Tabcorp Park

Tabcorp Park
Location Melton, Victoria
Coordinates 37°41′51″S 144°36′13″E / 37.69750°S 144.60361°E / -37.69750; 144.60361Coordinates: 37°41′51″S 144°36′13″E / 37.69750°S 144.60361°E / -37.69750; 144.60361
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.

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