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The 2026 Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival is the premier racing carnival in Sydney with the feature races of the season taking place at Rosehill Gardens and Royal Randwick. The highlights of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival include the Golden Slipper and the 2 Day The Championships featuring the Group 1 $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes in April.



The 2026 Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival features all of the best racing early on the calendar year and steals the attention away from Melbourne for the most part in a reverse of the spring majors.

The carnival, which runs from late January or early February right through until the end of April, is host to a range of elite race days and sees some of the country’s most illustrious Group races take place including the Group 1 $5 million Golden Slipper Stakes (1200m) for the two-year-olds and the Group 1 $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) won in 2017 by superstar mare Winx.

The exciting and highly anticipated race meetings are run by Sydney’s major race club, the Australian Turf Club (ATC). The ATC is a merger of the Sydney Turf Club (SJC) and the Australian Jockey Club (AJC). The Australian Turf Club hosts races at Royal Randwick, Rosehill Gardens, and Warwick Farm.

With around $30 million in total prize money on offer throughout autumn, the carnival is one of the major racing highlights on the Australian thoroughbred calendar.

The action of the annual Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival hits its peak across two Saturdays in April for the two-day ‘The Championships‘ with eight Group 1 races including the Group 1 $4 million Doncaster Mile (1600m) on Day 1 and the Group 1 $2 million Sydney Cup (3200m) on Day 2.

Group 1 racing at the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival gets underway in early March with the Verry Elleegant Stakes, a race renamed from the Chipping Norton Stakes in 2024 to honour two-time champion and subsequent Melbourne Cup hero Verry Elleegant.

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Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival Days

The Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival race days are full of Group status showdowns that attract the country’s best horses and provide the best betting opportunities for punters to take advantage of at an online bookmaker such as Ladbrokes.com.au.

2026 SOUTHERN CROSS STAKES DAY

Saturday January 31, 2026 – Rosehill Gardens 

In 2026 the Southern Cross Stakes, Widden Stakes and Canonbury Stakes kick off Group racing in Sydney for the autumn in late January at Rosehill Gardens with the Expressway Stakes moved from the card in 2025 to run at Randwick a fortnight later.

2026 INGLIS MILLENNIUM DAY

Saturday February 7, 2026 – Royal Randwick

Run in early February at Randwick Racecourse this meeting is headlined by the Restricted Listed $2 million Inglis Millennium race for eligible juveniles and also features a Group 3 event in the Eskimo Prince Stakes.

2026 APOLLO STAKES DAY

Saturday February 14, 2026 – Royal Randwick

Since 2024 Royal Randwick is home to the recently rescheduled Expressway Stakes race in mid-February as it joins the Apollo Stakes Day card. The meeting is now host to four Group status races:

2026 HOBARTVILLE STAKES DAY

Saturday February 21, 2026 – Rosehill Gardens

Conducted in late February at Rosehill Gardens, Hobartville Stakes Day features three Group 2 status races and has plenty of prize money on offer as the prestige of the races begins to build for the autumn majors. While the Hobartville Stakes is the meeting’s marquee race, the Silver Slipper Stakes for two-year-olds is a key preparatory race ahead of the lucrative Golden Slipper Stakes. The three key events on the Rosehill card are:

2026 VERRY ELLEEGANT STAKES DAY

Saturday February 28, 2026 – Royal Randwick

Taking place on either the last Saturday in February or the first Saturday in March, Verry Elleegant Stakes Day (formerly Chipping Norton Stakes Day) kicks off Group 1 racing during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival 2026 including with the recently upgraded Surround Stakes for 3YO fillies. The meeting has been moved from Warwick Farm Racecourse to Royal Randwick and features six Group status races:

2026 RANDWICK GUINEAS DAY

Saturday March 7, 2026 – Royal Randwick

Held in early to mid-March, this is one of the early highlights at the Sydney Autumn Carnival as the action moves to the state’s premier track – Royal Randwick Racecourse. Two Group 1 status races highlight the action including the Randwick Guineas for three-year-olds. It is the richest race day of the carnival so far and hosts the first million-dollar race of the festival. There are a total of seven Group races on the line-up:

