Isisford Ross Cup “150 Years of Country Racing”
Isisford Showgrounds and Racecourse
Visit the small Outback town of Isisford, south of Longreach on the Barcoo Way for the annual Isisford Ross Cup Raceday. Six races at this small outback meet. Fashions on the field, bookies, entertainment and kiosk.
Isisford's annual race meeting, is celebrating a special milestone "150 Years".
Isisford Club, a group of volunteers, along with Racing Queensland work all year round to provide one of Isisford's social event on the calendar.
The Isisford Ross Cup is a historic outback horse racing, often dubbed as "Mini Flemington". The day typically includes a five-race program, Fashions on the Field, a Calcutta and the famous steeple chase, where mostly young guns, smashing the jump out from the starting barriers and go head-to-head jumping hay bales to the fighting finish. Bar operating throughout the day, with the Garden Bar highlighting the race club's cocktail of the day.
Fun Fact – Did you know that the Isisford Races used to be named The Isisford District Amateur Turf Club and funds raised went to the Isisford District Hospital.
Please check out the Facebook page for more information regarding the Isisford Race Club.
