RACE DAY INFO
Saturday 2 October 2027
Race Day Details
- Date
- Saturday 2 October 2027
- Location
- Tabulam Racecourse
- Gates Open
- 9:00am
- Bar Opens
- 11:00am
- First Race
- 1:00pm
- Last Race
- 5:00pm
- Event Finishes
- 6:00pm
Race Day Programme
Smith's Butchery Tabulam Cup Race Day
Featuring the Yulgilbar Pastoral Company Sam Hordern Memorial Tabulam Cup — Saturday 2 October 2027
- Race 1The MJ Smith Group Maiden Handicap1000mKids EntertainmentCentre of the track — Shorty Brown (Byron Bay Parties & Kids Entertainment), 12–3pm
- Race 2The Lunatic Hotel Drake Class 2 Plate1000mFashions On The FieldMounting Yard
- Race 3The Charcoal Inn & Bottleshop Maiden Plate1400mLive MusicNear the bar — Rob & Amy Imeson, from 3pm
- Race 4The Yulgilbar Pastoral Company Sam Hordern Memorial Tabulam Cup1400m'Little Windmill' Charity Auction
- Race 5The Clarence Property Benchmark 45 Handicap1720m
Bar and food outlets available all day. On-course bookmakers and TAB facilities available.
Food & Drink Outlets
Trackside food stalls and country tucker all day on Race Day.
- Big Nay's Kebabs and Burgers
- Wazza & Tina's Smok'n Joint
- Ma & Pa's Soft serve, Slushies and Candy
- Lions Club Casino
- Zeebra's Restaurant & Cafe (coffee van)
Trainers & Jockeys Bonuses
Cash prizes for the most successful trainer and jockey on Race Day, based on the highest point score across the meeting.
Trainers Bonus
$1,000Sponsored by Tabulam Hotel & Dog 'n Bull Hotel Bonalbo
The most successful trainer on race day with the highest point score will receive a cash prize of $1,000.
Points
Each starter receives 1 point; 1st — 5 points, 2nd — 3 points, 3rd — 2 points
Jockeys Bonus
$500Sponsored by Tabulam Rural Agents
The most successful jockey on race day with the highest point score will receive a cash prize of $500.
Points
Each starter receives 1 point; 1st — 5 points, 2nd — 3 points, 3rd — 2 points
Return travel from Casino
Casino Bus & Race Day Package — $50
The bus departs at 11:15am from the Casino Visitor Information Centre carpark, Centre Street, South Casino. It returns after the races, leaving Tabulam Racecourse at approximately 5:30pm.
Tickets On Sale July 2027Tickets
Tickets go on sale in July 2027 and are sold online through Humanitix. General admission covers entry for the full race day. Children under 16 enter free with a paying adult.
Tickets On Sale July 2027Calcutta
The Calcutta for Tabulam Race Day will be held on Friday 1 October 2027 at 6pm in the racecourse bar area.
Tickets TBA
Getting There
Tabulam Racecourse
Tabulam Racecourse, Bruxner Highway, Tabulam NSW 2469
Tabulam Racecourse is located on the Bruxner Highway in Tabulam, Northern NSW, within easy driving distance of the Northern Rivers and New England.
Approximate drive times
- Casino — 30 minutes
- Lismore — 1 hour
- Ballina — 1 hour 45 minutes
- Tenterfield — 1 hour
- Glen Innes — 2 hours
Plan your trip, round up your mates and make a weekend of it.
Race Day Information
Horse Racing
Enjoy a five-race programme with full TAB facilities and on-course bookmakers covering local and interstate races.
Food
Trackside food stalls and country tucker all day — see the Food & Drink Outlets list below.
Bar
The bar opens from 11am. A wide range of canned drinks, wine and champagne will be available. No beer is available on tap. Drink tickets must be purchased near the Secretary's Office before heading to the bar.
Entertainment
Live music near the bar from 3pm with Rob & Amy Imeson. Kids entertainment in the centre of the track from 12 noon to 3pm with Shorty Brown from Byron Bay Parties & Kids Entertainment, plus face painting for the kids.
Reins On The River Marquee
Tickets for the Reins on the River Marquee are available separately. A charity auction will be held in the marquee, with all proceeds supporting Little Windmills.
Camping
3 day camping is available at the racecourse, with showers and toilets for campers. The racecourse sits on the Clarence River with river access for campers. No fires are permitted due to current weather conditions.
Race Day Rail Site Bookings
Race Day rail sites are available for $50 per site. Please note: these are race day rail sites only and are not camping sites. Contact Tabulam Race Club directly on 0429 614 881 or tabulamraceclub@gmail.com to arrange a booking.
Parking
Free on-site parking in the paddock. Follow the marshals.
Accessibility
Grass and gravel surfaces. Accessible parking near the gate.
What To Bring
Hat, sunscreen, camp chair, cash and your ticket.
Children & Families
Kids are welcome at Tabulam Race Day. Children under 16 enter free when accompanied by a paying adult. Kids' activities will also be available throughout the day.
Conditions Of Entry
No alcohol or glass may be taken into licensed areas. Sorry, no dogs are allowed — this is a requirement of NSW Racing stewards. Bag checks apply.
Fashions On The Field
Presented by The Casino Travel Shoppe
Fashions on the Field is one of the highlights of Tabulam Race Day, proudly sponsored by The Casino Travel Shoppe as main sponsor, along with George & Fuhrmann Casino and APL Casino Kyogle.
Categories
- Best Dressed Lady
- Best Dressed Gentleman
- Best Millinery
- Best Dressed Couple
- Best Dressed Family
- Best Dressed Group
- Best Dressed Teenage Girl
- Best Dressed Teenage Boy
- Best Dressed Junior Girl
- Best Dressed Junior Boy
There is a range of prizes for the winners and runners-up in every category. Prizes have been donated by local businesses and include travel vouchers of up to $500.
Our Major Sponsors
Tabulam Race Day is made possible by the support of our major sponsors.
