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 15, 2021 | Doomben | Doomben 10,000 | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Doomben | Doomben Cup | 2000m | $700,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Derby | 2400m | $600,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Kingsford Smith Cup | 1300m | $700,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Oaks | 2200m | $500,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Stradbroke Handicap | 1400m | $1,500,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | JJ Atkins Stakes | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Tattersalls Tiara | 1400m | $500,000 |
Queensland Group Two Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Victory Stakes | 1200m | $250,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Guineas | 1600m | $350,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Gold Coast | AD Hollindale Stakes | 1800m | $500,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Doomben | Champagne Classic | 1200m | $250,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Doomben | The Roses | 1800m | $250,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | BRC Sires Produce Stakes | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | PJ O’shea Stakes | 2200m | $200,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Moreton Cup | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Brisbane Cup | 2400m | $300,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Dane Ripper Stakes | 1400m | $200,000 |
Queensland Group Three Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2021 | Gold Coast | Ken Russell Memorial Classic | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Gold Coast | Gold Coast Guineas | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Doomben | BRC Chairman’s Handicap | 2000m | $150,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Doomben | Rough Habit Plate | 2200m | $250,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Doomben | BRC Sprint | 1200m | $175,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Fred Best Classic | 1400m | $200,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Eagle Farm Mile | 1600m | $150,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Premier’s Cup | 2200m | $150,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Ladies Classic | 1600m | $500,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Sapphire Stakes | 1630m | $150,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Gunsynd Classic | 1600m | $125,000 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Tattersall’s Cup | 2400m | $200,000 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Eagle Farm | WJ Healy Stakes | 1200m | $175,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Sunshine Coast | Winx Guineas | 1600m | $125,000 |
| Dec 4, 2021 | Doomben | George Moore Stakes | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Dec 26, 2021 | Eagle Farm | BJ Mclachlan Stakes | 1200m | $250,000 |
| Dec 26, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Grand Prix Stakes | 2200m | $250,000 |
| Jan 1, 2022 | Eagle Farm | Vo Rogue Plate | 1400m | $300,000 |
Queensland Listed and Restricted Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2021 | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast Cup | 1400m | $125,000 |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Doomben | Tattersall’s Members Cup | 1600m | $125,000 |
| Mar 13, 2021 | Gold Coast | Goldmarket Handicap | 1300m | $125,000 |
| Mar 13, 2021 | Gold Coast | The QTIS Jewel | 1200m | $500,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Daybreak Lover Stakes | 1600m | $125,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Doomben | Ascot Handicap | 1200m | $125,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Doomben | Tails Stakes | 1600m | $125,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Doomben | Mick Dittman Plate | 1110m | $125,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Doomben | Pam O’Neill Stakes | 1600m | $115,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Dalrello Stakes | 1000m | $140,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Gold Coast | Silk Stocking | 1300m | $150,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Gold Coast | Gold Coast Bracelet | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Gold Coast | Prime Minister’s Cup | 1400m | $125,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Doomben | Members’ Handicap | 1600m | $125,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Doomben | Bill Carter Stakes | 1110m | $150,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Doomben | Bright Shadow Quality | 1200m | $125,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Doomben | Chief De Beers Quality Handicap | 1000m | $125,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Doomben | Helen Coughlan Stakes | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Day Stakes | 1200m | $125,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | The Phoenix | 1615m | $125,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Lightning Handicap | 1000m | $125,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Spear Chief Handicap | 1350m | $125,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Oxlade Stakes | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Hinkler Handicap | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | The Wayne Wilson Handicap | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | EVA Air Q22 | 2200m | $1,500,000 |
