Launceston Racecourse
About Launceston
Launceston Racecourse is a metropolitan thoroughbred racing venue in Tasmania. Races run anticlockwise on turf; 1,830m circumference.
Tasmania's northern metropolitan track at Mowbray. Odd-shaped circuit with many turns and a short 230m home straight.
Feature races: Launceston Cup.
Launceston has been hosting thoroughbred racing since 1865, making it one of the oldest venues in Australian racing.
Racing Life publishes complete fields, live odds, speed maps, and post-race placings for every Launceston meeting. Browse recent Launceston results or see all upcoming Australian race meetings.
Track Facts
- Classification
- Metropolitan
- Direction
- Anticlockwise
- Surface
- Turf
- Circumference
- 1,830m
- Home straight
- 230m
- Established
- 1865
- Region
- Tasmania
Recent Results at Launceston (3)
Launceston: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Launceston racecourse located?
Launceston is an Australian thoroughbred racing venue located in Tasmania.
When is the next meeting at Launceston?
There are no upcoming meetings at Launceston currently scheduled. Check Racing Life's races index for the latest fixtures. See all upcoming meetings →
Which direction does Launceston race?
Launceston races anticlockwise.
How long is the track at Launceston?
Launceston has a 1,830m circumference with a 230m home straight.
What major races are held at Launceston?
Launceston hosts Launceston Cup.
What class of track is Launceston?
Launceston is classified as a metropolitan thoroughbred track in Tasmania.
What is Launceston known for?
Tasmania's northern metropolitan track at Mowbray. Odd-shaped circuit with many turns and a short 230m home straight.