San Domenico Stakes Day

Opal 

You can use an Opal card for all modes of public transport in Sydney and surrounding regions, including metro, trains, buses, ferries and light rail. 

Remember to top up your Opal card before you travel to avoid waiting in line at top-up machines. You can top up your card online or at an Opal retailer. 

More ways to pay 

If you have a contactless-enabled American Express, Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or a linked device, you can use it to pay for your travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal card readers. Available on all public transport, contactless payments are another way to pay on the Opal network. Adult Opal fare pricing applies and you will receive Opal benefits, including daily and weekly fare caps.

Sydney Metro services are high-frequency, driverless trains running between Sydney’s north-west and south-west via the city. 

The M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line operates turn up-and-go Metro services between Tallawong, Chatswood and Sydenham from early morning until late. 

Change at Epping to connect with buses to Rosehill or trains to Parramatta where you can connect with light rail services to the Rosehill Gardens stop. See the Rosehill Gardens transport map (pdf 727KB) to find your way.

For Metro service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

The best stations for connections to Rosehill Gardens are Parramatta and Westmead where you can connect with light rail services to the racecourse. See the Rosehill Gardens transport map (pdf 727KB) to find your way.

Trackwork

Planned weekend trackwork is taking place on Saturday 29 August on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

• T1 North Shore Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central. From 8.40pm to 2am, trains run between Berowra and Wynyard, and between City Circle stations and Ashfield only. Change trains at Wynyard to continue your journey.  Metro services run between Chatswood and the City. 
• T1 Western Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. Penrith trains make extra stops between Lidcombe and Ashfield. Richmond trains run between Richmond and Liverpool. Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey. From 5.30am to 9am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Blacktown. From 9am to 11am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Schofields. Trains run between Blacktown or Schofields and Liverpool. From 8pm to 2am, buses replace trains between Olympic Park and Ashfield or Central. Trackwork buses do not leave from Lidcombe. Trains run to a changed timetable between: Penrith and Olympic Park, Richmond and Liverpool and Ashfield and the City Circle. You may need to change services to continue your journey.
• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Inner West trains do not run. T1 Western or T9 Northern Line trains make extra stops at some stations between Lidcombe and Central. Most trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Olympic Park via Granville, and between Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park only. You may need to change trains to continue your journey. You will need to change trains if travelling to Museum, St James or Circular Quay. From 8pm to 2am, buses replace trains between Olympic Park and Ashfield or Central. Trackwork buses do not leave from Lidcombe. Trains run to a changed timetable between Ashfield and the City Circle.
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Inner West trains do not run. T1 Western or T9 Northern Line trains make extra stops at some stations between Lidcombe and Central. Trains run between Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park only. Change trains at Lidcombe to continue your journey. You will need to change trains if travelling to Museum, St James or Circular Quay. From 8pm to 2am, buses replace trains between Olympic Park and Ashfield or Central. Trackwork buses do not leave from Lidcombe. You may need to change services to continue your journey. Trains run to a changed timetable between Ashfield and the City Circle.
• T5 Cumberland Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. From 5.30am to 9am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Blacktown. From 9am to 11am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Schofields. Trains run between Blacktown or Schofields and Liverpool.
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and reduced frequency, every 30 minutes
• T7 Olympic Park Line: Trains run to a changed timetable between Olympic Park and Lidcombe or Leppington. From 8pm to 2am, trains run to a changed timetable between Olympic Park and Lidcombe, continuing to Leppington or Penrith. Buses replace trains between Olympic Park and Ashfield or Central.
• T8 Airport & South Line: Trains between Sydenham and the City Circle run to a changed timetable. Trains via the Airport run to the normal timetable
• T9 Northern Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stop at all stations between Ashfield and Macdonaldtown. From 8pm to 2am, buses replace trains between Epping and Ashfield or Central. Use metro services between Epping and the City. Trains run to a changed timetable between Hornsby and Epping, and between Ashfield and the City Circle. The last train to Hornsby leaves Central at 19:35, arriving Hornsby at 20:44. The last train to Central leaves Hornsby at 19:24, arriving Central at 20:27.
• Blue Mountains Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central. From 8.10am to 2am, trains run between Blue Mountains Line stations and Blacktown only. Trains from Blacktown to Blue Mountains Line stations run up to 15 minutes later than the normal timetable.  Bathurst trains run between Bathurst and Lithgow or Central. T1 Western Line trains run between Penrith, Blacktown and the City. From 8pm to 2am, T1 Western Line trains run to a changed timetable between Penrith and Olympic Park. Buses replace trains between Olympic Park and Central.
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central. Some trains may leave Central earlier than the normal train timetable. From 8pm to 2.20am, trains run between Central Coast & Newcastle Line stations and Hornsby only. T1 North Shore Line trains run between Hornsby and Wynyard, and T9 Northern Line trains run between Hornsby and Epping only. Buses replace trains between Epping and Ashfield or Central. Use metro services between Epping or Chatswood and the City. The last trains to run between Central Coast & Newcastle Line stations and Central leave: Wyong at 18:09, arriving Central at 20:17 and Central at 19:43, arriving Wyong at 21:47 

