Racing News
January 2012
Australia’s best are Brisbane bound for Carnival 2012!
18 January, 2012
The Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) today announced an initiative aimed at attracting Australasia’s best racehorses to Queensland for the 2012 Brisbane Racing Carnival.
The initiative, which is being jointly funded by the Queensland Government through Events Queensland, and the BRC will see the race entry fees and travel expenses covered for select horses invited to compete in the Gr1 Treasury Casino Queensland Oaks (three-year-old fillies - 2400m) and Gr1 AAMI Stradbroke Handicap (1400m).
“Our vision was to create the ultimate showdown of Australasia’s racing champions here in Brisbane, setting a new benchmark in Australian racing which champions our local industry,” said BRC Chairman Kevin Dixon.
April 2011
Stories will be Traded Under the Stars Before Brisbane’s Great Race
18 April, 2011
A glittering event on Brisbane's social calendar where race-goers can mingle with the racing elite will be held at Doomben on the evening of Thursday 9 June.
Australia’s Best Horses Arrive in Brisbane: All Eyes on the $1 Million Prize
18 April, 2011
The dramatic climax of the Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival is AAMI Stradbroke Day on Saturday 11 June; Queensland's grandest horse racing experience where tradition, fashion and incredible racing action come together.
Once in a Lifetime Experience Marks the Start of the 2011 Brisbane Racing Carnival
18 April, 2011
Queensland's premium racing event, the Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival, launches on Saturday 14 May with RACEFEST, a day renowned for both its on and off track entertainment and fun, party atmosphere.
Set the Alarm - Don’t Sleep in and Miss the Stars
18 April, 2011
Set the alarm clock Brisbane and don't miss this opportunity to attend a breakfast event like no other.
This Year’s Carnival is all in the Ingredients: Caviar and Champagne
14 April, 2011
This year's Brisbane Racing Carnival will be like no other all because of one simple ingredient... Caviar.
February 2011
Australian Fashion Industry Celebrity to Attend Stylish Party at the Races
17 February, 2011
Wayne Cooper, one of the best known names in the Australian fashion industry, will host an exclusive party at the races at Doomben on Saturday, March 26 - with tickets on sale NOW!
January 2011
Racing Fraternity Flood Fundraiser
31 January, 2011
The recent Racing Fraternity Flood Fundraiser on January 27, was highly successful with funds in excess of $125,000 raised.
David Jones Brings Glamour and High Fashion to the BRC
17 January, 2011
David Jones today announced an exclusive fashion partnership with the Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) for the highly anticipated 2011 Brisbane racing carnival.
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Race Clubs unite to raise funds for Central Queensland Racing Participants
11 January, 2011
The worst affected racing industry participants in Central Queensland will be the focus of a fundraiser arranged by the Brisbane Racing Club (BRC), Gold Coast Turf Club, Sunshine Coast Turf Club and Toowoomba Turf Club to be held on Thursday, January 27 at the Hilton Brisbane.
November 2010
Families Save at the Races After Recent Interest Rate Rise
25 November, 2010
The Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) will kick start the school holidays with huge savings for families offering FREE entry for kids and FREE rides and activities at the races on Saturday, December 11.
October 2010
INJURED JOCKEY RIDES MOUNT OF DIFFERENT KIND
25 October, 2010
Just ten days before Christmas Day in 2008, promising Sydney apprentice jockey Lachlan Fyfe was the victim of a horror horse racing accident, which would end his riding career, but only on horses.
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Melbourne Cup Visits the Home of Brisbane’s Biggest Cup Day Celebration
21 October, 2010
The Melbourne Cup Trophy glistened infront of some of Brisbane's most priveleged as it visited Brisbane Racing Club earlier today!
Melbourne Cup Trophy Showcased at Exclusive Luncheon
15 October, 2010
$125,000 18 GOLD EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP TROPHY SHOWCASED AT EXCLUSIVE LUNCHEON
Midweek Races Abandoned - 13/10/2010
12 October, 2010
Due to recent torrential rain, the midweek race meeting scheduled for the 13/10/2010 has been abandoned. No phantom meeting will be held.
September 2010
Regurgitator to Rock the Races on Melbourne Cup Day!
