Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted May 1 Journalists Share Posted May 1 Warrnambool Racing Club has been in operation since 1847 and continues to be the heart of the Victorian country racing scene since its inception. Affectionately known as ‘The Bool’, Warrnambool Racecourse is the home of the Australian steeplechase racing – including the Grand Annual Steeplechase every year during the May Racing Carnival, producing a week filled with Victoria’s best equine talent on display. The sensational week of racing isn’t just about the hurdlers stepping out to shine, they also hold other features – including the Warrnambool Cup (2350m) gaining a boost in prizemoney to $250,000, and the Wangoom Handicap (1200m) for the sprinters. Not only is Warrnambool Racing Club a staple of Victorian racing for racegoers, but all participants in the industry, with many trainers schooling their gallopers at Warrnambool, and providing consistent barrier trials throughout every calendar season. The usage of Warrnambool’s facilities has only grown throughout the years, and since undergoing track renovations in the year 2000, it’s allowed the country circuit to hold upwards of 15 meetings every year. Warnambool horse racing news With so many horse racing meetings and jump-outs taking place at Warrnambool, our dedicated team of writers here at HorseBetting.com.au are consistently keeping readers up to date with all the news coming out of Victorian country racing. Here is the latest Warrnambool racing news: Rolls set for Warrnambool Cup defence Australia horse racing news 6 hours ago Having saluted on Day of the Warrnambool May Carnival, the Maddie Raymond-trained Rolls will back up on Day 3 to … Read More Leaderboard claims maiden hurdle success at Warrnambool Australia horse racing news 1 day ago The Kiwis hit early on the opening day of Warrnambool’s three-day May carnival, with the Mark Walker-trained Leaderboard winning the … Read More Grand Promenade suffers fatal fall at Warrnambool Australia horse racing news 1 month ago Tragedy struck at Warrnambool on Monday as Grand Promenade, a two-time Melbourne Cup contender, was euthanised following a fall during … Read More Campbell Rawiller suffers nasty injury after Warrnambool fall Australia horse racing news 2 months ago Young gun Campbell Rawiller has suffered a suspected broken collarbone after falling from his mount Teofilo Star in the opening … Read More Racing Victoria announce 2024 Jumps Racing Program Australia horse racing news 4 months ago Racing Victoria (RV) has officially unveiled the schedule for the upcoming 2024 jumps racing season, closely resembling the successful 2023 … Read More Ritchie returns to Warrnambool in search of Jericho Cup triumph Australia horse racing news 5 months ago Cambridge trainer Shaune Ritchie has crossed the Tasman for a second tilt at the Jericho Cup (4600m) at Warrnambool on … Read More Aaron Kuru with strong book of rides at Te Rapa New Zealand horse racing news 11 months ago Expat Kiwi Aaron Kuru will once again return to his homeland this weekend to bolster the jumps jockey ranks at … Read More Punt Drunk: The ‘Bool is that seriously bloody good! Australia horse racing news 12 months ago The team at Punt Drunk headed down to Warrnambool for the massive three-day spectacle at the ‘Bool. Check out their … Read More Rolls relishes quick back-up to claim Warrnambool Cup Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Maddie Raymond and Harry Grace have combined to take out their maiden Listed Warrnambool Cup victory, with Rolls getting the … Read More Rockstar Ronnie claims Grand Annual Steeplechase Australia horse racing news 12 months ago All eyes were on Stern Idol in the 2023 Grand Annual, but it was the stablemate, Rockstar Ronnie who reigned … Read More Warnambool horse track tips Throughout the season our expert tipsters at HorseBetting.com.au will do their best to find you all the best bets and quaddie numbers – particularly during the May Racing Carnival. Check out all the latest Warrnambool horse racing tips: Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 1, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 6 hours ago Five thoroughbred meetings are scheduled for around Australia today. Check out HorseBetting’s free racing tips for horse racing on May … Read More Warrnambool free racing preview & betting tips | May 2, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 23 hours ago The Grand Annual Steeplechase (5500m) headlines the final day of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 30, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 1 day ago Four thoroughbred meetings are scheduled for around Australia today. Check out HorseBetting’s free racing tips for horse racing on April … Read More Warrnambool Wednesday races betting tips | May 1, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 2 days ago Day 2 of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival is headlined by the Listed Wangoom Handicap. Check out HorseBetting’s free preview … Read More Warrnambool races betting