Witness the Spectacle
About the Famous Races
Learn where it all began, who is behind it all, and what happens on the big day.
Other Activities
The Birdsville Races are about so much more than just the centrepiece race day event. From live entertainment to fun runs to fashion and beyond, there’s plenty for everyone.
Daily Program
A host of amazing live entertainment acts in an indescribable atmosphere.
Surrounding Events
There’s great other events to see before and after you visit Birdsville
The Annual RFDS Birdsville Races Fun Run
Get a team together, support a great cause and have fun!
Race Program
Click each section below to reveal race details for each day of the carnival.
Friday 6 September 2019
| 1. OUTBACK MATES MAIDEN PLATE (QTIS ADDED STAKES) | 1200M | |||||||||
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| (3YO & Up – Set Weights) | ||||||||||
| Of: $14,500 | 1st: 8,000 | 2nd: $2,600 | 3rd: $1,300 | 4th: $700 | 5th: $400 | 6th: $300 | 7th: $300 | 8th: $300 | 9th: $300 | 10th: $300 |
| QTIS – 3YO Only Prize Money | ||||||||||
| Of: $12,000 | 1st: $8,500 | 2nd: $2,300 | 3rd: $1,200 | |||||||
| 2. NOT JUST HARDWARE CLASS 5 HANDICAP | 1200m | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Of: $14,500 | 1st: $8,000 | 2nd: $2,600 | 3rd: $1,300 | 4th: $700 | 5th: $400 | 6th: $300 | 7th: $300 | 8th: $300 | 9th: $300 | 10th: $300 |
| 3. TAB CLASS 3 PLATE (SET WEIGHTS) | 1400m | |||||||||
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| Of: $14,500 | 1st: $8,000 | 2nd: $2,600 | 3rd: $1,300 | 4th: $700 | 5th: $400 | 6th: $300 | 7th: $300 | 8th: $300 | 9th: $300 | 10th: $300 |
| 4. BIRDSVILLE HOTEL CLASS 1 HANDICAP | 1200m | |||||||||
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| Of: $17,500 | 1st: $9,700 | 2nd: $3,100 | 3rd: $1,650 | 4th: $800 | 5th: $500 | 6th: $350 | 7th: $350 | 8th: $350 | 9th: $350 | 10th: $350 |
| Trophies: $500 Owners Trophy | ||||||||||
| 5. VEOLIA BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP | 800m | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Of: $14,500 | 1st: $8,000 | 2nd: $2,600 | 3rd: $1,300 | 4th: $700 | 5th: $400 | 6th: $300 | 7th: $300 | 8th: $300 | 9th: $300 | 10th: $300 |
| 6. ROAD TECH MARINE OPEN HANDICAP | 1200m | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Of: $25,000 | 1st: $14,000 | 2nd: $4,200 | 3rd: $2,400 | 4th: $1,100 | 5th: $800 | 6th: $500 | 7th: $500 | 8th: $500 | 9th: $500 | 10th: $500 |
| Trophies: $500 (Owners Trophy) | ||||||||||
| Nominations Close | Wednesday 28/8/19 11:00am | ||||
| Weights Declared | Monday 2/9/19 12:00am | ||||
| Acceptances Due | Tuesday 3/9/19 10:00am | ||||
| Jockey Declarations | Tuesday 3/9/19 10:00am | ||||
| Final Scratchings | Friday 6/9/19, 7:30am | ||||
Saturday 7 September 2019
| 1. LANDMARK / CGU RATINGS BAND 0-50 HANDICAP | 1000m | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Of: $14,500 | 1st: $8,000 | 2nd:$2,600 | 3rd: $1,300 | 4th: $700 | 5th: $400 | 6th: $300 | 7th: $300 | 8th: $300 | 9th: $300 | 10th: $300 |
| 2. INNAMINCKA HOTEL BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP | 1000m | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Of: $14,500 | 1st: $8,000 | 2nd: $2,600 | 3rd: $1,300 | 4th: $700 | 5th: $400 | 6th: $300 | 7th: $300 | 8th: $300 | 9th: $300 | 10th: $300 |
| 3. LYNDHURST STUD BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP | 1600m | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Of: $14,500 | 1st: $8,000 | 2nd: $2,600 | 3rd: $1,300 | 4th: $700 | 5th: $400 | 6th: $300 | 7th: $300 | 8th: $300 | 9th: $300 | 10th: $300 |
