Ipswich Events Blog

Jim knows it is time New

Date: 17-Apr-2026

ASKED about his first memories of riding at Ipswich racetrack all those years ago, Jim Byrne recalled his admiration for legendary jockey Mick Pelling.Looking ...

Stunnah set to go at new Ipswich home New

Date: 15-Apr-2026

Michael Morrison is hoping to notch a landmark win with Down Under Stunnah.Twelve starts in a preparation is unusual nowadays but Michael Morrison is hoping his ...

Set the scene New

Date: 13-Apr-2026

If you’re looking to celebrate your engagement in style, there’s no better place to set the scene than the Ipswich Turf Club. Picture this: ...

Tahlia: ‘Nothing like a win’ New

Date: 13-Apr-2026

Tahlia Fenlon is a classic country girl: humble, friendly and just a really nice person. She was raised on her parents’ 600-hectare farm.She rode ...

Cool Music ready to play at Ipswich New

Date: 06-Apr-2026

Small barn hoping possible barn best can begin climb at Ipswich on Easter Monday.Ipswich takes centre stage for holiday racing in Queensland and trainer Bryan ...

Ipswich congratulates champion jockey Jim Byrne New

Date: 06-Apr-2026

The Ipswich Turf Club was proud to recognise the achievements of Champion jockey Jim Byrne at our Easter Monday race meeting. Byrne recently made ...

Ipswich Turf Club pays tribute to retired jockey Jim Byrne New

Date: 06-Apr-2026

The Ipswich Turf Club is celebrating the riding career of retired champion jockey Jim Byrne at the Easter Monday meeting today.The Ipswich Turf Club ...

A great night out awaits at the TAB Ipswich Cup Calcutta New

Date: 31-Mar-2026

The countdown to Cup Day is on, and there’s no better way to kick things off than at the TAB Ipswich Cup Calcutta.Join us ...

Bella’s real skill in saddle New

Date: 31-Mar-2026

THE tables have turned for apprentice jockey Bella Youngberry and her Dad Garry, and neither of them could be happier. Bella has quickly risen ...

Glenn’s family is a trifecta New

Date: 31-Mar-2026

GLENN Thornton loves training horses and values the owners who support his stable, but his greatest source of pride is being a dad. Glenn ...

General Admission - Your All-Access Pass to the TAB Ipswich Cup Atmosphere New

Date: 25-Mar-2026

If you’re looking to soak up the energy, excitement and social buzz of the TAB Ipswich Cup, General Admission is your ticket to it ...

Ipswich run sets path for bigger things for small stable New

Date: 25-Mar-2026

Less is more for trainer Sharryn Livingstone as unexpected career change pays dividends.A broken hand does not always mean positive things but for small-time ...

Mr Wiggins' style to suit Racing

Date: 19-Mar-2026

A mix of patience and purpose can come together for David Vandyke at Ipswich.Ryan Wiggins is one of the best examples of a 'have saddle, ...

It’s family first for Dale

Date: 16-Mar-2026

DALE Groves loves horses and his life revolves around them, but his wife Kristy and their sons Nash and Nova mean so much more ...

Win a Ninja Slushi Machine with Gordon’s Gin Slushies

Date: 12-Mar-2026

Love a refreshing Gordon’s Gin Slushie on race day? Now your favourite trackside drink could help you score the ultimate prize. Ipswich Turf Club ...

Experience is key for Mark

Date: 11-Mar-2026

International jockey Mark Du Plessis is renowned as a good guy of the racetrack but he hasn’t lasted 36 years in racing without also ...

Beau: learning to succeed

Date: 10-Mar-2026

BEAU Gorman caught the racing bug while he was at university, studying to become a vet. He was hooked and, to cut a long ...

Yes Sir at Ipswich

Date: 05-Mar-2026

He may not be a star but Sir Maurice heads to Ipswich with confidence.A handy weight claim and a horse ready to win has Jack ...

7 Family Race Day

Date: 27-Feb-2026

Celebrate the Labour Day Public Holiday in style at the Ipswich Turf Club’s 7 Family Race Day on Monday, 4 May 2026!Get ready for ...

Lucy can outrun them again at Ipswich

Date: 19-Feb-2026

Getting back to top form is the priority for last outing winner.Glenn Thornton knows that Run Lucy Run has ability but getting her to perform at those ...