Australian Racing Calendar
Every Group and Listed race in Australia
Group 1
Queensland Derby
"The Winter Classic"
Race Details
About This Race
The Queensland Derby is a Group 1 race for three-year-olds over 2400m at Eagle Farm. The premier classic staying race of the Brisbane winter carnival.
History
First run in 1868, it is one of the oldest races in Queensland. A true test of staying ability for classic-age horses.
On the Calendar
- It is the 3rd richest of 6 feature races on the Eagle Farm card that day.
- It is the 5th richest of 56 feature races scheduled at Eagle Farm in the 2025-26 season.
- It is one of 8 Group 1 races run in QLD in 2025-26.
- Run over 2400m, it is a staying test and one of 3 races at that trip at Eagle Farm this season.
- It falls in May 2026, alongside 34 other feature races in QLD that month.
Track Information
Eagle Farm Racecourse
Queensland's premier racecourse, Eagle Farm hosts the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival. Its wide track and long straight favor on-pace runners. The track underwent a major redevelopment in recent years.
Brisbane, QLD
1863
2024m
450m
Turf
25,000
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