Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted May 23 Journalists Share Posted May 23 Clifford Park Racecourse is the home of the Toowoomba Turf Club (TTC) and has been in operation since 1862. Located in the south-east of Queensland, Toowoomba has been a staple amongst the provincial racing scene, consistently utilized throughout the calendar year. Clifford Park Racecourse is listed to host a staggering 45 meetings every year, usually during the twilight hours of Saturday afternoon. This gives local trainers, owners, and participants ample opportunity to see their home-bred gallopers step out under the bright lights of Clifford Park. Not only is the course used for multiple race days throughout the season, but it has also become a training facility for both up-and-coming trainers and jockeys looking to hone their skills, with terrific facilities provided by the Toowoomba Turf Club. Stakeholders in the horse racing industry are welcome to use the Clifford Park Training Centre, featuring: Grass Course Proper Inner Grass for trials, jump-outs, and gallops Educational track with practice barriers The Toowoomba Turf Club also provides locals with an outstanding space for events, such as functions, fundraising and work conferences. They have six event rooms to go along with a private bar, and with only a short drive from the airport and Toowoomba CBD, the Toowoomba Turf Club is considered one of the hottest spots in town and an outstanding provincial race course. Toowoomba horse racing news With so many meetings listed to take place during the year, the team at HorseBetting.com.au will be sure to cover all the major racing news and developments across the region and all around Australia. Here is the latest Toowoomba racing news: Punt Drunk: Racing world mourns the loss of Deane Lester Australia horse racing news 1 year ago It has been an actioned packed week in the racing world and that racing world was rocked by the news … Read More Tessa Townsend back in Darwin to boost jockey numbers Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Jockey numbers are down for the competitive six-race meeting at Darwin on Saturday, so Toowoomba-based hoop Tessa Townsend is happy … Read More Racing Queensland announces ‘King of the Mountain’ slot race Australia horse racing news 2 years ago On Tuesday, Racing Queensland (RQ) along with the Toowoomba Turf Club (TTC) announced the newest addition to the Sunshine State’s … Read More Doomben’s Saturday meeting transferred to Toowoomba Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Saturday’s 10-race metropolitan meeting has been transferred to Toowoomba, due to the Doomben surface being deemed unsuitable for racing … Read More Desleigh Forster wins Weetwood Handicap with star four year old Australia horse racing news 3 years ago After running second in the Weetwood Handicap 12 months ago with Red Chase, trainer Desleigh Forster went one better this … Read More Punt Drunk’s survival guide to the long weekend Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Welcome back to the Friday edition of Punt Drunk and it is a special one this week! We are going … Read More King Klaus reigns supreme with Toowoomba win Australia horse racing news 3 years ago King Klaus made it back-to-back wins on Wednesday in an Open Sprint at Toowoomba as he claimed his eighth career … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 28, 2021 Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Horse racing around the country sees five meetings scheduled for this Wednesday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 16, 2021 Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Today’s racing around the country sees seven horse racing meetings scheduled for this afternoon, as we build to Day 2 … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 1, 2021 Australia horse racing news 3 years ago We have six horse racing meetings to sink our teeth into throughout out our Thursday afternoon on the punt. Our … Read More Toowoomba racing tips Our expert tipsters at HorseBetting.com.au will be trying to find you all the best bets, value bets, and quaddie selections for meetings held at Toowoomba. Especially during September for the Toowoomba Cup carnival, where metro trainers send some quality equine talent. Here are our latest Toowoomba racing tips: Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | January 1, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 5 months ago 10 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Toowoomba racing tips & quaddie selections | January 1, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 5 months ago Racing heads to Toowoomba on Monday for King Of The Mountain Day. Check out HorseBetting’s free preview & quaddie tips … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 23, 2023 Horse Racing Tips 8 months ago 13 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Toowoomba racing tips & quaddie selections | September 23, 2023 Horse Racing Tips 8 months ago Racing heads to Toowoomba on Saturday for Toowoomba Cup Day. Check out HorseBetting’s free preview & quaddie tips for the … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 24, 2022 Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago 10 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Toowoomba racing tips, best odds & quaddie | Saturday 24/9/2022 Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago The Weetwood Handicap headlines the nine-race program at Toowoomba on Saturday afternoon. HorseBetting.com.au brings you best bets and quaddie picks … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 5, 2022 Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago 11 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 25, 2021 Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Horse racing around the country sees nine meetings being held on this Saturday afternoon, headline by the Group 1 Golden … Read More Toowoomba betting preview & top tips | Friday, April 16 Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the twilight races held at Toowoomba on April 16. See all the top … Read More Toowoomba top betting tips, quaddie & preview | Saturday 20/2/21 Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago HorseBetting’s top punting experts bring you the best racing tips, value bets, top odds and quaddie selections for Toowoomba’s night … Read More Toowoomba racecourse address & how to travel there Clifford Park Racecourse is located at Hursley Rd, Newtown QLD 4350 and is approximately 132km from the Brisbane CBD. Located closer inland (west) to the city of Brisbane, many major stakeholders and participants head out to Clifford Park, searching for the opportunity to secure some ever-improving provincial racing prize-money. If you’re making the trip from the major city via car, you’ll need to head west on the M5 Warrego Highway and exit onto the A21 Toowoomba connection, simply follow the signs before exiting to Hursley Rd. There are flights available for air travel if you’d like to make your way to Toowoomba, while regularly scheduled buses can also help you get to Clifford Park, with these departing from Bowen Hills every Saturday morning. The Toowoomba Turf Club is located only a five-minute drive from the CBD, so driving to the location isn’t an issue for locals, with ample parking at the entrance of the course. Plan accordingly so you don’t miss the first race, usually scheduled in the late afternoon. Toowoomba racecourse dimensions & starting points The Clifford Park Racecourse is run in the clockwise direction, with a circumference of 1750m and a home straight of 360m, making it one of the more tight-turning circuits in Queensland. Being such a tight-turning track only the 1200m and 1300m starting points are from a chute position, located on the north-west side of the course in relation to the winning post. Major races held at Clifford Park, Toowoomba The Toowoomba Cup, pictured being ran in 2018, is one of the most well-known races at the Toowoomba racetrack. The time-honoured Listed Toowoomba Cup (2000m) is considered one of the biggest prizes across the Darling Downs region of Queensland, with $125,000 in prize-money up for grabs. The honour roll consists of some big names, with Chris Waller earning back-to-back wins with The Lord Mayor (2019) and Alward (2020). Meanwhile, the queen of racing Gai Waterhouse had success with Pornichet in the 2015 edition. 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