Tabcorp Park is the new metropolitan home of harness racing in Victoria.

With the opening meeting being held last July on a Sunday, the Friday night fixture has taken over, with 47 of the 55 meetings to be held on that night at the $45 million dollar venue in the 2009/10 financial year. 

Its debut season has been one to cherish for the people which make harness racing Victoria tick, as during the 2009/10 season, the track will host some of the sport's biggest events. These include the SEW-Eurodrive Victoria Cup, Tabcorp Australasian Breeders Crown finals and the Australian Trotting Grand Prix.

February 2010 is building as a big month for harness racing in Victoria, with the curtain being drawn on Moonee Valley as a harness racing venue. February 6 sees the closure at the Valley, with the running of the BIG 6 Hunter Cup. 

While predominantly the home of metropolitan racing in Victoria, Tabcorp Park will also boast a number of Country harness meetings on behalf of country clubs throughout Victoria.

When: Friday, January 29, Saturday, January 30 and February 6.

 

Where:  2 Ferris Road, Melton South (Melways Ref: 337 F11, Western Highway-take Ferris Rd exit). 

By car: Tabcorp Park is about 35km from Melbourne.  Take the Western Highway toward Ballarat. Take Ferris Rd exit and turn left into Ferris Rd.  Melways 337 F11. Parking is available on site. 

By public transport: Tabcorp Park offers patrons a courtesy shuttle bus service (seating 12 adults) from Melton train station. Bookings must be made on 8746 0600. The bus service leaves Melton train station at 5.25pm, 5.44pm, 6.04pm and 6.25pm. Return courtesy bus services will drop patrons back to Melton train station in time for departing trains at 9.37pm or 1.15am.  

By Train: Limited public transport is avaliable to the Melton township. For more information please visit http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/timetables/.

Taxis: Taxis will also be available on the night.