Warrnambool Racing Carnival 2026
The TAB Warrnambool May Racing Carnival is the one of the best racing carnivals in Australia - and the only one that is held over three consecutive days.
Experience the famous three-day May Racing Carnival at The 'Bool
2026 TAB May Racing Carnival: Tuesday 5th May 2026 - Thursday 7th May 2026
The TAB May Racing Carnival is one of Australia's hallmark country racing events.
Held at the Warrnambool Racing Club, the three-day Carnival attracts thousands of racing enthusiasts every year to view Australasia's premier jumps horses, immerse in the thrill of country racing, be inspired by autumn race fashions, and enjoy unmatched local hospitality. This is Australian grass-roots racing at its finest!
Its home is the Warrnambool Racecourse, located in the vibrant coastal city of Warrnambool, on Victoria's iconic Great Ocean Road. Positioned in the heart of town, just two kilometres from the CBD, the Warrnambool Racecourse has been home to racing since 1847, when the first settlers arrived.
The Carnival is a celebration of country racing and is famously held mid-week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (always the first Thursday of May). It features 22 flat races and 8 jumps races, including the internationally acclaimed Grand Annual Steeplechase, first held in 1872 and remains the longest and most celebrated of its kind in Australia.
Warrnambool May Racing Carnival
Tuesday 5th May 2026 - Brierly Day | Day 1
Wednesday 6th May 2026 - Galleywood Day | Day 2
Thursday 7th May 2026 - Grand Annual Day | Day 3
Transport Options
Bus Loops - Warrnambool
Buses run across 3 convenient routes within Warrnambool before the races as well as return transfers to Warrnambool CBD each day.
Bus Service - Port Fairy
If you are travelling to the races from Port Fairy, buses depart The Star of the West Hotel each day before the first race as well as return transfers.
VLine Train Service & Shuttle
Take the stress out of long distance travel and enjoy the convenience of a VLine train service with return coach transfers from the station to the races.
Where: Warrnambool Racing Club
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❊ When ❊
Date/s: Tuesday 5th May 2026 - Thursday 7th May 2026
❊ Where ❊
Warrnambool Racecourse View Venue
2-64 Grafton Road Warrnambool Victoria 3280 Map
✆ Venue: (03) 5562 2211 | Event: (03) 5562 2211
5th May 2026
Tuesday 5th May 2026 @ Warrnambool Racecourse
Gates open at 9:30am
Country Racing. It's Got It All!
Our racing is that bit more relaxed, more fun, and more connected.
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6th May 2026
Wednesday 6th May 2026 @ Warrnambool Racecourse
Gates open at 9.30am
Country Racing. It's Got It All!
Our racing is that bit more relaxed, more fun, and more connected.
Come and support th..
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7th May 2026
Thursday 7 May 2026 @ Warrnambool Racecourse
Gates open at 9:30
Country Racing. It's Got It All!
Our racing is that bit more relaxed, more fun, and more connected.
Come and support the loc..
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❊ More Information ❊
→
www.warrnamboolracing.com.au
❊ Also See.. ❊
➼ Brierly Day 2026 | Warrnambool May Racing Carnival
➼ Galleywood Day 2026 | Warrnambool May Racing Carnival
➼ Grand Annual Day 2027 | Warrnambool May Racing Carnival
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