York Racecourse Tips & Betting Advice
History is a major part of the appeal at York Racecourse, with racing in the Avon Valley town dating back to the earliest years of organised thoroughbred racing in Western Australia.
Unlike the busier provincial tracks, York operates a compact country program with only a handful of fixtures scheduled during the 2026/27 season, giving each raceday a distinctly local and community-focused character. The club's published calendar confirms six meetings between October and May.
The standout is York Cup Day on Sunday, November 8, 2026, when the club stages its signature meeting and one of the better-known country Cups on the WA racing calendar. The Shire of York describes the venue as Australia's first provincial racecourse and the Cup as one of country racing's major local 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 York race meetings right here.
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York Racecourse Bookie Promotions
York betting markets generally arrive a day or two out from a country or provincial program.
Online wagering companies deliver York 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.
York 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 York free bets.
York Race Dates - 2026/27
| Date | Day | Meeting Grade | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | Thursday | Country | York Races |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Country | York Cup Day |
| 1 Mar 2027 | Monday | Country | York Races |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Monday | Country | York Races |
| 18 Apr 2027 | Sunday | Country | York Races |
| 13 May 2027 | Thursday | Country | York Races |
York Racecourse Results
The Racing and Wagering Western Australia website provide all results, replays and trial information for Western Australian races, which includes York.
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.
York Racecourse Bet Of The Day
Our experts watch and analyse races at York to deliver the best bets of each and every card.
You can expect to see our York tips, bet of the day and previews the day prior to a country or major meeting there.
York Racecourse Social News
The official York Racing Social Media channels are:
York Racecourse FAQ
- Where is the York Racecourse?
The York Racecourse is located on the Avon River, around 97km east of Perth.
It can be found on Racecourse Road on York. - When is the 2026 York Cup?
The 2026 York Cup will be run on Sunday, November 8.
- Can I bring alcohol into York racecourse?
No, all alcohol must be purchased and consumed on course.
- Can I bring food into York racecourse?
Yes, food may be brought into York racecourse.
- How to bet on the York Races?
To place a bet on the York 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 York.
