Managed by Canberra Racing Club (CRC)

The following conditions of entry apply to all patrons entering Thoroughbred Park

General Conditions

  • Management reserves the right to inspect and/or search bags and personal items brought into or taken out of the venue.
  • Persons gaining unauthorised access to Thoroughbred Park will be evicted and may be liable for prosecution.
  • Persons who have lawfully gained entry and pass their tickets/badges to others outside the venue will be evicted and have any tickets/badges involved confiscated.
  • Patrons who use offensive, threatening language, cause a disturbance or refuse to comply with requests made by CRC officials or staff will be evicted.
  • Alcohol cannot be brought into or taken from Thoroughbred Park by patrons.
  • Persons caught damaging or vandalising any infrastructure at Thoroughbred Park will be evicted and be liable for prosecution.
  • Patrons should note that children under the age of eighteen must be supervised by a legal guardian at all times.
  • Patrons who throw articles onto the racing surface or gain unauthorised entry onto the racetracks will be evicted and will be liable for prosecution.
  • Patrons consent to the recording of their image or likeness including audio & visual and remains the property of CRC to use at its discretion.
  • Patrons bringing personal items into Thoroughbred Park do so at their own risk and CRC will not be held responsible for any damages to, loss or theft of personal property. A lost property register is maintained by management.
  • Due to safety concerns to patrons and horses, umbrellas may not be brought into the venue.
  • Patrons are admitted at their own risk.
  • Any unauthorised commercial activity including ticket selling, soliciting, customer surveying, or attaching advertisements to any surface is not permitted.
  • Patrons are advised to take appropriate care regarding sun protection and hydration.

Refusal of Entry

  • For the comfort, safety and enjoyment of all patrons, management reserves the right to:
  • Refuse entry to any persons deemed to be intoxicated and / or disorderly or suspected to be under the influence of illegal substances
  • Refuse entry to any unauthorised or warned off persons
  • Refuse entry to patrons who attempt to bring any restricted or prohibited item into Thoroughbred Park.

Restricted / Prohibited Items

Patrons are not permitted to bring the following items into Thoroughbred Park:

  • Alcoholic beverages, illicit drugs, glass, or breakable containers.
  • Flares, fireworks, laser pointers, knives, dangerous weapons or any device that has the potential to cause injury or public nuisance.
  • Musical instruments, whistles or air horns.
  • Spray cans or compressed air canisters.
  • All animals except guiding or hearing animals.
  • Skateboards, scooters, roller blades, tricycles or bicycles.
  • Recording devices (for commercial purposes).
  • Flags.
  • Commercial, political, religious or offensive clothing, banners, logos or signage.
  • Any items or goods for sale unless approved by management.

Food and Beverage

Patrons are permitted to bring the following items into Thoroughbred Park:

  • Pre-packaged food such as sandwiches, fruit, biscuits, crisps, etc. for individual consumption
  • Unopened non-alcoholic beverages.

Designated Smoking Areas

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.

Liquor Licensing

All persons entering Thoroughbred Park are advised that:

  • They are entering licensed premises;
  • It is an offence for minors to purchase and consume liquor;
  • It is an offence to purchase liquor for (or supply liquor to) minors; and
  • Persons supplying liquor to minors will be reported to the Police and penalties apply under the ACT Liquor Act 2010.

Note – These conditions of entry maybe subject to change for specific events and alterations or additions to these conditions will conditions will be Displayed at each point of entry.