Moreton Cup Race Information
The Moreton Cup is a 1200 metre quality handicap race run by the Brisbane Racing Club in late May or early June. It is run at Eagle Farm as part of the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival. The winner is exempt from ballot in the Stradbroke Handicap and Tattersall’s Tiara.
- Race Type: Group 2
- Distance: 1200 metres
- Conditions: Open handicap 3YO & upwards
- Track: Eagle Farm Racecourse, Brisbane, Queensland
- Prizemoney: $300,000
- Date: Saturday 3 June 2023
Moreton Cup Race History
See the 2023 Moreton Cup Preview and results.
See the 2022 Moreton Cup Preview and results.
See the 2021 Moreton Cup Preview and results.
Coming soon, Previously called the QTC Cup
Moreton Cup Facts
Last mare to win; Varenna Miss (2011)
Last 3YO to win: C&G – Spill The Beans (2016); Filly – Pretty In Pink (2019)
Multiple winners: Baller (2021 & 2022)
Fastest time (1200m):
Interesting trivia: Patpong was first past the post in 2004 but lost on protest to Falkirk. It was not run in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Past winners of the Moreton Cup
Winners of past Moreton Cup include horses that go on to win major spring races.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2023 | Prince Of Boom | Far Too Easy | Contemptuous |
| 2022 | Baller | Wandabaa | Kementari |
| 2021 | Baller | Zaniah | Wisdom Of Water |
| 2020 | ** Race not run ** | ||
| 2019 | Pretty In Pink | Brave Song | Winter Bride |
| 2018 | The Monstar | Platinum Angel | Calanda |
| 2017 | Deploy | Dothraki | Perfect Dare |
| 2016 | Spill The Beans | Federal | Stratum Star |
| 2015 | Ball Of Muscle | That’s A Good Idea | Kuro |
| 2014 | Sacred Star | Masthead | Bennetta |
| 2013 | Galah | Conservatorium | Griffon |
| 2012 | Celtic Dancer | Belltone | Joint Chiefs |
| 2011 | Varrena Miss | Phelan Ready | Zingaling |
| 2010 | Catapulted | Border Rebel | Ego’s Dare |
| 2009 | Ortensia | Maxison | Mr Baritone |
| 2008 | Chinchilla Rose | Black Ink | Easy Rocker |
| 2007 | Nova Star | Rasmussen | Son Of Dane |
| 2006 | Messiaen | Consular | Spuruson |
| 2005 | Sir Breakfast | Beautiful Gem | All Bar One |
| 2004 | Falkirk | Patpong | Bomber Bill |
| 2003 | Into The Night | Bomber Bill | Polygram |
| 2002 | Pembleton | Maitland Gold | Machtig Mini Panis |
| 2001 | Century Kid | Super Impressive | Federal Agent |
| 2000 | Gallopini | Super Espion | Antiquity |
| 1999 | ** Race not run ** | ||
| 1998 | Scandinavia | City Hall | Al Mansour |
| 1997 | Celestial Choir | Clang | Accomplice |
| 1996 | Hareeba | Khaptingly | Suntain |
| 1995 | Bulldog Yeats | Khaptingly | Spanish Mix |
| 1994 | Bellzevir | Space Moon | Spritely Jet |
| 1993 | Overpitch | Bucks Pride | Deposition |
| 1992 | Schillaci | Unequalled | Roman Senator |
| 1991 | Heavenly Knight | Barrosa Boy | The Bullfighter |
| 1990 | Rechabite | From The Planet | Planet Ruler |
| 1989 | Vitalic | Groucho | Orianda |
| 1988 | ** Race not run ** | ||
| 1987 | Tolai | Paris Beau | Canny Lass |
| 1986 | Eye Of The Sky | Daybreak Lover | Goldome |
| 1985 | Pete’s Choice | Coal Pak | Kingdom Bay |
| 1984 | Manuan | Lord Ballina | Daybreak Lover |
| 1983 | Nosey Parker | My Axeman | Princess Teresina |
| 1982 | My Gold Hope | Mr Magic | Ideal Planet |
| 1981 | Tulip Town | Watney | Bakerman |
| 1980 | Winter’s Dance | Turf Ruler | Bemboka Yacht |
| 1979 | Famoso Gris | Gentle James | Pacific Prince |