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Sky in 10-year deal with Queensland racing
Sky Racing has signed a decade-long deal to cover the three codes of racing in Queensland.
Limited number of patrons for Stradbroke
A limited number patrons will be allowed on course for the Group One Stradbroke day at Eagle Farm.
Wide barriers no problem in Stradbroke
Statistics show drawing a wide barrier in the Group One Stradbroke Hcp isn't always a major worry which is good news for several leading chances.
Stradbroke chaos reigns after barrier draw
Most of the favourites for the Group One Stradbroke Hcp drew wide at the barrier draw on Tuesday night throwing calculations into chaos.
Deep Image makes the cut for Stradbroke
Robert Heathcote doubled his chances of winning a maiden Queensland Group One race when Deep Image was the last horse into the Stradbroke Handicap field.
Queensland media negotiations are ongoing
The negotiations for media rights in Queensland are ongoing despite the Brisbane Racing Club re-signing with Sky Channel.
Eagle Farm track ready for winter racing
Eagle Farm will host the Victory Stakes meeting after three horses worked successfully on the course proper.
Brisbane joins Seven’s national race cover
Network Seven will show four Brisbane carnival meetings as part of a national coverage of free-to-air racing but hopes for a full-time service have stalled.
BRC supports free-to-air slot for races
The Brisbane Racing Club will not stand in the way of free-to-air telecasts of its meetings as officials attempt to sort out complicated negotiations.
BRC proposes six ballot-free races for Group 1
The Brisbane Racing Club has proposed at least six ballot-free races for its two winter Group One features.
RQ announce new winter feature race plan
Racing Queensland has announced 26 feature races including the Group One Stradbroke will be run in compensation for the loss of the winter carnival.
Qld turf administrator switches to trots
The Brisbane Racing Club's Scott Steele has been appointed chief executive of the Albion Park Harness Racing Club.
Federal job scheme helps Qld clubs
The Federal government's JobKeeper scheme will help reduce further staff losses in the Queensland racing industry.
Pressure to reinstate Qld winter carnival
Clubs, breeders and some trainers are pushing for Racing Queensland to reverse its decision to scrap the winter carnival.
Queensland clubs face big losses
The major Queensland clubs will shed hundreds of staff and face losses running into millions of dollars after the winter carnival was scrapped.
Qld clubs to seek government assistance
Racing Queensland is helping race clubs prepare submissions for federal and state government compensation over the coronavirus impact.
BRC moves to protect tracks for winter
The Brisbane Racing Club will swap some meetings between its two tracks to ensure they are in best condition for the winter carnival.
Eagle Farm holding up well despite rain
The Brisbane Racing Club is confident the Eagle Farm racetrack will be rated soft for the week's main meeting and could get to good despite...
Eagle Farm set to race despite heavy rain
The new Eagle Farm racetrack is expected to show its recuperative powers by holding a meeting after 200mm of rain.
Doomben washed out by heavy rain
The Doomben twilight meeting has been abandoned with more than 50mm of rain falling in three hours.
BRC wants full meetings schedule restored
The Brisbane Racing Club wants to have 80 meetings next season, restoring it to pre-renovations numbers.
BRC chairman Neville Bell awarded OAM
Brisbane Racing Club Chairman Neville Bell has been awarded an OAM in the Australia Day honours.
Further boost for 3YOs at winter carnival
Racing Queensland has announced further enhancements to the winter carnival with major changes in three-year-old dates and prize money.
Record crowd tipped for Magic Millions day
The Queensland summer carnival has been a success with big crowds and record figures expected for the Magic Millions at the Gold Coast.