The Saint #18: The Townsville Cup
Cluden Park isn’t just home to the Townsville Mega!
Cluden Park has a long-standing tradition of premier horse racing, with its first race meet held in 1874. Since then, the facility has become the home of more than 36 race meets each year. Each race is nationally and internationally broadcast.
As one of Australia's major provincial race clubs, the track hosts the Townsville Cup, North Queensland Amateur Raceday and Pallarenda Stakes. Each event attracts first-class industry talent to our region every year.
The club is supported by extensive infrastructure and a premier horse racing network. With more than 100 horses training at the facility at any given time, 86 licensed trainers and more than 830 owners in the region, it is the strongest facility in the region.
Some strong performers over the years have been:
Flashette
Shiranda
Eastern Prince
Miss Antoinette
Ohio
Herbert River
Party King (second)
Balkan Secret
Unique Memento
