About Bairnsdale RacecourseBairnsdale Racecourse is in Victoria's East Gippsland region, a 3.5-hour drive from Melbourne along the Princess Highway. The course is run by the Bairnsdale Racing Club, which has operated in the region for 150 years. The club holds seven meetings annually with starts from 1000 to 2200 metres. The Bairnsdale Cup Carnival occurs from October to December.