Randwick Racecourse Tips [December 2024]

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Randwick Racecourse is the largest racecourse in NSW and has a circumference of 2,220m. Not only is it the largest in NSW, but it is also one of the most popular and you’ll find heaps of tips for Randwick races. There is an uphill straight of 410m at Randwick and it is located just 5km from the Sydney CBD.

There is the perfect mixture of history and modern-day features at this racecourse and there is one of the best training facilities located here. You may also hear the track referred to as Royal Randwick as the club was granted the right to use “Royal” from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1992.

Randwick Betting Strategy Types

For a popular race track like Randwick, there will always be heaps of bet types available. No matter where you find your Randwick race tips, they will likely include multiple different bet types. We have picked three in particular that we think will interest you and speak more about them in this section.

Daily Double

The Daily Double bet type is pretty simple, so even the newest bettors can understand how it works easily, but it can also be pretty lucrative as well. If you’ve found your Randwick tips today and you want to bet on the Daily Double, this involves choosing the winner of two races.

The races have to be back-to-back, like race one and two on the card at Randwick. Most of the time, we see people try to pick the winner of the first two races on the card, to start their day off with a bang. However, if there’s a major race on the card, some may choose that particular race on top of the race directly before or after.

Treble

The Treble is pretty similar to the Daily Double and is just as popular, which is why you’ll see many tips for Randwick races that feature this bet type. If you like your exotic tips, then this is the bet type for you because it involves choosing the winner of three nominated races on the race at Randwick.

Again, if there’s a major race on the card at Randwick on the day you’re betting, the event will usually be included as one of the nominated races. To make things easier, you can choose more than three horses in your bet, but remember the more runners you include, the lower the payout will be if it hits.

Quadrella

The Quadrella is also known as the Quaddie and is one of the most difficult bet types to land, but if you can hit it, you’re in for a great payday. Many like to chance their hand with their Randwick quaddie tips in the hopes of hitting the big time.

The Quddie is another step up from the Treble and it involved picking the winner of four races on the card. It’s quite popular with Randwick horse tips especially if it's a decent card with several Group One races taking place on the same day.

Randwick Racecourse History

In 1833, the beginning of Randwick Racecourse emerged as the then NSW Governor, Richard Bourke designed land to be used as a racecourse. The first race held at Randwick was in the same year but was a private event. A few years later, in 1840, racing stopped at Randwick and it was used for training purposes only.

The Australian Jockey Club (which was formed in the early 1840s) moved its headquarters to Randwick in 1860 and racing resumed at the track again. The land was officially granted to the Australian Jockey Club in 1863 and remained in their hands until 2011 when the Australian Jockey Club and the Australian Turf Club merged.

Randwick was given its “Royal” title in 1992 when Queen Elizabeth II visited the track to open the Paddock Stand and gave permission for the venue to be known as Royal Randwick. Randwick Racecourse doesn’t just host horse racing, but other events take place here as well, including concerts and religious masses.

Randwick Racecourse Featured Race Days

There’s no doubt that Randwick Racecourse is one of the biggest tracks in the country. This means there are heaps of racing to be had each year and subsequently heaps of free Saturday racing tips for Randwick to be found as well.

Some of the biggest races that feature at Randwick Racecourse each year include:

Distance:	Guide:
1,000m	Races at this distance begin in a small chute and runners have 550m before the final turn. Due to this reasonably short distance until the final turn, inside barriers are at an advantage.
1,200m	This is another race that starts in a small chute which is pretty much parallel to the starting chute for the 1,000m race. Runners have a 250m straight to negotiate before heading onto the course proper.
1,400m	At the 1,400m race distance, runners begin in a small chute which is further back from the 1,200m chute. There is a 450m straight run before a turn.
1,600m	Another race, another chute! The chute for the 1,600m race leads into the back straight and runners have 650m before they reach the first of two turns in the race.
1,800m	The 1,800m race starts on the course proper and it leads directly to the first turn (with three turns in total). Therefore inside barriers can have an advantage, especially in the beginning.
2,000m	The 2,000m race starts in a chute near the fourth turn on the track. Runners may negotiate a long turn for 400m and therefore give inside barriers more of an advantage.
2,400m	Races slated for a distance of 2,400m start 200m before the finish line and then the runners have the entire lap of the track to go. The first turn of the race is a long sweeping turn, which gives more advantage to inside barriers.
2,600m	Quite similar to the 2,400m race, however, the race starts 200m further up the home straight. This gives runners more time to get into their preferred position before the long sweeping turn.
3,200m	The 3,200m race is located at the same starting point as the 1,000m races. However, there isn’t much advantage for inside barriers, as there’s plenty of time to find a good space.

How to Get to Randwick Racecourse

If you’ve got your Randwick tips for tomorrow sorted and ready to figure out how to get to the track, you’ll be pleased to know there are a few options available. Public transport is a good option as there’s a Light rail station very close to the track and a purpose-built bus terminal as well.

It shouldn’t take too long to get to the track, especially if you live close to Sydney’s CBD as it is located just 5km from the CBD. Public transport is even included in your carnival ticket if you are attending the Sydney Everest Carnival. Free parking is also available, but sports are limited and there’s also parking for members.