Geelong Racecourse is one of the most important regional racecourses in Victoria, holding more than 25 meetings each year. While the current track was opened in 1908, there have been horse races in Geelong dating back into the 1840s. The most important race at Geelong Racecourse is the 2400 metre Group 3 Geelong Cup. This race draws many of Australia’s and some of the world’s best horses, who are all looking to earn themselves a spot in the Melbourne Cup field. Among those to have completed the Geelong/Melbourne Cup double, include Irish stayer Media Puzzle (2002), French horse Americain (2010), and fellow French stayer Dunaden completed the Geelong/Melbourne Cups double in 2011. The Geelong Racing Club is also available for non-race day events, with some wonderful facilities to choose from. The Club is only a short distance from the City and with plenty of FREE parking available.