Friday 13 November 2026
$10,000 Prize Pool including a $5,000 cash prize.
Entries close 4pm, Thursday 12 November.
The TAB Show Day Punter of the Year Challenge is back for 2026!
Enjoy a day of top racing action and live betting, with giveaways throughout the day. Show off your punting skills for bragging rights and a share of the prize pool.
GRAND PRIZE: $5,000 CASH
Register
Sign up your team using the registration form. Team Managers need a TAB account. Teammates can use a TAB or Betcha account.
Pay
$40 per person covers team member's lunch, with views of the track from the Terrace.
Fund
Have $600 in the Team Manager's registered TAB Account by 5pm Thursday 12 November. This is your team's starting balance
Good to know
Teams can have up to 3 members. The Team Manager's TAB account is used for registration and funding, and only one online TAB account can be used per team.
Beverages are available to purchase at the cashless bar.
Self-service Bet and Collect terminals will be available for the Show Day Races and other race meetings outside of the Punters Challenge.
Once you have registered your team, you will be sent an email to book your lunch for each team member.
Spots are limited, so register your interest now by completing the registration form. By submitting the form, you confirm that you have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of the 2026 TAB Punter of the Year Challenge.
Got questions? Contact Rachel Deegan.
Maximum of 3 people per team. Terms and conditions apply. Entry is confirmed when betting funds have been deposited. Entrants must have a TAB account.
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