Cluden Park

29/08/2024

Give the Gift of Unforgettable Moments! 🎁 💙

This Father’s Day, surprise Dad with a Cluden Park Membership — thrilling race days, exclusive access, and unforgettable moments. Treat him to the gift that keeps on giving!

Secure his membership today at https://www.cludenpark.com.au/membership/

27/08/2024

Join us at Cluden Park for All You Can Eat Chinese, Friday 30 August!

Test your general knowledge! Play Trivia from 7pm. Serving from 6pm, adults eat for $25 and kids 12 & under cost only $15.

Menu:
🥕 Mini vegetable spring rolls & chicken dim sims
🥘 Mongolian beef
🍛 Honey soy chicken
🍚 Steamed Jasmine Rice

Make a Dinner Reservation 👉 bit.ly/CludenPark-Book-Now
Submit Your Trivia team, email [email protected] 📤

27/08/2024

Experience the thrill of the Melbourne Cup in style at Cluden Park’s 2024 Race Day! 🏇✨ Secure your place in the exclusive Tanqueray No. TEN Sky Suite for a day of luxury and excitement.

Sip on signature cocktails with a four-hour beverage package, savour a divine share table tasting menu while you place your bets and cheer your runners home.

This is a day you won’t want to miss. Tickets on sale now https://www.cludenpark.com.au/2024-melbourne-cup/

25/08/2024

🛩 On this day in 1913, the first aeroplane, piloted by A. Jones, landed at Cluden Racecourse. Passengers wishing to take the aerial journey applied to the Secretary of the Intelligence Bureau, where fees and conditions were obtained. 🌟 150 years of racing🌟

19/08/2024

✨ Throwback to 1913! 🌟 As we celebrate 150 years of horse racing history in Townsville, we’re taking a step back to the Grand Jubilee Carnival—held over a century ago to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Townsville's foundation. From 23 to 30 August 1913, this week-long celebration captured the spirit of our community. Stay tuned as we honour the past, marking the Turf Club's remarkable milestone! 🏇🎉

05/08/2024

Lacey Morrison put on a brilliant performance aboard Northern Pride and secured Tom Button his second Ladbrokes Cleveland Bay Handicap 🏆

05/08/2024

A class performance from Warp Speed and Michael Cahill landed Mark Goodwin his first Ladbrokes Townsville Cup 🏆

05/08/2024

Thank You to the thousands who made it to this year’s Ladbrokes.com.au Townsville Cup 🙌

We can’t wait to do it all again with you soon! We have many more exciting events yet to come 🎉

📸 Shae K Photography

04/08/2024

Northern Pride emerges victorious in the 2024 Ladbrokes Cleveland Bay Handicap! 🏆

Trained by Tom Button and ridden by Lacey Morrison.

Congratulations to all connections! 👏

04/08/2024

Warp Speed has won the 2024 Ladbrokes Townsville Cup! 🏆

Trained by Mark Goodwin and ridden by Michael Cahill.

Congratulations to all connections 👏

02/08/2024

2024 Ladbrokes Townsville Cup is about to arrive! 🎉

We can't wait to welcome all race-goers to the exciting racing, and trackside activities and experiences we have in store!

Gates Open at 10:30AM ahead of Race 1 jumping at 12:29PM 🏇

Make sure you get trackside for our feature races, the Ladbrokes Townsville Cup (R7) and Ladbrokes Cleveland Bay (R8) 🏆

Townsville Shopping Centre Fashions on the Field gets underway at 12PM in the Trackside Fashion Marquee and is open for entry and spectating by all ticket-holders.

The Townsville Shopping Centre Fashion Parade takes centre stage in the Fashion Marquee at 12:35pm ✨

General Admission tickets are still available for purchase at the gate!

Parking is limited. Please consider alternative options getting to and from Cluden Park 🚕

🍔 We have delicious food and beverage options available on-course, no BYO food and beverages are allowed.
💳 We are a CASHLESS venue, however Bookmakers will still be accepting cash!
🔞 This is an 18+ event

Remember to kick-on with us in the Fig Tree Lawns at the Official Afterparty 🎊

See you tomorrow! 😁

02/08/2024

A fast field will contest tomorrow's Ladbrokes Cleveland Bay Handicap 🔥

Who are you backing?

02/08/2024

Can Namazu make history? Who do you think will stand in his way?

02/08/2024

Bowen trainer Tom Button believes there is a strong sense of timing with lightweight chance Northern Pride going into the prestigious Ladbrokes Cleveland Bay Handicap on Saturday.

Northern Pride secured a start in tomorrow's sprint event with Lacey Morrison in the saddle a fortnight ago; the duo will pair up again.

Read more from Tony Wode 👇

Bowen trainer Tom Button believes there is a strong sense of timing with lightweight chance Northern Pride going into the prestigious Ladbrokes Cleveland Bay Hcp on Saturday.

01/08/2024

Did you get your hands on a copy of this morning's Townsville Bulletin?

Get excited for a massive day of racing, fashion, and non-stop entertainment at tomorrow's Ladbrokes Townsville Cup! 🏆

01/08/2024

The question on everyone's lips this week isn't who's going to win the Ladbrokes Townsville Cup, but what hat does Chargey wear? 🎩

01/08/2024

Saturday, Namazu aims to join the rarefied air of racing history by becoming the second horse to win three consecutive Townsville Cups—a feat achieved only once in the race's 140-year history.

Can the Rockhampton gelding complete his mission, twenty-two years after Party King's historic treble?

The latest news from all around Queensland Racing. Thoroughbred, Harness and Greyhound news, interviews and profiles from around the state.

