Of course, when speaking about Bart Cummings, it is impossible to go past Royal Randwick Race Course. This stalwart of Australian racing culture is home to some of the greatest races in Australian Horse Racing history.
Some Dimensions!
I am a Randwick local. I own window cleaning Randwick, and I pass the racecourse on a daily basis. The racecourse is impressive! Let me tell you more about it.
The circumference of the course is 2224 metres, with a home straight of 410 metres. In addition, this racecourse, which is situated on prime value land, is only six kilometres from the centre of Sydney, making it not only imposing, but also convenient to reach. This advantage is further driven home since the light rail system now passes to the northern side of the course, and inbetween the racecourse and Centennial Parklands.
Ownership of the racecourse rests withe Australian Turf Club, and the website for the course can be found here.
Major Events Held
As with a racecourse of such stature, Royal Randwick is home to some of the best events. These include:
Whilst Melbourne may host the cup, Royal Randwick is an integral and important venue on the racing calendar.
A History Of The Course In Two Paragraphs!
Needless to say that the racecourse has been around for a very long time. In fact, it was in January 1833 that NSW Governor Richard Bourke gave the go ahead for the land where the course sits to be used as a racecourse. Incredibly, the only racing location available for Sydney up to then was Hyde Park in the CBD!
Originally known as the 'Sandy Course', racing was held there until 1840, when it ceased. It was resumed only twenty years later when the Australian Jockey Club moved it's headquarters there and racing resumed with an initial crowd of 6000 in attendance.
How To Contact The Course
So, if you are wondering how and when you can visit the Royal Randwick Racecourse, here are a few details:
ADDRESS: Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031
PHONE: (02) 9663 8400
GOOGLE RATING: 4.4(1665 Reviews)