| Jun 19, 2021 | Ipswich | Eye Liner Stakes | 1350m | $175,000 |
| Jun 19, 2021 | Ipswich | Ipswich Cup | 2150m | $175,000 |
| Jun 19, 2021 | Ipswich | Gai Waterhouse Classic | 1350m | $100,000 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Tattersall’s Club Stakes | 1400m | $85,000 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Tattersall’s Queensland Mile | 1600m | $125,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Sunshine Coast | Caloundra City Cup | 2400m | $175,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Sunshine Coast | Glasshouse Handicap | 1400m | $85,000 |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Rockhampton | Rockhampton Cup | 1600m | $85,000 |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Beaudesert | Beaudesert Cup | 1650m | $25,000 |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Mackay | Mackay Cup | 2000m | $85,000 |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Mackay | Mackay Newmarket | 1300m | $65,000 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Townsville | Townsville Cup | 2000m | $85,000 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Townsville | Cleveland Bay Handicap | 1300m | $65,000 |
| Aug 27, 2021 | Cairns | Cairns Cup | 2100m | $85,000 |
| Sep 11, 2021 | Doomben | Brisbane Handicap | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Sep 18, 2021 | Gold Coast | Gold Coast Pink Ribbon Cup | 1300m | $125,000 |
| Sep 25, 2021 | Toowoomba | Toowoomba Cup | 2000m | $125,000 |
| Sep 25, 2021 | Toowoomba | Weetwood Handicap | 1200m | $125,000 |
| Sep 25, 2021 | Toowoomba | Toowoomba Guineas | 1625m | $100,000 |
| Oct 9, 2021 | Doomben | Queensland Cup | 2200m | $150,000 |
| Nov 13, 2021 | Doomben | Keith Noud Quality | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Nov 20, 2021 | Sunshine Coast | Mooloolaba Cup | 1600m | $105,000 |
| Nov 20, 2021 | Sunshine Coast | Swiss Ace Plate | 1000m | $125,000 |
| Nov 27, 2021 | Doomben | Recognition Stakes | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Nov 27, 2021 | Doomben | Spirit Of Boom Classic | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Dec 4, 2021 | Doomben | Mode Plate | 1200m | $125,000 |
| Dec 4, 2021 | Doomben | Winning Rupert Plate | 1200m | $125,000 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Doomben | Doomben Mile | 1600m | $125,000 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Just Now Quality | 1300m | $125,000 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Bribie Handicap | 1050m | $100,000 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Phelan Ready Stakes | 1000m | $125,000 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Calaway Gal Stakes | 1000m | $125,000 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Eagle Farm | The Gateway | 1400m | $250,000 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Eagle Farm | The Eagle Way | 1800m | $125,000 |
| Dec 18, 2021 | Doomben | Lough Neagh Stakes | 1300m | $125,000 |
| Dec 18, 2021 | Doomben | Gold Edition Plate | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Dec 26, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Bernborough Plate | 1600m | $200,000 |
| Dec 26, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Falvelon Quality | 1200m | $140,000 |
| Jan 1, 2022 | Eagle Farm | Nudgee Stakes | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Jan 1, 2022 | Eagle Farm | Shoot Out Quality | 2200m | $125,000 |
| Jan 1, 2022 | Eagle Farm | The Buffering | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Jan 8, 2022 | Gold Coast | The Wave | 1800m | $250,000 |
| Jan 8, 2022 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Rising Stars 3YO & 4YO F&M | 1300m | $250,000 |
| Jan 8, 2022 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Rising Stars 3YO & 4YO C&G | 1300m | $250,000 |
| Jan 8, 2022 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Country Cup | 1200m | $250,000 |
| Jan 8, 2022 | Gold Coast | Gold Pearl | 1100m | $125,000 |
| Jan 8, 2022 | Gold Coast | Gold Nugget | 1100m | $125,000 |
| Jan 8, 2022 | Gold Coast | Play Gold Coast Open | 900m | $105,000 |
| Jan 15, 2022 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Classic | 1200m | $2,000,000 |
| Jan 15, 2022 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Guineas | 1400m | $2,000,000 |
| Jan 15, 2022 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Cup | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 15, 2022 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Snippets | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 15, 2022 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Subzero | 2400m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 15, 2022 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Fillies & Mares | 1300m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 15, 2022 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions QTIS Open | 1300m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 15, 2022 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Open Handicap | 1800m | $250,000 |
| Jan 15, 2022 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Maiden Plate | 1200m | $250,000 |
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.
