GreyhoundRacingResults.com.auThe Q (Purga) Track Records
Purga, Ipswich QLD, QLD · Australia
The Q's Q2 Parklands circuit only opened in April 2025, yet the record book is already being rewritten at remarkable speed. The new venue is proving significantly faster than the old Albion Park layout — greyhounds are recording times the old circuit rarely approached.
Current track records
| Distance | Time | Greyhound | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 520m | 28.99 | Cumbria Jack — Track record for the feature sprint distance, set within months of the venue opening. | August 2025 |
| 600m | 34.05 | Jay Walking — Middle-distance benchmark. | January 2026 |
| 710m | 40.85 | Fade To Black — Staying record over the Brisbane Cup trip — a time the old Albion Park rarely threatened. | February 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the track record at The Q?
Cumbria Jack holds The Q's 520-metre track record with 28.99, set in August 2025 on the venue's Q2 Parklands circuit.
Is The Q faster than Albion Park?
Early evidence says yes — Fade To Black's 710-metre record of 40.85 (February 2026) and Cumbria Jack's 28.99 over 520m are both well inside the historical Albion Park benchmarks of 41.20 and 29.35.
What distances are run at The Q?
The Q's feature distances are 520 metres (sprint) and 710 metres (staying, the Brisbane Cup trip), with middle-distance racing over 600 metres.