John McGrath Auto Group Black Opal Stakes Day
Autumn racing at Thoroughbred Park.
Food and beverages are available at the Thoroughbred Cafe, the Winning Post Bar and the Black Opal Room (Members).
Please call (02) 6204 0000 for further information.
Race Day Packages
Centenary Canberra Cup Caps Promotion
Your chance to be a "Centenary Canberra Cup Day Owner" and share in $5,000 cash!
Purchase one of the 100 limited edition Centenary Canberra Cup Caps and your into the draw to share in the cash.
Each Cap Owner will receive:
- Numbered limited edition Cap Three (3) Owner’s Passes for John McGrath Auto Group Black Opal Stakes & TAB Canberra Cup Day.
- A ticket to the 2026 Black Opal Cocktail Party
- Access to a special Race Day experience, including opportunities to meet the trainer and jockey of their allocated horse (subject to operational availability)
Each Cap purchaser receives one entry into the Centenary Cup Day Owner Draw.
The draw will take place at the Black Opal Cocktail Party on Friday, 6 March 2026.
The number of winners will correspond to the number of runners in the TAB Canberra Cup race on Sunday, 8 March 2026.
The winning Owner will receive $3,500 cash, 2nd will receive $1500 and 3rd $500.
Open to CRC Members only until 29 October 2025. Purchases made before this time by non-Members will receive a refund. Purchasers are limtied to one per person until 6 November 2025.
Cap number preferences can be made in the additional comments box during the purchasing process. Cap numbers will be provided on a first come, first served basis and CRC provides no guarantee that number preferences will be met.