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Canberra Community Chest Race Day

Sunday, 22 November 2026
Gates open at 11:30, with local racing at 12:30
General Admission is Free.

Spring 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

Black Opal Room Table - 22 November 2026

$55 PER PERSON WITH $45 RETURNED ON THE DAY TO BE SPENT ON FOOD & BEVERAGES ($10 ADMINISTRATION FEE)

Per person cost is returned to you in food & beverage credit (minus $10 administration fee) to be used in the Black Opal Room on the day.

Non-Members must purchase a Members Day Pass to enter the room.

Members dress code applies.

4-seat table - 22 November 2026 - $55.00pp
6-seat table - 22 November 2026 - $55.00pp

Members Day Pass - 22 November 2026

Members Day passes are required for non-Members to enter the Black Opal Room.

Purchased by a Non-Member - 22 November 2026 - $20.00
Purchased by a Member - 22 November 2026 - $15.00

Premium GA table – 22 November 2026

Secure your trackside table on Canberra Community Chest Race Day.

The tables include:

  • Entry into the Premium GA area
  • Table
  • Chairs
  • Umbrella
  • Drink on arrival
Premium GA table for 6 – 22 November 2026 - $140.00

Thoroughbred Grazer – 22 November 2026

Artisan cured meats, fine cheeses, marinated olives, pickles and accompaniments served with fresh bread and crackers

1/2 platter recommended for approximately 6 people. Full platter recommended for approximately 10 people. 

Thoroughbred Grazer Full – 22 November 2026 - $150.00
Thoroughbred Grazer Half – 22 November 2026 - $80.00

Race Day Seafood Indulgence – 22 November 2026

30 NSW south coast rock oyster & 30 large, cooked prawns served with lemon and our special secret recipe seafood sauce GF, DF

Race Day Seafood Indulgence Full – 22 November 2026 - $180.00
Race Day Seafood Indulgence Half – 22 November 2026 - $100.00

Vegetable Crudité Platter – 22 November 2026

Fresh vegetables served with house made dips and condiments V, GF 

1/2 platter recommended for approximately 6 people. Full platter recommended for approximately 10 people. 

Vegetable Crudité Platter Full – 22 November 2026 - $75.00
Vegetable Crudité Platter Half – 22 November 2026 - $40.00

Sushi and Nigiri Box – 22 November 2026

40pcs, GF, DF

Sushi and Nigiri Box Full – 22 November 2026 - $95.00
Sushi and Nigiri Box Half – 22 November 2026 - $50.00

Fresh Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls – 22 November 2026

40pcs GF, DF

Fresh Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls Full – 22 November 2026 - $95.00
Fresh Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls Half – 22 November 2026 - $50.00

Assorted Sandwiches – 22 November 2026

40pcs

Assorted Sandwiches Full – 22 November 2026 - $75.00
Assorted Sandwiches Half – 22 November 2026 - $40.00

Mini Cakes, Pasties and Desserts – 22 November 2026

1/2 platter recommended for approximately 6 people. Full platter recommended for approximately 10 people. 

Mini Cakes, Pasties and Desserts Full – 22 November 2026 - $75.00
Mini Cakes, Pasties and Desserts Half – 22 November 2026 - $40.00

Seasonal Fruit Platter – 22 November 2026

1/2 platter recommended for approximately 6 people. Full platter recommended for approximately 10 people. 

Seasonal Fruit Platter Full – 22 November 2026 - $80.00
Seasonal Fruit Platter Half – 22 November 2026 - $40.00

Pork Belly Sliders – 22 November 2026

With slaw and pickles 20pcs

1/2 platter recommended for approximately 10 people. Full platter recommended for approximately 20 people. 

Pork Belly Sliders Full – 22 November 2026 - $120.00
Pork Belly Sliders Half – 22 November 2026 - $70.00

Chicken Wings – 22 November 2026

With ranch dipping sauce 30 pcs

Chicken Wings Full – 22 November 2026 - $90.00
Chicken Wings Half – 22 November 2026 - $50.00

Salt and Pepper Torpedo Calamari – 22 November 2026

 With chipotle mayo 30 pcs 

Salt and Pepper Torpedo Calamari Full – 22 November 2026 - $90.00
Salt and Pepper Torpedo Calamari Half – 22 November 2026 - $50.00

Gourmet Mini Pies – 22 November 2026

25pcs

Gourmet Mini Pies Full – 22 November 2026 - $90.00
Gourmet Mini Pies Half – 22 November 2026 - $50.00

Cocktail Sausage Rolls – 22 November 2026

25pcs

Cocktail Sausage Rolls Full – 22 November 2026 - $90.00
Cocktail Sausage Rolls Half – 22 November 2026 - $50.00

Vegetable Spring Rolls – 22 November 2026

With sweet chilli dipping sauce 40pcs, V

Vegetable Spring Rolls Full – 22 November 2026 - $75.00
Vegetable Spring Rolls Half – 22 November 2026 - $50.00

Spinach and Fetta Pastizzi – 22 November 2026

With mint yoghurt 25pcs, V

Spinach and Fetta Pastizzi Full – 22 November 2026 - $90.00
Spinach and Fetta Pastizzi Half – 22 November 2026 - $50.00

Mushroom Arancini – 22 November 2026

With napoli dipping sauce 25pcs, V

Mushroom Arancini Full – 22 November 2026 - $90.00
Mushroom Arancini Half – 22 November 2026 - $50.00

Warm Mixed Mini Sweet Donuts – 22 November 2026

20pcs

1/2 platter recommended for approximately 10 people. Full platter recommended for approximately 20 people. 

Warm Mixed Mini Sweet Donuts Full – 22 November 2026 - $50.00
Warm Mixed Mini Sweet Donuts Half – 22 November 2026 - $25.00