Balaklava Races - Betting Tips & Previews
Located north of Adelaide in South Australia's Mid North, Balaklava Racecourse is a prominent country racing venue with a busy schedule of meetings throughout the season.
The annual calendar is headlined by the Balaklava Cup, a Listed 1600m feature that traditionally attracts a strong field of metropolitan and country-trained gallopers. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, with the race carrying $130,000 in prizemoney.
Alongside its signature Cup meeting, Balaklava hosts regular midweek racing across the year, including several twilight fixtures during the summer and early autumn months.
Whether you're looking for race dates, betting tips, form guides, fields, race previews, results or the latest horse racing news, you'll find everything you need for Balaklava race meetings right here.
Balaklava Betting Tips
Our experts watch and analyse races at Balaklava to deliver the best bets of each and every meeting at the track.
You can read our Balaklava Betting Tips here, and get our racing bet of the day and previews the day prior to a meeting.
Balaklava Bookmaker Promotions
Not only do our bookmaker partners frame early markets at Balaklava, they also regularly supply promotions on the biggest meetings at Balaklava and other racing venues.
The best betting sites to use to bet on Balaklava racing are listed below.
Balaklava Races Free Bets
Due to Australian regulations bookmakers are no longer allowed to offer free bets to prospective or existing customers.
However, bookmakers do still offer money back specials which effectively amount to free bets if successful so check with your bookie to see if they are delivering Balaklava free bets.
Balaklava Race Dates - 2026/27
| Date | Day | Meeting Grade | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | TAB | Balaklava Races |
| 16 Sep 2026 | Wednesday | TAB | Balaklava Cup Day – Listed Balaklava Cup |
| 30 Sep 2026 | Wednesday | TAB | Balaklava Races |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | TAB | Balaklava Races |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | TAB | Balaklava Races |
| 2 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | TAB (Twilight) | Balaklava Races |
| 10 Feb 2027 | Wednesday | TAB (Twilight) | Balaklava Races |
| 28 Feb 2027 | Sunday | TAB | Balaklava Races |
| 10 Mar 2027 | Wednesday | TAB (Twilight) | Balaklava Races |
| 24 Mar 2027 | Wednesday | TAB (Twilight) | Balaklava Races |
| 14 Apr 2027 | Wednesday | TAB | Balaklava Races |
| 19 May 2027 | Wednesday | TAB | Balaklava Races |
| 2 Jun 2027 | Wednesday | TAB | Balaklava Races |
| 16 Jun 2027 | Wednesday | TAB | Balaklava Races |
| 14 Jul 2027 | Wednesday | TAB | Balaklava Races |
| 25 Jul 2027 | Sunday | TAB | Balaklava Races |
Balaklava Horse Racing Results
Balaklava is a very fair course, with a long straight, races are generally won due to the race tempo and not to an advantaged part of the track. For all of your latest results check out the Balaklava Race Club's website.
Balaklava Racecourse Social Media
To get all the Balaklava social news your best bet is the visit the Balaklava social media channels.
Balaklava’s Twitter account can be found at @BalaklavaRacing while their Facebook page can be found at Balaklava Racing Club.
Balaklava Racecourse FAQ
- Where is Balaklava Racecourse located?
Balaklava is located 98km away from Adelaide's CBD.
- How can I get to Balaklava Racecourse?
Driving is the best option to get to Balaklava racecourse but buses also run through the township.
- When is the 2026 Balaklava Cup?
The 2026 Balaklava Cup will be run on Wednesday, September 16.
- Can I bring food into Balaklava Racecourse?
Yes, food and snacks may be brought into the course.
- Can I bring alcohol into Balaklava Racecourse?
No, all alcohol must be purchased and consumed on the racecourse but soft drink is allowed to be brought in with you.
