The Launceston Cup was first run in 1865, and is now part of the Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival.

Tasmanian Turf Club chairman Brian Walker said the Cup brought many people to Launceston.

"It is a big event, and we're always hoping to get about 12,000 people there which we managed last year, and should easily get this year," he said.

"It's a great day's entertainment."

The Launceston Cup is held at the Launceston Racecourse on Wednesday, February 27 from 10am.

Tickets are available online at Go Racing Tasmania or at the gate.

General admission tickets cost $35 for adults, $30 for concession, and are free for children under 16.

Online pre-purchased tickets cost $30 for adults and $25 for concession.

Metro will operate a free shuttle bus from City Stop E on St John Street via Cornwall Square. 

Busses will run every 15 minutes to the racecourse from 10.30am to 1.30pm.

Busses will return to Launceston every 15 minutes from 4pm to 9pm.

The racecourse is three-kilometres away from the centre of Launceston, and can also be accessed by car or taxi, however parking spots may be limited.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology, Launceston Cup day will be 23 degrees and cloudy.

There will be light winds, and sun protection is recommended for those not spending the day in a marquee.

There will be a 10 per cent chance of rain.

A big aspect of the Launceston Cup is the fashion.

To enter The Examiner's Fashions on the Field, be at the site in front of the grandstand prior to 1pm

There will be prizes for women's and men's fashions and millinery.

Patrons can also have their pictures snapped by The Examiner's photographers inside the entry gates from 11.30am to enter the people's choice award.

Fashions on the Field prizes include overseas holidays and meals at Stillwater.

Tasmania Police Acting Inspector Dean McMahon said while most people attending the cup would behave responsibly, police urged patrons not to let their behaviour ruin the event for others.

"We ask everyone to be respectful and considerate of others," he said.

"As with previous years, we will conduct a number of random breath testing operations throughout the course of the event.

"Our aim is to get everyone home safely and that includes testing drivers and removing those affected by drugs and alcohol off the roads.

"To ensure a safe Launceston Cup for all patrons, there will be a high police presence including uniformed and plain clothes police, licencing officers, and drug investigation services with the drug detection dogs."