Queensland Guineas
Looking for this year’s Queensland Guineas betting odds, field and tips? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Run over 1,600 metres, the Queensland Guineas is a Group 2 race taking place at Eagle Farm Racecourse each Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival. With an $350,000 prize purse, the event is open to three-year-old horses and was previously contested in June as part of the Stradbroke Handicap Day card.
After being cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Queensland Guineas was moved to an early position on the winter schedule from 2021 onwards and now serves as a potential lead-up into the Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m).
Kovalica (2023) was the last three-year-old to complete the Queensland Guineas – Derby double.
Doomben Racecourse has hosted the Queensland Guineas twice in recent years due to track upgrades at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
For 2023 the Queensland Guineas runs on the same day as the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) in Adelaide.
The Queensland Guineas winner is also now exempt from ballot for the revamped Group 2 The Q22 (2200m), a WFA event offering $1.2 million and run on Stradbroke Handicap Day replacing the now defunct PJ O’Shea Stakes.
Queensland Guineas 2024 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, May 4th, 2024
- Track Location: Eagle Farm Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 1,600 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set weights
- Qualification: Three year olds
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 2
- Operator: Brisbane Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $350,000
- Inaugural Race: 1896
- 2024 Queensland Guineas Winner: Kintyre
queensland guineas 2024 RESULTS
The official 2024 Queensland Guineas results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday May 4, 2024.
- #1 Kintyre
- #6 Razors
- #11 Press Link
The 2024 Queensland Guineas winner was the Gary Portelli-trained Kintyre ($9) who is on track for the $10 million The Golden Eagle this spring after running up the inside off a good ride by apprentice Cejay Graham to salute in the Eagle Farm showdown.
Queensland Guineas Betting 2024
There are many different ways to bet on the Queensland Guineas, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type Of Bet In This Year’s Queensland Guineas |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Queensland Guineas. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Queensland Guineas. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Queensland Guineas, you will collect both the Win and the Place dividend. If your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd you will collect the Place dividend. |
| Quinella Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in any order, within the Queensland Guineas, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the Queensland Guineas to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Queensland Guineas to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Queensland Guineas to win the First 4. |
| Quadrella Bet (Quaddie) | You must select the winners of four nominated races to win the Quaddie. This means you would have to select three other races apart from the Queensland Guineas, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The Queensland Guineas
- Login at neds.com.au
- Make a deposit, using your credit card, PayPal or other safe electronic method
- Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options, please read our section on Queensland Guineas Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Queensland Guineas 2024 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2024 Queensland Guineas will be displayed below once available. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live markets, please visit neds.com.au.
Which Horse Will Win The Queensland Guineas in 2024
The best way to pick which horse will win the Queensland Guineas in 2024 is to take into account their lead-up autumn / winter racing form, assess the barriers, consider the weights and look at their strike rates at the track / distance.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Queensland Guineas winner include:
- Lead Up – Group races over 1400m – 1600m in Sydney over the autumn are worth following into the Queensland Guineas field.
- Local Laps – Consider a horse coming off of a top three finish in their last Brisbane race.
- Proven Milers – Any horse that does has proven ability over the 1600m distance makes a good bet in this race.
Queensland Guineas Favourites 2024
Early favourites in 2024 Queensland Guineas betting include Michael Freedman’s last start Group 3 Carbine Club Stakes winner Ducasse, Group 3 Frank Packer Plate winner Kintyre, and resuming Group 2 placed Shocking gelding Caracas.
There was no race held in 2020 before the top two in betting saluted in reverse order in 2021 with Private Eye ($2.50) defeating the beaten favourite Apache Chase ($2.40F).
Kolding ($2.80 in 2019) followed by Kovalica ($2.40 in 2023) are the last Queensland Guineas favourites to win.
