The Queensland Racing Carnival is heating up on the Seven Network, with some of Australia’s most-anticipated race days — including Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 Day, Channel 7 Queensland Oaks Day and Ladbrokes Stradbroke Day — live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport.
In a coup for fans, racing’s No.1 commentary team has been bolstered by the arrival of Australian Racing Hall of Famer, Glen Boss, for Seven’s coverage throughout the carnival.
Growing up in Beaudesert before embarking on an exceptional racing career, “Bossy” is no stranger to Queensland racing and will deliver viewers unrivalled insights during Seven’s coverage of XXXX Doomben Cup Day, Sky Racing Queensland Derby Day, Ladbrokes Stradbroke Day and the Tattersall’s Tiara.
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Boss retired from thoroughbred racing in 2021 with 90 Group 1 wins, including three consecutive Melbourne Cups with Makybe Diva, four Cox Plate victories and two Golden Slipper wins.
Boss will join Seven’s expert thoroughbred racing team which includes Emma Freedman, Jason Richardson, Lizzie Jelfs and Katie McDonald, who will bring fans all the action trackside from Doomben and Eagle Farm throughout the Queensland Racing Carnival.
Seven will also be showing all the elite level racing in Melbourne and Sydney from Flemington, Randwick, Rosehill and Caulfield.
Three-time Melbourne Cup winner Glen Boss is joining Seven for the Queensland Racing Carnival. Credit: Getty Images
Boss said he is excited to be joining the Seven stable for the upcoming carnival.
“Having spent plenty of time with the team over the years, I can’t wait to join Seven’s line-up of racing experts for the 2026 Queensland Racing Carnival,” Boss said.
“The Queensland Racing Carnival is up there with the very best on the Australian racing calendar. The quality of racing and atmosphere at the major race days at Doomben and Eagle Farm are in a league of their own.
“While Victoria and New South Wales might dominate plenty of the headlines, Queensland knows how to put on a carnival like no other.
“Viewers are set for back-to-back weeks of unbelievable winter racing, before the preparation for the Spring begins. I can’t wait to get started.”
Seven’s Head of Horse Racing, Joel Starcevic, said: “The Queensland Racing Carnival sees elite level Group 1 Racing take to the screens of Seven once again, starting with Doomben 10,000 Day this Saturday and finishing with the Tatts Tiara on June 27 – the final Australian Group 1 race of the 2025/26 season.
“We’re thrilled to bring fans all the thoroughbred racing action with our all-star commentary team, including the addition of an icon of Australian horse racing in Glen Boss. One of the greatest jockeys of all time and a natural fit to the team, Glen will add another layer of expertise to our coverage to give fans an even greater insight into the Queensland Carnival, from the man who knows Queensland racing best.”
An iconic fixture on the Australian racing calendar, Doomben 10,000 Day sees a nine-race card with more than $2.9 million in prize money across the day, culminating in the Doomben 10,000 Group 1 race, run over 1,200 metres.
Seven’s horse racing coverage this Saturday will feature live coverage from Flemington for Andrew Ramsden Race Day and Scone for Scone Cup Day, while fans can also tune into Who’s The Boss on 7plus Sport, hosted by Glen Boss and Adam Peacock. The entertainment show will run throughout the Queensland Carnival and feature high profile weekly guests from a variety of sports.
Watch the Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 Day on Saturday, May 16, 12pm AEST live and free on Seven, 7two and 7plus Sport.
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