Brisbane Racing Club

Introducing Nemo! Brisbane Racing Club's very first off-the-track thoroughbred. Thanks to the generosity of BRC Members, we have taken part in sponsoring retired racehorse, Nemo, through the funds raised from a Saddle Cloth Auction held on Sky Racing Guineas Raceday. The saddle cloth initiative also honoured BRC Members by proudly displaying their names on the cloths used in Race 5 during Sky Racing Guineas Raceday. After a racing career in New South Wales and Hong Kong, Nemo is on a new adventure in Mount Samson with Life with Horses, where he will play an important role in supporting therapeutic programs. We are excited to share in Nemo’s journey with our BRC Members and the wider BRC community.

BRC staff came together on Friday afternoon to celebrate our Movember Team and their fund-raising efforts. Our humble team have raised a collective total of $3986 for men’s health projects. Staff enjoyed a celebratory sausage sizzle catchup before we kickstarted Brisbane’s Road to Magic Millions, summer racing carnival.

Vale Pat Duff. The Brisbane Racing Club has dedicated Race 6 at today’s XXXX Country Finals Raceday in honour of late Hall of Fame trainer and one of racing’s true gentlemen, Pat Duff. Trainers will provide a guard of honour for the field as they head out onto the track, who will be led by Jim Byrne wearing the Duff racing colours, given Jim formerly apprenticed under Pat. A moment of silence will be held pre-race in Pat's memory. Through an illustrious training career that spanned more than 60 years, Pat’s contribution to not only Brisbane racing, but to the whole of Queensland, cannot be overstated. His legacy will continue through the horses he trained, people he mentored, and lives he touched throughout his life. Pat will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by those fortunate to have known him. The Brisbane Racing Club sends its sincere condolences to the Duff family.

This week, the Brisbane Racing Club hosted Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner, for the Lord Mayor's Charitable Trust Christmas appeal initiatives. On Wednesday, we were joined by more than 30 volunteers at Doomben to pack toys donated to the Christmas Appeal. These toys will be delivered to families in need, to go towards some festive cheer this holiday season. On Thursday, we welcomed the Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress and 200 attendees to the Christmas Grant Round Presentation, where a record total of charities were awarded with donations. The BRC continues to be a proud partner and supporter of the Lord Mayor's Charitable Trust.

Enjoy every moment, flavour, and racing thrill along Brisbane's Road to Magic Millions! ☀️🏇 From the adrenaline of being trackside to world-class hospitality packages, summer at the Brisbane Racing Club has something to impress everyone. See what's in store 👉 hubs.li/Q02ZFySx0

Despite the heavy rainfall turning Tattersall's Raceday at Doomben into a quieter affair last Saturday, the excess food prepared for what was expected to be a bumper crowd has not gone to waste.   Over 250 sandwiches, wraps, and bakery items were donated to Rosies: Friends on the Street, supporting their vital work in bringing the benefits of community and friendship to those experiencing homelessness, loneliness, or social isolation.   The BRC hopes this humble contribution can provide comfort to the Rosies community.

Six horses have catapulted to spring Group 1 victories since starting in The Star Stradbroke Season earlier this year 🎉 A further five have saluted at Group 3 level. Can you name this year's list of champions? Find the answers here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g7CvRpFE

This morning, the Brisbane Racing Club staff paused for a minute's silence to remember those who have served throughout all wars and conflicts. We are proud to acknowledge our historical contribution to the war effort, particularly during World War II. From late 1941 to 1945, Eagle Farm's 'Camp Ascot' served as a vital stopover for United States troops en-route to the War in the Pacific. At BRC, we continue to remember and respect the sacrifices made by so many in service to our country.

Club record broken! 💥 Rotary Club of Hamilton volunteers did a fantastic job for achieving the highest 50-50 raffle total at the BRC. Throughout the Ladbrokes Spring Carnival, an astonishing grand total of $76,066 was raised across the five racedays. $36,113 was raised on Canadian Club Melbourne Cup Raceday alone, setting a new club record in the process. Congratulations Troy! An extremely happy winner from Canadian Club Melbourne Cup Raceday who purchased the winning 50-50 Charity Raffle ticket. Continue reading 👉 https://lnkd.in/gVgPi4V7

Vibrant colour and dazzling glamour will bring a fashionable close to the 2024 Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival, thanks to a record-breaking Fashions on the Field prize pool on offer at Canadian Club Melbourne Cup Raceday. Lucky contestants stand a chance to walk away from the live fashions event with a prize purse of jewellery, fashion accessories, health and beauty packages, gift vouchers and more from some of their favourite brands and businesses. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gXtVF3mx