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Location | Glenorchy, Tasmania |
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Coordinates | 42°49′25″S 147°17′13″E / 42.82361°S 147.28694°E |
Owned by | Tasmanian Racing Club |
Date opened | 1874 |
Course type | Flat |
Notable races | Hobart Cup |
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Elwick Racecourse (currently also known by its sponsored name of Ladbrokes Park Elwick) is a Thoroughbred horse-racing venue located on Goodwood Road within Glenorchy, Tasmania, Australia. It is located in close proximity to the Brooker Highway, Hobart Showground, Derwent Entertainment Centre, Glenorchy Art and Sculpture Park and the River Derwent. The Racecourse has a picturesque outlook across the river, as well as being dominated by views of kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Elwick features at least 110 race meetings and 210 trial days a year, but is most well known for hosting the Hobart Cup.