Queensland Derby
The Queensland Derby is a Brisbane Racing Club Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds at, set weights, run over a distance of 2400 metres at Eagle Farm Racecourse, Brisbane, Australia in June during the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival. Total prize money is A$1,000,000.
| Group 1 race | |
| Location | Eagle Farm Racecourse Brisbane, Australia |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1868 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Sponsor | Ladbrokes (2023) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,400 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Three year old |
| Weight | Set Weights colts and geldings – 57 kg fillies – 55 kg |
| Purse | A$1,000,000 (2023) |
Due to track reconstruction of Eagle Farm Racecourse for the 2014–15 racing season, the event was transferred to Doomben Racecourse with a shorter distance of 2200 metres.
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