HARNESS RACING’S BEST EYE OFF QUEENSLAND CONSTELLATIONS
The Queensland Constellations returns in 2026, set to shine brighter than ever with the prestigious Ladbrokes Inter Dominion Championship once again at its centre. Running from June 20 to July 18 across Albion Park, Redcliffe and Marburg, the carnival will feature more than $4 million in prize money and bonuses across five weeks of elite harness racing, including 15 Group races - eight of which are Group 1 events.
The action begins at Redcliffe on Saturday, June 20, headlined by the Group 2 Redcliffe Gold Cup, alongside the Group 3 Redcliffe Derby and Redcliffe Oaks. Racing continues at Marburg on Sunday, June 21 with The Western Star, before the series returns to Redcliffe on Friday, June 26.
Attention then turns to Albion Park on Saturday, June 27 featuring The Queensland Sun, Queensland’s pathway into the $300,000 Group 1 The Rising Sun, alongside the Wondais Mate Open (1660m).
A blockbuster fortnight of racing then unfolds at Albion Park, beginning on July 4 with The Rising Sun, Inter Dominion heats for pacers and trotters, the return of Group 1 The Great Square, and the Wayne Wilson Memorial Paleface Adios Classic. The carnival continues on July 11 with the second round of Inter Dominion heats alongside the Group 1 Protostar, the slot race exclusively for 2YO pacers.
The spectacular closing night on July 18 will deliver over $2 million in stakes and five Group 1 features, including the Inter Dominion Finals, Queensland Derby, Queensland Oaks and The Golden Girl.
Now in its sixth year, the Queensland Constellations continues to attract competitors from across Australasia where they race under the winter stars while soaking up the best of Queensland’s sun and fun.
Get ready for a carnival like no other!
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