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Australian Group 1 Racing Guide
Australian Group 1 races sit at the very top of the nation’s thoroughbred ladder, forming the backbone of every major carnival and showcasing the best horses, trainers, and jockeys in the country. These elite contests carry the highest status, the biggest prize money, and the performances that shape racing history. With 72 Group 1 races staged across the season, the Australian Group 1 racing calendar stretches from the early autumn features through to the peak of the spring, delivering world-class action year-round.
The autumn Group 1 races are headlined by Sydney’s major carnival and The Championships, featuring iconic events like the Golden Slipper, Doncaster Mile, and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. The spring Group 1 races then take centre stage in Melbourne, highlighted by the Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup, and the world-famous Melbourne Cup. Together, these major Australian horse races create a season-long betting opportunity for racing fans of class, form, and prestige, making Group 1 racing so popular for punters and fans alike.
February Group 1 Races
| Date |
State |
Track |
Race |
Distance |
Prize |
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Patinack Farm Classic |
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| 14-Feb-2026 |
VIC |
Flemington |
Black Caviar Lightning |
1000m |
$1,000,000 |
| 21-Feb-2026 |
VIC |
Caulfield |
Blue Diamond Stakes |
1200m |
$2,000,000 |
| 21-Feb-2026 |
VIC |
Caulfield |
Futurity Stakes |
1400m |
$750,000 |
| 21-Feb-2026 |
VIC |
Caulfield |
Oakleigh Plate |
1100m |
$750,000 |
| 28-Feb-2026 |
VIC |
Flemington |
Australian Guineas |
1600m |
$1,000,000 |
| 28-Feb-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
Surround Stakes |
1400m |
$750,000 |
| 28-Feb-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
Verry Elleegant Stakes (Chipping Norton Stakes) |
1600m |
$1,000,000 |
March Group 1 Races
| Date |
State |
Track |
Race |
Distance |
Prize |
| 07-Mar-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
Canterbury Stakes |
1300m |
$750,000 |
| 07-Mar-2026 |
VIC |
Flemington |
Newmarket Handicap |
1200m |
$2,000,000 |
| 07-Mar-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
Randwick Guineas |
1600m |
$1,000,000 |
| 07-Mar-2026 |
VIC |
Flemington |
The All-Star Mile |
1600m |
$2,000,000 |
| 14-Mar-2026 |
NSW |
Rosehill |
Coolmore Classic |
1500m |
$1,000,000 |
| 21-Mar-2026 |
VIC |
|
Australia Stakes |
|
|
| 21-Mar-2026 |
NSW |
Rosehill |
George Ryder Stakes |
1500m |
$1,000,000 |
| 21-Mar-2026 |
NSW |
Rosehill |
Golden Slipper Stakes |
1200m |
$5,000,000 |
| 21-Mar-2026 |
VIC |
Caulfield Racecourse |
Ladbrokes William Reid Stakes |
1200m |
$1,000,000 |
| 21-Mar-2026 |
NSW |
Rosehill |
Ranvet Stakes |
2000m |
$1,000,000 |
| 21-Mar-2026 |
NSW |
Rosehill |
Rosehill Guineas |
2000m |
$600,000 |
| 21-Mar-2026 |
NSW |
Rosehill |
The Galaxy |
1100m |
$1,000,000 |
| 28-Mar-2026 |
VIC |
Flemington |
Australian Cup |
2000m |
$2,000,000 |
| 28-Mar-2026 |
NSW |
Rosehill |
Tancred Stakes |
2400m |
$1,500,000 |
| 28-Mar-2026 |
NSW |
Rosehill |
Vinery Stud Stakes |
2000m |
$750,000 |
April Group 1 Races
| Date |
State |
Track |
Race |
Distance |
Prize |
| 04-Apr-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
ATC Sires Produce Stakes |
1400m |
$1,000,000 |
| 04-Apr-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
Australian Derby |
2400m |
$2,000,000 |
| 04-Apr-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
