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Synthetic track progress at Corbould Park

The first synthetic racing and training surface in Queensland is well on the way towards completion. The following pictures show the development progress.

The proposed finished aerial view of Corbould Park (3MB)

UPDATE: Monday, November 19

Drainage layer fabric prior to the laying of the 40mm gravel

Commencement of the drainage layer to a depth of 150mm using 40mm gravel

Herring bone drainage pipes running into the Vee drain

Stock pile of the Cushion Track

Cushion Track material

Maintenance equipment – Power Harrow

40mm drainage aggregate laid over the western end of the synthetic track.

Agregate

Herring bone drainage trench.

Trench

Service road located inside the synthetic track.

Road

Newly shaped Vee drain on the inside of the synthetic track.

Drain

The mixing mill.

Mill

The outside kerb on the synthetic track.

Kerb

Laying of the kerb on the synthetic track.

Laying Kerb

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News Archive

11/08/08	More cheers than tears
11/08/08	A blue ribbon performance
11/08/08	Regal Castanea finds express lane
08/08/08	Country racing forum to establish five year plan
08/08/08	A new future for racing
08/08/08	QRL applauds BTC members
04/08/08	George jets home for QTIS win
04/08/08	QTIS winners: July 28 – August 3
04/08/08	Myagi has them covered

28/07/08	Radecker in reach of history breaking premiership
28/07/08	QTIS Winners – July 26
28/07/08	Moon gives Bein another stable star
22/07/08	Warrior secures victory
14/07/08	John Tapp Race caller Scholarship
14/07/08	Seamer’s triple treat
14/07/08	QTIS Winners July 11 – 13
14/07/08	Abirra proves his town quality
08/07/08	QTIS Bonus winners July 4 & 5
07/07/08	Cocktail revels in wet
07/07/08	She’s a beauty
07/07/08	A knockout win

23/06/08	Another Healy for Yorke
23/06/08	Three in a row for Youthful Jack
23/06/08	Rags to Riches thrives
23/06/08	Glam’s form absolutely spot on
11/06/08	Eagle Farm turf gives Turffontein a win
11/06/08	View from the top
11/06/08	Rockdale blows them away
11/06/08	From go to whoa for Rags to Riches
11/06/08	Murphy on song
11/06/08	Haseler scores a Devil of a buy
11/06/08	Black Minx all heart
11/06/08	Derby win for Byrne
04/06/08	Colless enjoys the scenery on Oaks day
04/06/08	A hat trick for Fravashi
03/06/08	Rose wins the chase
03/06/08	Litter finishes on top
03/06/08	Moody double ups
03/06/08	Top of the class

20/05/08	Helideck finds box seat
20/05/08	Jury’s in on Court
20/05/08	Rum Dum picks Queensland as his State of Origin
19/05/08	A blessed run so far
19/05/08	Top marks for Quizzical Lady
19/05/08	El Cambio rounds out another one
14/05/08	Doomben 10,000 first acceptances
14/05/08	Doomben Cup Barrier Draw
12/05/08	Pepperwood’s up to the mark
12/05/08	The Cat wins by a whisker
12/05/08	Fulmonti shows them what he’s got
12/05/08	A cracking win for Acorns
06/05/08	Record breaking El Cambio
06/05/08	Change of scenery the trick
06/05/08	Australian and New Zealand rivalry on par
06/05/08	QLD Oaks / TJ Smith order of entry
06/05/08	Doomben Cup / Doomben 10,000 order of entry
06/05/08	Helideck basking in the sun
01/05/08	Stewards report Toowoomba offices – Tuesday 1 May 2008

30/04/08	G1 BTC Cup Acceptances
29/04/08	Stewards report Deagon offices – Tuesday 29 April 2008
29/04/08	Prizemoney Increases
29/04/08	Amended prizemoney at Ipswich
22/04/08	Stewards report Deagon offices – Tuesday 22 April 2008
21/04/08	Queensland Group 1 races receive positive response
21/04/08	Queensland Group 1 races receive positive response
21/04/08	2008 Queensland Winter Racing Carnival Group 1 Nominations
21/04/08	Got the right Medicine
21/04/08	A powerful leader
21/04/08	Cardio’s strong triumph
21/04/08	Another commanding win by Rampant Lion
21/04/08	Fabiarna collects Black Type
10/04/08	Cushion Track opens with an explosion of success
10/04/08	Coast celebrates Cushion Track Cup
07/04/08	Serunai leads the way
07/04/08	A Bright Shadow for Vietnam

