Mackay Cup Day
Bumper bonuses headline Northern Queensland Winter Racing Carnival in
2026
The new Great Northern Crowns bonus initiative, proudly sponsored by Great Northern, will see $1 million in bonus payments add even more excitement to this year’s carnival.
Central & North Queensland will come alight as sprinters and stayers alike take their shot at a $500,000 bonus for winning four respective sprint or cups features throughout the 2026 Northern Winter Racing Carnival.
The Northern Queensland Winter Racing Carnival returns to Mackay on Saturday, July 25 for the running of the $150,000 Mackay Cup.
It was the Tasmanian galloper Hype who reigned supreme in the feature in 2025, now a new crop of contenders vie for their chance at Cup glory.
Who will it be in 2026? Don’t miss a minute of the racing action at Oorlea Racecourse.
What's on
The venue
Mackay Cup has it all.
- Gates open 11:00 am
- Live racing + bookies & TAB on site
- Fashions on the Field Marquee
- Mango Junction – Champagne Bar
- DJ Spice (Melbourne) – after the last race
- Free buses to MOJOS after the last race
For more information, please email [email protected] or phone 0437 522 823.
Races
ALL SEASONS POOLSIDE GOLD CUP BENCHMARK 58 Handicap
PENSKE Maiden Handicap (QTIS bonuses applicable 2&3YO's only)
IRON MAINTENANCE SERVICES RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 Handicap
BELLE OF WHITSUNDAY Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 70 Handicap
MAGIC MILLIONS WHITSUNDAY GUINEAS QTIS 3YO Handicap
TALAIR COMPRESSOR SERVICE & HIRE BENCHMARK 75 Handicap