2026 COOLMORE CLASSIC DAY

Saturday March 14, 2026 – Rosehill Gardens

Back at Rosehill Gardens, Coolmore Classic Day continues the Group 1 racing action of the season with the fillies and mares facing of in the day’s namesake race that is now worth $1 million as of 2024. The Coolmore Classic is accompanied by six other Group events including a Group 3 race worth a lucrative $350,000 in prize money the Sky High Stakes. The Group events on the program are the:

Coolmore Classic 2026 Odds

Rosehill R8
Open Race time: 
1. Lazzura (8) J: James McDonald 58kg
T: Chris Waller
Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track in the G2 Millie Fox on February 21 over 1300m, head behind Cinsault with 58kg at $2.05. Previously second-up favourite; won by a head at Flemington G2 Lets Elope September 13 over 1400m defeating Oh Too Good carrying 57.5kg at $2.05. Fitter again after a recent trial and looks very well placed here
2. Manaal (2) J: Jason Collett 58kg
T: Michael Freedman
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Randwick in the G3 Triscay on February 14 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Weeping Woman with 59.5kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Verona Rose carrying 59kg at $3.40. Gets map favours from the draw with the winkers going on, keep safe.
3. Vivy Air (9) J: Reece Jones 57kg
T: Ciaron Maher
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Northerly December 6 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Cosmic Crusader with 57kg at $5.50. Previously first up; second of 13 at Newcastle in the G3 Cameron September 19 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Headley Grange with 54kg at $19. Later on.
4. Verona Rose (4) J: Craig Williams 56kg
T: Gary Portelli
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Randwick in the G3 Triscay on February 14 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Weeping Woman carrying 53.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Randwick G2 Guy Walter February 28 over 1400m in soft going defeating Manaal with 56kg at $5. Heading in the right direction and gets map favours.
5. Arctic Glamour (1) J: Tom Sherry 55.5kg
T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Verona Rose carrying 57kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at this track in the G3 Festival on November 29 over 1500m, long-neck behind Yorkshire with 54kg at $8.50. Back in good order and has the figures to take this out.
6. Ole Dancer (11) J: Zac Lloyd 55kg
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Flemington in the LR Desirable Stks on February 14 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Sass Appeal carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Randwick in the G1 Surround on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Tempted carrying 56kg at $9. Will need to do even more from the wide gate.
7. Savvy Hallie (13) J: Nash Rawiller 55kg
T: Brad Widdup
Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Randwick in the G1 Surround on February 28 over 1400m, slow going head behind Tempted with 56kg at $10. Before that won by 0.8 len at Randwick G2 Lghtfinger February 14 over 1200m defeating Apocalyptic carrying 56kg at $3.70. In career best form but happy to take her on over this trip.
8. Cinsault (5) J: Tim Clark 55kg
T: Michael Freedman
On a three run winning streak. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track G2 Millie Fox February 21 over 1300m defeating Lazzura carrying 55kg at $6. The start before that won by 0.6 len at Randwick Mares Bm78 February 7 over 1300m defeating La Roja carrying 57.5kg at $2.25. Goes to a new pain barrier here and place claims look best.
9. Firestorm (12) J: Tyler Schiller 53.5kg
T: Chris Waller
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Verona Rose carrying 57kg at $11. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 17 at this track Alan Brown on October 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Headley Grange with 54.5kg at $21. Unlucky not to win this race last year, can go one better.
10. Melody Again (7) J: Winona Costin 53.5kg
T: Scott Singleton
Second-up. First-up after three months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Newcastle in the G3 Ncle Stakes on March 6 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Tuileries carrying 54kg at $7. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Ladies Day on November 8 over 1500m, 0.7 len behind Harlem Queen carrying 54kg at $31. Good run in the Festival Stakes over this trip in the Spring, fitter now.
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Gold Coast Mm Trophy on January 17 over 2200m, 1.3 len behind Snitzanova carrying 56kg at $6. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at Gold Coast The Wave Wfa on January 10 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Miss Joelene carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Has the job ahead over this trip.
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Verona Rose with 55kg at $19. Previously second-up won by a neck at Randwick Bm94 September 6 over 1600m defeating Fully Lit with 52kg at $3.80. Caught the eye first up and looks a genuine each way contender.
Most recently ran last of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Verona Rose carrying 55kg at $7.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 18 at Gold Coast Mm F&M on January 17 over 1300m, nose behind Poster Girl carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Big drop in weight but needs to find a few lengths.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Xmas Stks on December 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hedged carrying 54kg at $10. Second-up 6th of 9 at this track in the G2 Millie Fox on February 21 over 1300m, 3 len behind Cinsault carrying 56kg at $11. Can improve. One for the exotics.
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 13/03/2026 09:21:41 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

