Description

1953 Tasmanian Grand National Meeting Programme – Deloraine Racecourse – Easter Monday, April 6th 1953

This original 1953 Tasmanian Grand National Meeting Programme from Deloraine Racecourse commemorates a landmark occasion in Australian racing history. Held on Easter Monday, April 6th 1953, the meeting celebrated 100 years of racing at Deloraine Racecourse, making this programme a particularly significant collectible for enthusiasts of Australian horse racing.

In addition to the official race programme, the publication includes a special feature highlighting the milestones achieved during one hundred years of racing at Deloraine, providing valuable historical insight into one of Tasmania’s longstanding racing venues.

Race Programme

• Learoyd Maiden Hurdle – 1¼ miles
• Maiden Handicap – 6 furlongs
• Advanced Handicap – 7 furlongs
• Deloraine Centenary Cup – 1¼ miles, less 40 yards
• Tasmanian Grand National Steeple – About 2¼ miles
• Approved Handicap – 1 mile
• Ladies Bracelet – 6 furlongs

Historical Context

The 1953 Tasmanian Grand National Meeting marked the centenary of organised racing at Deloraine Racecourse, celebrating a century of sporting tradition in northern Tasmania. The programme not only records the day’s prestigious Grand National fixture but also documents the history and development of the Deloraine Turf Club through a dedicated centenary feature.

Programmes from significant anniversary meetings are especially sought after, combining the official race schedule with historical content that captures the heritage of Australian thoroughbred racing and the enduring importance of regional racecourses.

Condition

Good Used Condition. This original race programme has been previously handled and may display signs of age and use consistent with its vintage. It remains a desirable collectible for racing historians and memorabilia enthusiasts.

Product Details

• Original Deloraine Turf Club race programme
• Meeting: 1953 Tasmanian Grand National Meeting
• Venue: Deloraine Racecourse, Tasmania
• Date: Easter Monday, April 6th 1953
• Celebrates 100 years of racing at Deloraine Racecourse
• Includes centenary milestones and official race programme
• Features seven-race meeting including the Tasmanian Grand National Steeple
• Condition: Good Used Condition

An outstanding piece of Australian racing history, this original 1953 Tasmanian Grand National Meeting Programme commemorates the Deloraine Racecourse centenary and preserves an important chapter in Tasmania’s sporting heritage. An excellent addition to collections of horse racing memorabilia, Australian sporting history, or vintage race programmes.