funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Birdsville Clinic. races were once started by the drop of a hat and later by strand barriers. They are now started with barrier stalls. the old course was three miles to the west of the town. There used to be steeplechase races on this course. The course was abandoned as it was prone to flooding. See also Sport in Queensland References External links Oliver Herbrich Filmarchive: Documemtary on the centenary race in 1982 (Filmwebsite) Recurring events established in 1882 Horse races in Australia Horse racing meetings Sports competitions in Queensland Tourist attractions in Queensland Central West Queensland 1882 establishments in Australia