Brisbane Racing Club
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IndustryThoroughbred Racing & Events
Founded2009 merger of the QTC and BTC
HeadquartersBrisbane, Australia
Key people
Karl deKroo, CEO[1]| Industry | Thoroughbred Racing & Events |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 merger of the QTC and BTC |
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Australia |
Key people | Karl deKroo, CEO[1] |
| Products | Doomben Racecourse, Eagle Farm Racecourse, Wagering, Wedding Venue, Corporate Functions, Restaurants, The Society |
| Website | www.brc.com.au |
The Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) is an Australian horse racing organization based in Brisbane in the state of Queensland.[2] The head office of the club is located at 230 Lancaster Road in Ascot.[3]
The Brisbane Racing Club was founded on 1 July 2009 by a merger of the Queensland Turf Club and the Brisbane Turf Club (BTC).[2] The club conducted 98 race meetings in 2012.[2] The consolidation of the race clubs was the first of its kind in Australia[3] as later other metropolitan race clubs would follow their initiative.[4]
Courses
The courses operated by the BRC are Eagle Farm Racecourse and Doomben Racecourse.[2]