25/03/08	Too Easy
25/03/08	Second time lucky
25/03/08	Perfect timing
25/03/08	Moses cashes in with another clinching victory
25/03/08	A whole-Hearted effort
25/03/08	Drizzle takes back-to-back Stayer’s Cup
25/03/08	Bareena right on target
25/03/08	Doin’ them Proud
25/03/08	Golden finish
25/03/08	Theseo brings it home
17/03/08	Media Release - QRL & QCRC meet to discuss 2008/09 Dates & Funding
17/03/08	Falvelon filly means business
17/03/08	A Black and Dirty win
13/03/08	ARB Media Release - Free at last, Australia declares freedom from EI
11/03/08	Stewards Report - Lasting Peace
11/03/08	Stewards Report - M Jackson
10/03/08	EI Vaccinations to continue unimpeded
10/03/08	Deferral of EI Levy Legislation
10/03/08	Rampant Lion in control
10/03/08	Rosy return to racing
10/03/08	Seesawing on the up
10/03/08	Never far from the front
03/03/08	Byrne claims Eagle Farm double
03/03/08	Cushion Track Barrier Trials on track
03/03/08	Borsha’s Mark makes it four straight
03/03/08	Acorns rolls out a win

28/02/08	Racehorse owners say no to EI Bill
28/02/08	Horse Disease Response Levy Bill 2008
25/02/08	Change of luck
25/02/08	Expected Success
23/02/08	Media Release - First horses trial Cushion Track surface
18/02/08	Still on the Mark
18/02/08	A Pandemonia-filled start to a winning finish
18/02/08	Eagle Farm produces nine winners from eight races
18/02/08	Diamonds leads the way
11/02/08	Daunting Lad toughs it out
11/02/08	First metro treble for apprentice Palmer
11/02/08	Phantom Ring battles for the line
11/02/08	Jazz Heart tunes his chances
11/02/08	Intheway provides trainer his biggest win
05/02/08	National Chairman of Stewards Advisory Group
05/02/08	Joint meeting of metropolitan clubs
04/02/08	Tactic change works wonders for Myndos
04/02/08	Citi’s a winner in town
01/02/08	Cushion Track delayed

30/01/08	White light at end of EI tunnel
29/01/08	No rehearsal necessary
29/01/08	Borsha’s back on the Mark
29/01/08	Calchris secures Black Type win
29/01/08	Back in front for Hey Elvis
21/01/08	Eyes on the prize
21/01/08	Media Release: Australian Racing Fact Book: Ninth Edition
21/01/08	Devil Inside holds off late challenge
21/01/08	Showify prepares for magic time
18/01/08	Wandoan meeting rescheduled
18/01/08	Rider error at Eagle Farm
16/01/08	Media Release: Thoroughbred horses leave Queensland quarantine
16/01/08	Townsville meeting abandoned
15/01/08	BTC members misled by directors
15/01/08	Today’s Rockhampton meeting transferred
14/01/08	TBQA call for Annual Vaccination of Thoroughbreds and Competition Horses
14/01/08	Led by Heart all the way
14/01/08	Quizzical Lady’s spot on
14/01/08	End in sight for horse flu in Queensland
14/01/08	Omnitrader sets his own race
14/01/08	Australian Stayers Challenge
09/01/08	Bentley responds to Collier’s claim of lack of trust
09/01/08	Australian legend passes

