Launceston Races - Betting Tips & Previews
Night racing is central to the identity of Launceston Racecourse, with the Mowbray venue staging much of its season under lights and providing a different racing experience to Tasmania's predominantly daytime programs elsewhere.
The 2026/27 night season gets underway on Wednesday, September 16, with a lengthy run of evening fixtures continuing through spring and summer. The Tasmanian Newmarket provides an early feature on November 20 before the summer carnival gathers momentum in the new year. The club calendar lists these meetings from 4:30pm through to 10pm.
Feature racing intensifies with the Launceston Guineas on January 20, followed in February by the daytime Valentine Stakes and a Friday-night program featuring the Tasmanian Oaks and Gold Sovereign Stakes.
The Launceston Cup is the showpiece of the racing year at Mowbray, traditionally bringing the Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival towards its conclusion and standing alongside the Hobart Cup as one of the state's premier staying events.
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 Launceston race meetings right here.
Launcester Races Betting Tips
Our experts watch and analyse races at Launceston to deliver the best bets of each and every meeting with their free previews.
You can expect to see our Launceston racing tips, bet of the day and previews the day prior to key meetings.
Launceston Racing Betting Promotions
Launceston betting markets generally become available a day or two out from a meeting.
Online wagering companies deliver Launceston bookmaker offers, so keep an eye out in the lead up. The best Australian betting sites to use to bet on Ipswich racing are listed below.
Launceston Racing 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 great specials worth considering.
Launceston Race Dates - 2026/27
| Date | Day | Meeting | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Launceston Races |
| 25 Sep 2026 | Friday | Night | AFL Grand Final Eve Races |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Friday | Night | Owners Appreciation Night |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Friday | Night | Launceston Races |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Friday | Night | Launceston Races |
| 23 Oct 2026 | Friday | Night | Launceston Races |
| 30 Oct 2026 | Friday | Night | Launceston Races |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Launceston Races |
| 20 Nov 2026 | Friday | Night | Tasmanian Newmarket Night |
| 25 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Launceston Races |
| 2 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Launceston Races |
| 9 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Launceston Races |
| 13 Jan 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Launceston Races |
| 20 Jan 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Launceston Guineas Night |
| 29 Jan 2027 | Friday | Night | Pot & Parmi Race Night |
| 14 Feb 2027 | Sunday | Day | Valentine Stakes Day |
| 19 Feb 2027 | Friday | Night | Tasmanian Oaks & Gold Sovereign Stakes Night |
| 24 Feb 2027 | Wednesday | Day | Launceston Cup Day |
Launceston Racing Results
The Tasracing website provide all results, replays and trial information for Tasmanian races, which includes Launceston.
Their website allows users to navigate by the relevant meeting on their calendar or you can use the search function for any relevant news on a particular horse.
Launceston Racecourse Social Media
The official Launceston Racing Social Media channels are:
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/TasmanianTurfCl
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TasTurfClub/
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tasmanianturfclub/
Launceston Racecourse FAQ
- What is the best bets for Launceston Races?
Check out the previews written by our horse racing experts to get the best bets ahead of each meeting at Launceston.
- Where is the Launceston Racecourse?
The Launceston Racecourse is located in Mowbray which is around 3km from the Northern Tasmanian city of Launceston.
It can be found in the suburb of Mowbray. - How many meetings does Launceston have?
Launceston has around 25 meetings a year.
- When is the 2027 Launceston Cup?
The 2027 Launceston Cup will be run on Wednesday, February 24.
- Can I bring alcohol into Launceston Racecourse?
No, all alcohol must be purchased and consumed on course.
- Can I bring food into Launceston Racecourse?
Yes, food may be brought into Launceston racecourse.
- How to bet on the Launceston Races?
To place a bet on the Launceston 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 or provincial meeting at Launceston.
