Sandown Racecourse

Sandown Racecourse (commercially known as Ladbrokes Park) is situated 25 kilometres from the city along the Princes Highway and hosts both horse racing and motorsport. Blessed with one of the finest racing surfaces in Australia, Sandown is an undulating course which has been redeveloped through 2002 into a dual circuit venue - with the individual tracks known as Lakeside and Hillside.

Sandown Racecourse is within sight of the Dandenong Ranges, with the track offering excellent racing in all weather. The track is recognised by the racing industry as the best wet weather track in Australia. The traditional course was formerly 1892 metres in circumference with a minimum width of 30 metres and the home straight was 407 metres in length. The uphill run to the winning post tests a horse's stamina.

In November 1997, the course unveiled the first stage of new $6 million facilities. August 1999 saw the completion of the second stage refurbishment. The project progressed over eighteen months, and earned Sandown Racecourse the reputation as a premier racing and entertainment facility.

The future of Sandown is somewhat unknown. The land, owned by the Melbourne Racing Club, is worth plenty and there are rumours the club may sell the land to a commercial and residential development.

Sandown Racecourse Details

Location
Address
591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 GET DIRECTIONS
Capacity
30,000
Record Crowd
52,000 - June 1965
Highest Crowd since 2003
 
Lights
No
Arena Roof
No
Video Screen
No
Opened
1965
Redeveloped
1999
Former/Other Names
Ladbrokes Park
Sports Played
Horse Racing
Motor Sports  
Annual Events
Sandown Classic
Sandown 500
Last Event
Sun 17 Sep 2023: Supercars: Sandown SuperSprint  
Next Event
Sun 15 Sep 2024: Supercars: Sandown 500  
Official Website
Transport
Sandown Park station is located close to the racecourse entrance gates. Trains depart regularly from Flinders Street Station for racemeetings. The Pakenham/Dandenong train takes 40 minutes from Flinders Street to Sandown Park station.
Parking
There is ample free car parking at the course.
Accommodation
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Information about Sandown Racecourse (Ladbrokes Park) in Melbourne including venue layout, history, records, events, map, tickets, directions and accommodation.
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