Morphettville Racecourse
Address
79 Morphett Road, Morphetteville, SA, 5043.
Contact Number
(08) 8295 0199
Profile
The Morphetteville Racecourse (aka Alan Scott Park) is home to the South Australian Jokey Club. The track is a slightly squashed oval shape of 2339 meters, with a finishing straight measuring 334 meters. Races are run between the distances of 1000 and 3200 meters. Feature races include: The Adelaide Cup (3 year old Group 2 over 3200m ) – March 9 2015, Australasian Oaks (Open Group 1 over 2400m) – 19 April, and the Goodwood Handicap (Group 1 set weight handicap over 1200m ) – 10 May. The Morphetteville Racecourse contains an abundance of fine dining, social and conferencing venues. Among them are: The Chairman’s Room - A relatively intimate space on the first floor of the Grandstand overlooking the finishing post. The Derby Lawn Picnic Sites – Grassed picketed enclosures abutting the final bend of the track. And the Tapestry Pavillion – A double storey grand pavilion marquee with dining, café, and balcony overlooking the grounds and track. Memberships, corporate suites, and special functions are very welcome and available upon enquiry.
How to get there
Tram from Adelaide City Center or Drive via ANZAC Highway.
Tram or Buses 724, 734, 734s from Lonsdale, Drive via Lonsdale and Brighton Roads.
Tram or OUTHA bus from Port Adelaide, Drive via Tapleys Hill Road
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