Racing Queensland release Winter Carnival details
The most innovative and lucrative Queensland Racing Carnival in its history will take place from May 3 to July 5, 2025, headlined by nine million-dollar...
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Racing Queensland CEO Jason Scott resigns
Racing Queensland has announced its Chief Executive Officer Jason Scott will conclude his term in 2025 after two years in the role.
Pink Ribbon Raceweek expands to support breast cancer research
The 2024 Pink Ribbon Raceweek expands to include all race meetings from September 15-21, with donations made for every #8 race winner.
Racing set to resume at Eagle Farm
Racing Queensland advises that meetings will resume at Queensland's premier racetrack, Eagle Farm, from Saturday, September 14.
Return to racing on the Gold Coast Turf Club course proper
Racing Queensland advised on Wednesday afternoon that a return to racing on the course proper at the Gold Coast Turf Club will occur next week.
Racing Queensland unveils $25 Million Summer Racing Carnival
Racing Queensland has just unveiled the program for the 2023/24 Queensland Summer Racing Carnival which promises an astounding $25 million in prizemoney.
Jason Scott appointed new CEO of Racing Queensland
As he weighed the possibility of becoming Racing Queensland's CEO, Jason Scott consulted with Brendan Parnell, the departing leader of the organisation.
Racing Queensland loses CEO Brendan Parnell to overseas offer
Following the resignation of Brendan Parnell as Chief Executive Officer, Racing Queensland (RQ) will enter a new era beginning next year. Mr. Parnell has been...
Queensland Summer Carnival receives prizemoney boost
Racing Queensland on Monday morning released its 2022/23 summer programme, which sees the two-day Magic Millions Carnival boosted to more than $13 million in prizemoney.
Gold Coast Turf Club redevelopments underway
Redevelopments for the Gold Coast Turf Club got underway on Tuesday, with the $63 million enhancements set to make the venue "bigger and better".
Rockhampton making major upgrades to female jockeys’ rooms
The Rockhampton Jockey Club (RJC) has been granted $2.3 million by the State Government and Racing Queensland, which is set to see the female jockey's...
Racing Queensland announces ‘King of the Mountain’ slot race
On Tuesday, Racing Queensland (RQ) along with the Toowoomba Turf Club (TTC) announced the newest addition to the Sunshine State's racing calendar - the $750,000...
Queensland government announces new 5% racing levy
The long-term sustainability of Queensland racing has been secured, with the Palaszczuk government on Monday announcing the implementation of a new 5% racing levy, which...
Queensland jockeys to earn further 12% over next five years
Racing Queensland (RQ) on Monday morning announced that all Queensland jockeys and harness drivers would receive a 12% pay rise over the course of a...
Wet weather forces Brisbane Winter Carnival shake up
After postponing Saturday's Doomben Cup meeting until Wednesday, May 25, due to weather, the Brisbane Racing Club and Racing Queensland have on Sunday confirmed that...
Doomben 10,000 to be run at Eagle Farm
The Brisbane Racing Club and Racing Queensland have made the decision to transfer Saturday's Doomben 10,000 meeting to Eagle Farm due to rain.
Sunshine Coast Polytrack to host transferred Gold Coast program
Racing Queensland have advised that Wednesday's metropolitan meeting at the Gold Coast has been transferred to the Sunshine Coast Polytrack surface.
Brisbane Racing Club announce contingency plan for Doomben 10,000
The Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) have on Monday afternoon announced a contingency plan for Saturday's Doomben 10,000 meeting, which sees final acceptances for all races...
Racing Queensland announces bonus scheme for Winter Carnival
The Queensland Racing Carnival has received an extra boost, with Racing Queensland this morning announcing that a $200,000 bonus will be awarded to any horse...
Prizemoney boost for Caloundra Cup at Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast Turf Club announced on Tuesday morning that the prizemoney for the Listed Caloundra Cup (2400m) will increase from $175,000 to $300,000 in...
Jaden Lloyd leads Queensland charge in NARS
Queensland will have its best chance yet at taking out the National Apprentice Race Series (NARS) as it returns in 2022, with Jaden Lloyd leading...
Racing Queensland boosts prizemoney for 2022 Winter Carnival
Racing Queensland has increased prizemoney for eight races over the Queensland Winter Carnival, meaning there are now seven $1 million events to be run and...
Rockhampton meeting brought forward due to vaccine mandate
The Rockhampton Jockey Club has been forced to bring forward its December 17 meeting to Monday, December 13, with staffing issues flaring up because of...
Midweek Doomben meeting moved to Sunshine Coast synthetic
After more torrential rain in Queensland’s southeast, Doomben’s midweek metropolitan meeting has been moved to the Sunshine Coast’s Polytrack circuit this afternoon.
Racing Queensland announces $5.5m prizemoney increase from 2022
Racing Queensland has announced that thoroughbred racing across the state will receive a $5.5 million prizemoney boost from 2022, with a particular focus on country...