Tag: 'Racing Queensland'

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.
Brendan Parnell

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...
Eleven Eleven wins 2022 Magic Millions Cup

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

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".
Views of Mt Archer at Callaghan Park

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...
King of the Mountain

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...
Jockeys at Eagle Farm Racecourse

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...
Eagle Farm

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...
Bostonian

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.
Synthetic at Sunshine Coast

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...
Zaaki wins The Q22 at Eagle Farm

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...
Sunshine Coast racing tips

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...
Queensland apprentice Jaden Lloyd

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...
Sure Knee

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 racing news

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...
Synthetic at Sunshine Coast

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.
Ipswich Turf Club

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...
Gold Coast redevelopment

Expressions of interest now open for $37.5m Gold Coast refurb

The scheduled redevelopment of the Gold Coast Turf Club is one step closer to commencing today, with expressions of interest opening on the $37.5 million...
Synthetic at Sunshine Coast

Racing Queensland announces all-weather protocol for SEQ meets

Abandoned race meetings in South East Queensland could be a thing of the past as Racing Queensland looks to implement an all-weather track procedure from...
Royal Queensland Show

Racing to return at 2021 Royal Queensland Show

Racing Queensland announced on Friday that they would be partnering with the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) for the 16th year...

Fair Dinkum …. Is Eagle Farm Really Cast Yet Again?

Thursday you beautiful bastard, we love you that little bit more this week because the third test is about to start and we have four...
Punt Drunk - Kah on fire early in 2021

Punt Drunk : Crowds Banned For Racing But 150,000 At The Cricket?

#PuntDrunk brings you today's top stories and all the controversial news in horse racing, including the latest in the double standards of New South Wales...