tips & best odds | Tuesday, April 30 Horse Racing Tips 2 days ago The 2024 Warrnambool May Racing Carnival commences on Tuesday with a stacked 10-race meeting. HorseBetting.com.au brings you free tips and … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 25, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 1 month ago Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Warrnambool free horse racing tips & quaddie picks | March 25 Horse Racing Tips 1 month ago Racing returns to Warrnambool on Monday afternoon, where a nine-race program is scheduled. Check out HorseBetting’s free preview & best … Read More Today’s free horse racing tips & top odds | March 12, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 2 months ago Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Warrnambool Tuesday racing preview & quaddie tips | March 12 Horse Racing Tips 2 months ago Racing returns to Warrnambool Racecourse on Tuesday afternoon for a competitive eight-race meeting. Check out HorseBetting’s free preview and quaddie … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | January 7, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 4 months ago Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Warrnambool racecourse address & how to get there Warrnambool Racecourse is located at 2-64 Grafton Road, Warrnambool, VIC, 3280 and is approximately 260km from the Melbourne CBD. Located to the south-west of the Melbourne city centre towards the coast, Warrnambool Racecourse isn’t the easiest horse racing track to navigate your way to, so unless you’re local it’s best to be prepared with a plan of action. If you’re travelling from Melbourne you need to travel via the Princes Highway or Hamilton Highway, which usually takes three hours. However, if you’d prefer to take a more scenic route, you can utilize the Great Ocean Road, which adds an extra three hours to your journey. If you’d rather not drive to Warrnambool from the city, public transport is available at Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station. From there, you simply need to make your way to the course proper, with buses regularly scheduled to arrive at Koroit St Interchange or Warrnambool College, both of which are short walks to the track. Warnambool race course dimensions, barriers, starting points Warrnambool Racecourse is known as on of the more expansive circuits in Victorian racing, with a circumference of 2066m and a home straight of 305 metres, usually allowing for all participants to get their chance. The barrier guide gives tremendous details on where some of the key starting positions are, for example: The 1400m and 1700m starting points both disengage from a chute position, with maximum field sizes of 16 throughout the entire track. Meanwhile, the 1000m-1300m starting points all have only one turn before veering into the home straight. While the staying trips over the 2000m, 2200m, and 2350m all start on the home straight. Major races held at Warnambool The beginning of May is a horse racing pundits dream, with the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival a ‘must attend’ event on the horse racing calendar. The Grand Annual Steeplechase has been a tradition since 1872 and continues to provide the main target for jumps horses in Australia, with the likes of Gold Medal (2021, 2018), Regina Coeli (2017, 2015), Al Garhood (2011, 2010) and Hibernian Prince (2002, 2001) winning the race on two occasions in recent years. The Warrnambool Cup (2350m) and Wangoom Handicap (1200m) are steeped in their own respective history, usually produce capacity fields, and provide a terrific appetizer to Australia’s most historic hurdle race. The Warrnambool Racing Club has recently introduced a $304,000 staying feature on the flat course around Brierly Paddock known as the Jericho Cup (4600m), dedicated to the heroic Light Horsemen and their horses, The Walers, for their deeds in the Middle East from 1914-1919. The Jericho Cup takes place on the fourth Sunday after the Melbourne Cup and entry is free for all veterans in attendance. How to bet on Warnambool races Australia’s top online bookmakers provide the best options for betting on Warrnambool races and racing across the nation. Online betting sites give punters all the best promotional offers and consistently suit your needs in regards to form analysis and best available prices for any given runner, even those at Warnambool. Whether it be for race-day or futures markets, you can jump on board with any of the following bookmakers and check out our reviews to see what suits your needs. Bet365 (bet365 racing review), Ladbrokes (Ladbrokes racing review), and Unibet (Unibet racing review) are just some of the best available options, with most App available on Android and iOS smartphones. If you’d rather bet in person, make sure you check out the betting ring at Warrnambool Racecourse, with all your local bookies likely to be represented to go along with regular TAB facilities. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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