Pony Club Australia and Thoroughbred Industry Careers are excited to bring members two incredible racing opportunities – Shetland Racing and the National Pony Racing Series.

Shetland Racing – NSW and VIC

New South Wales
Pony Club riders can qualify their Shetland at the Training Day on 9 February for a chance to compete in the Exhibition Race at Canterbury Park Racecourse on 28 February.
Register now

Victoria
Riders can qualify at the Jumpstart Weekend in Ballarat on 8 and 9 March for the Shetland Race at Caulfield Racecourse on 15 March.
Register now

For full details, visit the links above.


National Pony Racing Series – Key Dates and Locations

Pony Club members interested in pony racing can participate in Jumpstart Weekends, Training Days, and State Qualifying Racedays across multiple states.

Tasmania

  • 15 February – Jump Start Day 1, Deloraine District Pony Club
  • 16 February – Jump Start Day 2 and Novelty Raceday, Longford Racecourse
  • 20 February – Training Day, Launceston Racecourse
  • 21 February – State Qualifying Raceday, Launceston Racecourse

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Victoria

  • 8 March – Jump Start Day 1, Ballarat Pony Club
  • 9 March – Jump Start Day 2, Ballarat Racecourse
  • 21 March – Training Day, Moonee Valley Racecourse
  • 22 March – State Qualifying Raceday, Moonee Valley Racecourse

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Western Australia

  • 12 April – Jump Start Day 1, Serpentine Horse and Pony Club
  • 13 April – Jump Start Day 2, Lark Hill Racecourse
  • 17 April – Training Day, Ascot Racecourse, Perth
  • 18 April – State Qualifying Raceday, Ascot Racecourse, Perth

Register now

Queensland

  • 10 May – Jump Start Day 1, TBA Pony Club
  • 11 May – Jump Start Day 2, Gold Coast Turf Club
  • 18 May – Training Day, Gold Coast Turf Club
  • 23 May – State Qualifying Raceday, Gold Coast Turf Club

The National Pony Racing Finals will take place in Queensland in June 2025.

Members interested in participating can register via the links above or visit the Pony Club Australia website.

This is a great opportunity to experience the thrill of pony racing and develop new skills. Secure your place today!