A new summer feature race in Brisbane will give the winner ballot-free exemption into the 2020 Stradbroke Handicap.

A fortnight is proving a long time as Jeff Lloyd and Robbie Fradd fight out the lead in the Brisbane jockeys premiership.

The Queensland Labor government has made an election promise to boost prize money for country racing,

Senior thoroughbred steward Ian Brown will act as chief steward for Queensland's harness racing industry until there is a full time appointment.

Brisbane's dry weather has been partly blamed for a severe drop off in horse numbers at metropolitan meetings.