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Metro Betting on Morphettville Races

At Bet Right, we proudly provide coverage on metro racing across the country. From the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse to Ascot Racecourse’s Railway Stakes in WA, enjoy the best of the Big 3 with Bet Right’s RPX and consistent coverage. 

Metropolitan races are a common term used by punters to categorise the most popular races that are in the big cities across Australia, involve a large group of runners, and have significant wagering placed on them. Thus, an unofficial subcategory of betting on these races is known colloquially as placing ‘Metro Bets’. 

Morphettville racecourse in South Australia is the renowned home to the Goodwood Handicap and the South Australian Derby.

Notable historical moments:

1. Makybe Diva’s Emotional Goodbye – 2005 South Australian Derby Parade

After winning three Melbourne Cups, the legendary Makybe Diva was paraded at Morphettville in 2005 during the South Australian Derby Day, as her owner, Tony Santic, was from South Australia. Thousands of fans turned up to farewell the champion mare, who had become a national icon. It was a special moment for South Australian racing, as Makybe Diva was bred in the state and became one of the greatest stayers in history.

2. The First Ever Adelaide Cup at Morphettville (1876)

The Adelaide Cup, South Australia’s most prestigious staying race, was first run at Morphettville in 1876. Over the years, it has attracted some of Australia’s best distance horses, including Hyperno (1978), Just A Dash (1981), and Mummify (2004). The Cup remains a major highlight of South Australian racing, bringing together top-class horses from around the country.

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