01/08/2024

After a storied career which included five Townsville Cups and 15 Trainer Premierships, training legend Errol Sewell has called it a day.

Earning the title of Cups King as the man behind the great Party King and his three straight Townsville Cup wins, Mr Sewell has left an indelible mark on racing in Townsville, creating a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come.

Mr Sewell has handed over the stable reigns to his grandson, Rhein, who will saddle up his first runner as a trainer in a race named in his grandfather's honour at this Saturday's Ladbrokes Townsville Cup Day.

Tony Wode met with the legendary trainer to reminisce on his time in racing 👇

Training legend Errol Sewell, the man behind the great Party King and his three straight Townsville Cup wins, has called it a day.

01/08/2024

JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENT ✨

Meet this Saturday's Townsville Shopping Centre Fashions on the Field judging panel 💃🕺

⭐ Kerry McGlone
⭐ Brittney Tamou
⭐ Owen Richards

Getting underway at 12pm, Fashions on the Field will be held in the Trackside Fashion Marquee and is open to all ticket-holders!

Gates open at 10:30am 🔓

Our experts cannot wait to see the stunning and creative fashion on display ✨

Online registrations are open 👉 bit.ly/TSVCup-FOTF-Entry-2024

01/08/2024

The results from last night's Ladbrokes Townsville Cup & Cleveland Bay Handicap barrier draws are in! 🏇

We cannot wait for Saturday!

31/07/2024

Where will you be celebrating the Ladbrokes Townsville Cup? 🏆

31/07/2024

Congratulations to our Cluden Park 2023-24 Premiership Winners 👏

Georgie Holt secures back-to-back Trainer Premierships 🏆🏆

Lacey Morrison completes a Jockey Premiership three-peat 🏆🏆🏆

Gabrielle Semmens wins the Apprentice Premiership and secured second overall in the Jockey Premiership 🥇🥈

Chilli Jam finishes the season with an impressive seven placings from eight starts, including six wins 🏇

A superb season which featured many stand-out performances from all 🙌

30/07/2024

The dynamic duo of Holt Racing will make their bid for Ladbrokes Townsville Cup glory with Mooloolaba this Saturday.

30/07/2024

Ladbrokes Winter Racing Carnival festivities continue at tomorrow night's Barrier Draw 🏆

Join us at The Metropole Hotel as nominated runners of the Ladbrokes Townsville Cup and Ladbrokes Cleveland Bay Handicap are drawn their barriers 🏇

At this free event, you can watch the Barrier Draw process in a fun and cheery environment with fellow racing fans and industry members 🥂

Enjoy the experience at The Metropole Hotel, Palmer Street, from 6pm.

29/07/2024

Breakfast with the Stars, 30 July ⭐

Catch the Ladbrokes Townsville Cup and Ladbrokes Cleveland Bay hopefuls go through their final preparations ahead of this weekend's feature races 🏇🏆

Mingle with the trainers, jockeys and owners over breakfast, serving from 6:00am ☕

This is a free event for all racing fans! Arrive via the main gate and make your way toward the tie up stalls 🐴

29/07/2024

Top Spy made light of her top weight of 62.5kg to cruise to an easy win in the $50,000 Aquis Belle of the Burdekin on Sunday.

After a dominant win with visiting Brisbane jockey Justin Huxtable aboard, Top Spy will now be set for the Mackay Cup.

Read more from Tony Wode 👇

Rockhampton trainer Graeme Green predicted a Cups future for classy mare Top Spy after her dominant win in the $50,000 Aquis Belle of the Burdekin (1400m) at Cluden Park on Sunday.

29/07/2024

Nothing was going to stop the indomitable Lacey Morrison from breaking through the 100 win barrier for the season at Cluden Park on Sunday.

Morrison’s red hot form lifted her to a third straight Townsville jockeys’ premiership, and on the way the Magic Million Townsville Guineas aboard local hope Beau Rain.

Read more from Tony Wode 👇

Nothing was going to stop the indomitable Lacey Morrison from breaking through the 100 win barrier for the season at Cluden Park on Sunday.

26/07/2024

Wulguru trainer Bill Kenning is confident his stable’s “brothers in arms” Beau Rain and Roweiner’s Dance are peaking for a crack at a feature race double on Ladbrokes Guineas Day at Cluden Park on Sunday.

Beau Rain will line-up as a leading local hope in the $75,000 Magic Millions Guineas (1609m) and Roweiner’s Dance will face off with top flight sprinters in the Global Welding Supplies Lightning (1000m).

Read more from Tony Wode 👇

Wulguru trainer Bill Kenning is confident his stable’s “brothers in arms” Beau Rain and Roweiner’s Dance are peaking for a crack at a feature race double on Magic Millions Guineas Day at Cluden Park on Sunday.

26/07/2024

Ladbrokes Guineas Race Day continues the Carnival excitement this Sunday 🏇🎉

Get your racing adrenaline fix from the three feature races on Guineas Day!

💰 Magic Millions 3YO Guineas
⚡ Global Welding Supplies Lightning
🐎 Aquis Belle of the Burdekin Fillies and Mares

For $20, General Admission guests can enjoy the day from the air-conditioned surrounds of the Sports Bar, get close to the action on the Trackside Lawns, or catch a great view of the race in the Party King Grandstand 🌳🏇

Children 12 and under enter free!

Gates Open at 11am with the first of eight races jumping at 12:30pm 🔓

Secure your ticket online or at the gate 👉 bit.ly/2024-Guineas-Day

23/07/2024

Townsville’s most fashionable race day did not disappoint ✨

The full photo album from 2024 Explore Property Munro & Co Ladies Day is available now.

📸 courtesy of Shae K Photography