BENDIGO RACECOURSE
CHARACTERISTICS
In 1998 the complete track was reconstructed and now the race course has a circumference of 1,995 metres and a straight of 400 metres.
There are two starting chutes on the track, one holding starts over 900 metres, 1,000 metes, 1,100 metres and the other holding starts over 1,600 metres. Features include:
- Very spacious circuit with long straights (24m width) and well-cambered turns
- The track provides good racing throughout the year
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6% Cambered turns
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Automated irrigation system and well-drained
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The grass type is Rye and Fescue
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The soil type is based on Sandy Loam
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Moveable rail of maximum 9m
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1100m and 1600m Chute
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2000m circuit
COURSE RECORDS
|
Distance |
Time |
Date |
Horse |
|
0900.00m |
0-51.22 |
14/11/2001 |
Innovation Girl |
|
1,000.00m |
0-56.04 |
05/01/1999 |
Little Pearler |
|
1,100.00m |
1-01.29 |
17/10/1998 |
Another Sport |
|
1,180.00m |
1-09.70 |
23/11/1996 |
Goldelle |
|
1,300.00m |
1-15.37 |
17/10/1998 |
Secombe |
|
1,400.00m |
1-21.86 |
22/12/1999 |
Bangerang Brave |
|
1,500.00m |
1-29.11 |
23/12/2004 |
Tuff and Ruff |
|
1,600.00m |
1-33.79 |
25/11/2004 |
Command n' Conquer (NZ) |
|
2,150.00m |
2-17.00 |
23/11/1996 |
Our Comanchero (NZ) |
|
2,200.00m |
2-15.00 |
28/10/2009 |
Zupacool |
|
2,400.00m |
2-28.05 |
24/11/2005 |
Moonlight Tango (USA) |
|
3,000.00m (Hurdle) |
3-13.00 |
12/11/1980 |
Colebark |
|
3,000.00m |
3-12.25 |
09/08/2002 |
Tarlan |
|
3,200.00m (Hurdle) |
3-31.89 |
08/05/2008 |
Mt Townsend |