The annual Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival is back at Ascot’s Brisbane Racing Club and will be running from 12 May to 9 June 2018.
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Be ready to make new history at the carnival’s classic events. Highlights of the carnival include five days of classic events, such as seven heart-stopping Group One races, a QueensPlaza fashion showcase, exquisite food, and live entertainment. Check out the list below to see the schedule of events for the racing carnival.
KIRIN Doomben 10,000 Day
Saturday, 12 May 2018 (10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
The KIRIN Doomben 10,000 Day marks the start of the racing carnival festivities. This day is the beginning of the grand thoroughbred contest.
Racegoers are welcomed with the beat of thunderous hooves as the Group One KIRIN Doomben 10,000, one of Australia’s best weight-for-age races leads a full black type programme.
Meet the Raceday Ambassador Beau Ryan and party after the last race with headliner Made In The 80s.
Hardy Brothers Doomben Cup Day
Saturday, 19 May 2018 (10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
Hardy Brothers Doomben Cup Day adds to the exciting sporting event with the Group One Hardy Brothers Doomben Cup and a zinger of a racing programme.
The action off of the track continues with fashion and live entertainment for the racegoers.
Carnival High Tea, proudly presented by Paspaley Pearls
Friday, 25 May 2018 (10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
Hosted by BRC Fashion Ambassador, Damien Anthony Rossi, guests of the annual Paspaley Pearls Carnival High Tea will be greeted with a selection of petit fours, canapes and delicate finger sandwiches beautifully displayed on tiered stands.
The Carnival High Tea will be held in the heritage-listed Tote Room of Eagle Farm Racecourse. The event includes an indulgent sit-down high tea, free-flowing sparkling wine, exclusive QueensPlaza winter fashion parade with guest speakers, a chance at winning a pair of Paspaley Keshi Studs, pop-up stalls from Brisbane’s most-renowned milliners, and exclusive goodie bags to take home.
Treasury Brisbane Ladies’ Oaks Day
Saturday, 26 May 2018 (10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
One of the highlights of the Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival, the Treasury Brisbane Ladies’ Oaks Day is filled with a higher level of entertainment.
On the track, the excitement of racing continues with two Group One races (the Treasury Brisbane Queensland Oaks and Kingsford Smith Cup), one Group Two and five Group Three classics.
Off the track, timeless style takes centre stage as fashion enthusiasts vie for the QueensPlaza Best Dressed title with classic prim and proper suits and the frill of a flawless frock.
UBET Stradbroke Day
Saturday, 9 June 2018 (10:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
The Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival ends with a spectacular finale with UBET Stradbroke Day.
The emotions on track rtise to a feverish pitch as the prize money rises to over $3.8 million, with the prize hotly contested across three Group One races and three Group Two races, including the mighty and pedigreed UBET Stradbroke Handicap.