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Morphettville: South Australia’s Premier Destination for Racing, Events and Entertainment

Morphettville is the home of South Australia’s largest and premier racing club, the South Australian Jockey Club, hosting more than 46 days of racing action each year while also standing as one of South Australia’s leading destinations for events, functions, weddings and conferences.

Combining racing with modern facilities and a picturesque setting, Morphettville delivers an exceptional experience for racing enthusiasts, event guests and visitors.

Set across 25 hectares of maintained gardens and wetlands, with stunning Adelaide Hills views, Morphettville provides a unique backdrop for corporate conferences, gala dinners, weddings, exhibitions, private celebrations and large-scale events.

The multi-purpose venue features state-of-the-art function rooms and versatile indoor and outdoor spaces designed to cater for intimate gatherings through to major events year-round.

As South Australia’s premier racing venue, Morphettville Racecourse has a proud history dating back to its first race meeting in 1875. The venue features two tracks — Course Proper (Main Track) and Morphettville Parks — and hosts 47 Group and Listed races annually, including the Group 1 Sportsbet Australasian Oaks, Sportsbet Robert Sangster Stakes, Thomas Farms South Australian Derby and the Sportsbet Goodwood and the iconic Group 2 Sportsbet Adelaide Cup on the March public holiday Monday.

Morphettville has over 1,800 Members, seven Board Members and the Chief Executive Officer and employs up to 250 permanent and casual staff, spread throughout administration, catering, ground staff, race day casuals and the Club’s external entertainment venue, The Junction.

Located just 15 minutes from the Adelaide CBD and the Adelaide Airport, and only five minutes from Glenelg, Morphettville combines accessibility with flexibility. Patrons can enjoy complimentary onsite parking, along with tram access directly to the venue.

Whether attending a race day, celebrating a special occasion or hosting a corporate event, Morphettville offers memorable experiences at one of Adelaide’s most iconic destinations.

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