Ipswich Events Blog

Space is one of our biggest advantages New

Date: 27-Oct-2026

One of the things that makes the Ipswich Turf Club different is simply the amount of space available. There’s room for guests to mingle, ...

More than just a racecourse New

Date: 26-Oct-2026

With a combination of indoor function spaces, expansive outdoor areas and a stunning racecourse backdrop, there’s room to create an event that feels like ...

Kobability chases hat-trick at Ipswich New

Date: 21-Oct-2026

In-form mare looks to extend winning streak up in trip.Olivia Cairns' frustration with Kobability has been replaced with confidence and on Thursday they will look to complete ...

Fifth Force in for a shot fourth-up New

Date: 14-Oct-2026

A change of luck is in store for young trainer at Ipswich.Trainer Billy Healey's summation of Fifth Force's last run is a bit kinder than some ...

Townsend’s racing dream taking shape New

Date: 14-Oct-2026

A friendship forged on the golf course with concreter Shannon Peell was the inspiration for Ipswich farrier Jesse Townsend to start a training career. ...

Andrew is still smiling New

Date: 07-Oct-2026

Best remembered for winning the race everyone wants to forget, Andrew Parramore became a trainer almost by chance. But it still puts a smile ...

Barrier irritation not all bad for Music Fever New

Date: 07-Oct-2026

It goes without saying that being one of Australia's pioneering female jockeys and a group one winning trainer, Paula Barron has achieved a lot ...

Award caps track team’s loyalty at Ipswich New

Date: 06-Oct-2026

They are one of the tightest teams in the racing industry in the Sunshine State and now they have the award to prove it. ...

Jai learns hard lessons

Date: 22-Sep-2026

Jai Williams has had plenty of challenges in his life and career, but he wouldn’t swap them for anything; they’ve made him who he ...

Ratenotice claims GC feature

Date: 21-Sep-2026

PINK Ribbon Cup winner Ratenotice was one of three last start Ipswich winners to win on Saturday's feature card at the Gold Coast, underlining ...

Christmas parties trackside

Date: 14-Sep-2026

Looking for something a little different for your work Christmas party? Join us trackside every Wednesday in December for an afternoon of racing, great ...

Wedding Season Is in Full Swing

Date: 14-Sep-2026

We’ve been right in the thick of wedding season at the Ipswich Turf Club, celebrating beautiful couples and unforgettable days in a venue that’s ...

Plan the Perfect Christmas Celebration

Date: 11-Sep-2026

The end of the year is fast approaching, which means it’s time to start planning your Christmas celebration. Whether you’re organising a corporate Christmas ...

Track manager named Australia’s Regional Racecourse Manager of the Year

Date: 11-Sep-2026

AND that’s a wrap! The Ipswich Turf Club heads into its annual renovation this week celebrating a highly successful 12 months of racing, where ...

A dream winner for Emma

Date: 10-Sep-2026

Winning with your favourite horse at your favourite track in a race named after you: it’s about as good as it gets for passionate ...

Archie’s life: born to ride

Date: 09-Sep-2026

Archie McColm is one of racing’s hottest prospects, but he is no flash in the pan: his love of horses runs deep, and he ...

Weownachevy can atone at Ipswich

Date: 09-Sep-2026

Grafton trainer seeks senior jockey after Doomben disaster.Andrew Parramore is hoping Weownachevy can atone for a luckless defeat at Doomben when the gelding lines up at Ipswich ...

Pembrey form to flow on in midweek return

Date: 01-Sep-2026

David Vandyke is not only pleased with a recent purchased but also how the results have fallen his way since.With form around the likes ...

Keith Self’s life well lived

Date: 28-Aug-2026

He was born Barry but was known as Keith. Most knew him as Selfie: an Ipswich larrikin, punter, businessman and family man; the sort ...

Paul’s success raging on

Date: 28-Aug-2026

PAUL Butterworth’s career has a habit of turning on lucky moments, such as trainer Barry Miller offering the then 31-year-old greenhorn a job.Butterworth bought ...