Tabcorp Park
Location | Melton, Victoria |
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Coordinates | 37°41′51″S 144°36′13″E / 37.69750°S 144.60361°ECoordinates: 37°41′51″S 144°36′13″E / 37.69750°S 144.60361°E |
Owned by | Harness Racing Victoria |
Date opened | 2009 |
Screened on | Sky Channel |
Course type | Harness racing |
Notable races |
Breeders Crown BIG 6 Hunter Cup Victoria Cup |
Official website |
Tabcorp Park is an Australian horse racing venue situated in Melton, Victoria, Australia; 40 kilometres (25 mi) north-west of the Melbourne CBD. It is used for harness racing and is operated by Harness Racing Victoria.
Overview
Tabcorp Park incorporates a 1,000 metres (1,100 yd) track as well as a host of amenities such as restaurants, gaming machines, hotel accommodation and conference facilities. The new Melton track has replaced the existing metropolitan track at Moonee Valley.
The bistro and gaming lounge was opened on 5 March 2009 while the first race was held on 5 July 2009. It was a VicBred 2YO Fillies Semi Final won by Lady Belladonna.
See also
- Glossary of Australian and New Zealand punting
- Harness racing
- Harness racing in Australia
- Harness Racing Victoria
References
- Tabcorp Park new home of harness (Shire Of Melton) - http://www.melton.vic.gov.au/page/page.asp?page_Id=1419
External links
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