2026 Ladbrokes Hobart Cup Culcutta!

After the last race, the real fun begins in the Ladbrokes Sports Bar with live entertainment and the high-stakes thrill of the Ladbrokes Hobart Cup Calcutta.

Join Matt “Snapper” Reid from Tasracing and special guest Steve “Hawko” Hawkins as they take the stage to host one of the most exciting events on the racing calendar. Whether you're a seasoned punter or just along for the ride, the Calcutta is your chance to get in on the action like never before.

Tickets will be available at the bar throughout the afternoon and right up until the draw at 8pm.

Don't miss your chance to be part of the excitement — head to the Ladbrokes Sports Bar after the last and be part of the build-up to Hobart Cup glory!

New to the Calcutta? No worries — scroll down to read our handy guide and learn how it all works.

Here’s what you need to know:

WHEN: Friday 6th February 2026
WHERE: Ladbrokes Sports Bar, Ground Level, Ladbrokes Park Elwick
TIME: 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Draw: 8:00pm | Auction: 8:30pm
TICKETS: $5 Per Ticket

THE TICKET DRAW
The Calcutta commences with one ticket being drawn for each runner in the Ladbrokes Hobart Cup.
If your ticket is drawn, you ‘“own” that horse ahead of the auction stage! All proceeds from the ticket draw go into the prize pool.

DETAILS
1. You may purchase more than one ticket.
2. All tickets purchased are placed into a random draw.
3. If your ticket is drawn you
Sell your horse and take 50% of the auction price, the remaining 50% going into the prize pool.
You can bid on your own horse to retain ownership and only pay 50% of winning bid price
4. Only ticket holders may bid on the auction.
5. If your ticket is drawn and you are not in attendance, your horse will be auctioned and 100% of proceeds will go into the prize pool.
6. If a horse is scratched, all monies are forfeited.
7. No refunds.
8. Successful bidders must pay for their horses on the night - Cash and EFTPOS facilities will be available.

THE AUCTION
Each horse will be auctioned to tickets holders at the Calcutta, who then have the opportunity to bid for that horse.
After the hammer falls on each runner:
- 50% of the sale price goes into the prize pool.
- The highest bidder in the auction becomes the new owner of that horse.

AFTER THE RACE
After the running of the Ladbrokes Hobart Cup on Sunday 8th February 2026, the prize pool (consisting of all ticket sales plus 50% of auction proceeds) is divided as follows:
- 50% to the owner of the winning horse
- 25% to the owner of the second place getter
- 15% to the owner of the third place getter

* 10% will be donated to the Tasmanian Racing Club Museum *

Following the running of 2026 Ladbrokes Hobart Cup, on Tuesday the 10th of February a TRC staff member will contact the Calcutta winners to arrange payouts. If you need to contact staff for any reason please send an email to olivia@trchobart.com.au or maddy@trchobart.com.au

Tickets for the Ladbrokes Hobart Cup Calcutta can only be purchased by persons over the age of 18.

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