BRC News
Media Release: BRC completes acquisition of Hamilton Bowls Club
2 March 2010
The Brisbane Racing Club and Hamilton Bowls Club announced today that BRC will soon take over the running of the HBC.
Win $5,000 cash for your school
23 February 2010
WIN $5,000 for your school in the AAMI Stradbroke School art competition.
Media Release: 2010 Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival Ambassador Announced
18 February 2010
The Brisbane Racing Club is excited to announce Channel Seven presenter Sofie Formica, as the Brisbane Racing Carnival Ambassador.
Sean Bridges visits the Hong Kong Jockey Club
16 February 2010
On the 21st of January I had the opportunity to travel to the Hong Kong Jockey Club. This two week trip was the prize for winning the Australian Racecourse Managers Association Steriline Scholarship. For two fantastic weeks I was shown every aspect of racing in Hong Kong, from track preparation and venue management, to the many charities they are involved in.
Hearts, heels, hoofs, hair… you name it and it was flying on Saturday at Eagle Farm
15 February 2010
The next great partnership in racing, Channel Seven and the Brisbane Racing Club
21 December 2009
Fashions on the Feet Now on the Field
31 July 2009
The Brisbane Racing Club today announced “thongs are back at the track” with the newly adopted Fashions on the Feet focus taking affect as of this Saturday at Doomben Racecourse.
Racing Changes in Brisbane Forever
22 June 2009
It’ll be an historic day for Brisbane on Saturday, 4 July as Eagle Farm Racecourse opens the gates for the first time as the Brisbane Racing Club.
Just like the day the Gateway Bridge opened and streams of people scaled its’ height with trepidation. Or, the opening of Expo ’88, when crowds flocked with curious anticipation to South Brisbane to witness first hand what this expo-thing was all about. To be at the first race meeting of the Brisbane Racing Club, is just another moment in time when people can say “I remember when… I was there”.
The future of Brisbane racing
15 April 2009
The newly formed Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) today released the concept master plan for one of the biggest developments in Queensland’s history to be undertaken at both Doomben and Eagle Farm racecourses.
BRC Chairman Kevin Dixon said the 10 year $1.2 billion development would create thousands of jobs and ensure Brisbane has the country’s finest racing facilities.
“This is a red-letter day for Brisbane racing and for the entire Queensland economy,” Mr Dixon said.
“The scale of this project is immense and will be a much needed shot in the arm for the state’s confidence as the Global Financial Crisis continues.