29 September, 2010
The Brisbane Racing Club has announced ARIA award winning Brisbane music export, Regurgitator, will perform live in concert at Brisbane’s Toyota Melbourne Cup Day Live Party on Tuesday, November 2 at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
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Brisbane’s Only Live Melbourne Cup Day Event is at Eagle Farm Racecourse
23 September, 2010
thundering of hooves, roar of punters on the sideline, subtle scent of fresh spring roses and hive of activity in the bookies ring will all be part of Brisbane's only live Melbourne Cup Day celebration at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
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Brisbane Saddles Up for Dazzling Spring Diary Dates
23 September, 2010
Springtime in Brisbane has never looked so good with the Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) saddling up for a dazzling calendar of events in October and November.
July 2010
Trainers still call the BRC home
23 July, 2010
Kevin Dixon, Chairman of the Brisbane Racing Club, said "We are very happy to be able to accommodate all of the applications to train at Eagle Farm. I congratulate the trainers on proposing some alternatives to current practices, allowing us to continue providing training facilities for all of our local trainers".
June 2010
Australia’s best horses arrive in Brisbane
11 June, 2010
The action packed Channel 7 Brisbane Racing Carnival will come to an exciting end this Saturday, 12 June, with Queensland's grandest day of horse-racing – the AAMI Stradbroke Day.
Personality faces stress over QLD Bookmakers challenge
11 June, 2010
Popular Seven personality Sofie Formica is hoping her physical response to her unique stressful situation will be ecstatic on-her-feet cheering as her horse thunders home in Australia's richest sprint race, Saturday's AAMI Stradbroke Handicap.
AAMI Stradbroke Barrier Draw
09 June, 2010
The all important AAMI Stradbroke Barrier Draw has been completed in front of a strong crowd at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
QLD Derby, TJ Smith and Brisbane Cup Barrier Draws
09 June, 2010
Channel Seven QLD Derby, Racetree T.J. Smith and Australian Special Metals Brisbane Cup final fields and barrier draws.
Stewards update on Fritzy Boy and Dariana
08 June, 2010
Following Dariana’s failure to jump with the field in the Queensland Oaks last Saturday, the filly passed a barrier test at the Eagle Farm jumpouts this morning and the horse has now been cleared to take its place in the Group 1 Queensland Derby.
Treasury Casino QLD Ladies’ Oaks day wasn’t short of colour, drama and action
07 June, 2010
Oaks favourite Dariana failed to jump away with the field, after getting stuck in the barriers. Stewards have advised the Cummings stable that the filly will be required to pass a barrier test, to qualify for the Queensland Derby this Saturday.
Treasury Casino QLD Oaks Barrier Draw
02 June, 2010
TREASURY CASINO QUEENSLAND OAKS
3-Y-O Fillies. Set Weights No Claims. Group 1.
2400 Metres $402,500
May 2010
Carlton Mid Doomben 10,000 Barrier Draw
26 May, 2010
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Carlton Mid Doomen 10,000 Barrier Draw Weight for Age No Claims. Group 11350 Metres $656,600 Includes video of Barrier Draw
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Carlton Mid Doomben 10,000 First Acceptances
24 May, 2010
Final Acceptances: Wednesday 26 May 2010 at 10:00am $3,932.50 (inc. GST)
Final Late Nominations: Wednesday 26 May 2010 at 10:00am $34,125 (inc. GST)
Scratchings for Group 1 races must be approved by the Stewards.
Media Statement: Qld Racing Wrecked
21 May, 2010
The Brisbane Racing Club has today slammed the passing of new Racing laws in State Parliament as a death knell for communities throughout Queensland.
Since this legislation was introduced into State Parliament the Brisbane Racing Club has time and again called on Minister Lawlor to consult with more stakeholders than those hand-picked to sit on the new Board of Racing Queensland.
Media Statement: Lawlor’s Secret Agenda for Queensland Racing Industry
13 May, 2010
The new constitution for racing’s new Control Body remains hidden from all industry stakeholders said Brisbane Racing Club Ltd (BRC) Chairman Kevin Dixon today.
February 2010
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.
August 2009
Brisbane Racing Club dominates Racing Awards
26 August, 2009
The Australian Racecourse Manager’s Association (ARMA) last night awarded two of its most prestigious accolades to staff of the Brisbane Racing Club (BRC), in recognition of their excellence in racecourse management.
