Queensland Greyhound Racing Tracks
Queensland greyhound racing now centres on The Q at Purga (Ipswich), the $85–90 million venue that opened on 4 April 2025 as the replacement for the closed Albion Park circuit. The Q inherited the state's biggest races — the Group 1 Brisbane Cup, Queensland Gold Cup and Galaxy — and hosts Brisbane's premier night meetings. Beyond the south-east, a network of provincial and tropical tracks keeps racing strong from the Darling Downs to the far north.
Race nights in Queensland
The Q at Purga stages Brisbane's flagship Thursday night meeting, with additional prime slots through the week. Ipswich and Capalaba race regularly in the south east, while Townsville, Cairns, Rockhampton, Mackay and Toowoomba keep the regional and tropical circuits humming.
Feature races
The Group 1 Brisbane Cup over 710 metres is Queensland racing's crown jewel, supported by the Gold Coast Cup, the Group 1 Queensland Cup and big staying features that draw the nation's best stayers north.
Punting Queensland greyhounds
Queensland form is often underestimated by southern markets. The Q's 520-metre trip at Purga is producing genuine class, and the long Queensland staying trips are a specialist art — dogs that stay well in QLD frequently dominate interstate stayer races.
All Queensland greyhound tracks
- Albion Park — Brisbane QLD · results
- The Q (Purga) — Purga, Ipswich QLD · results
- Ipswich Greyhound Club — Ipswich QLD · results
- Capalaba Greyhound Club — Capalaba QLD · results
- Townsville Greyhounds — Townsville QLD · results
- Cairns Greyhounds — Cairns QLD · results
- Rockhampton Greyhounds — Rockhampton QLD · results
- Toowoomba Greyhound Club (Harlaxton Park) — Toowoomba QLD · results
- Mackay Greyhounds — Mackay · results
Guides for punting Queensland greyhounds
- How to Read Greyhound Form: A Beginner's Guide
- Box Draw Bias Explained: Does the Barriers Really Matter?
- The Australian Greyhound Grading System Explained
Other Australian states
- New South Wales greyhound tracks
- Victoria greyhound tracks
- South Australia greyhound tracks
- Western Australia greyhound tracks
- Tasmania greyhound tracks
- Australian Capital Territory greyhound tracks
- Northern Territory greyhound tracks
Frequently asked questions
What is the main greyhound track in Queensland?
The Q at Purga (Ipswich) is Queensland's premier greyhound venue, opening on 4 April 2025 as the purpose-built replacement for the closed Albion Park circuit. It hosts the Group 1 Brisbane Cup and the state's biggest night meetings.
Is there greyhound racing in far north Queensland?
Yes. Townsville and Cairns stage regular tropical meetings, with Rockhampton and Mackay anchoring central and north Queensland circuits.
What is the Brisbane Cup?
The Brisbane Cup is a Group 1 race over 710 metres, now staged at The Q at Purga after moving from the closed Albion Park in 2025. It is one of the richest staying races in Australian greyhound racing — worth $650,000 in 2025, up from $250,000 — and attracts the best stayers from around the country.