Grafton Racecourse Tips, Betting Odds & News
Home to the Clarence River Jockey Club, Grafton Racecourse is one of Australia's premier country racing venues, attracting quality horses, trainers and jockeys from across New South Wales and Queensland throughout the year.
The club's flagship event is the Grafton July Racing Carnival, featuring the Listed Ramornie Handicap and Listed Grafton Cup, while regular TAB meetings across the season ensure Grafton remains a key stop on the country racing calendar.
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 Grafton meetings right here.
Grafton Races Promotions & Betting Odds
Grafton betting markets generally arrive a day or two out from a country program, but will be available earlier for features like the Grafton Cup and Ramornie Handicap.
Online wagering companies deliver Grafton races bookmaker offers, so keep an eye out in the lead up to the meetings for what specials are on offer. You can see the best bookmakers for Grafton races below.
Grafton 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 special promotions on some races, so check with your bookie to see if they are delivering Grafton free bets.
Grafton Races Bet Of The Day
Our experts watch and analyse races at Grafton to deliver the best bets of each and every card.
You can expect to see our Grafton betting tips, bet of the day and previews the day prior to a country or major meeting there and will find them at the top of this page including our Grafton Cup Tips and Ramornie Handicap Tips.
Grafton Race Dates - 2026/27
| Date | Day | Meeting Grade | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2026 | Tuesday | Country | Grafton Races |
| 29 August 2026 | Saturday | Country | Coutts Crossing Cup Day / Retired Jockeys Day |
| 7 September 2026 | Monday | Country | Grafton Races |
| 21 September 2026 | Monday | Country | Grafton Races |
| 29 September 2026 | Tuesday | Country | Grafton Races |
| 20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Country | Grafton Races |
| 27 October 2026 | Tuesday | Country | Grafton Races |
| 4 November 2026 | Wednesday | Country | Jacaranda Life Members Race Day |
| 20 November 2026 | Friday | Country | Grafton Races |
| 29 November 2026 | Sunday | Country | Christmas Cup Day |
| 24 January 2027 | Sunday | Country | Grafton Races |
| 2 February 2027 | Tuesday | Country | Grafton Races |
| 22 February 2027 | Monday | Country | Grafton Races |
| 4 March 2027 | Thursday | Country | Grafton Races |
| 14 March 2027 | Sunday | Country | Grafton Races |
| 30 March 2027 | Tuesday | Country | Grafton Races |
| 18 April 2027 | Sunday | Country | Grafton Races |
| 3 May 2027 | Monday | Country | Grafton Races |
| 12 June 2027 | Saturday | Country | Grafton Races |
| 27 June 2027 | Sunday | Country | Grafton Races |
| 4 July 2027 (TBC) | Sunday | Country | Community Prelude Race Day (TBC) |
| 11 July 2027 (TBC) | Sunday | Country | South Grafton Cup Day (TBC) |
| 14 July 2027 (TBC) | Wednesday | Country | Ramornie Handicap Day (TBC) |
| 15 July 2027 (TBC) | Thursday | Country | Grafton Cup Day (TBC) |
| 18 July 2027 (TBC) | Sunday | Country | Maclean Cup Day (TBC) |
Grafton Racecourse Results
The Racing NSW website provide all results, replays and trial information for New South Wales races, which includes Grafton.
Their website allows users to search by the meeting or even by the horse, where you can type in the runner you're looking for any replay on.
Grafton Racecourse Social Media
The official Grafton Racing Social Media channels are:
Grafton Racecourse FAQ
- Where is the Grafton Racecourse?
The Grafton Racecourse is located in the Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales and can be found at Course Street, Westlawn.
- Can I watch a live stream of Grafton Races?
Yes. You will find details on how to watch Grafton races live online here on this page, or in our live streaming area.
- Can I bring alcohol into Grafton racecourse?
No, all alcohol must be purchased and consumed on course.
- Can I bring food into Grafton racecourse?
Yes, food may be brought into Grafton racecourse.
- When is the 2027 Grafton Cup?
The 2027 Grafton Cup will be run on Thursday, July 15.
- How to bet on the Grafton Races?
To place a bet on the Grafton races you'll need to be signed up with an online bookmaker.
Generally, corporate bookies open betting markets a day or two prior to a country meeting at Grafton and longer for feature programs.
