Canterbury Park Race Track News Headlines |
06/19/2008
Olonana, O'Shea's spring prospect, unveiled at Canterbury Park!
Olonana impressed many in her debut triumph at Canterbury Park Race Track on Wednesday. She is expected to be one of trainer John O'Shea's top prospects for the spring campaign ... read more » |
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The Home of Night Racing in Sydney!
Canterbury Park Race Track is a horse race track in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Canterbury Park Race Track is situated 11 kilometers (7 miles) from the Sydney Central Business District, in the suburb of Canterbury, adjacent to Canterbury railway station.
Canterbury Park Race Track readily accessible by public transport from all parts of the metropolitan area. Ample, free parking is available in the infield car park which is serviced by both vehicular and pedestrian tunnels.
Canterbury Park Race Track is the site of the head office of the Sydney Turf Club. Together with Rosehill Race Track, Canterbury Park Race Track hosts the prestigious Golden Slipper - the richest 2-year-old race in the world.
Canterbury Park Race Track is acknowledged as the Home of Sydney Night Racing. It is Sydney's only night racing venue. The Sydney Turf Club hosts only eight night racing meetings starting in October and running through until February.
Canterbury Park Race Track Description
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Canterbury Park Race Track has a fully-grassed horse racing course.
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It has a circumference of 1,578 meters.
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The length of straight is 317 meters.
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Winning Post width is 22.5 meters.
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Canterbury Park Race Track seems best suited to short striding gallopers due to its round shape and turns.
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Front runners and pace runners have an advantage at Canterbury Park Race Track.
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