WHAT IS THE ARCHER?
THE RICHEST RACE IN REGIONAL QUEENSLAND
The Archer Race is a 1300 metre race run under a set weight for age handicap.
The race is held at Callaghan Park, Rockhampton for a total prize pool of $775,000 securing its status as the Richest Race in Regional QLD. The Central Queensland Amateur Racing Club (Rocky Amateurs) hope to grow this prize pool in the coming years depending on race success and Queensland Racing support going forward.
HOW THE ARCHER WORKS
The Archer Race concept is based closely on the Richest Race on Turf format that is The Everest. Twelve (12) Slot holders are allocated slots at a total of $50,000 each. The owner of the slot can then determine if they would like to run their own horse in the allocated slot, or negotiate a deal with another horse owner for their horse to run in the slot. A deal is then brokered between the two parties as to a prize money split.
Eleven (11) Slots are locked in on three (3) year contracts and the final race slot is auctioned off annually at our Spring Lunch meaning that each year there is a chance to be involved in the race but the winning bidder.
WEONA SMARTONE
CONFIRMED RUNNER
Slot holder
Whitby Bloodstock
Trainer
David Vandyke
ANIMATE
CONFIRMED RUNNER
Slot holder
KGB Racing
Trainer
Kris Lees
COUNT DA BEANS
CONFIRMED RUNNER
Slot holder
Archer Park Racing
Trainer
Tony Gollan
EMERALD KINGDOM
CONFIRMED RUNNER
Slot holder
Bucket List Syndicate
MAOTAI
CONFIRMED RUNNER
Slot holder
Aquis Farm
Trainer
Kacy Fogden
NAMAZU
CONFIRMED RUNNER
Slot holder
Karla & Peter McPhail
Trainer
Steven O’Dea
& Matthew Hoysted
STARTANTES
CONFIRMED RUNNER
Slot holder
R.T & L.H Carr
Trainer
Rob Heathcote
GEM SONG
CONFIRMED RUNNER
Slot holder
Ron & Jill Milne / Australian Bloodstock
Trainer
Kris Lees
ALPINE EDGE
CONFIRMED RUNNER
Slot holder
Cupids Syndicate
Trainer
Toby & Trent Edmonds
BLAZE A TRAIL
CONFIRMED RUNNER
Slot holder
Three Amigos
Trainer
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace
SURF DANCER
CONFIRMED RUNNER
Slot holder
A.J & J.C Acton
Trainer
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
VEGA ONE
CONFIRMED RUNNER
Slot holder
Mackemme Racing
Trainer
Tony Gollan
If you would like to contact one of the slot holders please email marketing@rockyamateurs.org.au
If you would like to enquire about the ballot draw and auction please read the Terms and Conditions here and register your interest.
PRIZEMONEY
1st: $400,000
2nd: $140,000
3rd: $100,000
4th: $45,000
5th: $17,500
6th: $12,500
7th: $10,000
8th: $10,000
9th: $10,000
10th: $10,000
11th: $10,000
12th: $10,000
THE REST OF THE CARD
As well as the feature race there are 7 other races on the card:
Paradise Lagoons “The Fitzroy” Consolation Race Open 3YO &Up over 1300M ($75,000 Prize Pool)
Lexus of Rockhampton Rocky Amateurs Cup Open Handicap over 1600M ($30,000 Prize Pool)
Milne Bros Country Cup Benchmark 60 Handicap over 1600M ($17,000 Prize Pool)
Knight Frank 2YO Maiden Handicap over 1050M (QTIS bonuses applicable) (up to $37,000 Prize Pool)
Clark Rubber Maiden Plate (Set Weights) over 1200M ($19,000 Prize Pool)
REO Heavy Equipment Repairs Class 6 Plate (set Weights) over 1200M ($17,000 Prize Pool)
Frasers Livestock Transport Ratings Band 0-55 Handicap over 1100M ($17,000 Prize Pool)
OVER $1,000,000 IN TOTAL PRIZE POOL
