Chris Hemsworth delights fans and jockey Courtney Bellamy as he makes surprise visit to Brisbane racecourse

Chris Hemsworth delighted horse racing fans on Saturday when he made an unexpected visit to Brisbane’s Eagle Farm Racecourse for an exclusive event.

The Marvel star, 41, who has long been a keen horse rider, rocked up for the club’s Members Rewards Day and looked thrilled to watch some exciting races.

The Melbourne-born actor was seen excitedly cheering on the jockeys from the stands and later posed for a photo with winning jockey Courtney Bellamy.

Chris rocked his best angles in the happy snap in a figure-hugging navy dress shirt paired with black pants, as he hammed it up alongside the star struck jockey.

Brisbane Racing Club shared to Instagram a gallery of photos of Chris’ fun day out and captioned it with some revealing words: 

‘Not a bad way to celebrate your first city winner. Chris Hemsworth decided to join in the celebrations! A day we’ll never forget!’

The Thor actor looked thrilled to be taking a well-deserved rest from promoting his upcoming animated movie Transformers One. 

Chris and his glamorous wife Elsa Pataky, 48, have long been keen equestrians and in 2022 The Spanish beauty brought Hollywood star power to the Birdcage during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Chris Hemsworth delighted horse racing fans on Saturday when he made an unexpected visit to Brisbane’s Eagle Farm Racecourse for an exclusive event. Pictured

The Fast and Furious actress was announced as special guest of LANDMARK by Lexus at Derby Day.

‘I’ve loved horses since I was little and own a few ex-racehorses for both pleasure riding and show jumping,’ Pataky told The Herald Sun.

‘Seeing the world’s best thoroughbreds in action on the track is always so exciting, and to experience it in Landmark by Lexus will be really special.

‘The races are always such a fun day out, and I can’t wait to share it with my friends.’

Chris and Elsa are the proud owners of nine horses which live in a stable at their $30million Byron Bay mansion. 

The Marvel star, 41, who has long been a keen horse rider, rocked up for the club's Members Rewards Day and looked thrilled to watch some exciting races

The Marvel star, 41, who has long been a keen horse rider, rocked up for the club’s Members Rewards Day and looked thrilled to watch some exciting races

The Melbourne-born actor was seen excitedly cheering on the jockeys on his fun day out

The Melbourne-born actor was seen excitedly cheering on the jockeys on his fun day out

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