Premier's Cup (BRC)
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ClassGroup 3
LocationEagle Farm Racecourse
Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane, Australia
Inaugurated2006
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Eagle Farm Racecourse Brisbane, Australia |
| Inaugurated | 2006 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Sponsor | Living Turf (2022) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,400 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Three year old and older |
| Weight | Quality handicap Minimum weight 54 kg |
| Purse | A$200,000 (2022) |
The Premier's Cup is a Brisbane Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged three years old and older, over a distance of 2400 metres under handicap conditions held at Eagle Farm Racecourse, Brisbane, Australia as part of the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival.[1] Total prizemoney is A$125,000.
Distance
The inaugural running of the race was in 2006.[1] The race is considered a major prep lead up race to the Brisbane Cup which is held several weeks after this race in June.[1]
- 2006–2014 – 2200 metres
- 2015 – 2020 metres
- 2016 onwards - 2200 metres
Venue
- Prior to 2016 - Doomben Racecourse
- 2018 - Doomben Racecourse
- 2020 - Doomben Racecourse
