{{Use Australian English|date=June 2020}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox horseraces | surface = Turf | class = Group 2 | horse race = Moreton Cup | image = | caption = | location = Eagle Farm Racecourse<br/>Brisbane, Australia | inaugurated = 1979 (as Katies Cup) | race type = Thoroughbred - Flat racing | website = | distance = 1,200 metres | track = Right-handed | qualification = | weight = Quality Handicap | purse = A$300,000 (2025) | bonuses = Exempt from ballot in Stradbroke Handicap and Tattersall's Tiara | sponsor = The Star (2023-25) }} The '''Moreton Cup''' is a Brisbane Racing Club Group 2 Australian Thoroughbred horse race held under open handicap conditions, over a distance of 1200 metres at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane, Australia during the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingandsports.com.au/thoroughbred/feature-race/australia/moreton-bay-qtc-cup/571|title=Moreton Cup | Past Winners | Results | Australia | Racing and Sports}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.brc.com.au/racing/race-history/eagle-farm-race-history/qtc-cup/ |title=QTC Cup |author= |date= |publisher= Brisbane Racing Club|accessdate=23 March 2011}}</ref>
==History== The inaugural running of the race was in 1979 as the Katies Cup<ref name="R1979">{{cite news|title= Eagle Farm Results (Official 1979 result Race 5 Katies Cup 1200m.)|newspaper = The Sydney Morning Herald|date=10 June 1979|accessdate=26 May 2013|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=OPtjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=W-YDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3794%2C3661534|page=65 (column 3)}}</ref>
===Name=== {{div col|colwidth=30em}} *1979–1982 - Katies Cup<ref name="R1979"/> * 1983 - Westfield Cup *1984–1990 - Ansett Cup * 1991 - Ansett Australia Cup * 1992 - QTC Cup *1993–1995 - Qantas Cup *1996–2016 - QTC Cup *2017 onwards - Moreton Cup {{div col end}}
===Grade=== *1979–1983 - Group 3 *1984 onwards - Group 2 race
===Distance=== *1979–2005 – 1200 metres *2006–2014 – 1300 metres *2015 – 1200 metres *2016 – 1300 metres *2017 onwards – 1200 metres
===Other venues=== Due to track reconstruction of Eagle Farm Racecourse for the 2014–15 racing season the event was transferred to Doomben Racecourse.<ref name="track_repair">{{cite web|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/superracing/frustration-as-fears-eagle-farms-re-opening-could-be-pushed-back-as-late-as-october/story-fnii0njy-1227188889009|accessdate=19 May 2015|date=18 January 2015|title=Frustration as fears Eagle Farm's re-opening could be pushed back as late as October |publisher=The Courier Mail|first=Nathan|last=Exelby}}</ref> The event was moved in 2018 to the Sunshine Coast.<ref name="Event_2018">{{cite web|url=http://www.racingqueensland.com.au/News-And-Guides/January-2018/Winter-Carnival-Dates-2018|title=Winter Carnival Dates 2018 |publisher=Racing Queensland|date=January 2018|access-date=1 June 2018}}</ref>
* 2015, 2017, 2019 - Doomben Racecourse<ref name="track_repair"/> * 2018 - Corbould Park Racecourse<ref name="Event_2018"/>
==Winners== The following are past winners of the race.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingaustralia.horse/FreeFields/RaceHistory.aspx?GroupID=110|title=Racing Australia|website=www.racingaustralia.horse}}</ref>
{{refbegin|20em}} * 2025 - Front Page * 2024 - Vilana<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/468/eagle-farm/2024-06-08/870615 |title= 2024 Result – The Star Moreton Cup ''(held 8 June 2024)'' |publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref> * 2023 - Prince Of Boom * 2022 - Baller<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/468/eagle-farm/2022-06-04/814379 |title= 2022 Result – Ascot Green Moreton Cup ''(held 4 June 2022)''|publisher=racingpost.com|access-date=12 June 2022}}</ref> * 2021 - Baller<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Eagle+Farm&d=2021-06-05&race=Ascot+Green+Moreton+Cup |title= 2021 Result – Ascot Green Moreton Cup ''(held 5 June 2021)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=7 June 2021}}</ref> * 2020 - ‡''race not held''<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.brc.com.au/about-us/covid-19-coronavirus |title= COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Important Information |publisher=brc.com.au |accessdate=10 May 2020}}</ref> * 2019 - Pretty In Pink<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Doomben&d=2019-06-01&race=Sky+Racing+Moreton+Cup |title= 2019 Result – Sky Racing Moreton Cup ''(held 1 June 2019)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=2 June 2019}}</ref> * 2018 - The Monstar<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Sunshine+Coast&d=2018-06-02&race=Ubet+Moreton+Cup |title= 2018 Result – Ubet Moreton Cup ''(held 2 June 2018)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=2 June 2018}}</ref> * 2017 - Deploy<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/06/2017&v=Doomben&r=6&race=Ascot+Green+Moreton+Cup|title= 2017 Result – Mirvac Qtc Cup ''(held 3 June 2017)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=3 June 2017}}</ref> * 2016 - Spill The Beans<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=11/06/2016&v=Eagle%20Farm&r=5 |title= 2016 Result – Mirvac Qtc Cup ''(held 11 June 2016)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=11 June 2016}}</ref> * 2015 - Ball Of Muscle<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/05/2015&v=Doomben&r=5 |title= 2015 Result – Magic Millions Qtc Cup ''(held 30 May 2015)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 May 2015}}</ref> * 2014 - Sacred Star<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/05/2014&v=Eagle%20Farm&r=8 |title= 2014 Result – Magic Millions Qtc Cup ''(held 31 May 2014)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 2013 - Galah<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/06/2013&v=Eagle%20Farm&r=8 |title= 2013 Result – Magic Millions Qtc Cup ''(held 1 June 2013)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 2012 - Celtic Dancer<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/06/2012&v=Eagle%20Farm&r=8 |title= 2012 Result – Q T C Cup ''(held 2 June 2012)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 2011 - Varrena Miss<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/06/2011&v=Eagle%20Farm&r=6 |title= 2011 Result – Q T C Cup ''(held 4 June 2011)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 2010 - Catapulted<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=5/06/2010&v=Eagle%20Farm&r=8 |title= 2010 Result – Q T C Cup ''(held 5 June 2010)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 2009 - Ortensia<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/05/2009&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=7 |title= 2009 Result – T C L Electronics Q T C Cup ''(held 30 May 2009)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 2008 - Chinchilla Rose<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/05/2008&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=7 |title= 2008 Result – Q.T.C. Cup ''(held 31 May 2008)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 2007 - Nova Star<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/06/2007&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=7 |title= 2007 Result – Q T C Cup ''(held 2 June 2007)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 2006 - Messiaen<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/06/2006&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=7 |title= 2006 Result – Q T C Cup ''(held 3 June 2006)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 2005 - Sir Breakfast<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/06/2005&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=7 |title= 2005 Result – Q.T.C. Cup ''(held 4 June 2005)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 2004 - Falkirk<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=5/06/2004&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=5 |title= 2004 Result – Q.T.C. Cup ''(held 5 June 2004)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 2003 - Into The Night<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/05/2003&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=7 |title= 2003 Result – Q.T.C. Cup ''(held 31 May 2003)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 2002 - Pembleton<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/06/2002&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=7 |title= 2002 Result – Q.T.C. Cup ''(held 1 June 2002)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 2001 - Century Kid<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/06/2001&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=7 |title= 2001 Result – Q.T.C. Cup ''(held 2 June 2001)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 2000 - Gallopini<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/06/2000&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=7 |title= 2000 Result – Q.T.C. Cup ''(held 3 June 2000)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 1999 - ''race not held'' * 1998 - Scandinavia<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/05/1998&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=7 |title= 1998 Result – Q.T.C. Cup ''(held 30 May 1998)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 1997 - Celestial Choir<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/05/1997&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=4 |title= 1997 Result – Q.T.C. Cup ''(held 31 May 1997)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 1996 - Hareeba<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=25/05/1996&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=7 |title= 1996 Result – Q.T.C. Cup ''(held 25 May 1996)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 1995 - Bulldog Yeats<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/06/1995&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=7 |title= 1995 Result – The Qantas Cup ''(held 3 June 1995)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 1994 - Bellzevir<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/06/1994&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=6 |title= 1994 Result – Qantas Cup ''(held 4 June 1994)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 1993 - Overpitch<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=5/06/1993&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=6 |title= 1993 Result – The Qantas Cup ''(held 5 June 1993)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 1992 - Schillaci<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/05/1992&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=5 |title= 1992 Result – Q.T.C. Cup ''(held 30 May 1992)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 1991 - Heavenly Knight<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/06/1991&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=5 |title= 1991 Result – Ansett Australia Cup ''(held 1 June 1991)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 1990 - Rechabite<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/06/1990&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=5 |title= 1990 Result – Ansett Cup ''(held 2 June 1990)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 1989 - Vitalic<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/06/1989&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=5 |title= 1989 Result – Ansett Cup ''(held 3 June 1989)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 1988 - ''race not held'' * 1987 - Tolai<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/05/1987&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=5 |title= 1987 Result – Ansett Cup ''(held 30 May 1987)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 1986 - Eye Of The Sky<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/05/1986&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=5 |title= 1986 Result – Ansett Cup ''(held 31 May 1986)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 1985 - Pete's Choice<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/06/1985&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=5 |title= 1985 Result – Ansett Cup ''(held 1 June 1985)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 1984 - Manuan<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/06/1984&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=5 |title= 1984 Result – Ansett Cup ''(held 2 June 1984)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 1983 - Nosey Parker<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/06/1983&v=EAGLE%20FARM&r=6 |title= 1983 Result – Westfield Cup ''(held 4 June 1983)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=19 May 2015}}</ref> * 1982 - My Gold Hope<ref name="R1982">{{cite news|title= Eagle Farm Results ''(Official 1982 result Race 5 Katies Cup 1200m.)''|newspaper = The Sydney Morning Herald|date=6 June 1982|accessdate=26 May 2013|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=oDtkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=G-cDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4498%2C1797574|page=69 ''(column 6,7)''}}</ref> * 1981 - Tulip Town * 1980 - Winter's Dance<ref name="R1980">{{cite news|title= Eagle Farm Results ''(Official 1980 result Race 6 Katies Cup 1200m.)''|newspaper = The Sydney Morning Herald|date=8 June 1980|accessdate=26 May 2013|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=8f1jAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3eYDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6430%2C2606144|page=56 ''(column 3)''}}</ref> * 1979 - Famoso Gris
‡ Not held because of the COVID-19 pandemic
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==See also== * Kingsford-Smith Cup * Queensland Derby * Queensland Oaks * Stradbroke Handicap * Tattersall's Tiara * List of Australian Group races * Group races
==References== {{reflist|2}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Qtc Cup}} Category:Horse races in Australia Category:Open sprint category horse races Category:Sports competitions in Brisbane