Townsville Racecourse Tips & Betting Advice
Situated at Cluden Park, Townsville Racecourse has been the home of the Townsville Turf Club since 1876 and remains the premier thoroughbred venue in North Queensland. The club stages regular TAB meetings throughout the year while attracting many of the state's leading horses during its annual winter carnival.
The racing calendar is highlighted by the Townsville Cup, Cleveland Bay Handicap, Townsville 2YO Classic and Pallarenda Stakes, while Cluden Park continues to play a vital role in Queensland racing with a busy schedule of metropolitan-quality country racing.
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 Townsville race meetings right here.
Townsville Racecourse Bookie Promotions
Townsville betting markets generally arrive a day or two out from a country or provincial program.
Online wagering companies deliver Townsville 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.
Townsville 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 Townsville free bets.
Townsville Race Dates - 2026/27
| Date | Day | Meeting Grade | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2026 | Saturday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 8 Aug 2026 | Saturday | TAB | Townsville Cup & Cleveland Bay Day |
| 18 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 30 Aug 2026 | Sunday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 8 Sep 2026 | Tuesday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 18 Sep 2026 | Friday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 4 Oct 2026 | Sunday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 18 Oct 2026 | Sunday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 25 Oct 2026 | Sunday | TAB | Pallarenda Day |
| 3 Dec 2026 | Thursday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 15 Dec 2026 | Tuesday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 27 Dec 2026 | Sunday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 3 Jan 2027 | Sunday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 10 Jan 2027 | Sunday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 22 Jan 2027 | Friday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 30 Jan 2027 | Saturday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 9 Feb 2027 | Tuesday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 26 Feb 2027 | Friday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 4 Mar 2027 | Thursday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 13 Mar 2027 | Saturday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 19 Mar 2027 | Friday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 23 Mar 2027 | Tuesday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 4 Apr 2027 | Sunday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 13 Apr 2027 | Tuesday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 24 Apr 2027 | Saturday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 6 May 2027 | Thursday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 22 May 2027 | Saturday | TAB | Townsville 2YO Classic Day |
| 30 May 2027 | Sunday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 10 Jun 2027 | Thursday | TAB | Townsville Races |
| 18 Jun 2027 | Friday | TAB | Townsville Races |
Townsville Racecourse Results
The Racing Queensland website provide all results, replays and trial information for Queensland races, which includes Townsville.
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.
Townsville Racecourse Bet Of The Day
Our experts watch and analyse races at Townsville to deliver the best bets of each and every card.
You can expect to see our Townsville tips, bet of the day and previews the day prior to a country or major meeting there.
Townsville Racecourse FAQ
- Where is the Townsville Racecourse?
The Townsville Racecourse is located in northeastern Queensland and can found on Racecourse Road in Cluden, a souther suburb of Townsville.
- When is the 2026 Townsville Cup?
The 2026 Townsville Cup will be run on Saturday, August 8.
- Can I bring alcohol into Townsville racecourse?
No, all alcohol must be purchased and consumed on course.
- Can I bring food into Townsville racecourse?
Yes, food may be brought into Townsville racecourse.
- How to bet on the Townsville Races?
To place a bet on the Townsville 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 Townsville.
