Brisbane's Horse Racing Jewel!

Eagle Farm Racecourse is a horse racecourse in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Eagle Farm Racecourse is located in the suburb of Ascot, 7 kilometers from the Central Business District of Brisbane.

Eagle Farm Racecourse is controlled and managed by the Queensland Turf Club. A number of important racing events are held at Eagle Farm Racecourse each year. Among them are:

• Queensland Derby
• Queensland Oaks
• Stradbroke Handicap
• The TJ Smith
• Winter Stakes
• Brisbane Cup
• Queensland Guineas

Eagle Farm Racecourse Description

The Eagle Farm Racecourse turf track is 28 metres wide, with a circumference of 2,027 metres and a home straight of 434 metres. Races are run in a clockwise direction.

There are two large, gradual sweeping turns at the Eagle Farm Racecourse. This makes good barrier positions very important for leaders and on pace runners. Meanwhile, the long, spacious straight helps horses that run on from the rear of the field.

Eagle Farm Racecourse History

• In 1863, Eagle Farm Racecourse was established.

• In 1865, the first three-day meeting took place.

• In 1889, the Paddock Grandstand was added.

• In 1913, the St Ledger Grandstand, the entrance gate and totalisator buildings were added.

• In 1914, the ticket boxes were added.

• In 1925, the Members' Grandstand was added.

• During World War II, Eagle Farm Racecourse became known as ' Camp Ascot ' and hosted many American soldiers who encamped there.

• In 1958, the John Power Official Stand was added.