The Stradbroke Handicap

What Is The Stradbroke Handicap?

The Stradbroke Handicap is a Group 1 thoroughbred race run by the Brisbane Racing Club.

How Long Is The Stradbroke Handicap?

The race is 1400 metres under open handicap conditions and boasts a prize pool of AU$3 million.

Queensland Winter Racing Carnival

The race is held each June at Eagle Farm Racecourse during the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival. It’s one of the standout events on the racing calendar.

Race History

Named after Lord Stradbroke, a relative of Henry John Rous, the man behind the weight-for-age scale.

When Was The Stradbroke Handicap First Run?

The race has a rich history dating back to 1890. It originally ran over six furlongs and has seen changes in distance before settling at 1,400 metres in 1972.

Who Will Win The Stradbroke Handicap?

The top-class field makes it tough to predict The Stradbroke Handicap winner. Make sure you check out our expert race preview. We also offer free AI betting tips every day from 8:00am AEST.

Previous Winners of The Stradbroke Handicap

The Stradbroke Handicap has seen a star-studded roll of winners over the past decade, featuring some of Australia’s top sprinter-milers. In 2024, Stefi Magnetica claimed victory, following Think About It in 2023, who stormed home to continue his impressive winning streak. The 2022 edition was taken out by Alligator Blood, one of the country’s most talked-about gallopers.

Other Winners

In 2021, Tofane delivered a bold run to win, while Tyzone triumphed in 2020. Trekking proved too strong in 2019, and Santa Ana Lane claimed the prize in 2018. Impending saluted in 2017, with Under The Louvre getting up in 2016, and Srikandi becoming just the third mare to win in 2015.

Black Piranha

A notable historical highlight came in 2009 and 2010, when Black Piranha etched his name in the history books as the last horse to win back-to-back Stradbroke Handicaps which is a rare and remarkable feat.