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13 January 2026

QLD - Field Sizes & Prizemoney

Participants are reminded of an update to the Queensland Handicapping Procedure regarding Field Sizes & Prizemoney. Races drawn with a field size of less than seven (7) starters to have prizemoney reduced by one tier: (2YO only, 3YO only and most feature races excluded) Examples below: $4,000 race...

13 January 2026

QLD - Programming Change - Pathway Eligible Horses Up to NR40 & Up to NR45

Following industry feedback regarding options for Pathway eligible horses with horses with a low National Rating, Racing Queensland have made the below program changes effective Thursday January 22: Thursday Redcliffe 3 & 4YO Up to NR48 Pace replaced by: Up to NR40 Pace for Pathway eligible horses...

13 January 2026

QLD - 3YO Half Points Reminder

Participants are reminded that a 3YO can only obtain half points if the 3YO: Competes in a race for 3YO’s only or a race of combined ages for 2 & 3YO’s Is balloted from the 3YO race and gains a start in any other race on the same program The 3YO race is cancelled and the 3YO gains a start...

31 December 2025

QLD - Programming Changes Effective January 1, 2026

Pathway prior to entering open age Ratings Races Increase in Juvenile Races & half NR points Age Concessions removed Band Drop Back removed Band races 4YO+ with NR minimum introduced Band Barrier Draws Junior FFA 3YO Bonus shifting to age & win based races only Field Size & Prizemoney Band...