Latest Function Centre

Posted on 30th March, 2012 by lyall bauer

The Rockhampton Jockey Club is delighted to present to you Central Queensland's latest function centre. The Members' bar at Callaghan Park Racecourse.

Grandstand Redevelopment

Posted on 15th November, 2011 by RJC

November 15, 2011 Callaghan Park Racecourse – Rockhampton Members’ Grandstand $2M Redevelopment The Rockhampton Jockey Club will be commencing an exciting $2M redevelopment of the Members’ Grandstand at Callaghan Park Racecourse in late November 2011.

Grandstand Redevelopment

Posted on 15th November, 2011 by RJC

The Rockhampton Jockey Club will be commencing an exciting $2M redevelopment of the Members’ Grandstand at Callaghan Park Racecourse in late November 2011.

Racing Queensland announces $1.55 million flood relief package

Posted on 12th May, 2011 by Racing Queensland

Racing Queensland Limited (RQL) has today released an industry relief package to assist racing industry stakeholders devastated by recent catastrophic floods.

100 club

Posted on 15th April, 2011 by Callaghan Park

Be part of the exciting Rockhampton Jockey Club’s 100 Club. Every ticket holder is guaranteed naming rights to one race during the year with one lucky organisation receiving naming rights to the RJC’s feature event the $100,000 Rockhampton Gold Cup held in June. Only 10...

Dining

Posted on 15th April, 2011 by Callaghan Park

The Club has a number of dining options available for racedays ranging from stand-up finger food to sit down three course luncheons. Choose from one of our indoor air conditioned rooms or a marquee outside on the lawn. The Club engages the services of Hansen’s Catering whom enj...

Continuing rain necessitates further race date and programming alterations

Posted on 29th March, 2011 by Denis Cox

Continuing rain throughout northern Queensland has necessitated further changes to the racing schedule and race programs.

Racing to resume at Rockhampton

Posted on 4th March, 2011 by Queensland Racing

Officials are hoping the luck of the Irish will help draw a big crowd when Rockhampton’s Callaghan Park hosts its first meeting since being swamped during the recent floods.

New Date for Capricornia Sales Classic Race Day and 2011 Magic Millions Capricornia Yearling Sales

Posted on 4th February, 2011 by Denis Cox

Following changes to racing programmes and various other thoroughbred industry events including sales throughout Queensland as a result of the recent floods new dates have been set for the Capricornia Sales Classic Race Day and the 2011 Magic Millions Capricornia Yearling Sales.

Racing Set to Resume at Callaghan Park on Saturday, March 19, 2011

Posted on 2nd February, 2011 by Denis Cox

The Rockhampton Jockey Club is delighted to announce that thoroughbred racing will resume at Callaghan Park on Saturday, March 19, 2011.

Proposed date for Callaghan Park return

Posted on 2nd February, 2011 by Denis Cox

Following the completion of a full week of remediation work at Callaghan Park, a strategy has been implemented that should see thoroughbred racing resume in Rockhampton from March 19, 2011.

Racing Queensland announces $1.55 million flood relief package

Posted on 6th January, 2011 by Queensland Racing

Racing Queensland Limited (RQL) has today released an industry relief package to assist racing industry stakeholders devastated by recent catastrophic floods.

XXXX Gold Spring Racing Carnival

Posted on 1st January, 2011 by Callaghan Park

Be part of the exciting 2011 XXXX Gold Rockhampton Spring Racing Carnival!

PROPOSAL TAKES ROCKHAMPTON RACING SPEND TO $10 MILLION

Posted on 7th December, 2010 by Denis Cox

Racing Queensland Limited (RQL) today released its Industry Infrastructure Plan which recommends another $4 million be spent at Callaghan Park on top of the $6 million which has already been invested at Rockhampton's premier thoroughbred and greyhound facility.   RQL Chairman Bob Bentley said the entire multi-million dollar plan is about using existing industry venues more strategically, creating new multi-use facilities and modernising racing operations.   "RQL and the Rockhampton Jockey Club have benefited greatly from their existing partnership and racing in the Capricornia region has thrived," Mr Bentley said. “Should this Industry Infrastructure Plan be implemented it would provide the single biggest capital injection into the Queensland racing industry. “For some, change will be too difficult to even contemplate, let alone embrace. While it is impossible to please everyone, doing nothing is not an option."

Knight Frank sold on Melbourne Cup Day

Posted on 13th October, 2010 by Denis Cox

The Rockhampton Jockey Club is delighted to announce that Knight Frank have accepted a four year naming rights sponsorship deal of Melbourne Cup Day at Callaghan Park.

Rockhampton Jockey Club signs up for partnership with Queensland Racing

Posted on 14th May, 2010 by Queensland Racing

The committee of the Rockhampton Jockey Club last night endorsed their members’ decision to partner with Queensland Racing Limited (QRL) in the development of a company that will own the land and existing infrastructure at Callaghan Park.

Rockhampton Jockey Club membership vote

Posted on 30th March, 2010 by Queensland Racing

Queensland Racing Limited (QRL) has today received advice from the Rockhampton Jockey Club (RJC) that at a meeting of members conducted last night, the membership of the RJC provided its approval to enable the committee of the RJC to enter into a company structure with QRL that will own the land and infrastructure at Callaghan Park.

Special Meeting of Rockhampton Jockey Club Members

Posted on 30th March, 2010 by Queensland Racing

Last night, Monday, March 29, 2010, a Special Meeting of RJC Members was held in the upper level of the Public Grandstand at Callaghan Park to discuss a proposal presented to the Club by Queensland Racing Limited (QRL) to enter into a partnership for the future ownership and management of Callaghan Park, Rockhampton.

Girls claim Australian first at Rocky

Posted on 22nd January, 2010 by Queensland Racing

Queensland Racing historians have scoured the records and confirmed to the best of their knowledge an Australian first at the Rockhampton Sand Track on Tuesday, January 19.

Turf set to burn at opening of the new Callaghan Park course proper

Posted on 22nd January, 2010 by Queensland Racing

The new Callaghan Park turf track passed its final test in readiness for the grand opening on Friday, January 29, 2010, when five jumpouts were successfully conducted on the surface yesterday morning.

Rockhampton New Course Proper Opening

Posted on 11th December, 2009 by Queensland Racing

Following an inspection of the works at Callaghan Park, Rockhampton, the much anticipated opening of the Rockhampton course proper after its $6.5 million upgrade has been confirmed for January 29, 2010.

Rockhampton Jockey Club races into the future with a new logo

Posted on 1st December, 2009

The Rockhampton Jockey Club is delighted to launch an exciting new logo.

Callaghan Park Sand Track Update

Posted on 24th September, 2009

An important part of the $6.0M track redevelopment at Callaghan Park in Rockhampton was an upgrade of the existing sand track.