Donald Racecourse Tips & Betting Advice
Donald Racecourse is located in Victoria's Wimmera region and stages regular country race meetings throughout the season, attracting horses, trainers and jockeys from across western Victoria.
The club's feature meeting is the Donald Cup, while the racing calendar also includes autumn and spring race meetings that form part of Victoria's country racing circuit.
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 Donald meetings right here.
Donald Racecourse Bookie Promotions
Not only do our bookmaker partners frame early markets at Donald, they also regularly supply promotions and offers on the biggest events at Donald and other Victorian race tracks.
Companies such as Picklebet deliver Donald bookmaker 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.
Donald 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 Donald free bets.
Donald Race Dates - 2026/27
| Date | Day | Meeting Grade | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 September 2026 | Saturday | Country | Saturday Racing |
| 15 November 2026 | Sunday | Country | Donald Cup |
| 12 April 2027 | Monday | Country | Monday Racing |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | Country | Saturday Racing |
| 19 June 2027 | Saturday | Country | Saturday Racing |
| 17 July 2027 | Saturday | Country | Saturday Racing |
Donald Racecourse Results
Donald race occasionally during the year, having many trainers and jockeys from the West side of Melbourne come to compete.
Visit our racecourse page for the latest results on the Donald events including an in depth look at which horses have taken out the particular races over the last 20 years.
Donald 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 Donald meeting and back our expert’s tips.
Donald Racecourse Social News
To get all the Donald social news your best bet is the visit the Donald social media channels.
Donald Twitter account can be found at @DonaldRaceClub while their Facebook page is at Donald & District Racing Club.
Donald FAQ
- Where is Donald racecourse located?
Donald racecourse is located 280km North West of Melbourne's CBD.
- How can I get to Donald racecourse?
Driving gives you the best chance to get to Donald, although coming from out of the area may prove a bit of a hike.
- When is the 2026 Donald Cup?
The 2026 Donald Cup will be run on Sunday, November 15.
- Can I bring my own food into Donald racecourse?
Yes, you may bring your own snacks into the racecourse.
- Can I bring alcohol into Donald racecourse?
No, all alcohol must be purchased from within the racecourse.
