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Wellington Tips

Wellington is one of Australia's key thoroughbred venues, and its track characteristics shape how every meeting is won. Wellington Race Club, on the Bell River in the Central West, is famous for one of country racing's most cherished trophies: the Wellington Boot, run each March and fiercely contested by the region's bush stables.

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 β€” compare before you commit.

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About Wellington

The Wellington track is honest country racing at its best β€” the same horses meet each other through the Dubbo, Narromine, Gilgandra and Mudgee programs, so the form lines are deep and reliable. The Boot in particular rewards the region's hard-knocking stayers, and winning it still means as much to central-west trainers as a metro black-type placing.

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Wellington tips β€” common questions

What is the Wellington Boot?

The Wellington Boot is the famous feature race of the Wellington Race Club, run each March in the NSW Central West. It's one of country racing's most sought-after trophies, contested by the region's best bush stables.

When is the Wellington Cup?

Wellington's summer cup meeting is held each December, with the Wellington Boot following in March. Check the Wellington race card on Race.com.au for confirmed dates, fields and odds.

Where is Wellington racecourse?

Wellington racecourse is on the Bell River in Wellington, NSW β€” about 50km south of Dubbo on the Mitchell Highway, in the state's Central West.