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 |
| 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 | Queensland Guineas | 1600m | $350,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2019 | Doomben | Bj Mclachlan Stakes | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Dec 28, 2019 | Doomben | Vo Rogue Plate | 1350m | $200,000 |
| 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 |
| May 23, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Grand Prix Stakes | 2200m | $150,000 |
| 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 |
Queensland Listed and Restricted Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2019 | Doomben | Brisbane Handicap | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Dec 7, 2019 | Doomben | Just Now Quality | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Dec 14, 2019 | Doomben | Lough Neagh Stakes | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Dec 14, 2019 | Doomben | Bribie Handicap | 1050m | $100,000 |
| Dec 14, 2019 | Doomben | Phelan Ready Stakes | 1050m | $100,000 |
| Dec 14, 2019 | Doomben | Calaway Gal Stakes | 1050m | $100,000 |
| Dec 14, 2019 | Doomben | Gold Edition Plate | 1300m | $100,000 |
| Dec 28, 2019 | Doomben | Bernborough Handicap | 1600m | $300,000 |
| Dec 28, 2019 | Doomben | Nudgee Stakes | 1200m | $125,000 |
| Dec 28, 2019 | Doomben | Falvelon Quality | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Jan 4, 2020 | Gold Coast | The Wave | 1800m | $250,000 |
| Jan 4, 2020 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Rising Stars 3YO & 4YO F&M | 1300m | $250,000 |
| Jan 4, 2020 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Rising Stars 3YO & 4YO C&G | 1300m | $250,000 |
| Jan 4, 2020 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Country Cup | 1200m | $250,000 |
| Jan 11, 2020 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Classic | 1200m | $2,000,000 |
| Jan 11, 2020 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Guineas | 1400m | $2,000,000 |
| Jan 11, 2020 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Cup | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 11, 2020 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Snippets | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 11, 2020 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Trophy | 2400m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 11, 2020 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Fillies & Mares | 1300m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 11, 2020 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions QTIS Open | 1300m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 11, 2020 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Open Handicap | 1800m | $250,000 |
| Jan 11, 2020 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Maiden Plate | 1200m | $250,000 |
| Jan 25, 2020 | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast Cup | 1400m | $100,000 |
| Feb 29, 2020 | Doomben | Tattersall’s Members Cup | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Gold Coast | Goldmarket Handicap | 1300m | $100,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Ascot Handicap | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Doomben | Tails Stakes | 2200m | $100,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Princess Stakes | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Eagle Farm | 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 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 |
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.
