Queensland racing comes alive during the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival with a number of top quality feature days of racing.
The Winter Racing Carnival kicks off on Sir Byrne Hart Stakes day in late April and concludes on Sunshine Coast Guineas day in late June or early July.
Over the course of the Winter Carnival there are 6 race days that feature Group One racing.
The biggest day of the carnival is Stradbroke Handicap day which hosts a total of three Group One races including the $1.5 million Stradbroke Handicap.
During Summer Queensland racing also comes alive with the highly anticipated Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival.
The Magic Millions raceday is held at Gold Coast Racecourse in January with the 9 race meeting offering up a total of $10 million in prizemoney.
The Magic Millions Classic and the Magic Millions Guineas are the most anticipated events of Magic Millions raceday.
Queensland Group One Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2020 | Doomben | Doomben 10,000 | 1200m | $800,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Doomben | Doomben Cup | 2000m | $650,000 |
| May 23, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Kingsford Smith Cup | 1300m | $700,000 |
| May 30, 2020 | Doomben | Queensland Oaks | 2200m | $500,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Stradbroke Handicap | 1350m | $1,500,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | JJ Atkins Stakes | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Derby | 2400m | $600,000 |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Tattersalls Tiara | 1400m | $500,000 |
Queensland Group Two Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Victory Stakes | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Guineas | 1600m | $350,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Gold Coast | AD Hollindale Stakes | 1800m | $358,000 |
| May 8, 2020 | Doomben | Champagne Classic | 1200m | $250,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Doomben | The Roses | 2000m | $175,000 |
| May 23, 2020 | Eagle Farm | BRC Sires Produce Stakes | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| May 30, 2020 | Eagle Farm | PJ O’shea Stakes | 2200m | $200,000 |
| May 30, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Moreton Cup | 1300m | $175,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Brisbane Cup | 2400m | $300,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Dane Ripper Stakes | 1400m | $200,000 |
Queensland Group Three Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Gunsynd Classic | 1600m | $125,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Gold Coast | Ken Russell Memorial | 1350m | $125,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Gold Coast | Gold Coast Guineas | 1200m | $125,000 |
| May 8, 2020 | Doomben | BRC Chairman’s Handicap | 2000m | $125,000 |
| May 8, 2020 | Doomben | Rough Habit Plate | 1200m | $125,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Doomben | BRC Sprint | 1350m | $125,000 |
| May 23, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Fred Best Classic | 1400m | $150,000 |
| May 23, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Glenlogan Park Stakes | 1300m | $150,000 |
| May 23, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Lord Mayor’s Cup | 1600m | $125,000 |
| May 23, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Premier’s Cup | 2200m | $125,000 |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Tattersall’s Cup | 3000m | $200,000 |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Eagle Farm | WJ Healy Stakes | 1200m | $175,000 |
| Jun 27, 2020 | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast Guineas | 1600m | $125,000 |
| Nov 28, 2020 | Doomben | George Moore Stakes | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Dec 19, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Grand Prix Stakes | 2200m | $250,000 |
| Dec 26, 2020 | Eagle Farm | BJ Mclachlan Stakes | 1200m | $250,000 |
| Dec 26, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Vo Rogue Plate | 1400m | $300,000 |
Queensland Listed and Restricted Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 29, 2020 | Doomben | Tattersall’s Members Cup | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Gold Coast | Goldmarket Handicap | 1300m | $100,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Doomben | Ascot Handicap | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Doomben | Tails Stakes | 2200m | $100,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Doomben | Princess Stakes | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Doomben | Mick Dittman Plate | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Dalrello Stakes | 1200m | $100,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Gold Coast | Silk Stocking | 1400m | $150,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Gold Coast | Gold Coast Bracelet | 1200m | $125,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Gold Coast | Prime Minister’s Cup | 1600m | $100,000 |
| May 8, 2020 | Doomben | Members’ Handicap | 1600m | $100,000 |
