Lismore Turf Club - Racing, Entertainment, Venue Hire & Function Centre

The Lismore Turf Club is located in Lismore, NSW Australia. Not only being the premier racing venue on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, the Turf Club is also one of Lismore's best entertainment, venue hire and function centres catering for all types of events and specialising in weddings.

To find out more about racing at the Lismore Turf Club, take a look at the Functions & Events page or view the featured events to the right.

See you at the races!

Friday 05/02/2010

Click here to download the brochure for the McGrath Foundations "Magic for McGrath" on the 16th of March at the Lismore Turf Club.

Monday 14/12/2009

EXTRAORDINARY NOMINATIONS FOR LISMORE ON FRIDAY

Racegoers at the Lismore Turf Club’s Professional Investment Services Christmas Cup raceday to be held this Friday 18th December will be guaranteed an afternoon of great racing action.

In a fantastic show of support for the club, owners & trainers have nominated a total of 205 horses for the 8 race program, which almost certainly guarantees full fields plus emergencies in all races.

"This meeting just before Christmas always attracts good support from trainers looking for that special bonus win before the holiday period. Last year the meeting had 152 nominations and we thought that was good, but to break the 200 mark is just incredible. Only a handful of race meetings throughout NSW each year would get so many nominations, so to join that elite group is very satisfying" said Michael Timbrell, Secretary/Manager of the Lismore Turf Club.

"Despite the dry weather our track is in fantastic order. Our groundstaff have been working overtime continually irrigating and we expect to have a first class racing surface on Friday".

Once again this year, Lismore’s last race meeting of 2009 is being held as a "Twilight" event with the first race not being scheduled until 2.20pm and not finishing until 6.40pm.

"We always get an influx of people after 4.00pm with many business closing up slightly early, and with 5 races still to run after 4.00pm we expect the same to happen this year. This always creates a fun and happy crowd atmosphere and is a great way to begin Christmas celebrations for many" said Timbrell.

Wednesday 25/11/2009

PRESS RELEASE - BUMPER CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL

Following the Lismore Turf Club’s Annual General Meeting last night, the club is looking forward to a bumper Christmas Carnival to kick start the club's finances.

Ron Marriott was elected unopposed as Chairman for his 9th year and announced that despite posting a considerable loss for the 2008/09 Financial Year, the club was confident of turning things around and enjoying a much better 2010.

"Since the outbreak of E.I. in August 2007 the club has had a number of issues and circumstances outside its control that have contributed to the current financial result. However we are looking forward to an incident free 2010 starting with our annual Christmas Carnival and I urge all Members and racing fans to support the club by attending these meetings" said Mr Marriott.

The first day is on Sunday 6th December and is the Broadwater Cup & Family Christmas Raceday. This very popular day has been given a huge boost by switching to full TAB status with a minimum of 7 races and prizemoney of $9,000 per race.

The event is fully family orientated with the Byron Bay Kidz Club operating free of charge all afternoon, the Monster Toy Giveaway between races and a visit from Santa giving out bags of lollies.

"What better excuse for a family picnic in the beautiful lawns and gardens of the Lismore Racecourse" said Secretary/Manager Michael Timbrell.

"A highlight of the day is always the drawing of prizes in the Monster Toy Giveaway. Entry coupons can be found in the Northern Star between now and Saturday 5th December which people should bring to the track, otherwise all children will receive an entry at the gate."

"We have more than $750 worth of toys to giveaway, plus with the lollies from Santa and the fun of the Byron Bat Kidz Club, every child will go home feeling like a winner", said Timbrell.

Punters will then get another chance to back a winner at the Professional Investment Services Christmas Cup Meeting on Friday 18th December. This meeting will be run as a twilight event with the first of 8 races commencing approx 2.30pm with the final race to be at approx 6.45pm.

"The club has been inundated with bookings for the Christmas Seafood Luncheon and has had to declare the luncheon fully booked, however there will be plenty of facilities for members and the general public to enjoy on the day".