Queensland Guineas Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Group 2
Horse Race:Queensland Guineas
Inaugurated:1896
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Distance:1,600 metres
Track:Right-handed
Qualification:Three year old
Weight:Set Weights
Colts and geldings  - 57 kg
Fillies  - 55 kg
Purse:A$350,000 (2022)
Sponsor:Treasury Brisbane (2022)

The Queensland Guineas is a Brisbane Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race held over 1600 metres, at set weights, for three-year-old horses held at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane, Australia in June during the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival.[1] Total prizemoney is A$350,000.

Due to track reconstruction of Eagle Farm Racecourse for the 2014 - 15 racing season the event was transferred to Doomben Racecourse.[2]

History

Prior to 2005 the race was held in early May. From 2006 to 2008 the race was held on the Queen's Birthday holiday in June. Since 2009 it is held in early June.

Grade

Distance

Venue

Winners

‡ Not held because of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for the Queensland Guineas. 28 May 2013. Progroup Racing (Australia). 2012.
  2. Web site: Frustration as fears Eagle Farm’s re-opening could be pushed back as late as October . 24 May 2015. 18 January 2015. The Courier Mail. Nathan. Exelby.
  3. Web site: Queensland Guineas. 28 May 2013. Queensland History of Racing (Australia). 2012.
  4. Web site: 2022 Result  - Treasury Brisbane Queensland Guineas (held 30 April 2022). breednet.com. 30 April 2022.
  5. Web site: 2021 Result  - Treasury Brisbane Queensland Guineas (held 1 May 2021). breednet.com. 1 May 2021.
  6. Web site: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Important Information . brc.com.au . 10 May 2020.
  7. Web site: 2019 Result  - Ascot Green Queensland Guineas (held 8 June 2019). breednet.com. 9 June 2019.
  8. Web site: 2018 Result  - Ascot Green Queensland Guineas (held 9 June 2018). breednet.com. 9 June 2018.
  9. Web site: 2017 Result  - Queensland Guineas (held 10 June 2017). breednet.com. 10 June 2017.
  10. Web site: 2016 Result  - Mirvac Queensland Guineas (held 11 June 2016). breednet.com. 11 June 2016.
  11. Web site: 2015 Result  - Sky Racing Queensland Guineas (held 6 June 2015). breednet.com. 6 June 2015.
  12. Web site: 2014 Result  - Sky Racing Queensland Guineas (held 31 May 2014). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  13. Web site: 2013 Result  - Sky Racing Queensland Guineas (held 1 June 2013). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  14. Web site: 2012 Result  - Sky Racing Queensland Gneas (held 2 June 2012). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  15. Web site: 2011 Result  - Sky Racing Qld Guineas (held 11 June 2011). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  16. Web site: 2010 Result  - Sky Racing Queensland Guineas (held 12 June 2010). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  17. Web site: 2009 Result  - Mitty's Queensland Guineas (held 6 June 2009). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  18. Web site: 2008 Result  - Queensland Guineas (held 9 June 2008). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  19. Web site: 2007 Result  - Queensland Guineas (held 11 June 2007). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  20. Web site: 2006 Result  - Queensland Guineas (held 12 June 2006). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  21. Web site: 2005 Result  - Queensland Guineas (held 7 May 2005). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  22. Web site: 2004 Result  - Queensland Guineas (held 8 May 2004). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  23. Web site: 2003 Result  - Queensland Guineas (held 3 May 2003). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  24. Web site: 2002 Result  - Qld. Guineas (held 4 May 2002). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  25. Web site: 2001 Result  - Queensland Guineas (held 5 May 2001). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  26. Web site: 2000 Result  - Queensland Guineas (held 6 May 2000). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  27. Web site: 1999 Result  - Queensland Guineas (held 8 May 1999). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  28. Web site: 1998 Result  - Queensland Guineas (held 2 May 1998). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  29. Web site: 1997 Result  - Queensland Guineas (held 3 May 1997). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  30. Web site: 1995 Result  - Queensland Guineas (held 6 May 1995). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  31. Web site: 1994 Result  - Queensland Guineas (held 7 May 1994). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  32. Web site: 1993 Result  - The Queensland Guineas (held 8 May 1993). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  33. Web site: 1992 Result  - Queensland Guineas (held 9 May 1992). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  34. Web site: 1991 Result  - Queensland Guineas (held 11 May 1991). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  35. Web site: 1990 Result  - Queensland Guineas (held 12 May 1990). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  36. Web site: 1989 Result  - Queensland Gneas (held 6 May 1989). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  37. Web site: 1988 Result  - The Queensland Guineas (held 7 May 1988). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  38. Web site: 1987 Result  - The Queensland Guineas (held 9 May 1987). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  39. Web site: 1986 Result  - The Queensland Guineas (held 10 May 1986). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  40. Web site: 1985 Result  - The Queensland Guineas (held 11 May 1985). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.
  41. Web site: 1984 Result  - The Queensland Guineas (held 12 May 1984). breednet.com. 24 May 2015.

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