Royal Randwick Racecourse

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The action at Sydney's most famous racecourse peaks in April with several high-profile races, including the Queen Elizabeth Stakes; check the online calendar for race days, which are normally every second Saturday. The spring races are also a major event. It's always a fun day out, with Sydney fashion on show. Race-day shuttle buses run from Eddy Ave by Central station.


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