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Eagle Farm Racecourse is a heritage-listed horse racing venue in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is located at the northern end of Racecourse Road in the suburb of Ascot, {{convert|7|km|mi}} from the Brisbane central business district. The turf track is {{convert|28|m}} wide, with a circumference of {{convert|2,027|m}} and a home straight of {{convert|434|m}}. Races are run in a clockwise direction. Doomben Racecourse is located nearby in the same suburb. HistoryThe Eagle Farm Racecourse was established in 1863 and it is now the premier racecourse in Brisbane.[1] In 1889–1890, the architecture partnership Hunter and Corrie and architect John H. Buckeridge jointly designed the grandstands, known as the Paddock Stands. They also designed stables and sheds.[2] In 1941 the racecourse was taken over by the military authorities to house thousands of American troops during the Pacific War. It was then known as U.S. Camp Ascot.[3] Heritage listingA combined entry Eagle Farm Racecourse and Ascot Railway Station was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register in 2004.[4] TransportAscot railway station has direct access to the racecourse and is located on the Doomben line. The racecourse can also be accessed by bus and, from Bretts Wharf, by CityCat. RacesThe following is a list of Group races which are run at Eagle Farm Racecourse:
References1. ^{{cite news | title =Ascot's History| work = | publisher = Brisbane City| date = | url = http://www.brisbanecity.com.au/ascot/history.html | accessdate = 8 June 2012}} 2. ^{{cite QHR|17016|Eagle Farm Racecourse and Ascot Railway Station|602195|accessdate=19 January 2014}} 3. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.ozatwar.com/ozatwar/campascot.htm |title=Camp Ascot Brisbane, Qld during WW2 |author= |date=18 October 2008 |work= |publisher=www.ozatwar.com |accessdate=8 June 2012}} 4. ^{{cite QHR|17016|Eagle Farm Racecourse and Ascot Railway Station|602195|accessdate=6 July 2013}} External links{{Commons category-inline|Eagle Farm Racecourse}}
9 : Horse racing venues in Australia|Sports venues in Brisbane|1863 establishments in Australia|Queensland Heritage Register|John H. Buckeridge buildings|Leslie Corrie buildings|Henry Hunter buildings|Sports venues completed in 1863|Ascot, Queensland |
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