Ararat Racecourse

Ararat Racecourse, Country Victoria

Ararat Racecourse is located at the Western Highway, approximately 200 km west of Melbourne VICTORIA.

Under the auspices of the Ararat Turf Club, Ararat Racecourse hosted its first meeting over four days from 15 December 1857, making it one of the oldest courses in Victoria. According to the Mount Ararat Advertiser 5000 people attended the first day of racing, a figure which had grown to 8000 by day three.

The track at Ararat Racecourse is laid out magnificently with a 2000 metre circumference and a width of 18 metres. The home straight is 350 metres long with a slight incline approaching the winning post, and the turns are banked, giving all horses a fair chance.

In 1998 the newly formed Wimmera Racing Club assumed control of racing at Ararat Racecourse with a view to ensuring the long-term survival of the historic course. In 2007, 150 years after the Ararat Turf Club's inaugural meeting, more than 2000 revelers enjoyed the racing and hospitality on offer at the town's Cup Day meeting, continuing the rich tradition of racing in Ararat.

From August to March of every racing season, Wimmera's racecourses host Cup and specially themed race meetings. Featuring events such as Fashions on the Field, after concerts, kid's activities, gourmet wine and food, and even Santa Claus, feature meetings are each unique and memorable. If you are looking for a special country racing experience, visit one of Wimmera Racing's feature meetings.

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