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Doomben Cup

"The Queensland WFA"

Sat, 23 May 202695 days ago

Race Details

2100m
$1,000,000
Doomben
Queensland
Group 1
Weight for Age

About This Race

The Doomben Cup is a Group 1 weight-for-age race over 2000m at Doomben. One of the feature races of the Brisbane Winter Carnival.

History

First run in 1933, the Doomben Cup has been won by many champions. It serves as a key race during the winter carnival.

On the Calendar

  • It is the richest of 7 feature races on the Doomben card that day.
  • It is the 2nd richest of 20 feature races scheduled at Doomben in the 2025-26 season.
  • It is one of 8 Group 1 races run in QLD in 2025-26.
  • Run over 2100m, it is a middle-distance test and one of 2 races at that trip at Doomben this season.
  • It falls in May 2026, alongside 34 other feature races in QLD that month.

Track Information

Doomben Racecourse

Doomben is Brisbane's secondary track but hosts several major carnival races. Known as "The Track Beautiful", its tight configuration rewards tactical riding.

Brisbane, QLD
1933
1717m
320m
Turf
18,000
Doomben 10,000Doomben CupBTC Cup

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