Geraldton Racecourse Tips & Latest News
Geraldton provides the focal point for thoroughbred racing in Western Australia's Mid West, with the local turf club staging a lengthy season that stretches from late September through to the end of April.
Rather than being centred solely around its Cup meeting, Geraldton's calendar features several recognisable racedays throughout the season, including Ladies Day, the Batavia Sprint and Walkaway Cup, as well as a local Melbourne Cup Day fixture. The club's published 2026/27 schedule lists 19 meetings across the seven-month campaign.
Everything ultimately builds towards the TABtouch Geraldton Gold Cup on Sunday, April 4, 2027, the premier meeting of the Geraldton racing season and the standout event on the club's annual calendar.
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 Geraldton race meetings right here.
Geraldton Racecourse Bookie Promotions
Geraldton betting markets generally arrive the day or two before a country program.
Online wagering companies that we trust will deliver Geraldton bookmaker offers, so keep an eye out in the lead up to the meetings for what bonus bet and money back specials are on offer.
Geraldton 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 essentially amount to free bets if successful so check with your bookie to see if they are delivering Geraldton free bets.
Geraldton Race Dates - 2026/27
| Date | Day | Meeting Grade | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2026 | Wednesday | Provincial | Geraldton Races |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Provincial | Ladies Day |
| 22 Oct 2026 | Thursday | Provincial | Geraldton Races |
| 3 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Provincial | Melbourne Cup Day |
| 15 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Provincial | Batavia Sprint Day |
| 26 Nov 2026 | Thursday | Provincial | Geraldton Races |
| 5 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Provincial | Geraldton Races |
| 13 Dec 2026 | Sunday | Provincial | Geraldton Races |
| 27 Dec 2026 | Sunday | Provincial | Walkaway Cup Day |
| 7 Jan 2027 | Thursday | Provincial | Geraldton Races |
| 21 Jan 2027 | Thursday | Provincial | Geraldton Races |
| 5 Feb 2027 | Friday | Provincial | Geraldton Races |
| 18 Feb 2027 | Thursday | Provincial | Geraldton Races |
| 4 Mar 2027 | Thursday | Provincial | Geraldton Races |
| 13 Mar 2027 | Saturday | Provincial | Geraldton Races |
| 24 Mar 2027 | Wednesday | Provincial | Geraldton Races |
| 4 Apr 2027 | Sunday | Provincial | Geraldton Gold Cup Day |
| 17 Apr 2027 | Saturday | Provincial | Geraldton Races |
| 29 Apr 2027 | Thursday | Provincial | Geraldton Races |
Geraldton Racecourse Results
Racing and Wagering Western Australia provide all results, replays and trial information for Western Australian races, which includes Geraldton.
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.
Geraldton Racecourse Bet Of The Day
Our experts watch and analyse races at Geraldton to deliver the best bets of each and every card.
You can expect to see our Geraldton tips and previews the day prior to a country meeting there.
Geraldton Racecourse Social News
The official Geraldton Turf Club website can be found by clicking here.
The Twitter account can be found @PerthRacing and their website are generally better kept and provide more information.
Geraldton Racecourse FAQ
- How many meetings are held at Geraldton?
The Geraldton Turf Club hosts around 20 meetings a year.
With many local trainers based there and along with Perth visitors, ensures that the race fields are mostly healthy in size. - When is the 2027 Geraldton Cup?
The 2027 Geraldton Gold Cup will be run on Sunday, April 4.
- How to bet on Geraldton?
To place a bet on the Geraldton races you'll need to be signed up with an online bookmaker.
Generally corporate bookies provide betting markets a day prior to a country meeting at Geraldton and a little longer for their few bigger/feature programs. - How far is Geraldton from Perth?
Geraldton is around a four and a half hour drive from the state capital in Perth.
Qantas also provide flights between the two cities.