2026 GOLDEN SLIPPER STAKES DAY

Saturday March 21, 2026 – Rosehill Gardens

Golden Slipper Stakes Day at Rosehill Gardens is one of the most anticipated of the autumn and is host to the world’s richest race for juveniles – the Golden Slipper Stakes currently worth $5 million. Incredibly a total of five Group 1 races run at the meeting including the weight-for-age George Ryder Stakes and the Rosehill Guineas that originally ran at its own race day before a reshuffle by the ATC. The Group races on Golden Slipper Day are the:

Golden Slipper 2026 Odds

Golden Slipper 1200m (All In)
Open Race time: 
1. Paradoxium
T:
2. Chayan
T:
3. Central Europe
T:
4. Streisand
T:
5. Warwoven
T:
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 13/03/2026 09:21:41 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

George Ryder Stakes 2026 Odds

George Ryder Stakes 1500m (Pre-Noms)
Open Race time: 
1. Autumn Glow
T:
2. Lady Shenandoah
T:
3. Pericles
T:
4. Attica
T:
5. Tom Kitten
T:
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 13/03/2026 09:21:42 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

Ranvet Stakes 2026 Odds

Ranvet Stakes 2000m (Pre-Noms)
Open Race time: 
1. Aeliana
T:
2. Sir Delius
T:
3. Lindermann
T:
4. Trinity College
T:
5. Stefi Magnetica
T:
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 13/03/2026 09:21:42 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

The Galaxy 2026 Odds

The Galaxy 1100m (Pre-Noms)
Open Race time: 
1. Briasa
T:
2. Beadman
T:
3. Generosity
T:
4. Grafterburners
T:
5. Giga Kick
T:
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 13/03/2026 09:21:42 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

Rosehill Guineas 2026 Odds

Rosehill Guineas 2000m (All In)
Open Race time: 
1. Autumn Boy
T:
2. Observer
T:
3. Sheza Alibi (Doubtful)
T:
4. Attica
T:
5. Green Spaces
T:
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 13/03/2026 09:21:43 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

2026 TANCRED STAKES DAY

Saturday March 28, 2026 – Rosehill Gardens

Rosehill Gardens is host to another two Group 1 races at this meeting including the weight-for-age Tancred Stakes (formerly The BMW due to sponsorship) run over a mile and a half. The full Group race line-up for the day is:

Tancred Stakes 2026 Odds

Tancred Stakes 2400m (Pre-Noms)
Open Race time: 
1. Sir Delius
T:
2. Dubai Honour
T:
3. Aeliana
T:
4. Trinity College
T:
5. Wootton Verni
T:
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 13/03/2026 09:21:43 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

Vinery Stud Stakes 2026 Odds

Vinery Stud Stakes 2000m (Pre-Noms)
Open Race time: 
1. Sheza Alibi
T:
2. Ohope Wins
T:
3. Ole Dancer
T:
4. Panova
T:
5. Belle Cheval
T:
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 13/03/2026 09:21:43 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

2026 THE CHAMPIONSHIPS

DAY 1: 2026 DONCASTER MILE DAY

Saturday April 4, 2026 – Royal Randwick

The most prestigious Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival majors are saved for last with ‘The Championships’ run over two Saturdays in early – mid April, depending on the Easter dates, at Royal Randwick. Day 1 – Doncaster Mile Day – is host to four Group 1 races including the Doncaster Mile worth $4 million in prize money and the $3 million TJ Smith Stakes for the weight-for-age sprinters. The Australian Derby over a mile and a half for the three-year-old stayers and the ATC Sires Produce Stakes for two-year-olds round out Group 1 racing on the card. The full list of Group races on Day 1 of The Championships is:

