Long regarded as the ultimate launching pad to Group 1 success, the carnival reinforced that status again last spring through the rise of Autumn Boy and Half Yours on the national stage.

In what remains one of the most attended days on the Queensland calendar, 10,000+ racegoers are expected to pack the Bundamba track for the Ipswich Cup Raceday.

The $250,000 feature will set the crowd alight, who line the inside of the track to create one of the most unique racing atmospheres across the globe. 

The Listed Eye Liner Stakes and the Gai Waterhouse Classic will again ensure that quality gallopers make the trip out west to put on a show for the Ipswich locals.