COX PLATE RACEDAY

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Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025 Gates Open: 12:00 PM First Race: 02:08 PM Adult: $7 Senior/Student: $5 Child: Under 12 Free

One of Australia’s greatest races takes centre stage!

Join us at the Darwin Turf Club for Cox Plate Raceday, and experience a fantastic afternoon of hospitality, entertainment, and local racing action.

Enjoy all the action from Moonee Valley on the big screens
TAB facilities available for all your race day punting
Local racing live from Fannie Bay
Snack bar menu available in the Ted Bailey Grandstand or cool off in the air-conditioned comfort of the Ground Floor bar

Tickets:

Gates open: 12:00pm
GA Adults: $7
GA Concession: $5
Children under 12: FREE

Race times:

Race 1 – 2.08pm
Race 2 – 2.43pm
Race 3 – 3.23pm
Race 4 – 4.05pm
Race 5 – 4.42pm

Round up your mates and join us for a memorable day trackside as we celebrate one of the biggest days in Australian racing!

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What To Wear

Entry to general admission areas of the race course requires guests to be neatly dressed. Footwear and a shirt must be worn at all times. Members’ dress standards apply to the Ted Bailey Grandstand and Sid Parker Verandah/Members Club House.

Transport

The racecourse is approximately a seven minute drive from the CBD. There are a number of transport options available to our valued patrons.

Where To Eat

There is an array of dining options at the Darwin Turf Club, from a snack bar menu in the Ted Bailey Grandstand to a three-course lunch on our feature race days.

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