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Lucky punter wins Bet of a Lifetime

10th June 2009

Brisbane punter Simon Broderick struck the jackpot on Saturday 6 June when he won a $10,000 win only bet on Queensland’s grandest race, the AAMI Stradbroke Handicap, and backed race favourite Black Piranha. The Bet of a Lifetime netted him a whopping $40,000.

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AAMI Stradbroke Day – Saturday 6 June

5th June 2009

The ‘grand final’ of Queensland racing, AAMI Stradbroke Day, will take place tomorrow, Saturday 6 June.

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Watty Blacklock – THE STRADBROKE LEGEN

3rd June 2009

Walter ‘Watty’ Blacklock (1862-1935) has been announced as the Stradbroke Legend at the 2009 Stradbroke Hall of Fame as part of the Barrier Draw today, Wednesday 3 June 2009.

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Stradbroke Hall of Fame Horses Announced

2nd June 2009

The identities of the four-legged inductees into the inaugural Stradbroke Hall of Fame have
been released in the lead up to of Queensland’s richest sprint.
The 2009 Stradbroke Hall of Fame will induct two horses, trainers and jockeys, and one
overall Legend whose contribution to the

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Stradbroke Hall of Fame Trainers Announc

1st June 2009

Behind every good horse is a hard-working trainer and now, with the launch of the
inaugural Stradbroke Hall of Fame on Wednesday 3 June, past and present trainers are
being immortalised.
The ceremony will recognise those, dead or alive, who have been integral to the success of
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Stradbroke Hall of Fame Jockeys Announce

1st June 2009

Legendary jockeys George Moore and Richard (Darby) McCarthy are set to be
immortalised at the launch of the Stradbroke Hall of Fame on Wednesday 3 June 2009.
This inaugural event, held as part of the Barrier Draw, recognises the talent, passion and
abilities of those, past and

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AAMI Stradbroke Breakfast with the Stars

26th May 2009

Take advantage of interview and photograph opportunities and enjoy a hearty breakfast as you hear from the experts taking you through the all important final preparations of horses preparing for the AAMI Stradbroke.

It's an early start but well worth it to catch the magnificent sight of

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Barrier Draw & Stradbroke Hall of Fame

26th May 2009

The critical drawing of the barriers for those horses competing in the Group 1 $1million AAMI Stradbroke Handicap. The Barrier Draw event will make history this year with the announcement of the inaugural inductees into Stradbroke Hall of Fame.

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Bet of a Lifetime

26th May 2009

The bet of a lifetime is up for grabs at the AAMI Stradbroke Day, Saturday 6 June.

The Queensland Turf Club and the Bookmakers’ Association are offering one lucky punter a $10,000 win only bet on the state’s grandest race, the AAMI Stradbroke Handicap.

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Horse Race Legends Immortalised in Hall

20th May 2009

Both the four- and two-legged legends of Queensland’s richest horse race are set to be immortalised with the launch of the AAMI Stradbroke Handicap Hall of Fame.

The inaugural event will recognise those, dead or alive, who have been integral to the success of the 118 year old event.
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The Face of the Winter Racing Carnival A

19th May 2009

Public Relations Manager Sarah Rowland has been honoured with the title of 2009 Face of the Winter Racing Carnvial, announced by the Queensland Turf Club today, Tuesday 19 May.

Responsible for representing the Queensland Turf Club at the main races of the season and attending the

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New Fashion Events for AAMI Stradbroke D

30th April 2009

MYER Fashions on the Field is moving to an exciting new location at Eagle Farm Racecourse for AAMI Stradbroke Day and Fashion Marquee announced - perfect for small groups to enjoy the glamour of the day.

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AAMI Stradbroke Sandwich Unveiled

23rd April 2009

AAMI Stradbroke Day, Saturday 6 June, will have its very own AAMI Stradbroke
Sandwich for 2009 thanks to a competition run by Eagle Farm Racecourse.

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Bet of a Lifetime at AAMI Stradbroke Day

10th April 2009

Punters at this year’s AAMI Stradbroke Day, on Saturday 6 June, will have the
chance to win a Bet of a Lifetime. The Queensland Turf Club and the Bookmakers’
Association are offering one lucky attendee a staggering $10,000 win-only bet on
the state’s grandest race.

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AAMI Stradbroke - Events Calendar

1st April 2009

The AAMI Stradbroke Handicap attracts Australasia’s finest jockeys, trainers and
horses and this year Eagle Farm will not disappoint with a number of events
scheduled to suit everyone.

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The Grand Final of Queensland Racing

20th March 2009

AAMI Stradbroke Day will truly be a Super Saturday this year with three of the
State’s Group 1 races being run, including the AAMI Stradbroke Handicap, the
BMW Queensland Derby and the Racetree T.J. Smith.

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AAMI Stradbroke Day - Diary Date

19th February 2009

Anticipation is building for the ‘grand final’ day of Queensland racing with the state’s
richest sprint, the AAMI Stradbroke Handicap to be held at Eagle Farm as part of
Super Saturday, 6 June.

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