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2026 Carlton Dry 3.5% Port Macquarie Cup Carnival 9th & 10th of October

Next year's Cup will be run on Friday 9th October. The meeting will host 8 races with $500,000 in prizemoney including the feature race the $200,000 Carlton Dry 3.5% Port Macquarie Cup over 2000 metres. The Port Macquarie Cup is a Big Dance eligibility race with the winner granted an automatic entry into the $3 Million Big Dance held at Randwick on the first Tuesday in November. Port Macquarie Cup Day is one of the Mid-North Coast's premier events and is the perfect opportunity to dress up and enjoy Port Macquarie's social event of the year.  We back up the following day with another quality race program of country racing.

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The Kitchen - Sample Menu Raceday Platters (Pre-Order Only) The Food Truck - Sample Menu
<b>Kendall Blues Race Day</b><div><b>Sunday 26th April 2026</b></div>

Kendall Blues Race Day
Sunday 26th April 2026

Join us at the Port Macquarie Race Club for an exhilarating day of racing as we present the inaugural Kendall Blues Race Day. Set for Sunday 26th of April, this is a standout event on the racing calendar, proudly supported by Kendall Blues RLFC.

Enjoy the excitement of live horse racing, a vibrant atmosphere, and a fantastic day out with friends, family, or colleagues. With the energy of the track and the beauty of Port Macquarie as your backdrop, it’s the perfect way to spend your Saturday.

Whether you’re a racing enthusiast or simply looking for a great social day, the Kendall Blues Raceday offers something for everyone.

Make plans now and be part of the action at the Kendall Blues Raceday — where style, excitement, and racing come together.

Children under the age of 16 are free when accompanied by a responsible adult.
<b>Port Macquarie Race Day</b><div><b>Monday 18th May 2026</b></div>

Port Macquarie Race Day
Monday 18th May 2026

Join us for Midweek racing at one of the best country racetracks in the state.
Entry for this meeting is just $7 for adults and $5 for concession holders.
Char Bar Catering will be serving up some amazing food, and we will have TAB facilities and Bookmakers available to ensure an enjoyable day for all patrons.
Reserved Seating in our air-conditioned Ivan Livermore Stand is still available from $5 per person for Members ($10 for Non-Members) please call the office on (02) 6581 1964 or email us at [email protected] for any enquiries or to reserve your seat.
<b>Wauchope Cup&nbsp;</b><div><b>Sunday 14th June 2026<br></b><div><b><br></b></div></div>

Wauchope Cup 
Sunday 14th June 2026

The Wauchope Jockey club will host their biggest race day of the year here at Port Macquarie Race Club, The Wauchope Cup on Sunday the 14th June 2026.
This is one of the highlights of the Mid-North coast racing calendar and is a very popular meeting.
Reserved Seating in our air-conditioned Ivan Livermore Stand is still available from $5 per person for Members ($10 for Non-Members) please call the office on (02) 6581 1964 or email us at [email protected] for any enquiries or to reserve your seat.
Please contact the Wauchope Jockey Club on 0484 659 373 for all other enquiries.



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Port Macquarie Race Club is the leading club on the New South Wales Mid North Coast . Conveniently located 2.5 km from both the Port Macquarie CBD and Airport, 5 hours north of Sydney and approx 2 hours from Newcastle (all dual carriageway).

Track Layout

The track is a sand based Kikuyu turf track 1580 metres in circumference with cambered turns and a 350m straight run to the post. 

Race distances are 1000m, 1100m, 1200m, 1500m, 1800m and 2000m. 

History

The current layout opened in 1968 (reconstructed in 2015) was based on the old Rosebery track. Symmetrical layout consisting of 2 x two furlong turns and 2 x two furlong straights.

(Furlong = 220 yards or approximately 200 metres)

Events

PMRC conducts 21 TAB race meetings annually and hosts a further 2 race meetings conducted by the Wauchope Jockey Club.  The annual Port Macquarie Cup 2000m is conducted on the Friday following the Labour Day long weekend in October and preceded by the Cup Prelude 1800m, the last Sunday in September.
Outside of the Cup the most popular racedays are New Years Day and Easter Saturday.  A feature Fillies and Mares event the $65,000 Queen of the North is held in late January each year.

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