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Morphettville Racecourse

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134: 396: 329:(Glenelg). The tram stops on Morphett Road adjacent to the Morphettville Racecourse (Stop 12). A taxi rank is located inside the Members' Car Park, where taxis will make pick ups and drop offs throughout the day. Car parking at Morphettville can be found at the following locations: Morphett Road Adjacent to the Members' entrance on the opposite side of the road to the racecourse. Anzac Highway, Morphettville Junction car park, entrance to the racecourse over the tram line. 268:. It was constructed by the Board and the Jockey Club during 2001 and 2002. The wetland covers an area of 3.5 hectares, in the middle of the racecourse on the corner of Anzac Highway and Morphett Road. Costing $ 2.4 million to construct, it includes 100,000 plants, with the soil excavated being used to raise the level of the racecourse track. 251:
The second track, known as "The Parks", was officially opened in June 2009. The Morphettville Parks track has a circumference of 2,100 metres (6,900 ft), and the track is 25 metres (82 ft) wide with a 5% camber on the turns. A chute through the centre of the course that runs between the
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The course proper at Morphettville is a long, flat course with a circumference of 2,307 metres (7,569 ft). The track is 32 metres (105 ft) wide and features wide turns with a camber of 4%. A retractable winning post with hydraulics enables the SAJC to alternate the running of races with
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flow from two drains in Bray Street, south of the racecourse. Water enters a sediment pond where floating litter is collected in a net and large materials settle out. The water is then piped into the wetland, where it travels through a series of deep and shallow marshes. An
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aquifer below the racecourse. During the summer months, the water in the aquifer is recovered and used for irrigation. Up to 600 megalitres of water a year is recharged into the aquifer, which exceeds the amount required to irrigate the racecourse.
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from 1859 to 1869, when the course was abandoned due to insufficient patronage. After five or six years of existence in name only, the SAJC acquired, thanks to the generosity of Sir
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minimal damage to both tracks, especially with races taking place mid week and increased racing through the winter months. It was installed in 2009, and is a world first.
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were discontinued as racing facilities, and now Adelaide race meetings are conducted only at Morphettville.
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system (ASR) has been constructed at the wetland. The water flowing out of the wetland is ideal for
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The Australian 10th Infantry Battalion training at the course in preparation for deployment during
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After years of using grounds at the East Parklands ("The Old Adelaide Racecourse", later known as
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began using a racecourse ("Thebarton Racecourse" or "The Butchers' Course") at present-day
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850 m and 1,550 m points provides for 1250, 1300 and 1400 metre starts.
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Clare Lindop rides Essay Raider to win the 2013 Schweppes Handicap at Morphettville
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Much of Seth Ferry's account is at variance with contemporary news reports.
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View of the racecourse and winners circle from the grandstand in 2010
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The Morphettville Racecourse Wetland was a joint initiative of the
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The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858–1889)
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Horse racing race track in Adelaide, South Australia
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Morphettville
Adelaide
South Australia
Coordinates
34°58′41″S 138°32′34″E / 34.978076°S 138.542747°E / -34.978076; 138.542747
South Australian Jockey Club
Official website

World War I
horse racing
course
Australian
South Australia
Adelaide
Morphettville
Adelaide city centre
South Australian Jockey Club
Victoria Park
South Australian Jockey Club
Mile End
E. M. Bagot
Gabriel Bennett
River Torrens
Thomas Elder
Adelaide Racing Club
Victoria Park
Cheltenham Park
Patawalonga
South Australian Jockey Club

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