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Group 1 · The Q (Purga) · Australia · 710m · July · $650,000 (2025)
About the Brisbane Cup
The Brisbane Cup is Queensland greyhound racing's crown jewel, a Group 1 over 710 metres each winter that attracts the country's best stayers north for the Sunshine State's carnival. The race was staged at Albion Park for decades until the old circuit closed in early 2025; it then moved to the brand-new The Q venue at Purga (Ipswich), which opened on 4 April 2025. The relocation came with a dramatic prize money boost — the 2025 Brisbane Cup carried $650,000, up from $250,000 at the old venue — making it one of the richest staying races in the world.
How to punt the Brisbane Cup
The 710-metre trip at The Q is the new frontier of Queensland staying — records are being rewritten as the track settles, with Fade To Black's 40.85 over 710m in February 2026 setting the benchmark. Queensland-trained stayers with repeated course experience are the profile to follow, so interstate raiders need a clear class edge to overcome local track craft. Check the wet-weather form: Brisbane winter racing can be rain-affected, and proven mudlarks gain a genuine edge.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Brisbane Cup run?
Since 2025 the Group 1 Brisbane Cup has been staged over 710 metres at The Q at Purga (Ipswich), after the closure of its long-time home Albion Park. The race is held each July.
What is the Brisbane Cup worth?
The Brisbane Cup carried a $650,000 prize pool when it moved to The Q in 2025, up from $250,000 at Albion Park — one of the richest staying races in global greyhound racing.
What type of greyhound wins the Brisbane Cup?
The Brisbane Cup is a staying race, so it rewards specialist endurance greyhounds that excel beyond 700 metres — increasingly Queensland-trained dogs with repeated experience of The Q's 710-metre trip.