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COROWA RACECOURSE |
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| The racecourse at Corowa is a country
racetrack in New South Wales some 38 miles West of Albury. |
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Early records show racing has taken place in the area since
1876. At that time two local clubs were competitive, the Wahgunyah Jockey Club and the
Corowa Jockey Club. However, on 11th February 1876 Corowa broke away and organised a more
successful meeting than its local neighbour. |
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| Pressure to sell the land came in the late
1870's although the sites future was secured and in May 1887 the course was able to be
fully developed including a grandstand. |
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The course continues to flourish and holds meetings in
November, December, January, March, May and June with races ofetn linked to local
festivals and events. |
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| If you have badges, racecards, pictures
of the racecourse or further details about the course, including your memories, then email
johnslusar@fsmail.net |