a provincial thoroughbred track in Australian Capital Territory.
What is Canberra known for?
Thoroughbred Park in Lyneham — the ACT's sole racecourse, administered by the Canberra Racing Club since 1925 (current site since 1962). Also features a 1,597m all-weather Acton Track.