| 4. AKUBRA CLASS 2 HANDICAP (QTIS ADDED STAKES) | 1200m | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Of: $17,500 | 1st: $9,700 | 2nd: $3,100 | 3rd: $1,650 | 4th: $800 | 5th: $500 | 6th: $350 | 7th: $350 | 8th: $350 | 9th: $350 | 10th: $350 |
| For QTIS 3YO Only | ||||||||||
| Of: $12,000 | 1st: $8,500 | 2nd: $2,300 | 3rd: $1,200 | |||||||
| Bonus QTIS Fillies and Mares | ||||||||||
| Of: $6,000 | 1st: $4,250 | 2nd: $1,150 | 3rd: $600 | |||||||
| Trophies: $500 Owners Trophy | ||||||||||
| 5. TAB BIRDSVILLE CUP OPEN HANDICAP | 1600m | |||||||||
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| *The winner/s of the 2019 Betoota Cup 1600m will be exempt from the ballot, if nominated. | ||||||||||
| Of: $40,000 | 1st: $22,000 | 2nd: $7,300 | 3rd: $3,700 | 4th: $1,900 | 5th: $1,100 | 6th: $800 | 7th: $800 | 8th: $800 | 9th: $800 | 10th: $800 |
| Trophies: $1200 Owners Trophy, $300 Trainers Trophy, $300 Jockeys Trophy | ||||||||||
| 6. BROOKLANDS / FRED BROPHY CLASS 3 PLATE (SET WEIGHTS) | 1000m | |||||||||
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| Of: $17,500 | 1st: $9,700 | 2nd: $3,100 | 3rd: $1,650 | 4th: $800 | 5th: $500 | 6th: $350 | 7th: $350 | 8th: $350 | 9th: $350 | 10th: $350 |
| Trophies: $500 Owners Trophy | ||||||||||
| 7. BIRDSVILLE FUEL SERVICE BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP | 1400m | |||||||||
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| Of: $14,500 | 1st: $8,000 | 2nd: $2,600 | 3rd: $1,300 | 4th: $700 | 5th: $400 | 6th: $300 | 7th: $300 | 8th: $300 | 9th: $300 | 10th: $300 |
| Nominations Close | Wednesday 28/8/19, 11:00am | ||||
| Weights Declared | Monday 2/9/19, 12:00am | ||||
| Acceptances Due | Tuesday 3/9/19, 10:00am | ||||
| Jockey Declarations | Tuesday 3/9/19, 10:00am | ||||
| Final Scratchings | Saturday 7/9/19, 7:30am | ||||
Diamantina Shire Bonus
The Diamantina Shire Council is offering a $4000 bonus to the owner(s) of the horse(s) which have accumulated the most points in the Betoota, Birdsville and Bedourie Race circuit.
The $4,000 Diamantina Shire Bonus will be distributed as follows:
1st $3,000 & 2nd place $1,000.
To be eligible the horses need to start the minimum of once in each location. The bonus will be divided equally in the event of one or more horses obtaining the same number of points.
Tickets and Official Birdsville Race Club Merchandise are available at the Visitor Information Centre.
OBE Pavillion
The Birdsville Race Club is pleased offer visitors a luxury outback dining experience available on both race days.
Limited in number these OBE Pavillion hospitality packages will provide:
- Clear fronted marquee with full views of the track
- Gourmet dining featuring OBE Organic produce
- Exclusive trackside access
- 4.5 hour beer and wine package
- Complimentary race book
- Sky Channel coverage
- Live entertainment between races
Our on course chef will tantalise the taste buds of guests in what is without question the finest dining in Birdsville during race week and an opportunity not to be missed.
Friday 2019 OBE Pavillion (Cocktail style) – $329.90 per person
Saturday 2019 ‘TAB Birdsville Cup Day’ OBE Pavillion (Seated) – $384.90 per person
Meet Birdville Races’ first female Ambassador
16 year-old Venessa Harris set to give back to the community that supported her through cancer battle.
