The Star Stradbroke Day, the grand finale of The Star Stradbroke Season, is set to take place on June 14th, 2025, at Eagle Farm Racecourse, hosted by The Brisbane Racing Club. With a thrilling card of nine races from 11:43 AM to 4:30 PM, racegoers are in for an action-packed experience. Over $6.5 million in prize money is on offer, headlined by the iconic The Star Stradbroke Handicap, alongside feature races like the J.J. Atkins and HKJC World Pool Q22.
In keeping with tradition, racing fans are encouraged to dress in ‘black and white with a touch of red’, aiming to impress in the Fashions on the Field competition — a highlight for the style-savvy crowd.
The day kicks off with the Sky Racing Gunsynd Classic at 11:43 AM, a 1600m Group 3 race with a $200,000 prize purse. The contenders are Pisces, Just Party, Emirate, Apuntar, Prince Levi, Moon Sweeper, Think Like Paddy (NZ), Flying Embers, and Just Feelin’ Lucky.
Next at 12:18 PM is the Seven The Wayne Wilson, a Listed 1600m race offering $160,000, featuring Unspoken (IRE), Transatlantic, Waterford (IRE), Pier (NZ), Attractable, Tenzing (NZ), Matcha Latte, Red Wave, Sibaaq (GB), Cranky Harry, Demon Darb, and Without Revenge (GB).
At 12:53 PM, the Brisbane Cup — a Group 2, 3200m race with $400,000 in stakes — will unfold. Eleven runners including Alegron, Nikau Spur (NZ), Etna Rosso (IRE), Campaldino (NZ), Star Vega (IRE), True Marvel (FR), Manzoice, Strathtay (NZ), Mr Waterville (IRE), Dillian (IRE), and So Dazzling (NZ) will compete for long-distance glory.
At 1:28 PM comes the Sen Oxlade Stakes, a Listed 1200m sprint with $160,000 up for grabs. The full field includes Quietly Arrogant, Shaggy, Brave Design, Damien, Earn to Burn, Fabulantes, Midnight Spirit, Impact Zone, Prestar, Isti Star, Amosu, Hi Barbie, Financially Famous, Royal Chic, Smexy, Carbonara, and Dialidae.
Race five, the Drinkwise Hinkler Handicap, runs at 2:03 PM. This Listed 1200m contest offers $160,000, with King Kapa, Prince Of Boom, I Am Unstoppable, Compelling Truth, The Big Goodbye, Manhood, Need Some Luck, Safework, Appin Girl, Millane, I Am Artie, Swiss Exile, Gumdrops, and Bews lining up.
The excitement peaks at 2:38 PM with the J.J. Atkins, a prestigious Group 1, 1600m race boasting $1,000,000 in prize money. The top juveniles include Cool Archie, Grafterburners, Farnicle, Call Da Vinci, Torque To Be Sure, Aerodrome, Thee Creek, Hidden Achievement, Zebra Finch, Navy Pilot, Zoutanium, Regulated Affair, The Bear, Meet George, Mortal Halo, Providence, and Sweet Pretender.
At 3:17 PM, the Magic Millions Dane Ripper Stakes — a Group 2, 1300m race — will feature fifteen fillies and mares competing for $300,000. Contenders include Coco Sun, Konasana, Olentia, Firestorm, City Of Lights, Coco Jamboo, Gumdrops, Abounding, Comrade Rosa, Arctic Glamour, Floozie, Tashi, Russian Alliance, Red Defcon, and El Morzillo.
The penultimate event, the Star Stradbroke Handicap, takes place at 3:57 PM. A legendary Group 1, 1400m race with a massive $3,000,000 purse, it features elite runners like Private Eye, Rothfire, Desert Lightning, Kimochi, Yellow Brick, Golden Mile, War Machine, Payline, Punch Lane, Front Page, Robusto, Far Too Easy, Rise At Dawn, The Instructor, Bosustow, The Inflictor, Firestorm, Spicy Martini, Coleman, Transatlantic, Waterford, Pier, and Warnie.
The day wraps up with the HKJC World Pool Q22 at 4:30 PM, a Group 2, 2200m showdown awarding $1,200,000. Final contenders include Fawkner Park, Bois D’Argent, Militarize, Kovalica, New Endeavour, Bankers Choice, Osipenko, and Artful Girl.
The 2025 Star Stradbroke Season, running from May 3rd to June 14th, has once again proven to be Brisbane’s pinnacle racing carnival, drawing crowds from across Australia. Offering a blend of elite racing, gourmet food, glamorous fashion, and unforgettable entertainment, the final day promises an immersive experience. With highlights like live music, Sha Tin Showcase, mini golf, 50-50 charity raffle, and a post-race party, Stradbroke Day is a must-attend event to cap off an exhilarating season.