28/12/07	Dawson meeting Saturday 29 December 2007 cancelled
28/12/07	CHAP Redirection Payments Cease 31 December 2007
24/12/07	QRL refers matter to Australian Securities and Investments Commission for its consideration
24/12/07	Gear Change – Sunshine Coast Boxing Day
21/12/07	Brisbane Turf Club and Queensland Turf Club issued with Control Body direction
21/12/07	Gear Change – Coulda Been Queen
20/12/07	Number of Infected Premises (IPs) continues to decrease
19/12/07	Racing industry workers off and running with CTC lifeline
17/12/07	Multi movement permits available
17/12/07	Planned to perfection
13/12/07	Bentley responds to Collier’s comments
11/12/07	QRL says BTC chairperson merger claims are misleading
11/12/07	Synthetic track delay
10/12/07	Outsider brings it in
10/12/07	No looking back for Omnitrader
07/12/07	QRL geared up for zone changes
07/12/07	Gear announcement - Paramount
07/12/07	QRL receives positive response for trackwork riders
06/12/07	Director of Integrity Services resigns
06/12/07	Races to proceed this weekend
06/12/07	Disappointment at BTC/QTC Merger Vote
05/12/07	December magazine
03/12/07	Back on track breakfast this Thursday
03/12/07	Mighty Mitanni makes an ideal return to racing
03/12/07	Back on track

27/11/07	Non-Tab racing back on track
27/11/07	QRL chief applauds Fred Best’s inclusion into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame
26/11/07	Strong nominations received for meetings this weekend
26/11/07	Back on track breakfast this Thursday
23/11/07	QRL anticipates large nominations for December 1 resumption
12/11/07	Amendments to the Australian Rules of Racing
02/11/07	Media Release - QRLset to consider applications for the movement of thoroughbred racehorses

31/10/07	Queensland Racing Limited Releases Program and Prizemoney Schedule
30/10/07	Over $12M Paid in Chaps Payments
17/10/07	Offer to industry participants
17/10/07	QRL applauds Governments Gold Coast racing plan
17/10/07	Palm Meadows to be Investigated as Potential Race Site
08/10/07	Media Release - Equine Influenza positives at Toowoomba

28/09/07	Updated race schedule
28/09/07	Changes to the Information Hotline
27/09/07	Equine Influenza Information Session
27/09/07	CHAPS payments to trainers to be made by next Tuesday
27/09/07	Redzone Jockey Declaration
27/09/07	Owners Support Key Industry People
27/09/07	TAB racing program
26/09/07	Queensland racing initiatives as a result of the equine influenza outbreak
25/09/07	Equine influenza questions and answers
25/09/07	Media Release - CHAP applications now available
25/09/07	Media Release - South East Queensland equine influenza outbreak
25/09/07	Colonial Lass impresses again at Eagle Farm
25/09/07	Close win for Rhymenoreason
25/09/07	Ipswich meeting abandoned
24/09/07	Media Release - Hendra horses return positive to Equine Influenza
24/09/07	Video update - Hendra horses return positive to EI
21/09/07	Media Release - Bentley defends change to racing schedule
21/09/07	CHAP Update
21/09/07	Proposed racing schedule up to 31 October - UPDATED
21/09/07	Red zone racing and training policy for race clubs
20/09/07	Tax help and equine influenza
19/09/07	Impact on the Queensland Thoroughbred Racing Industry of the new DPI&F zoning
19/09/07	Programs for upcoming TAB Race Meetings
19/09/07	Programs for upcoming Non-TAB Race Meetings
19/09/07	Green zone racing and training policy for race clubs
19/09/07	Burnett to Beach Series winners
19/09/07	Gear Error - Cougar Trick to wear pacifiers for first time
19/09/07	Press Release - TBQA
18/09/07	Stage Shaker success
18/09/07	Plan to win
18/09/07	Just got there
17/09/07	TAB racing programs (Toowoomba, Queensland Turf Club, Sunshine Coast)
17/09/07	Media Release - Queensland Racing Limited supports vaccination
17/09/07	Stewards Report - R. McMahon
17/09/07	Charleville meeting video
14/09/07	Media Release - EI Update
14/09/07	Media Release - Racing returns to Deagon after a 66 year absence
13/09/07	Video update by Malcolm Tuttle
11/09/07	Colless and the Lass
11/09/07	Pay Me brings home the money
10/09/07	$110 million Equine Influenza Assistance
3/09/07	QROA stud tour
3/09/07	DPI Equine owners register
3/09/07	Additional race meetings in QLD
3/09/07	Queensland Festival of the Horse Stud Tours cancelled

