Unique and Spectacular equestrian event is coming to Doomben Racecourse

The Magic Millions Triequithon will see some of Queensland’s leading event riders battle it out for a prize pool of $10,000 at Doomben Racecourse on April 2, 2016.  

Australia’s leading source of racetrack champions, Magic Millions, has just been named as the major naming rights sponsor for the inaugural event in Queensland. Vin Cox, Managing Director of Magic Millions says “thoroughbreds are such a versatile horse and the Triequithon is a great chance to showcase how well they can perform in sports after racing.  As eventing consists of the three disciplines of dressage, show jumping and cross country, it is the ideal way to demonstrate just how trainable and athletic the thoroughbred is.  When Zara Philips was here during the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sales, we were delighted to see the interest she showed in the Australian Thoroughbred and discover just how much it is sought after as an event horse. We are very excited to be supporting another equestrian event in Queensland.”

Equestrian Queensland is also excited to have the Triequithon, a shortened format of the Olympic sport of Eventing, come to Doomben.  

Chair David Finch said Equestrian Queensland was delighted to be supporting this new event, showcasing local Eventing riders and horses.

“Australia has won more Gold medals than any other country since we entered the Olympic sport of Eventing.  It is one of those equestrian sports where you can get to the top with a horse off the track and a lot of hard work and will power,” Mr. Finch said.

With 12 of Queensland’s top eventers competing, a full day of racing and the inaugural Superhero Saturday Raceday supported by the Starlight Children’s Foundation happening on 2 April, it is bound to be a highlight for families, equestrians and the racing audience.

Katie Churchill, General Manager Brisbane Racing believes they have just made a big day event bigger.  “The ability to add the dimension of thoroughbreds looking so magnificent in the equestrian arena, along with the family entertainment and racing will make Superhero Saturday Raceday even better. When you think about it, the equestrians who are striving to represent Australia in this Olympic sport are superheroes in their own right.”

The Triequithon will be held on the St Ledger Lawn to the right of the grandstands which will give great access to the public.  The dressage phase will commence immediately following Race 1, with the thrilling cross country phase starting straight after Race 3 and the all-important show jumping will begin after Race 6.

“Having watched the Triequithon in Melbourne in August, we just knew we needed to bring it up to Doomben.” said the wife of Queensland’s leading metropolitan trainer, Jane Gollan.  “It was so magnificent watching my favourite horses compete and perform in my favourite sports of racing and eventing.   I was determined to have the racing community realise how wonderful the equestrian sports are and equally determined to have the equestrian community enjoy a great day at the races. Having the powerhouse of Magic Millions jump on board so quickly has really highlighted their desire to promote the life after racing for the thoroughbred.”

The Magic Millions Triequithon promises to be a spectacular equestrian event for horse lovers of all ages. 

For more information about tickets go to http://brc.com.au/brc/raceday-hospitality-packages/