NSW · Thoroughbred Racing

Scone Tips

Scone is one of Australia's key thoroughbred venues, and its track characteristics shape how every meeting is won. Scone is the most famous country racecourse in Australia — 'the Ascot of country racing' — set in the thoroughbred heartland of the Upper Hunter Valley, where some of the world's best stallions stand within a short drive.

Our selections follow the same process at every track: recent form against today's class, suitability to the distance and surface, the barrier draw relative to this course's prevailing pattern, and market support. Each best bet below carries the top available price — compare before you commit.

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About Scone

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 — 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.

Full Scone track guide

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Scone tips — common questions

When is the Scone Cup?

The Scone Cup is run each May during the Scone carnival in the Upper Hunter Valley — 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?

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?

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 — check our Scone tips page on cup day.