Queensland Guineas 2024 Field
The official 2024 Queensland Guineas field of final acceptances is announced on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
Queensland Guineas 2024 Tips
Favourite: #2 Ducasse ($6 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #1 Kintyre ($7.50 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Roughie: #14 Caracas ($13 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our insider 2024 Queensland Guineas tips will be detailed above the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2024 QUEENSLAND GUINEAS DAY PREVIEW & TIPS
Queensland Guineas Race Day 2024
2024 Queensland Guineas Day takes place on Saturday, the 4th of May, 2024.
Along with the Group 2 Queensland Guineas for the three-year-olds, the other feature race at the meeting is the Group 2 $300,000 Victory Stakes (1200m).
Queensland Guineas Barrier Draw 2024
The 2024 Queensland Guineas barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Queensland Guineas Field section.
Queensland Guineas Nominations 2024
2024 Queensland Guineas nominations close at 11:00am (AEST) on Monday the 29th of April, 2024.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8473×33431 | KINTYRE | G | 3 | Gary Portelli | 1 | 83 |
| 2 | 4763×18771 | DUCASSE | C | 3 | Michael Freedman | 2 | 86 |
| 3 | 2812×1288 | ROBRICK | G | 3 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 3 | 81 |
| 4 | x3114612x0 | ENCODER | G | 3 | Lee Freedman | 4 | 76 |
| 5 | 0x840x9307 | CAFE MILLENIUM | G | 3 | John O’Shea | 5 | 95 |
| 6 | x12L12x332 | RAZORS | G | 3 | James Cummings | 6 | 80 |
| 7 | 1145×21031 | IN EVIDENCE | G | 3 | John Wigginton | 7 | 76 |
| 8 | 1x1230x502 | SCENTIFY | C | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 8 | 77 |
| 9 | 1351×11 | PANIC (NZ) | G | 3 | Michael Freedman | 9 | 77 |
| 10 | 2x5280x011 | CHEVRON | C | 3 | Kristen Buchanan | 10 | 69 |
| 11 | 331515×26 | PORT LOCKROY | C | 3 | Annabel Neasham | 11 | 75 |
| 12 | 312×7132 | TRANSATLANTIC | C | 3 | Tony Gollan | 12 | 72.5 |
| 13 | x6283412x7 | KIRIKAN (NZ) | G | 3 | Chris Waller | 13 | 66 |
| 14 | 1×113 | PRESS LINK (NZ) | G | 3 | Robert Heathcote | 14 | 72 |
| 15 | 000x4536x0 | FELIX THE SCAT | G | 3 | Tony Gollan | 15 | 64 |
| 16 | 1x446x115 | MCHALE | G | 3 | Chris Waller | 16 | 76 |
| 17 | 2119×4 | CAPTAIN FENKEL | G | 3 | Marcus Wilson | 17 | 67 |
| 18 | 43x82402x0 | WAVERLEY | G | 3 | John Sargent | 18 | |
| 19 | 212x | CARACAS (NZ) | G | 3 | Anthony & Sam Freedman | 19 | 72 |
| 20 | 061313×5 | IMEZAAKI (NZ) | G | 3 | Bjorn Baker | 20 | 64 |
| 21 | 1220×10 | PURVEYOR | G | 3 | Bevan Laming | 21 | 65 |
| 22 | 6xP222x1 | ZERKHAN | C | 3 | John Thompson | 22 | 60 |
| 23 | 9139730×4 | CHICA MOJITO (NZ) | F | 3 | Chris Waller | 23 | 79 |
| 24 | 129 | EASY DUN | G | 3 | Andrew Noblet | 24 | 65 |
| 25 | 6x4x1x9 | MISTERKIPCHOGE (NZ) | G | 3 | Chris Waller | 25 | 64 |
| 26 | 1 | HIYAAM PROUD | G | 3 | Matt Laurie | 26 | 63 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Queensland Guineas Weights 2024
Set weights apply to this race. Colts and geldings run at 57 kilograms. Fillies run at 55 kilograms. Final weights are announced at 4:00 PM on Tuesday the 30th of April, 2024 and the official 2024 Queensland Guineas weights will be published in our above Queensland Guineas Field section.
Queensland Guineas Acceptances 2024
2024 Queensland Guineas final acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on Wednesday, the 1st of May, 2024 and will be published in our above Queensland Guineas Field section.
