2024 The STAR STRADBROKE SEASON
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Brisbane Racing Club is proud to bring you The Star Stradbroke Season, Brisbane’s premier racing carnival for 2024. It draws thousands of visitors each year from around Queensland, interstate and abroad to witness the first-class action on the track and experience the fine food, hospitality, fashion, glamour and entertainment that are integral to this memory-making thoroughbred racing event.
The best trainers and jockeys from around Australia and New Zealand will compete for a prize pool of more than $20 million, highlighted by 37 black type races, including seven at Group 1 Level.
The Star Stradbroke Season runs over six racedays, from the 4th of May through to the 15th of June.
Countdown to The Star Stradbroke Day
The Star Stradbroke Season Fashions on The Field
Fashions on the Field returns this The Star Stradbroke Season with three days of competition and tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of prizes to be won.
Taking to the stage across three days – Ladbrokes Derby Day, Seven Oaks Day and The Star Stradbroke Day, there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place each day, with a fresh panel of industry judges eager to encourage entrants to put their most fashionable foot forward with unique, aspirational looks that celebrate The Star Stradbroke Season in style.
Led by the Fashion Queensland team who have pulled together incredible prizes, this The Star Stradbroke Season, Fashions on the Field celebrates self-expression and creativity through fashion. This fun, inclusive spectacle of creativity is the perfect way to celebrate the energy of the racing season.
Our Fashions on the Field competition is presented to you by Mannzilo, Artisans Bespoke Jewellers, and Astille.
LADBROKES DERBY DAY - 1 JUNE 2024 | EAGLE FARM
Embrace bold black and white on Ladbrokes Derby Day, with texture and detail coming to play through your choice of fabric, silhouette and accessories. A chic and elegant monochromatic look with creative use of textures and patterns will help make your mark on stage.
SEVEN OAKS DAY - 8 JUNE 2024 | EAGLE FARM
Soft colours, florals, and sophisticated glamour lead the way on Seven Oaks Day. The dress code provides the opportunity for colourful combinations and experimentation with pattern and playful flair. Lean into traditional pastel tones, lace, feathers, and anything trending towards the opulent and glamorous.
THE STAR STRADBROKE DAY - 15 JUNE 2024 | EAGLE FARM
The Star Stradbroke Season's pinnacle fashion competition day calls for black and white with a touch of red. Play with the possibilities within the traditional theme as you accent your monochromic look with a signature accessory or outfit detail in hues of striking red.
MILLINERS MARKET
Join us for The Star Stradbroke Milliners Market in the beautiful heritage-listed Tote Room at Eagle Farm Racecourse. This is a FREE event to enjoy some gorgeous pieces from some of Queensland's top Milliners. Register your interest below.
WHERE: Tote Room | Eagle Farm Racecourse
DATE: Friday 12 April 2024 | 5:30pm-8:30pm
The Star Stradbroke Handicap Barrier Draw
This is the all-important drawing of the barriers for horses competing in Queensland's greatest race, The Star Stradbroke Handicap. Connections of the starting line-up will be hoping they draw a good gate to give them the winning edge in this iconic sprint, which now carries prizemoney of $3 million.
DATE: Tuesday 11 June 2024
The Star Stradbroke $3m Ladbrokes Calcutta
Join us for a night of celebration at this coveted event. Runners in this year's The Star Stradbroke Handicap will be auctioned off so you can join the action by buying a Calcutta raffle ticket for a chance to win big!
DATE: Thursday 13 June 2024
Member, Public and Private Functions
Both Doomben and Eagle Farm racecourses are equipped with plenty of fantastic hospitality facilities. Below are the packages on offer throughout each raceday of The Star Stradbroke Season.
*Please note, not all spaces or packages are available every raceday during The Star Stradbroke Season. Prices may vary on the individual racedays due to popularity and the unique raceday experience on offer for guests.