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. For train service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

From Parramatta Interchange, route 920 services run towards Rosehill making stops near the racecourse. Services run every 20 minutes on weekends. Alternatively, catch a light rail service to Rosehill Gardens. See the Rosehill Gardens transport map (pdf 727KB) to find your way and plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Route 920:

• Services leave from Parramatta Station Interchange, Stand A2, and drop off on James Ruse Drive opposite Prospect Street.
• Services leave from James Ruse Drive at Prospect Street and drop off at Parramatta Interchange.

For bus service disruption information, check travel alerts or use the Trip Planner.

The closest wharf to the Rosehill Racecourse is Parramatta Wharf.

From the wharf, walk to the Robin Thomas light rail stop via the riverside and Argus Lane to connect with services to Rosehill Gardens stop to get within short walking distance of the racecourse.

F3 Parramatta River services run regularly to Parramatta, but services are very popular and may reach capacity. Keep this in mind if you’re planning on catching an F3 Parramatta River service. Plan your trip and allow plenty of extra travel time or consider the alternative public transport options available. 

Please note, F3 Parramatta River ferries between Parramatta and Rydalmere may be affected by low tide and replaced by buses, check for updates here.

For ferry service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line light rail services run between Carlingford and Westmead via Parramatta CBD. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

The closest light rail stop to the racecourse is Rosehill Gardens. Alight at Rosehill Gardens and continue on foot via Grand Ave and the underpass to the racecourse. See the Rosehill Gardens transport map (pdf 727KB) to find your way.

Attendees are reminded that trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so please stop, listen and look around for trams and use designated pedestrian crossings. 

L1 Dulwich Hill Line

L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services run between Central Station (Grand Concourse) and Dulwich Hill via Darling Harbour and the Inner West. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

From Central, change for trains to Parramatta to connect with light rail to Rosehill Gardens. 

L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Lines 

L2 Randwick light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick via Central Station (Chalmers Street) and L3 Kingsford line services run between Circular Quay and Juniors Kingsford via Central Station (Chalmers Street). Services run regularly. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

From Central, change for trains to Parramatta to connect with light rail to Rosehill Gardens. 

For maps and service frequencies see light rail service information. For light rail service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Traffic may be heavier than usual on roads approaching the racecourse as attendees travel to and from the event. Allow extra travel time on roads including James Ruse Drive and Hassall Street.   

Drivers are reminded that light rail services are running between Westmead, Parramatta and Carlingford. Trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so exercise extra caution when driving in the area. 

For the latest traffic information visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.

Drop-off: taxis enter Rosehill Gardens Racecourse through the Grand Avenue gates but are not permitted to stop on James Ruse Drive or Grand Avenue. 

Pick-up: taxis are located on Oak Street over the Equine Bridge located at the Might and Power entry. 

For details of taxi networks servicing the Sydney area, visit Transport Operators.

Free unreserved members parking is available in: 

• P4 and P5 car parks located on James Ruse Drive and Prospect Street.
• P6 Infield car park via Gate 2 on Unwin Street. 

Reserved members car parking is available for those with annual car park passes.

Accessible trips are shown in the Trip Planner with the wheelchair icon. You can check 'accessible services only' in the Options to ensure you only see accessible services. Only trip plans with accessible train platforms, ferry wharves and buses will be presented. See accessible travel or download a transport app (check the 'Accessibility' filter).