Roxby Downs Outback Cup

14 Aug 10

Gates Open: 9.00am

First Race: 11.00am

Join in the fun of the most remote race meet in South Australia. The Roxby Downs Outback Cup cobines the best of the outback with the excitement of the races.

Racing

Interstate and Metropolitan races begin at 11am with the locals kicking off around 1 pm.

Entertainment

The day has something for everyone with free children’s rides, show bags, a magic show, face painting and competitions for the kids. 

With $2000 in prize money and Alliance Airflights at stake, the main non race day features are “Fashions on the Field” and “ Mr Outback”. These popular events are a highlight of the day and the titles are always hotly contested by locals and visitors alike.

Food and drink

Food is available from both the BBQ area and the pie pasty sandwich and cake stall and other single caterers.

Liquid refreshments are supplied from the public bar and from the member’s bar.

Punting

Punters are catered for by four on course bookmakers, tote facility, Sky Cchannel and races broadcast from over Australia.

Post-race entertainment

The day is finished off at the Community Club or the Roxby Downs Tavern.

Tickets

General Admission - $10

Senior Concessions - free

Children under 16 - free

Club Membership - $25 per person includes entry to the Cup and access to members bar.

Click here to download a copy of the Race Week flyer
Includes information on Fashions on the Field, bus services and post-race entertainment

Packages & Tickets

Roxby Club/Coopers Punters Marquee

$140 per person

Looking for a hassle free day at the races where everything's organised for you and you can just sit back, relax and enjoy a day at the track?

The Roxby Club/Coopers Punters Marquee has all your needs catered for.

Ticket price includes:

  • entry to the racecourse and marquee
  • smorgasbord lunch, and
  • beer and wine for the day.

Tickets must be purchased prior from the Roxby Downs Club.

Contact Adrian on 8671 0117 for more information.

Fast Facts

Greyhound Australia Complimentary Trackside Travel

Bus departs
10am - Olympic Dam Airport - Roxby Downs Racecourse
11.30am - Camp 1 OD - Roxby Downs Racecourse
12.30pm - Roxby town centre - Roxby Downs Racecourse

4.30pm - Roxby Downs Racecourse - Roxby town centre
5pm - Roxby Downs Racecourse - Olympic Dam Airport
5.30pm - Roxby Downs Racecourse - Roxby town centre
6pm - Roxby Downs Racecourse - Roxby town centre
NB. Bus schedule may vary based on demand

Course parking fee - gold coin donation in support of the CFS

Plan your day out below: Roxby Downs Outback Cup