The vibrant metropolis of Melbourne is undoubtedly one of the world’s best known and most attractive cities. Visitors desiring Melbourne CBD accommodation will find an excellent option in the attractive Oaks On Lonsdale. This quality accommodation is well-reputed for its tastefully appointed rooms and attentive service.
Melbourne offers many places of interest that will attract the attention of the visitor. Anyone with even a passing interest in horse racing will be enthralled by the renowned Caulfield Racecourse. This well-known race course is recognized as being amongst the best of its kind in the nation of Australia.
The history of Caulfield Race Course stretches back to as long ago as 1859 when horse racing was initially conducted at this venue. In these early days the jockeys had to make their way through heath, bush and hills of sand; this gave the course its moniker ‘The Heath’ which remains in wide usage today.
Enthusiasts will be able to enjoy as many as 20 race days each racing season, with many of Australia’s best known and most prestigious races being featured here. These include such events as the Caulfield Guineas, Caulfield Cup, C F Orr Stakes, Blue Diamond Stakes, Underwood Stakes, Futurity Stakes and Oakleigh Plate.
Caulfield as befitting such an illustrious race course boasts many features of interest and comprehensive facilities which may be enjoyed by its numerous members and other visitors alike. Taking pride of place is the splendid grandstand named after Rupert Clarke, which has been enclosed in glass for the comfort of spectators. This handsome grandstand provides clear views over the winning post, home turn and mounting yard. Alongside the regular racing events that are conducted at Caulfield Racecourse, it is used as the primary training ground by many of the best local trainers. As many as 500 racehorses are based at this iconic race course. Even a visitor who is not a racing enthusiast will be captivated by this splendid attraction.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+