Warrnambool May Racing Carnival

One of the most anticipated events of the year in Warrnambool is the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival.

The Warrnambool Racing Carnival lasts for three days and is popular with local and international travellers.

Australia loves their horses and what better way to showcase these fine animals than through an annual carnival.

Every year the Warrnambool May Racing carnival is held on the first Thursday of May.

There is a race and activities to please everyone who passes through the gates.

Warrnambool May Racing Carnival 2009

Name:	Warrnambool May Racing Carnival
Date:	5 – 7 May, 2009
Website:	http://www.warrnamboolracing.com.au

Warrnambool May Racing Carnival – Main Event

The race course leaves everyone breathless as the horse and rider traverse in a most unconventional manner. Once the race has begun they proceed in a clockwise movement and there is where convention stops. After racing through paddocks and the roadside, the horse and rider come back into the course in a counter clockwise fashion. The main event for many is this “Dominant” Grand Annual Steeplechase. The many jumps that are part of this course serve to make it the longest steeplechase in Australia. Over no less than 5,500 metres the horses and riders battle it out in the hopes for eternal glory.

Warrnambool May Racing Carnival – Day 1 Ladies Day

The three day extravaganza is packed with exceptional racing and gastronomic delights. The pure bliss of spending three days watching beautiful horses is quite enchanting. Each day will bring something special. Race Tuesday is considered to be Ladies Day. The 3YB Scotty Stewart Brierly Steeplechase is the event of the day and the culmination of the day is the most popular Ladies luncheon.

Warrnambool May Racing Carnival – Day 2

The thrill of watching the top jockeys will be unveiled on Wednesday when they run two different races; the 1200m Scott Petroleum Wangoom Handicap and the Sungold Milk Galleywood Hurdle. The skills of the men on horseback with the magnificent horses combine to give you a perfect day at the races.

Warrnambool Accommodation

Desire to go to Warrnambool to see the races first hand? Then you will find many accommodations in and around Warrnambool. There is a wide variety to choose from and whether you come alone or with your family you will find what you need. You can check out some Warrnambool accommodation here.

The annual event hosts entertainment for the young people that visit each year as well. You could make the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival part of your annual holiday. Once the races have finished for the day you can journey into Victoria to indulge your passion for the arts, history and many wildlife activities. There is plenty of sightseeing to do around Warrnambool with National Park the Grampians (Geriwerd) and the Great Ocean Road nearby. Melbourne is also not too far away. The drive via the highway and freeway will take you about four hours.

When May comes around you will want to be sure that you pay a visit to one of the bigger horse races Australia has.

Of course, it is not as big as the Melbourne Cup but it is probably the biggest regional horse race in Australia.

Come and experience for yourself what it is like to be a part of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival.

Victoria welcomes visitors from all over the world, and if you are a horse lover you will want to experience this grand event.

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