31/08/07	Chief Inspector's Approval of Movement Conditions within a Standstill Zone for Equine Influenza
31/08/07	Notice to Industry Regarding the Registered Race Meeting Protocols
31/08/07	Racing recommences in Queensland
31/08/07	Owner ban OK with QROA
31/08/07	Racing set to resume in QLD next Wednesday
30/08/07	Important Bio Security Notice
29/08/07	Queensland Turf Club Members vote in favour of proposed “Merger of Equals”
28/08/07	Meetings Cancelled
28/08/07	Trackrider and Jockey Horse movement form
28/08/07	Equine Influenza Bulletins
28/08/07	Biosecurity Instructions
27/08/07	Trainer informaton sessions 28/08/07
27/08/07	Trainer Horse movement form
27/08/07	DPI Media Release
26/08/07	Race Meeting Update
26/08/07	Queensland Racing Equine Influenza Update
26/08/07	DPI Media Release on horse stock standstill movement restrictions and biosecurity precautions in Queensland
25/08/07	Notice to Racing Industry participants - 72 Hour Stand Still
25/08/07	Media Release - Attention All Trainers Equine Influenza
25/08/07	Stakeholders asked to restrict movement of horses
25/08/07	Queensland Horse Racing Off Until Further Notice
21/08/07	Birdsville’s getting Angry as races approach…
20/08/07	Three from three for Growsir
20/08/07	Blood ‘n’ Bone steps up
13/08/07	Tight finishes in order for Country Cup
13/08/07	The right mixture of planning and luck
13/08/07	Motivated to keep winning
13/08/07	Owners’ Card for Queensland Racehorse Owners
09/08/07	QRL Chairman responds to the BTC’s call to retract misinformation
06/08/07	Summer carnival next on Rasmussen’s agenda
06/08/07	An exciting contradiction
06/08/07	BTC Media Release – Advertising campaign launched to bring the facts to racing’s amalgamation debate
06/08/07	QTC remains supportive of Merger
03/08/07	QRL Board approves changes to jockey and apprentice licensing
03/08/07	Queensland Racing Limited slams Brisbane Turf Club Board’s position on merger
03/08/07	Avago Delboy gear correction
03/08/07	Brisbane Turf Club – Metropolitan Race Club Merger
03/08/07	BTC Media Release - Merger Proposal
02/08/07	Apprentices ride the card
01/08/07	QTC Media Release - Merger of Equals
01/08/07	AR92(2) amendment notice
01/08/07	TBQA encourage all members to support merger

31/07/07	METROPOLITAN RACE CLUB AMALGAMATION
30/07/07	She’s going the distance
30/07/07	Winning with style
30/07/07	QROA supports merger of QTC/BTC
30/07/07	The host’s host
23/07/07	At equal odds
23/07/07	Kutalo gains Country Cup honours
23/07/07	Dare to wake up
23/07/07	Ability to bounce back
16/07/07	A nudge in front is enough
16/07/07	When things go right
16/07/07	Too Rapid again
14/07/07	Awards tickets on sale now

18/06/07	Promise shown second time around
18/06/07	Lesmartre wins with ease
18/06/07	Showing them how it’s done
18/06/07	He’s finally done it
13/06/07	Number 20 wins again
13/06/07	Sire behind Group wins
13/06/07	Favourite triumphs
13/06/07	Patience pays off for McLachlan
12/06/07	The makings of a movie
12/06/07	Apercu joins Group 1 champions
12/06/07	Charm too strong
12/06/07	Topkapi Palace reigns QTIS Plate
12/06/07	Quiet achiever comes up trumps
12/06/07	Easy Rocker snatches QTIS win
12/06/07	Group 1 mare on target for Winter Stakes
05/06/07	Moody keeps the wins rolling
04/06/07	Cummings’ afternoon at Eagle Farm
04/06/07	Nova Star gives Rodd a double
04/06/07	Touch of class
04/06/07	Pentathon snatches victory
04/06/07	Second chance proves a winner
04/06/07	Flashy finish for Diamondsondinside

