Murray Bridge Racing Club Inc

The very popular marquee dining packages offer one of the most extensive and variable racing hospitality packages going around. There's something happening throughout the day. There'll be rides, clowns, Stilt walkers, face painters, prizes, giveaways, and a certain white-bearded gentleman in a red suit will make an appearance trackside.  It's a special Christmas occasion to be enjoyed by all.

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Established in 1899, and held its first race meeting at its current location on Maurice Road on July 25 th 1914 . The Murray Bridge Racecourse is situated within 3 kms of the luscious banks of the Murray River..

• Murray Bridge Racing Club also plays host to the Rotary Country Markets, Red Cross Blood Bank, Carols by Candlelight, The Australian Childhood Foundation and many other community events and functions, in addition to business trade shows and demonstrations.

• Murray Bridge Racing Club supports local community, business and community groups, and are members of the Murraylands Regional Tourism Association. The Club is also one of the largest not-for-profit employers within the region and contributes significantly to the local economy.

• The Club's objectives are to promote and further develop thoroughbred horse racing, particularly within the Murraylands region, both as a competitive sport and as a family-oriented recreation activity.

• The Club's board of management consists of ten member-elected Committee representatives. The Club also employs a full-time Manager, Curator and various grounds and office support staff.

• The Club relies on its supporter's membership, the operation of the thoroughbred training complex (which operates at the racecourse six days per week), race meeting revenue (with fourteen race meetings per annum) and industry and corporate sponsorship to fund the general administration, on-course developments, off-course activities and projects of the Club.

The Area,

Murray Bridge is situated 78 kms from Adelaide , approximately 40 minutes drive down the South Eastern Freeway and has a population of around 18,000 people. Murray Bridge is a hub of river activities, including water sports, houseboating, fishing and swimming, particularly during the summer months when the town experiences a regular influx of tourists and holidaymakers

Accommodation and Tourism,

Tourist Attractions: Murray River, Speedboat Racing, Speedway, Bowling Alley, Hotels, Clubs, Restaurants, River Boats, Christmas Parade, Museum, Bowls, Fishing, Golf, Horse Riding, Sailing, Swimming, Tennis.