Mornington Racecourse Tips & Latest News
Mornington Racecourse is located on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula and stages regular country race meetings throughout the season, attracting horses, trainers and jockeys from across the state.
The club's feature meetings include the Mornington Cup, Ansett Classic and Peninsula Cup, with the venue also hosting a mix of twilight and metropolitan-quality race days.
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 Mornington meetings right here.
Mornington Racecourse Bookie Promotions
Not only do our bookmaker partners frame early markets at Mornington, they also regularly supply promotions and offers on the biggest events at Mornington and other racing venues.
Our trusted bookmakers deliver plenty of 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.
Mornington 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 effectively amount to free bets if successful so check with your bookie to see if they are delivering Mornington free bets.
Mornington Race Dates - 2026/27
| Date | Day | Meeting Grade | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 September 2026 | Friday | Country | Friday Racing |
| 17 September 2026 | Thursday | Country | Thursday Racing |
| 26 September 2026 | Saturday | Country | Ansett Classic |
| 22 October 2026 | Thursday | Country | Twilight Racing |
| 1 November 2026 | Sunday | Country | Peninsula Cup |
| 10 November 2026 | Tuesday | Country | Tuesday Racing |
| 19 November 2026 | Thursday | Country | Twilight Racing |
| 26 November 2026 | Thursday | Country | Twilight Racing |
| 4 December 2026 | Friday | Country | Friday Racing |
| 16 December 2026 | Wednesday | Country | Twilight Racing |
| 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Country | Christmas Eve Racing |
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | Country | New Year's Day Racing |
| 28 March 2027 | Sunday | Country | Sunday Racing |
| 17 April 2027 | Saturday | Metro | Mornington Cup |
| 29 April 2027 | Thursday | Country | Thursday Racing |
| 9 May 2027 | Sunday | Country | Sunday Racing |
| 24 May 2027 | Monday | Country | Monday Racing |
| 14 June 2027 | Monday | Country | King's Birthday Racing |
Mornington Racecourse Results
Mornington race occasionally during the year, a great short course that has many similar traits to Moonee Valley.
Visit our Group One races page for the latest results on the Mornington events including an in depth look at which horses have taken out the particular races over the last 20 years.
Mornington Racecourse Bet Of The Day
Our experts watch and analyse all Victorian country 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 Mornington meeting and back our expert’s tips.
Mornington Racecourse Social News
To get all the Mornington social news your best bet is the visit the Mornington social media channels.
Mornington Twitter account can be found at @MelbRacingClub while their Facebook page is at Melbourne Racing Club.
Mornington Racecourse FAQ
- Where is Mornington Racecourse?
Mornington Racecourse is located 72km away from Melbourne's CBD.
- When is the 2027 Mornington Cup?
The 2027 Mornington Cup will be run on Saturday, April 17.
- Can I bring food into Mornington Racecourse?
Yes, you may bring food and snacks into Mornington racecourse.
- Can I bring alcohol into Mornington Racecourse?
No, all alcohol must be bought and consumed on the Mornington racecourse premises.
- How do I get to Mornington racecourse?
Car and train are the best methods of getting to Mornington racecourse with a free shuttle bus running on Cup day.
