Rockhampton Racecourse Tips & Betting Advice
Callaghan Park has established itself as one of Queensland's leading regional racing venues, with the Rockhampton Jockey Club conducting racing throughout the year. The course serves as the centrepiece of thoroughbred racing in Central Queensland and regularly attracts horses from across the state.
The annual program is anchored by the Rockhampton Cup Carnival, while feature meetings such as the Rockhampton Newmarket, Rockhampton Cup and Capricornia Yearling Sale Raceday ensure Callaghan Park remains one of Queensland's busiest racing venues.
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 Rockhampton race meetings right here.
Rockhampton Racecourse Bookie Promotions
Rockhampton betting markets generally arrive a day or two out from a country program.
Online wagering companies deliver Rockhampton 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.
Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton free bets.
Rockhampton Race Dates - 2026/27
| Date | Day | Meeting Grade | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | Thursday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Friday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 17 Oct 2026 | Saturday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 27 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 3 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Non-TAB | Rockhampton Day |
| 13 Nov 2026 | Friday | TAB | Breeders Plate Day |
| 26 Nov 2026 | Thursday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 6 Dec 2026 | Sunday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 7 Jan 2027 | Thursday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 15 Jan 2027 | Friday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 21 Jan 2027 | Thursday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 12 Feb 2027 | Friday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 25 Feb 2027 | Thursday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 20 Mar 2027 | Saturday | TAB | St Patrick's Day |
| 1 Apr 2027 | Thursday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 9 Apr 2027 | Friday | TAB | Capricornia Yearling Sale Day |
| 23 Apr 2027 | Friday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 13 May 2027 | Thursday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 1 Jun 2027 | Tuesday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 15 Jun 2027 | Tuesday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 27 Jun 2027 | Sunday | TAB | Rockhampton Races |
| 8 Jul 2027 | Thursday | TAB | Rockhampton Newmarket Day (Estimated) |
| 10 Jul 2027 | Saturday | TAB | Rockhampton Cup Day (Estimated) |
Rockhampton Racecourse Results
The Racing Queensland website provide all results, replays and trial information for Queensland races, which includes Rockhampton.
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 particular horse.
Rockhampton Racecourse Bet Of The Day
Our experts watch and analyse races at Rockhampton to deliver the best bets of each and every card.
You can expect to see our Rockhampton tips, bet of the day and previews the day prior to a country or major meeting there.
Rockhampton Racecourse Social News
The official Rockhampton Racing Social Media channels are:
Rockhampton Racecourse FAQ
- Where is the Rockhampton Racecourse?
The Rockhampton Racecourse is also known as Callaghan Park and and is located in Central Queensland, around 640km north-west of Brisbane.
- When is the 2027 Rockhampton Cup?
The 2027 Rockhampton Cup will be run on Saturday, July 10.
- Can I bring alcohol into Rockhampton racecourse?
No, all alcohol must be purchased and consumed on course.
- Can I bring food into Rockhampton racecourse?
Yes, food may be brought into Rockhampton racecourse.
- How to bet on the Rockhampton Races?
To place a bet on the Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton.
