Hospitality packages now on sale There are packages to suit every taste, style and budget at the Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival. For the complete range of packages available visit www.brc.com.au. Alternatively, check out our picks below. For Fashionistas Book the Fashion Marquee The Fashion Marquee is the premier Ladies’ Day experience. Located on the Fashion Lawn, you will enjoy the convenience of being close to the David Jones Fashions on the Field enclosure. DJ music will play in between the racing action, not to mention the racing coverage on television screens and tote facilities at your fingertips. Plus, enjoy a delicious cocktail style lunch menu and a selection of Australian wines, sparkling and local beers. Tickets to the Fashion Marquee are just $183 on QLD Oaks Day through Ticketek (& $193 on AAMI Stradbroke Day).
Want your own car site at the races? Book the Homestraight Lawn package Ever wanted your own car site to enjoy your day at the races? Now you can with the Brisbane Racing Club’s brand new Homestraight Lawn package.
This outdoor ticketed event includes: • Racecourse admission for 10 guests • Reserved car space on the Homestraight Lawn • Opportunity to self cater (food only, all beverages need to be purchased from the BRC)
Situated inside the home straight at Doomben, you will enjoy an unrivalled view over the course proper with the Doomben grandstands as a backdrop.
• Shared tote (TAB) facilities located nearby
Each group of 10 will receive a car parking site, providing a comfortable vantage point from which to enjoy the day’s racing. This package is a self-cater package however all beverages need to be purchased from the centrally located bar.
Sites are $500 and can be booked by phoning the BRC Sales & Events team on 3268 2171 or online at www.brc.com.au.
The Homestraight Lawn package is available on Carlton Mid Doomben 10,000 Day (May 28) only.
Homestraight Lawn ticket holders can also take advantage of the opportunity to access all general public areas around the racecourse via the track crossing.
Treasury Casino Queensland Oaks Day is the traditional Ladies’ Day of the Carnival. Fashion is the centrepiece off the track and the stakes will no doubt run high this year as ladies competition in the all new David Jones Fashions on the Field; Women’s Racewear category. Stylish women will be enticed by the enviable prize pool as well as the Millinery Award.
Gai Waterhouse. Photo by Noel Pascoe
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