Southside Racing Club

The Pakenham Racing Club also operates Sportbet Pakenham racecourse and two of the leading social entertainment venues in the southeast; the Cardinia Club and Club Officer - real social hubs for members and guests.  

Sportsbet Pakenham is located within an hour's drive of Melbourne and has been described as the ‘Crown Jewel’ in Victorian racing infrastructure. The first new Victorian racecourse built in over 40 years, Sportsbet Pakenham opened in March 2015. The Club is Victoria's busiest, hosting close to 40 race meets per season. The racecourse features a 2400 metre Turf track and a 2000 metre world-class Polytrack, allowing race meetings all year round regardless of weather conditions. 

Sportsbet Pakenham also plays host to close to 20-night meetings throughout the racing season. The Venue features a state-of-the-art Event Centre, with capacity up to 1,000 people inside and over 16,000 outside - with modern decor & floor to ceiling windows.