Geelong Racecourse Tips & Betting Advice
Geelong Racecourse is located in south-west Victoria and hosts one of the busiest country racing calendars in the state, with race meetings staged throughout the year.
The club's feature meeting is the Geelong Cup, one of Victoria's premier country race days and an important lead-up to the Melbourne Cup.
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 Geelong meetings right here.
Geelong Racecourse Bookie Promotions
Not only do our bookmaker partners frame early markets at Geelong, they also regularly supply promotions and offers on the biggest events at Geelong and other racing codes.
Companies such as Dabble deliver Geelong 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 so that you can take full advantage to maximise your profit.
Geelong 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 fantastic money back specials which effectively amount to free bets if successful so check with your bookie to see if they are delivering Geelong free bets.
Geelong Race Dates - 2026/27
| Date | Day | Meeting Grade | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | Friday | Country | Friday Racing |
| 28 August 2026 | Friday | Country | Friday Racing |
| 11 September 2026 | Friday | Country | Friday Racing |
| 23 September 2026 | Wednesday | Country | Wednesday Racing |
| 7 October 2026 | Wednesday | Country (Twilight) | Wednesday Twilight Racing |
| 21 October 2026 | Wednesday | Country | Geelong Cup |
| 25 November 2026 | Wednesday | Country (Twilight) | MVRC @ Geelong |
| 3 December 2026 | Thursday | Country (Twilight) | Thursday Twilight Racing |
| 11 December 2026 | Friday | Country | MVRC @ Geelong |
| 2 January 2027 | Saturday | Country | Coastal Classic |
| 13 January 2027 | Wednesday | Country (Twilight) | MVRC @ Geelong |
| 20 January 2027 | Wednesday | Country (Twilight) | Wednesday Twilight Racing |
| 26 January 2027 | Tuesday | Country | Australia Day Racing |
| 13 March 2027 | Saturday | Country | Geelong St Pat's Cup |
| 19 March 2027 | Friday | Country | Friday Racing |
| 31 March 2027 | Wednesday | Country (Twilight) | Wednesday Twilight Racing |
| 7 April 2027 | Wednesday | Country | Wednesday Racing |
| 16 April 2027 | Friday | Country | Friday Racing |
| 30 April 2027 | Friday | Country | Friday Racing |
| 21 May 2027 | Friday | Country | Friday Racing |
| 4 June 2027 | Friday | Country | Friday Racing |
| 18 June 2027 | Friday | Country | Friday Racing |
| 2 July 2027 | Friday | Country | Friday Racing |
| 30 July 2027 | Friday | Country | Friday Racing |
Geelong Racecourse Results
Geelong race throughout the year, both synthetic meetings in the winter and turf meetings through the spring and summer.
Visit our Group One races page for the latest results on the Geelong events including an in depth look at which horses have taken out the particular races over the last 20 years.
Geelong Racecourse Bet Of The Day
Our experts watch and analyse all Victorian 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 Geelong meeting and back our expert’s tips.
Geelong Racecourse Social News
To get all the Geelong social news your best bet is the visit the Geelong social media channels.
Geelong Twitter account can be found at @GeelongRaceClub while their Facebook page is at Geelong Racing Club.
Geelong Racecourse FAQ
- Where is Geelong racecourse located?
Geelong racecourse is located 80km away from Melbourne's CBD.
- How do I get to Geelong racecourse?
Driving and train are the recommendations on getting to the course although on Geelong Cup day the club will offer a free shuttle bus for patrons.
- When is the 2026 Geelong Cup?
The 2026 Geelong Cup will be run on Wednesday, October 21.
- Can I bring alcohol to Geelong racecourse?
No, all alcohol must be bought on the track premises.
- Can I bring food to Geelong racecourse?
Yes, food may be brought into the course.