| May 8, 2020 | Doomben | Queensland Day Stakes | 1200m | $100,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Doomben | Bill Carter Stakes | 1200m | $100,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Doomben | Bright Shadow Quality | 1200m | $100,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Doomben | Chief De Beers Quality | 1110m | $100,000 |
| May 30, 2020 | Eagle Farm | The Phoenix | 1600m | $100,000 |
| May 30, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Lightning Handicap | 1000m | $100,000 |
| May 30, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Spear Chief Handicap | 1500m | $100,000 |
| May 30, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Oxlade Stakes | 1200m | $100,000 |
| May 30, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Helen Coughlan Stakes | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Daybreak Lover Stakes | 1200m | $125,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Hinkler Handicap | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | The Wayne Wilson | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | EVA Air Q22 | 2200m | $1,500,000 |
| Jun 13, 2020 | Ipswich | Eye Liner Stakes | 1350m | $175,000 |
| Jun 13, 2020 | Ipswich | Ipswich Cup | 2150m | $175,000 |
| Jun 13, 2020 | Ipswich | Gai Waterhouse Classic | 1350m | $100,000 |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Wintergarden Stakes | 1400m | $100,000 |
| Jun 27, 2020 | Sunshine Coast | Caloundra City Cup | 2400m | $175,000 |
| Jun 27, 2020 | Sunshine Coast | Glasshouse Handicap | 1300m | $175,000 |
| Jul 11, 2020 | Sunshine Coast | Queensland Cup | 3200m | $150,000 |
| Jul 18, 2020 | Doomben | Tattersall’s Mile | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Nov 7, 2020 | Doomben | Keith Noud Quality | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Nov 21, 2020 | Doomben | Recognition Stakes | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Nov 21, 2020 | Doomben | Spirit Of Boom Classic | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Nov 28, 2020 | Doomben | Mode Stakes | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Dec 5, 2020 | Doomben | Brisbane Handicap | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Dec 5, 2020 | Doomben | Just Now Quality | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Dec 5, 2020 | Doomben | Bribie Handicap | 1050m | $100,000 |
| Dec 12, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Lough Neagh Stakes | 1300m | $125,000 |
| Dec 12, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Gold Edition Plate | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Dec 12, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Gateway | 1400m | $250,000 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Doomben | Phelan Ready Stakes | 1110m | $100,000 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Doomben | Calaway Gal Stakes | 1110m | $100,000 |
| Dec 19, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Falvelon Quality | 1200m | $140,000 |
| Dec 26, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Bernborough Handicap | 1600m | $200,000 |
| Dec 26, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Nudgee Stakes | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Dec 26, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Shoot Out Quality | 2200m | $125,000 |
| Dec 26, 2020 | Eagle Farm | The Buffering | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Jan 2, 2021 | Gold Coast | The Wave | 1800m | $250,000 |
| Jan 2, 2021 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Rising Stars 3YO & 4YO F&M | 1300m | $250,000 |
| Jan 2, 2021 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Rising Stars 3YO & 4YO C&G | 1300m | $250,000 |
| Jan 2, 2021 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Country Cup | 1200m | $250,000 |
| Jan 9, 2021 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Classic | 1200m | $2,000,000 |
| Jan 9, 2021 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Guineas | 1400m | $2,000,000 |
| Jan 9, 2021 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Cup | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 9, 2021 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Snippets | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 9, 2021 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Trophy | 2400m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 9, 2021 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Fillies & Mares | 1300m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 9, 2021 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions QTIS Open | 1300m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 9, 2021 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Quality | 1800m | $250,000 |
| Jan 9, 2021 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Maiden Plate | 1200m | $250,000 |
| Jan 23, 2021 | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast Cup | 1400m | $125,000 |
Please note: Not all group, listed and feature races are currently listed. The dates, racecourse and prize money for races are not always correct and are subject to change.
