Vo Rogue Plate
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ClassGroup 3
LocationDoomben Racecourse or Eagle Farm Racecourse
Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane, Australia
Inaugurated2006
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Doomben Racecourse or Eagle Farm Racecourse Brisbane, Australia |
| Inaugurated | 2006 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Sponsor | Magic Millions (2018-2026) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,300 - 1,400 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Three year olds |
| Weight | Set Weights colts and geldings – 57 kg fillies – 55 kg |
| Purse | A$300,000 (2026) |
Vo Rogue Plate is a registered Brisbane Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds run at set weights over a distance of 1350 metres at Doomben Racecourse, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia in late December or early January.[1]
Name
The race is named after Champion Queensland Racing Hall of Fame inductee, Vo Rogue, who was known for his front running style.
Distance
- 2006–2013 – 1350 metres
- 2014 – 1300 metres
- 2017 & 2018 – 1350 metres
- 2019 & 2020 - 1400 metres
- 2021 - 2023 - 1350 metres
- 2024 - 1300 metres
Grade
- 2006–2008 - Listed Race
- 2008 onwards - Group 3
Venue
- 2006–2013 - Doomben Racecourse
- 2014–2015 - Gold Coast Racecourse (due to renovations at Eagle Farm the BRC moved the event)[2]
- 2016 - Eagle Farm Racecourse
- 2017 - Doomben Racecourse