Keith Noud Quality Handicap Race Information
The Keith Noud Quality is a 1200 metre set open handicap race run by the Brisbane Racing Club in mid-November. It is held at Doomben as the feature event of the meeting.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 1200 metres
- Conditions: Quality handicap
- Track: Doomben Racecourse, Brisbane, Queensland
- Prizemoney: $160,000
- Date: Saturday 9 November 2024
Keith Noud Quality Handicap Race History
It was first held as a Listed race over 1200m at Eagle Farm in 2011 when it was won by Listen Son ridden by Scott Seamer and trained by Tony Gollan. It was moved to Doomben in 2014 but in 2017 the race was held at Ipswich on a Wednesday after the Saturday Doomben meeting had been washed out. It was back a Eagle Farm for 2016 before returning to Doomben from 2017 onwards.
Keith Noud was a Brisbane racecaller who called over 45,000 races. His career began in 1937 and he was Brisbane’s course broadcaster until he retired.
Our Runner by Runner Previews
2023 Keith Noud Quality Handicap Preview and results.
2022 Keith Noud Quality Handicap Preview and results.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Outback Barbie (2019)
Multiple winners: Steel Zip (2012 & 2015)
Fastest time (1200m): Holyfield (2022) 1:07:74
Leading jockey: Jim Byrne with 3 wins (Outback Barbie 2019; Most Important 2018; Too Good To Refuse 2016).
Leading trainer: Tony Gollan with 3 wins (Outback Barbie 2019; Most Important 2018; Listen Son 2011)
Interesting trivia:
Past winners of the Keith Noud Quality Handicap
Winners of past Keith Noud Quality Handicaps include many good sprinters.
Year | Winner | Second | Third |
2023 | Extremist | Zarastro | Steady Ready |
2022 | Holyfield | Garibaldi | Tavisan |
2021 | Tambo’s Mate | Stampe | Baller |
2020 | Jonker | Deep Image | Master Jamie |
2019 | Outback Barbie | Tambo’s Mate | I’m A Rippa |
2018 | Most Important | Victorem | I’m A Rippa |
2017 | Monsieur Gustave | Upstart Pride | Brooklyn Storm |
2016 | Too Good To Refuse | Sony Legend | Most Important |
2015 | Steel Zip | Top Tone | Saluter |
2014 | Time To Plunder | Finishing Card | Rocket To Glory |
2013 | Better Than Ready | Benny’s Buttons | Morning Captain |
2012 | Steel Zip | Phelan Ready | Audacious Spirit |
2011 | Listen Son | Excellantes | Essington |