Gold Coast Racing Tips & Latest News
Situated at Bundall, Gold Coast Racecourse has grown into one of Australia's leading racing venues, combining a premier turf course with a state-of-the-art Polytrack. The Gold Coast Turf Club stages metropolitan racing throughout the year and is renowned for attracting some of the country's biggest crowds.
The annual calendar is highlighted by the internationally recognised Magic Millions Carnival, alongside feature meetings including the Hollindale Stakes and regular Saturday metropolitan programs. The venue also hosts twilight, night and Polytrack meetings, making it one of Queensland's busiest racecourses.
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 Gold Coast race meetings right here.
Gold Coast Bookie Promotions
Gold Coast betting markets generally arrive the day or two before a provincial program.
Companies like Unibet Australia and Palmerbet deliver Gold Coast 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.
Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast free bets.
Gold Coast Race Dates - 2026/27
| Date | Day | Meeting Grade | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Metro TAB (Polytrack) | Gold Coast Poly Races |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Friday | TAB | Beaudesert Races (Gold Coast @ Beaudesert) |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Friday | Metro TAB (Night) | Gold Coast Night Races |
| 5 Sep 2026 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 12 Sep 2026 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 17 Sep 2026 | Thursday | TAB | Beaudesert Races (Gold Coast @ Beaudesert) |
| 19 Sep 2026 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Pink Ribbon Day |
| 26 Sep 2026 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 7 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Metro TAB (Twilight) | Gold Coast Twilight Races |
| 17 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Metro TAB (Polytrack) | Gold Coast Poly Races |
| 24 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 31 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 3 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Metro TAB (Polytrack) | Gold Coast Poly Races |
| 7 Nov 2026 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 14 Nov 2026 | Saturday | Metro TAB (Polytrack) | Gold Coast Poly Races |
| 20 Nov 2026 | Friday | Metro TAB (Night) | Gold Coast Night Races |
| 21 Nov 2026 | TAB | Beaudesert | Beaudesert Cup Day (Gold Coast @ Beaudesert) |
| 28 Nov 2026 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 5 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 12 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 18 Dec 2026 | Friday | Metro TAB (Night) | Debut Night |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thursday | TAB | Beaudesert Races (Gold Coast @ Beaudesert) |
| 9 Jan 2027 | Saturday | Metro TAB (Twilight) | The Sunlight |
| 16 Jan 2027 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Magic Millions Day |
| 22 Jan 2027 | Friday | Metro TAB (Night) | Gold Coast Night Races |
| 23 Jan 2027 | Premium Non-TAB | Beaudesert | Beaudesert Races (Gold Coast @ Beaudesert) |
| 6 Feb 2027 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 11 Feb 2027 | Thursday | TAB | Beaudesert Races (Gold Coast @ Beaudesert) |
| 13 Feb 2027 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 19 Feb 2027 | Friday | Metro TAB (Night) | Gold Coast Night Races |
| 27 Feb 2027 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 6 Mar 2027 | Saturday | Metro TAB (Polytrack) | Gold Coast Poly Races |
| 11 Mar 2027 | Thursday | TAB | Beaudesert Races (Gold Coast @ Beaudesert) |
| 13 Mar 2027 | Saturday | Metro TAB | QTIS Jewel Day |
| 19 Mar 2027 | Friday | Metro TAB (Night) | Gold Coast Night Races |
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thursday | Metro TAB (Night) | Gold Coast Night Races |
| 3 Apr 2027 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 10 Apr 2027 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 17 Apr 2027 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 24 Apr 2027 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 26 Apr 2027 | Monday | TAB | Beaudesert Races (Gold Coast @ Beaudesert) |
| 8 May 2027 | Metro TAB | Saturday | Hollindale Stakes Day |
| 11 May 2027 | Tuesday | TAB | Beaudesert Races (Gold Coast @ Beaudesert) |
| 15 May 2027 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 21 May 2027 | Friday | Metro TAB (Night) | MM 2YO Classic Night |
| 29 May 2027 | Premium Non-TAB | Beaudesert | Beaudesert Races (Gold Coast @ Beaudesert) |
| 5 Jun 2027 | Saturday | Metro TAB (Polytrack) | Gold Coast Poly Races |
| 11 Jun 2027 | Friday | TAB | Beaudesert Races (Gold Coast @ Beaudesert) |
| 12 Jun 2027 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 19 Jun 2027 | Saturday | Metro TAB | Gold Coast Races |
| 26 Jun 2027 | Saturday | Metro TAB (Night) | Gold Coast Night Races |
Gold Coast Results
Racing Queensland provide all results, replays and trial information for New South Wales races, which includes the Gold Coast.
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.
Gold Coast Bet Of The Day
Our experts watch and analyse races at Gold Coast to deliver the best bets of each and every card.
You can expect to see our Gold Coast tips and previews the day prior to a meeting there.
Gold Coast Social News
The official Gold Coast Turf Club social media channels are:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GoldCoastTurfClub/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/GCTurfClub
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gcturfclub/?hl=en
Gold Coast Racing FAQ
- How many meetings are held at the Gold Coast?
The Gold Coast Racecourse hosts around 50-60 meetings a year.
They are mainly provincial meetings with the occasional feature card. - When is the 2027 Magic Millions Raceday?
The 2027 Magic Millions Raceday will be run on Saturday, January 16.
- How to get to the Gold Coast Racecourse?
BUS - The Gold Coast Turf Club provides it’s patrons with a FREE courtesy bus on their weekend racedays, unless otherwise advised.
It travels from/to Tweed Heads through to Surfers Paradise (and all stops in between). They also now offer an additional courtesy bus on weekend racedays, that services Runaway Bay, Harbourtown and Southport..
The returning Courtesy Bus will depart from Gold Coast Turf Club 15 minutes after the last local race or last metropolitan race, depending upon which finishes last (excluding WA).
PUBLIC TRANSPORT - TransLink’s bus, train and tram network can connect you to places all over the Gold Coast. Their integrated network on the Gold Coast includes the G:link trams, Surfside buslines and Queensland Rail. Visit translink.com.au for information or to plan your journey.
TransLink’s integrated tickets are a great way to get around. Travel on bus, train or tram with go card or grab a Gold Coast goexplore for bus and tram travel.
