Melton Entertainment Park

Melton Entertainment Park
LocationMelton, Victoria
Coordinates37°41′51″S 144°36′13″E / 37.69750°S 144.60361°E / -37.69750; 144.60361
Owned byHarness Racing Victoria
Date opened2009
Screened onSky Channel
Course typeHarness racing
Notable racesBreeders Crown
BIG 6 Hunter Cup
Victoria Cup
Official website

Melton Entertainment Park, formerly Tabcorp Park, is an Australian horse racing venue situated in Melton, Victoria, Australia; 40 kilometres (25 mi) north-west of the Melbourne central business district. It is used for harness racing and is operated by Harness Racing Victoria.

Overview

Melton Entertainment Park incorporates a 1,000 metres (1,100 yd) track as well as a host of amenities such as restaurants, gaming machines, hotel accommodation and conference facilities. The new Melton track replaced the existing metropolitan track at Moonee Valley.[1][2]

The bistro and gaming lounge was opened on 5 March 2009 while the first race was held on 5 July 2009. It was a VicBred 2YO Fillies Semi Final won by Lady Belladonna.

References

  1. ^ Tabcorp Park new home of harness Shire of Melton
  2. ^ Tabcorp Park New Home Of Harness Australian Harness Racing 17 December 2008

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