Queensland Guineas Jockeys 2024
The final riders announcement is at 12 PM on Wednesday, the 1st of May, 2024 and the official 2024 Queensland Guineas jockeys will be published in our above Queensland Guineas Field section.
Queensland Guineas Scratchings 2024
2024 Queensland Guineas scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, the 4th of May, 2024.
- #3 Robrick
- #15 Purveyor
- #19e Hiyaam Proud
Queensland Guineas Prize Money 2024
The 2024 Queensland Guineas prize purse is worth $350,000 in total, distributed from places first through to tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $203,000 |
| 2nd | $64,750 |
| 3rd | $33,250 |
| 4th | $17,500 |
| 5th | $37,500 |
| 6th | $9,625 |
| 7th | $4,375 |
| 8th | $4,375 |
| 9th | $4,375 |
| 10th | $4,375 |
Queensland Guineas Race Number 2024
The 2024 Queensland Guineas race number is scheduled as Eagle Farm Race 9 at 4:13pm (AEST) on Saturday the 4th of May, 2024. There are nine races in total that day at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
Queensland Guineas Form Guide 2024
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2024 Queensland Guineas Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2024 QUEENSLAND GUINEAS FORM GUIDE
Queensland Guineas Live 2024
You can watch or listen to the 2024 Queensland Guineas live, across the following mediums.
Free to air television: Seven Network
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Queensland Guineas Winners
Winners of the Queensland Guineas going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kintyre | Gary Portelli | Ms Cejay Graham (a) | 57 kgs | 1:35.50 |
| 2023 | Kovalica | Chris Waller | Nash Rawiller | 57 kgs | 1:36.45 |
| 2022 | Character | James Cummings | James Orman | 57 kgs | 1:35.80 |
| 2021 | Private Eye | Joe Pride | Brenton Avdulla | 57 kgs | 1:37.60 |
| 2020
Race Not Held (COVID-19) |
– | – | – | – | – |
| 2019 | Kolding | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 57 kgs | 1:35.38 |
| 2018 | Sambro | Chris Waller | Michael Walker | 57 kgs | 1:38.00 |
| 2017 | Salsonic | Jason Coyle | Hugh Bowman | 57 kgs | 1:34.85 |
| 2016 | Tsaritsa | Chris Waller | Joao Moreira | 55 kgs | 1:36.90 |
| 2015 | Jabali | Mick Price | Jim Byrne | 57 kgs | 1:34.61 |
| 2014 | Sir Moments | Steven O’Dea | Timothy Bell | 57 kgs | 1:22.96 |
| 2013 | Sizzling | Kelso Wood | Chris Munce | 57 kgs | 1:24.25 |
| 2012 | Pear Tart | John Thompson | Jeff Lloyd | 55 kgs | 1:26.18 |
| 2011 | Torio’s Quest | Brett Partelle | Hugh Bowman | 56 kgs | 1:35.49 |
| 2010 | Rothesay | Gerald Ryan | Blake Shinn | 56 kgs | 1:33.70 |
| 2009 | Express Air | Rex Lipp | Craig Williams | 54 kgs | 1:39.81 |
| 2008 | Turffontein | Anthony Cummings | Danny Nikolic | 56.5 kgs | 1:40.45 |
| 2007 | Sequential Charm | Rex Lipp | Stathi Katsidis | 54 kgs | 1:35.51 |
| 2006 | Nova Star | Kelly Schweida | Michael Rodd | 53 kgs | 1:36.56 |
| 2005 | Saxon | Gerald Ryan | Scott Seamer | 55.5 kgs | 1:35.90 |
| 2004 | Winning Belle | Gai Waterhouse | Glen Boss | 53 kgs | 1:40.30 |
| 2003 | True Glo | Lee Freedman | Craig Newitt | 55.5 kgs | 1:33.30 |
| 2002 | Regent Street | Gerald Ryan | Steven King | 55.5 kgs | 1:35.60 |
| 2001 | Heroism | Kaye Tinsley | Stathi Katsidis | 55.5 kgs | 1:34.30 |
| 2000 | Magnifier | Gerald Ryan | Scott Galloway | 55.5 kgs | 1:34.80 |