Race Clubs

Laverton Race Club

Brief History of the Club

Laverton Race Course / track was established in 1956 by 8-10 local club members. The first race meeting held that year was with local bred horses, catch weights, stock horses ridden by "Station Hands" and indigenous "Stockmen".

54 horses were nominated for a six event program. No horses had raced previously, so horse size was the measure of the day. Weights varied betweeen 70-100kgs using stock saddles. No starting gates were available at the time so races were started by a "rubber strand". The first starter was Mr Neil Hatfield and first Stewards were Mr Bill Biggs and Mr Tom White.

As time progressed into the 70's and 80's, local horses were ridden by apprentice jockeys with a minimum weight of 70kgs. Two events of the six were reserved for local bred horses, the 4 others for thoroughbreds with apprentice jockey's. Starting gates were manufactured locally and are still in use presently.

In the late 90's, the Club favoured the introduction of Professional riders as it is today. In 2006, we celebrated our 50th Anniversary of the Laverton Race Track with a day enjoyed by many tourists, mining company employees and members of the local community.

Life Members: Jon Biggs, John Leahy, Peter Hill, Patrick Hill, John Williams and Brian Roberts

Membership Costs

$20 Single

$35 Double

Free Entry

Facilities Available

Canteen / Takeaway