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Scone racecourse

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About Scone

Scone is the most famous country racecourse in Australia β€” 'the Ascot of country racing' β€” set in the thoroughbred heartland of the Upper Hunter Valley, where some of the world's best stallions stand within a short drive. The Scone Cup each May is the centrepiece of a carnival that rivals provincial meetings for quality, regularly drawing Group-placed horses between metro campaigns.

The course itself is one of the best in the bush: a galloping track with a long home straight that tests stamina and class rather than luck. Trainer form here is paramount β€” the big Hunter stables treat Scone as a genuine target, and the meeting doubles as a breeding-industry reunion. Expect the best country fields you'll see outside the provincials.

Today at Scone

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No meeting scheduled at Scone today β€” check the racing today page for all upcoming meetings.

Feature Races at Scone

  • Scone CupMay

How to attack the Scone card

  1. 1

    Read the track bias first

    At Scone, the barrier draw and prevailing pattern decide more races than class does. Check the condition and the first race before locking in any early plays.

  2. 2

    Shop every price

    Fixed odds move all day. The best available price on each runner is tracked live on our odds comparison β€” taking top-flash instead of SP compounds into serious bankroll over a season.

  3. 3

    Stress-test your best bet

    Before you commit, run the race past Racebot β€” our AI analyst rates every runner on form, market and barrier for free.

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Scone FAQs

When is the Scone Cup?β€Ί

The Scone Cup is run each May during the Scone carnival in the Upper Hunter Valley β€” the highlight of the NSW autumn country calendar. Fields, tips and odds are on Race.com.au from acceptances.

Why is Scone called the Ascot of country racing?β€Ί

Scone sits in the Upper Hunter, the heart of Australia's thoroughbred breeding industry, and its cup meeting draws elite horses and huge stud-farm crowds. The quality of racing, facilities and fashion earned it the 'Ascot of the bush' tag.

Who are the leading trainers at Scone?β€Ί

The big Hunter Valley and Sydney stables target Scone heavily, alongside quality local trainers like Rod Northam. Trainer form is one of the strongest Scone punting angles β€” check our Scone tips page on cup day.