The Richmond Bush Sprints Inc Committee is proud to once again host the 2023 Richmond Bush Sprints on the 26th August 2023 at the Richmond Racecourse. The Richmond Bush Sprints has no registered race horses, just a quintessential bush race meeting with the glamour of the Fashions on the Field.

 

 

2023 Race Book - CLICK HERE​

 

$27,000 PRIZEMONEY*

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Sprint 1 - Classic 1 (300m | For AQHA registered horses no more than 5 years old) 

Prizemoney - $2,500

1st - $1250 | 2nd - $750 | 3rd - $500

Sponsored by:  Richmond Freight and Plant Hire

 

 

Sprint 2 – Classic (300m | For AQHA registered horses no more than 5 years old )

Prizemoney - $2,500

1st - $1250 | 2nd - $750 | 3rd - $500

Sponsored by:  Wharton & Co

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Sprint 3 – Maiden (300m | For AQHA registered horses that have never won a race)

Prizemoney - $2,500

1st - $1250 | 2nd - $750 | 3rd - $500

Sponsored by:  Kuhl & Co Earthmoving and Haulage

 

 

Sprint 4 – Novice (360m | For AQHA registered horses that have never won more than 3 races)

Prizemoney - $2,500

1st - $1250 | 2nd - $750 | 3rd - $500

Sponsored by: North West Hardware

 

 

Sprint 5 – Merrie Elliott Breeders Cup (360m | These are nominated and barriers are drawn, on FB page Qld Sprint page)

Prizemoney - $15,000

Supported by:  Strategic Minerals

 

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Best Jockey of the Day

Prizemoney - $1,000

Sponsored by:  HKT Helicopters

 

Best Trainer of the Day

Prizemoney - $1,000

Sponsored by: Hughes Earthmoving

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​$100 nomination fee per horse, per sprint - Nominations close 14.08.2023

 

* Please note all prizemoney is TBC

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Nominate HERE

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Download rules HERE