28/05/07	No stopping Sam’s Express
28/05/07	Bloodlines to be a star
28/05/07	Racing at its best
28/05/07	Theseo outshines the competition
22/05/07	Clark fights hard for BTC Sprint win
22/05/07	Signal of more to come for Moody
22/05/07	Keiki welcome homes a victory
22/05/07	Another edition of brilliance
22/05/07	Headturner comes back triumphant
22/05/07	Tears flow for Cinque Cento win
21/05/07	Lasoron heats up the Winter Carnival
14/05/07	Classic win for Reigning
14/05/07	Double for Beadman at Doomben
14/05/07	Doomben to Royal Ascot for the Biscuit
10/05/07	Day of The Jackal at the 2007 Carlton Draught Prime Minister's Cup

30/04/07	Brown makes his point
30/04/07	Sizzling win to kick start winter campaign
30/04/07	Wallace in awe after Mitanni’s win
30/04/07	Two from two for Prince Vilhelm
24/04/07	Magically aims for Winter Stakes
23/04/07	Convincing start to winter campaign
23/04/07	Surprise win from nowhere
23/04/07	Game On in-form for winter
23/04/07	Tornado Alley back to his best
16/04/07	Lasoron storms into Winter Carnival
16/04/07	Grand start to winter campaign
11/04/07	There’s no stopping Rebounded
11/04/07	Duff set to catch winter races
10/04/07	Patience pays off for Macrae
10/04/07	Metropolitan Racing Vision - Owners ultimately pay the price!
10/04/07	Back to her best
10/04/07	Falvalea claims first victory
10/04/07	Special Song earns respect
04/04/07	Monto stacks up to be a massive success
02/04/07	Birthday Bash back in the winner’s stall
02/04/07	Industry win for Saggio
02/04/07	Increase in prizemoney for Gregory Downs meeting – May 5

26/03/07	Owner trackside for Go Sequalo’s win
26/03/07	Back to back wins for Special Song
21/03/07	Gilby claims double on St Pat’s Day
21/03/07	Holder & Hello Possums a perfect pair
20/03/07	Bundaberg Open Handicap increase to $10,000
19/03/07	Rebounded produces class performance
19/03/07	Steward Report - J Bowditch
19/03/07	Steward Report - B Melham
19/03/07	Smith takes glory in city and country
16/03/07	Gambler does it for Gill
16/03/07	Stradbroke next on the agenda
15/03/07	Ryan’s rose grows at Randwick
09/03/07	Taylor takes top prize but Coome stills spotlight
09/03/07	Ambassador Travel Racing Carnival Ball
07/03/07	Steward’s Report – S Hamade
05/03/07	Age no barrier
05/03/07	Cahill’s suggestions score win for Go Sequalo

28/02/07	Gear change proves a winner for Pepperwood
26/02/07	Third time lucky for Overell
26/02/07	Foxmore outwits Eagle Farm field
26/02/07	Stewards Report - Mr K Tinsley
23/02/07	Time a winner for Man Servant
23/02/07	Increase to Northern two-year-old funding
19/02/07	It was worth the scratching
19/02/07	Prince Vilhelm a stable secret
16/02/07	A nose takes home the money for Burns
14/02/07	Good judgement by Gold Coast team
13/02/07	Iglesia rocks the QTIS ranks
09/02/07	“VIPA” BODY PROTECTORS
05/02/07	Party time for late nomination
05/02/07	No thorn in Steele’s rose
05/02/07	On a roll towards Weetwood

29/01/07	Lasoron gets set for Queensland Guineas
29/01/07	Coincidental sits and sprints to Listed win
23/01/07	Stewards Report – Fred Adams
23/01/07	Mr Consistency
23/01/07	Diamonds sparkle again for Schweida
22/01/07	Bundaberg and Dalby meeting changes
15/01/07	Beaudesert Race Club initiatives innovative sponsorship proposal
15/01/07	Fit for superstardom
15/01/07	Defying the odds
15/01/07	Daily double for Heinrich on Millions day
15/01/07	Graeme jibs Gerry of the big one
15/01/07	Moraitis gets his pearl
15/01/07	A fairytale chapter for a Millions graduate
15/01/07	Win dedicated to fellow owner and friend
15/01/07	Daily double for Heinrich on Millions day
11/01/07	Magic times for the Plumbs
09/01/07	Magic Millions Barrier Draw
08/01/07	The joker survives protest
08/01/07	The Charm continues for Lipp

