Beaudesert Race Club

"History"

The History of the Beaudesert Race Course began with the first race meeting held on the 16th April 1879 as the Logan and Albert Jockey Club.

The present grandstand was built in 1912 and provided a grand viewing platform for race goers of the day. At present, the grandstand has manage to retain its excellent vantage point for all guests of the race club.

In 1927 the Duke and Duchess of York viewed the Bushman’s Carnival at the course with one of the biggest crowds ever seen in the district attending.

In 1939 the Beaudesert District Amateur Race Club was formed and is still in operation as “Beaudesert Race Club” a non profit organization.

During WWII many of the troopers in the Light Horse Brigade found themselves camped at Beaudesert in 1940, attending race meetings as a welcome form of rest and relaxation.

In 2001 the track received a major upgrade with the inclusion of an all weather track. . It proved to be a good investment is currently still being maintained to the highest standard.

The tradition lives on with Beaudesert Race Club being utilized as a daily training facility. Presently, the club conducts over 7 race meetings per year with featured race days being ANZAC Day, Melbourne Cup, and Beaudesert Cup Day, to name just three.

Racecourse: (07) 5541 2999

Course Manager: 0413 400020

Secretary: 0400 825335

Fax: (07) 5541 3446

Email: braceclub@westnet.com.au