Rocky Amateurs - Home of The Archer
@TheArcherRace
Followers
156
Following
74
Media
35
Statuses
91
Home of "The Archer". Regional QLD's richest turf race.
Rockhampton, Queensland
Joined November 2021
🏇 Mark your calendars! The 2025 Rocky Amateurs Race Day is set for Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Callaghan Park, featuring the thrilling return of The Archer! 🎉 Don’t miss Central Queensland’s richest and most exciting race day. 🏆
0
0
2
Help save CQARC and The Archer! Racing Queensland’s decision to revoke tenant club licenses threatens the richest race in Central QLD and a century of tradition. Sign the petition to protect our racing heritage! 🔗 https://t.co/793kXWE2PP
0
0
1
Weekly Preview Show: 5/4/23 🏆 ALPINE EDGE returns with @TheArcherRace Trophy ⚫️🔴 THE VOWELS storms home for G2 placing in QLD Guineas 🥇 Winner’s Circle: ASTERN MAGIC 🏇 Weekend previews 🤑 Best Bets & More FULL SHOW ➡️ https://t.co/qcnz2NtFb8
0
1
6
It's been a big few weeks of racing around the 🇦🇺 & I've been fortunate to attend some of the country's great regional race days plus being part of the launch for Stradbroke season with @GaiWaterhouse1 Thank you to @BrisRacingClub @TheArcherRace @mtcwagga for having me ❤️
3
2
76
Once again, a great "The Archer" carnival by Rocky Amateurs. Our owners enjoyed many great highlights from the barrier draw, Calcutta Lunch, Cocktail Party & Race Day. We look forward to doing it all again next year 🥳@TheArcherRace @RaceQLD @ParkCallaghan
0
1
2
Today Surf Dancer runs @TheArcherRace for our p’ship w/@BallylinchStud, @GaiWaterhouse1 & the slot of the late Alan Acton🕊️ It’s an honour to have 🏄‍♂️🕺 don Alan’s 🟢⚪️ colours in tribute to a man that meant so much to his family, community & Qld
“Alan was a genuine fellow in so many ways... He could spend time with Jo Blow and then be at home with the prime minister, such was the person he was.” - Tony McMahon @tonygollan @mmsnippets
https://t.co/CFnaYyNcty
0
2
9
🏔️ ALPINE EDGE scored a dramatic win in @TheArcherRace to take his earnings through $1.8m After finishing 2nd in QLD’s other slot race the $160k @mmsnippets buy went one better to cap a super weekend, following THE VOWELS’ 3rd in the Guineas 💪 Story ➡️ https://t.co/6nJ7OFdfAD
3
4
23
CONFIRMED RUNNER - We have our 10th confirmed runner for the 2023 Archer and the first involvement from trainers Ciaron Maher & David Eustace. BLAZE A TRAIL will travel to Rockhampton to fill the slot of Three Amigos. Only 2 more runners to announce. @cmaherracing @RaceQLD
0
1
5
Kerrin McEvoy has been confirmed to ride for Aquis Farm in the Archer 2023. After a fantastic run on Maotai in the last in Sydney on Saturday, the combo will now tackle the $775,000 Archer on April 30. @RaceQLD @AquisFarm @KPMcEvoy
1
2
10
CONFIRMED RUNNER - Last years winning slot holders Rob & Leonie Carr have now officially confirmed that they are again teaming up with trainer Rob Heathcote and star sprinter STARTANTES. The Group 1 winning mare may be the one to beat according to early betting markets. @RaceQLD
0
0
8
CONFIRMED RUNNER - Racing powerhouse @AquisFarm have locked in 4 year old gelding Maotai for the 2023 Archer. The field is filling fast with the big race only just under 3 weeks away. @kacyfogden @RaceQLD
0
0
5
The champ is here! The Champ is here! We are delighted to announce that inaugural Archer winner Emerald Kingdom joins the field in an attempt to go back to back. The 8yo gelding runs for the Bucket List Syndicate. đź‘‘
0
3
10
Coming thick and fast now. We have today confirmed our third runner for the 2023 Archer. BRC Sprint 2022 winner, Soxagon. Congrats to connections on a great selection.
0
1
7
We have our 2nd confirmed runner! Count Da Beans will run in the @ArcherParkRace slot. The 3 yo Gelding trained by @tonygollan joins Weona Smartone as the first two runners for the 2023 edition of the race. @RaceQLD
0
3
9
Rockhampton will reach new heights in its 155-year racing history next month with the Rocky Amateurs hosting a staggering $1.1 million in prize money, bonuses and trophies for their annual @TheArcherRace day 🙌 https://t.co/s3ul93EM68
0
1
4
You know it’s going to be a party when Gai is in the house. The committee is absolutely delighted that racing royalty Gai Waterhouse will be our special guest for The Archer Carnival on April 28th-30th. We can’t wait. @GaiWaterhouse1 @RaceQLD
1
1
10
The running of @TheArcherRace may still be a few months out yet, but that hasn’t deterred prolific horse owner Max Whitby, announcing the @vandykeracing13 Weonasmart as his slot runner in Queensland’s richest regional race in April 👌 https://t.co/Q9Y8X7XtFE
0
2
0
Here we go! We have our first official starter for the 2023Â Archer with the announcement that WEONA SMARTONE will be running in the Whitby Bloodstock slot. The 6YO superstar gelding has 9 career wins from just 14 starts. @vandykeracing13 @RaceQLD
1
1
4
The final field of slot holders is now set with the last slot being purchased for $100,000. It was a fantastic afternoon and the perfect start to The Archer 2023. @RaceQLD
0
0
1