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 8, 2021 | Doomben | Doomben 10,000 | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Doomben | Doomben Cup | 2000m | $700,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Derby | 2400m | $600,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Kingsford Smith Cup | 1300m | $700,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Doomben | Queensland Oaks | 2200m | $500,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Stradbroke Handicap | 1400m | $1,500,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | JJ Atkins Stakes | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Jun 19, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Tattersalls Tiara | 1400m | $500,000 |
Queensland Group Two Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Guineas | 1600m | $350,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Gold Coast | AD Hollindale Stakes | 1800m | $500,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Victory Stakes | 1200m | $250,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Champagne Classic | 1200m | $250,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Eagle Farm | BRC Sires Produce Stakes | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | PJ O’shea Stakes | 2200m | $200,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Moreton Cup | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Brisbane Cup | 2400m | $300,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | The Roses | 1800m | $250,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Dane Ripper Stakes | 1400m | $200,000 |
Queensland Group Three Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2020 | Sunshine Coast | Winx 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 |
| May 8, 2021 | Doomben | BRC Sprint | 1200m | $175,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Gold Coast | Ken Russell Memorial Classic | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Gold Coast | Gold Coast Guineas | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Gunsynd Classic | 1600m | $125,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Doomben | BRC Chairman’s Handicap | 2000m | $150,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Doomben | Fred Best Classic | 1400m | $200,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Ladies Classic | 1600m | $500,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Rough Habit Plate | 2200m | $250,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Eagle Farm Mile | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Tattersall’s Cup | 2400m | $200,000 |
| Jun 19, 2021 | Eagle Farm | WJ Healy Stakes | 1200m | $175,000 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Doomben | Queensland Sapphire Stakes | 1630m | $150,000 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Doomben | Premier’s Cup | 2200m | $150,000 |
Queensland Listed and Restricted Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2020 | Sunshine Coast | Glasshouse Handicap | 1400m | $85,000 |
| Jul 18, 2020 | Ipswich | Eye Liner Stakes | 1350m | $175,000 |
| Jul 18, 2020 | Ipswich | Gai Waterhouse Classic | 1350m | $100,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Doomben | Tails Stakes | 1600m | $125,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Gold Coast | Gold Coast Bracelet | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Gold Coast | Prime Minister’s Cup | 1400m | $125,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Doomben | Members’ Handicap | 1600m | $125,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Doomben | Doomben Guineas | 1600m | $125,000 |
| May 14, 2021 | Sunshine Coast | Chief De Beers Quality Handicap | 1000m | $125,000 |
| May 14, 2021 | Sunshine Coast | The Wayne Wilson Handicap | 1600m | $125,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Gold Coast | Silk Stocking | 1300m | $150,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Day Stakes | 1200m | $125,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Doomben | Bill Carter Stakes | 1110m | $150,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Lightning Handicap | 1000m | $125,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Oxlade Stakes | 1200m | $100,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Doomben | Helen Coughlan Stakes | 1200m | $100,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Doomben | Hinkler Handicap | 1200m | $100,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Doomben | Pam O’Neill Stakes | 1600m | $115,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Mick Dittman Plate | 1110m | $125,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | EVA Air Q22 | 2200m | $1,500,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Ascot Handicap | 1200m | $125,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Dalrello Stakes | 1000m | $140,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Ipswich | Ipswich Cup | 2150m | $175,000 |
| Jun 19, 2021 | Doomben | The Phoenix | 1615m | $125,000 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Doomben | Spear Chief Handicap | 1350m | $125,000 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Sunshine Coast | Caloundra City Cup | 2400m | $175,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Bright Shadow Quality | 1200m | $125,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Tattersall’s Club Stakes | 1400m | $85,000 |
| Jul 10, 2021 | Sunshine Coast | Queensland Cup | 3200m | $150,000 |
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.
