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Stawell Racecourse

Stawell Racecourse

Racegoers visiting Stawell will be thrilled to plan a visit to Stawell Racecourse, conveniently located off the Western Highway, approximately 240kms from Melbourne.

Stawell Racecourse hosts the Stawell Gold Cup held on Easter Sunday each year. For race enthusiasts, this means that people intending to visit the Grampians during this time need to book their accommodation early, as lodging choices will book out fast.

Stawell Racecourse, Address and Events, Victoria

The track at Stawell Racecourse spans 1600 meters. Some of the most notable sections of the track include the uphill section between 800 meters and 1200 meters, arguably the most exciting part of the race.

Information regarding the trainers and statistics that pertain to the jockeys is readily available and is usually printed for racegoers in the form guide which can be purchased at the track.

For visitors making plans to tour the racecourse, visitors should also see if they can include attending the Stawell Gift race in their plans. Every year, a number of local and international athletes come to Stawell to participate in this prestigious event. The Stawell Gift Foot race draws thousands of visitors to this town every year.

So, if you are a racing enthusiast, make sure to stop off at one of the Stawell Racecourse’s premier race days.

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