Young Turf Club

The Young Turf Club holds its annual cup meeting at the panoramic Toompang Racecourse which is situated about 5 kilometres from the town on the Temora Road. Its natural contour provides excellent viewing for the racing public.

Amenities include a covered betting ring, which also provides an exceptional viewing area, and an amenities block featuring catering and bar facilities. The town of Young really gets behind this annual event which attracts horses, trainers, owners, and the public from far and wide as well as from town and district. The town and district of Young is a great venue for the tourist. Young of course is famous for its cherries and other stone fruit.

It is also fast creating a name for itself with its wines with the local region being called “Hilltops”. Chinaman’s Dam is a popular and historic tourist destination and the local golf course is known to be one of the best in the southern part of the state. Exceptional eating venues abound in the town. On the night before the races the club holds its annual dinner which features a well known guest speaker.

So why not make it a long weekend visit to Young taking in the races and enjoying the many other attractions the town and district have to offer.