Tabcorp Park
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Tabcorp Park is an Australian horse racing venue situated in Melton
, Victoria
, Australia; 40 kilometres (24.9 mi) north-west of the Melbourne
CBD. It is used for harness racing
and is operated by Harness Racing Victoria
.
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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.
Melton, Victoria
Melton is an outer-suburban city of Melbourne Victoria, Australia located 35 km east from Melbourne's central business district. It is the administrative centre for the Shire of Melton Local Government Area. At the 2006 Census, the Shire of Melton had a population of 35,490...
, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, Australia; 40 kilometres (24.9 mi) north-west of the Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
CBD. It is used for harness racing
Harness racing
Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait . They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, although racing under saddle is also conducted in Europe.-Breeds:...
and is operated by Harness Racing Victoria
Harness Racing Victoria
Harness Racing Victoria is a statutory body for which the Victorian Minister for Racing, The Hon. Rob Hulls is responsible. Harness Racing Victoria’s function is to administer, develop and promote the sport of Harness Racing in Victoria....
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Overview
Tabcorp Park incorporates a 1000 metres (1,093.6 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 ValleyMoonee Valley Racecourse
Moonee Valley Racecourse is a horse-racing track in Melbourne, Australia which hosts races for Thoroughbreds. Located six kilometers from the Melbourne CBD, it is the home of the Moonee Valley Racing Club...
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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 racingHarness racingHarness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait . They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, although racing under saddle is also conducted in Europe.-Breeds:...
- Harness racing in AustraliaHarness racing in AustraliaHarness racing, also colloquially known as trotting, is an important spectator sport in Australia, with large amounts of money wagered annually with bookmakers and the Totalisator Agency Board . In Australia there are 91 harness racing tracks, which hold over 1,900 meetings annually...
- Harness Racing VictoriaHarness Racing VictoriaHarness Racing Victoria is a statutory body for which the Victorian Minister for Racing, The Hon. Rob Hulls is responsible. Harness Racing Victoria’s function is to administer, develop and promote the sport of Harness Racing in Victoria....