Brisbane Racing Club is all set to host Wednesday Raceday at Doomben Racecourse on June 4th, 2025. Designed to provide a refreshing midweek break, the day promises an exciting line-up of ten competitive races. Racing action will commence in the late morning and continue into the afternoon, allowing enthusiasts to join the event at any time, even after work hours. Spectators will enjoy live racing on the track, along with interstate race broadcasts displayed on large screens throughout the venue. With free entry to the course, the event is expected to draw a significant crowd, making it an ideal midweek racing experience.
The race day will begin with the Become A BRC Member Maiden Plate, a 1110-meter contest scheduled for 11:21 am. Among the anticipated contenders are Certified Copy, to be ridden by Kyle Wilson-Taylor and trained by Bevan Laming, I’m Lucky Two under Emily Lang for trainer Michael Nolan, Mingela with Craig Williams and Tony Gollan, Summation ridden by Justin Huxtable for trainer Chris Anderson, and Blitzwater guided by Jag Guthmann and trained by Stuart Kendrick. Following that, the Mullins Lawyers QTIS 2YO Maiden Plate, a 1350-meter race at 11:57 am, will see Artistic Endeavour with jockey Andrew Mallyon and trainer Kelly Schweida, Green Spring under Ryan Maloney and the Archibald training duo, Hard As Brok with Craig Williams and David Vandyke, Mortal Halo again for the Archibalds and Jag Guthmann, and Provoker ridden by Michael Rodd for trainer Lee Freedman.
The third race, Breakfast With The Stars 10 June Maiden Handicap over 1350 meters at 12:33 pm, includes top prospects Dream Thinker with Angela Jones and Tony Gollan, French Empire under Jag Guthmann and the Archibalds, Battesimo ridden by Adin Thompson for Lawrie Mayfield-Smith, Cambridge Bay with Mark Du Plessis and the Hulberts, and Green Spring appearing again for Maloney and the Archibald stable. The Tattersalls Tiara Raceday 28 June Maiden Plate is scheduled next at 1:08 pm over 1640 meters. Likely contenders include Casterly Rock with Damien Thornton and Jack Bruce, Durban Harbour guided by Tahlia Fenlon for trainers John Symons and Sheila Laxon, Elroy under Taylor Marshall for Kim Anderson, Lucifer The Cat ridden by Michael Hellyer and trained by Vishan Venkaya, and Global with Jaden Lloyd and Bevan Laming.
At 1:43 pm, The Star Stradbroke Season F&M BM70 Handicap, a 1200-meter sprint, will feature Femme Fatale with Cejay Graham and Kelly Schweida, Dream Lantern with Justin Huxtable and Lindsay Hatch, Sultry Siren partnered with Angela Jones and Robert Heathcote, Gidday Gidday ridden by Cobi Vitler and trained by Nick Keal, and Shapin Power under Adin Thompson for Angela Plumb. The Mullins Lawyers Fred Best Classic, a 1350-meter event at 2:18 pm, includes Bosustow with Joshua Parr and the Archibalds, Angel Capital with Damien Thornton and trainer Chris Waller, Just Party under Nash Rawiller for the Ryan-Alexiou team, Media World with Regan Bayliss and Peter Snowden, and Pisces guided by Michael Rodd and James Cummings.
Following that, the Gold Class 1 & Maiden Plate over 2040 meters is set for 2:53 pm. Competing horses include Artzino (NZ) with Damien Thornton and Jack Bruce, Fire And Light under Cejay Graham and William Kropp, Guarded Optimist (NZ) ridden by Michael Rodd for Paul Shailer, Vermilion Kirin guided by Georgina Cartwright for Lindsay Gough, and Captain Good Vibes with Cobi Vitler and trainer Nicole Luke. At 3:28 pm, the World Pool for IFHA Top 100 G1 Races Class 3 Plate over 1350 meters will feature Castillian (NZ) with Ryan Maloney and Tony Gollan, Flying Aurelius guided by Luke Dempsey and Barry Lockwood, Ultimate Outcome with Kyle Wilson-Taylor and Stuart Kendrick, Aldolfito ridden by Craig Williams for Matthew Hoysted, and Apuntar with Stacey Callow and Kevin Kemp.
The ninth race, the Sky Racing C, G&E BM70 Handicap over 1200 meters at 4:03 pm, will feature Mister Bianco with Michael Rodd and Paul Shailer, Thelwell under Justin Stanley and Sharryn Livingstone, Gin A Tonic with Emily Lang and Bevan Laming, Milton Road ridden by Andrew Mallyon and trained by Matthew Dunn, and Fire King guided by Cobi Vitler for Olivia Cairns. Wrapping up the day is the SRM In Multis Class 2 Handicap over 1640 meters at 4:34 pm. The race includes Mayne with Ryan Maloney and the Archibalds, Flywheel under Angela Jones and Robert Heathcote, Warrant ridden by Michael Rodd for David Vandyke, Rashford with Justin Huxtable for trainers Chris and Corey Munce, and Rock Hard Love with Andrew Mallyon and Gary Doughty.
With ten races packed into one thrilling day and free admission for spectators, Wednesday Raceday at Doomben promises to deliver top-class racing entertainment and is set to be a midweek crowd-puller for Queensland’s racing community.
