Kiwi trainer Mark Walker says punters did not see the best of their highly touted colt Sword Of State last year during a failed spring carnival mission but can expect a better showing during the winter this time around.
Queensland Derby day saw the feature go down to the wire, Kah claim another G1 in astonishing fashion, and Pikey go down in the last in bizarre circumstances.
Ipswich Cup Day returns in June with Winter Carnival boost Jockey Blake Shinn rides Man Booker to victory in the Eye Liner Stakes, on 2019 Ipswich Cup Day. Picture: AAP Image/Albert Perez
Horses 19th Feb 2021 11:10 AM THE city s biggest social and racing event of the year, the Ipswich Cup, is scheduled to return on June 19, as part of a new-look Queensland Winter Racing Carnival. Staged over 10 Saturdays, the 2021 Winter Carnival has received a prize money increase to $20.5 million - a $2 million uplift from its 2019 counterpart. The carnival will feature 53 black-type races including eight Group 1s. Meetings will be hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club, along with the Gold Coast, Ipswich, Tattersalls and the Sunshine Coast from May 1 to July 3.