by Olivia Silk | Sep 9, 2026 | News
Kym Healy and John Keating have taken out the Leading Trainer and Leading Jockey honours at the 2026 Birdsville Races, following a highly competitive two-day carnival. Supported by Nutrien Ag Solutions, the challenges were decided on the number of wins recorded across...
by Olivia Silk | Sep 5, 2026 | Media Release, News
The Birdsville Races have once again delivered an unforgettable celebration of racing, community and the extraordinary Australian Outback, with thousands of locals and visitors converging on Birdsville for two days of thoroughbred racing. Set against the spectacular...
by Olivia Silk | Sep 4, 2026 | Media Release, News
The Melbourne Cup of the Outback has kicked off in style, with thousands of intrepid punters descending on the red dirt of the Birdsville Racetrack for two days of quality outback racing. Celebrating 144 years of racing in the heart of Outback Queensland, this year’s...
by Olivia Silk | Sep 1, 2026 | Media Release, News
154 nominations have been received for the 144th Birdsville Races as long-distance trainers, country punters and a generous syndicate prepare for Outback Queensland’s biggest, and most remote, race meeting. With dry conditions in Birdsville, the dust is set to fly at...
by Olivia Silk | Jul 22, 2026 | Media Release, News
Organisers of the Birdsville Races have today announced that prize money, and rebates for trainers and jockeys, have been increased for the 2026 event. Renowned as the Melbourne Cup of the Outback, the 144th iteration of the historic race has raised the stakes with a...
by Olivia Silk | Jul 2, 2026 | News
Go behind-the-scenes on one of Australia’s most iconic events – secure tickets by volunteering The Birdsville Races, one of Australia’s most iconic outback bucket-list experiences, are calling on volunteers nationwide to help deliver its historic 144th edition....
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