Media Releases
Feb 2012
Brisbane Racing Club Director Retires
15 February, 2012
Brisbane Racing Club Chairman Kevin Dixon today announced Director, Eddie Kann's, decision to resign from the Board of the BRC.
Jan 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.
Aug 2011
Racing’s unsung heroes recognised in BRC awards
26 August, 2011
The unsung heroes of Brisbane’s thoroughbred racing industry have been recognised at the inaugural Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) Awards event held at Eagle Farm Racecourse last night.
The BRC Awards were founded to encourage and pay tribute to the trainers, jockeys, horses, trackwork riders and participants of the racing industry; in particular, those who rarely receive recognition in front of their peers.
Winners were picked based on their achievements throughout the 2010/ 11 season at either Eagle Farm or Doomben Racecourses.
May 2011
Doomben Delights Families on Kirks Doomben Cup Day
21 May, 2011
Families flocked to Doomben Racecourse for day 2 of the 2011 Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival; and they weren't disappointed with an abundance of excitement on offer. Scenic Shot and Shane Scriven's reign over the Group 1 Kirk's Doomben Cup saw thousand's cheering home the Perth horse for a close finish, and second win in the great race.
Apr 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.
Celebrities Design Millinery for Carnival Auction
18 April, 2011
A collection of celebrity designed millinery will be auctioned from June 4 through until June 10 to raise money for the Official Charity of the Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival, ACT for Kids.
Sparkling Conversation at Yellowglen Ladies Lunch
18 April, 2011
Enjoy the finest views, cuisine and company at the Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival iconic Ladies Lunch to be held on Friday 3 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.
