Ballarat Racecourse Tips & Latest News
Ballarat Racecourse is located in western Victoria and is one of the state's busiest racing venues, conducting meetings on both its turf course and synthetic Polytrack throughout the year.
The club's feature meetings include the Ballarat Cup and Grand National Jumps Day, while the venue also hosts regular country and metropolitan meetings across both racing surfaces.
Whether you're looking for race dates, form, fields, betting tips, race previews, results or the latest racing news, you'll find everything you need for Ballarat meetings right here.
Ballarat Racecourse Bookie Promotions
Not only do our bookmaker partners frame early markets at Ballarat, they also regularly supply promotions and offers on the biggest events at Ballarat and other racing venues.
Our trusted bookmakers deliver plenty of offers, which means after you’ve read our full reviews on their platforms you should check their sites for what up to date promotions are on offer.
Ballarat Racecourse 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 Ballarat free bets.
Ballarat Race Dates - 2026/27
| Date | Day | Surface | Meeting Grade | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 August 2026 | Thursday | Synthetic | Country | Synthetic Racing |
| 11 August 2026 | Tuesday | Synthetic | Country | Synthetic Racing |
| 16 August 2026 | Sunday | Turf | Jumps | Grand National Steeplechase |
| 18 August 2026 | Tuesday | Synthetic | Country | Synthetic Racing |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Synthetic | Country | Synthetic Racing |
| 31 August 2026 | Monday | Synthetic | Country | Synthetic Racing |
| 18 September 2026 | Friday | Turf | Country | Gold Nugget Day |
| 30 September 2026 | Wednesday | Turf | Country | Wednesday Racing |
| 9 October 2026 | Friday | Turf | Country | Friday Racing |
| 23 October 2026 | Friday | Turf | Country | Friday Racing |
| 2 November 2026 | Monday | Turf | Country | Monday Racing |
| 11 November 2026 | Wednesday | Turf | Country (Twilight) | Twilight Racing |
| 5 December 2026 | Saturday | Turf | Metro | Ballarat Cup |
| 7 February 2027 | Sunday | Turf | Country | Sunday Racing |
| 19 February 2027 | Friday | Turf | Country | Friday Racing |
| 26 February 2027 | Friday | Turf | Country | Friday Racing |
| 8 March 2027 | Monday | Turf | Country | Monday Racing |
| 20 March 2027 | Saturday | Turf | Country | Saturday Racing |
| 2 April 2027 | Friday | Turf | Country | Friday Racing |
| 15 April 2027 | Thursday | Turf | Country | Thursday Racing |
| 23 April 2027 | Friday | Turf | Country | Friday Racing |
| 12 May 2027 | Wednesday | Turf | Country | Wednesday Racing |
| 18 May 2027 | Tuesday | Synthetic | Country | Synthetic Racing |
| 23 May 2027 | Sunday | Turf | Country | Sunday Racing |
| 3 June 2027 | Thursday | Turf | Country | Thursday Racing |
| 8 June 2027 | Tuesday | Synthetic | Country | Synthetic Racing |
| 15 June 2027 | Tuesday | Synthetic | Country | Synthetic Racing |
| 20 June 2027 | Sunday | Synthetic | Country | Synthetic Racing |
| 22 June 2027 | Tuesday | Synthetic | Country | Synthetic Racing |
| 24 June 2027 | Thursday | Turf | Country | Thursday Racing |
| 28 June 2027 | Monday | Synthetic | Country | Synthetic Racing |
| 6 July 2027 | Tuesday | Synthetic | Country | Synthetic Racing |
| 11 July 2027 | Sunday | Turf | Country | Sunday Racing |
| 13 July 2027 | Tuesday | Synthetic | Country | Synthetic Racing |
| 15 July 2027 | Thursday | Synthetic | Country | Synthetic Racing |
| 19 July 2027 | Monday | Synthetic | Country | Synthetic Racing |
| 26 July 2027 | Monday | Synthetic | Country | Synthetic Racing |
Ballarat Racecourse Results
Racing.com provide all results, replays and trial information for New South Wales races, which includes Ballarat.
You can also use the search function to seek out a particular horse that you follow or it can also be a useful tool for owners and connections to see all their replays in one place.
Ballarat Racecourse Bet Of The Day
Our experts watch and analyse all Victorian country racing to help you and save you time studying the form.
All you need to do is check out bets.com.au in the days leading up to any Ballarat meeting and back our expert’s tips.
Ballarat Racecourse Social News
To get all the Ballarat social news your best bet is the visit the Ballarat social media channels.
Ballarat Twitter account can be found at @BallTurfClub while their Facebook page is at Ballarat Turf Club.
Ballarat Racecourse FAQ
- Where is Ballarat racecourse located?
Ballarat racecourse is located 125km away from Melbourne's CBD.
- How can I get to Ballarat racecourse?
Travelling by car is the best way to get to Ballarat racecourse, otherwise catching a train into the town and then travelling by car to the track.
- When is the 2026 Ballarat Cup?
The 2026 Ballarat Cup will be run on Saturday, December 5.
- Can I bring food to Ballarat racecourse?
Yes, food and snacks may be brought into Ballarat racecourse.
- Can I bring alcohol into Ballarat racecourse?
No, all alcohol must be purchased and consumed on the course premises.