27/12/06	Stewards Report – S. Katsidis
21/12/06	Stewards Report – W Holbeck
21/12/06	Stewards Report – R Walsh
20/12/06	Jockeys Workers Compensation in Queensland
19/12/06	Bein wraps Miss Watagan
18/12/06	Queensland Owners’ Association Media Release
18/12/06	Teamwork for Mosstang’s win
18/12/06	Alpha soars home to win at Eagle Farm
18/12/06	No stopping Prince Leo
18/12/06	No magic, just a holiday
15/12/06	Queensland Racing disappointed with Cairns comments
15/12/06	Magic Millions trainers’ bonus once again up for grabs
15/12/06	Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Launched at Turf Club
15/12/06	Barclay Anti-Cribbing Collar banned
15/12/06	Stewards Report – K Fleming
13/12/06	She’s gold in Ron’s eyes
13/12/06	Stewards Report – Key to Happiness
13/12/06	Stewards Report – Bobby El-Issa
12/12/06	Stewards report – Ryan Plumb
11/12/06	Looks like a winning destiny
07/12/06	Prime Minister honours Queensland apprentice jockey
05/12/06	For the love and money
05/12/06	Myagi brings the country to the city
04/12/06	Metropolitan Race Club Merger
04/12/06	Malta set to sizzle this summer

29/11/06	Respectable Cup win
29/11/06	Overdue win for Sir Breakfast
28/11/06	Stewards Report – Santa’s Queen
28/11/06	STEWARDS REPORT - Beecadd
23/11/06	Eagle Farm Development – Metropolitan Racing Policy (Brisbane)
23/11/06	Injune races – December 2
21/11/06	No magic needed
21/11/06	The lovable larrikin wins
21/11/06	Webb unleashes Magic Millions prospects
21/11/06	Stewards report – Mr A Crane
20/11/06	Stewards Report – Ready When You Are
14/11/06	Stewards Report – S. Birney
14/11/06	Mount Perry resumes racing
14/11/06	Stewards Report – M. Spriggs
13/11/06	Sutton grabs a city win
13/11/06	Queensland Racing encourages racehorse ownership
13/11/06	Wesley Manor aims for Winter Carnival
09/11/06	Have a day at the races and a drink on us
05/11/06	Magic Millions Raceday acceptances
05/11/06	Sweet As claims three on the trot

31/10/06	Back in the number one spot
31/10/06	Scriven drives Wesley Manor home
26/10/06	Stewards Report – N Harrison
25/10/06	Sweet As claims second victory
25/10/06	Stewards Report – Peter Cramp
24/10/06	No voodoo, just magic for Les
24/10/06	Thexton wouldn’t trade her warrior
21/10/06	Zoobini to wear blinkers
19/10/06	AMENDMENT TO LR 13
17/10/06	Invitation to own a racehorse open day
17/10/06	No doubts of Winaura from Pattillo
16/10/06	Carry on Kosa takes on Town
16/10/06	Decisive win by Enthusiast
09/10/06	He proved to be red hot for Plumb
09/10/06	Funlove gets back on track
05/10/06	Stewards Report – T Huxham
05/10/06	Stewards Report – T. Tonaros
02/10/06	Time the secret key for Winaura
02/10/06	Piccohi makes it two in a row

25/09/06	Gollan takes first 2YO title
25/09/06	No longer a silent sea change
21/09/06	Talwood races 30th September
19/09/06	Downs Series Points
18/09/06	Adavale Hornet back in business
18/09/06	Cairns filly graduates to metro racing
15/09/06	Joint venture to drive racing on the Sunshine Coast
14/09/06	Two & Three-year-old Base Prizemoney Elevated to $45,00