Doncaster Mile 2026 Odds

Doncaster Mile 1600m (All In)
Open Race time: 
1. Sheza Alibi
T:
2. Autumn Glow
T:
3. Autumn Boy
T:
4. Evaporate
T:
5. Gringotts
T:
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 13/03/2026 09:21:25 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

TJ Smith Stakes 2026 Odds

TJ Smith Stakes 1200m (All In)
Open Race time: 
1. Jimmysstar
T:
2. Tentyris
T:
3. Joliestar
T:
4. Tempted
T:
5. Giga Kick
T:
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 13/03/2026 09:21:44 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

Australian Derby 2026 Odds

Australian Derby 2400m (All In)
Open Race time: 
1. Observer
T:
2. Green Spaces
T:
3. Arcora
T:
4. Ohope Wins
T:
5. Attica
T:
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 13/03/2026 09:21:44 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

Inglis Sires 2026 Odds

Sires Produce Stakes 1400m (All In)
Open Race time: 
1. Central Europe
T:
2. Chayan
T:
3. Paradoxium
T:
4. Stretan Ruler
T:
5. Warwoven
T:
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 13/03/2026 09:21:45 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

DAY 2: 2026 QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES DAY

Saturday April 11, 2025 – Royal Randwick

Day 2 of ‘The Championships’ is host to a further four Group 1 races including the richest of the season – the Queen Elizabeth Stakes now worth a healthy $5 million in prize money making it one of the country’s most anticipated and wealthiest showdowns. The Sydney Cup run over the same two-mile distance as the spring’s Melbourne Cup is another highlight on the card, while the three-year-old fillies face off in the ATC Oaks. The final Group 1 of the day is the Queen Of The Turf Stakes for fillies and mares. In total seven Group races close The Championships:

Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2026 Odds

Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2000m (All In)
Open Race time: 
1. Aeliana
T:
2. Sir Delius
T:
3. Autumn Glow
T:
4. Barnavara
T:
5. Buckaroo
T:
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 13/03/2026 09:21:45 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

Sydney Cup 2026 Odds

Sydney Cup 3200m (All In)
Open Race time: 
1. Campaldino
T:
2. Valiant King
T:
3. Birdman
T:
4. Juja Kibo
T:
5. Paradise Storm
T:
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 13/03/2026 09:21:46 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

Australian Oaks 2026 Odds

Australian Oaks 2400m (All In)
Open Race time: 
1. Ohope Wins
T:
2. Panova
T:
3. Autumn Glory
T:
4. After Summer
T:
5. Classic Gem
T:
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 13/03/2026 09:21:46 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

Queen Of The Turf Stakes 2026 Odds

Queen Of The Turf Stakes 1600m (All In)
Open Race time: 
1. Autumn Glow
T:
2. Lady Shenandoah
T:
3. Sheza Alibi
T:
4. Idle Flyer
T:
5. Treasurethe Moment
T:
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 13/03/2026 09:21:46 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

2026 ALL AGED STAKES DAY

Saturday April 18, 2026 – Royal Randwick

After the action-packed Sydney Autumn Racing fans and punters have one last Group 1 race day to enjoy bringing the festival to an official close. All Aged Stakes Day at Randwick features two Group 1 races and four other Group 3 support acts:

  • Group 1 $1,500,000 All Aged Stakes (1400m)
  • Group 1 $1,000,000 Champagne Stakes (1600m)
  • Group 3 $250,000 Hall Mark Stakes (1200m)
  • Group 3 $250,000 Japan Racing Association Plate (2000m)
  • Group 3 $250,000 Frank Packer Plate (2000m)
  • Group 3 $250,000 James HB Carr Stakes (1400m)

All Aged Stakes 2026 Odds

All Aged Stakes 1400m (Pre-Noms)
Open Race time: 
1. Jimmysstar
T:
2. Joliestar
T:
3. Tentyris
T:
4. Fangirl
T:
5. Giga Kick
T:
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 13/03/2026 09:21:47 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

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