Doncaster Mile |
1600m |
$4,000,000 |
| 04-Apr-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
TJ Smith Stakes |
1200m |
$3,000,000 |
| 11-Apr-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
Australian Oaks |
2400m |
$1,000,000 |
| 11-Apr-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
2000m |
$5,000,000 |
| 11-Apr-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
Queen Of The Turf Stakes |
1600m |
$1,000,000 |
| 11-Apr-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
Sydney Cup |
3200m |
$2,000,000 |
| 18-Apr-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
All Aged Stakes |
1400m |
$1,500,000 |
| 18-Apr-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
Champagne Stakes |
1600m |
$1,000,000 |
| 25-Apr-2026 |
SA |
Morphettville |
Australasian Oaks |
2000m |
$1,000,000 |
| 25-Apr-2026 |
SA |
Morphettville |
Robert Sangster Stakes |
1200m |
$1,000,000 |
May Group 1 Races
| Date |
State |
Track |
Race |
Distance |
Prize |
| 02-May-2026 |
SA |
Morphettville |
South Australian Derby |
2500m |
$1,000,000 |
| 09-May-2026 |
SA |
Morphettville |
The Goodwood |
1200m |
$1,000,000 |
| 16-May-2026 |
QLD |
Doomben |
Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 |
1200m |
$1,000,000 |
| 23-May-2026 |
QLD |
Doomben |
Doomben Cup |
2100m |
$1,000,000 |
| 30-May-2026 |
QLD |
Eagle Farm |
Kingsford Smith Cup |
1300m |
$1,000,000 |
| 30-May-2026 |
QLD |
Eagle Farm |
Queensland Derby |
2400m |
$1,000,000 |
June Group 1 Races
August Group 1 Races
| Date |
State |
Track |
Race |
Distance |
Prize |
| 22-Aug-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
Winx Stakes |
1400m |
$1,000,000 |
| 29-Aug-2026 |
VIC |
Caulfield |
Memsie Stakes |
1400m |
$750,000 |
September Group 1 Races
| Date |
State |
Track |
Race |
Distance |
Prize |
| 05-Sep-2026 |
VIC |
Moonee Valley (Sandown-Hillside in 2026) |
Moir Stakes |
1000m |
$750,000 |
| 12-Sep-2026 |
VIC |
Flemington |
Makybe Diva Stakes |
1600m |
$750,000 |
| 19-Sep-2026 |
VIC |
Caulfield |
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes |
1400m |
$1,000,000 |
| 19-Sep-2026 |
VIC |
Caulfield |
Underwood Stakes |
1800m |
$1,000,000 |
| 26-Sep-2026 |
NSW |
Rosehill |
Golden Rose Stakes |
1400m |
$1,000,000 |
| 27-Sep-2026 |
VIC |
Caulfield |
Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes |
1200m |
$2,000,000 |
October Group 1 Races
| Date |
State |
Track |
Race |
Distance |
Prize |
| 11-Oct-2025 |
VIC |
Caulfield |
Might And Power (Caulfield Stakes) |
2000m |
$1,000,000 |
| 11-Oct-2025 |
VIC |
Caulfield |
Toorak Handicap |
1600m |
$1,000,000 |
| 18-Oct-2025 |
VIC |
Caulfield |
Caulfield Cup |
2400m |
$5,000,000 |
| 18-Oct-2025 |
NSW |
Randwick |
King Charles III Stakes (George Main Stakes) |
1600m |
$5,000,000 |
| 18-Oct-2025 |
NSW |
Randwick |
The Everest |
1200m |
$20,000,000 |
| 18-Oct-2025 |
VIC |
Caulfield |
Thousand Guineas |
1600m |
$1,500,000 |
| 25-Oct-2025 |
VIC |
Moonee Valley |
Ladbrokes Cox Plate |
2040m |
$6,000,000 |
| 25-Oct-2025 |
NSW |
Randwick |
Spring Champion Stakes |
2000m |
$2,000,000 |
| 03-Oct-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
Epsom Handicap |
1600m |
$1,500,000 |
| 03-Oct-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
Flight Stakes |
1600m |
$750,000 |
| 03-Oct-2026 |
NSW |
Randwick |
The Metropolitan |
2400m |
$750,000 |
| 03-Oct-2026 |
VIC |
Flemington |
Turnbull Stakes |
2000m |
$750,000 |
| 10-Oct-2026 |
VIC |
Caulfield |
Caulfield Guineas |
1600m |
$3,000,000 |
November Group 1 Races
| Date |
State |
Track |
Race |
Distance |
Prize |
| 01-Nov-2025 |
VIC |
Flemington |
Coolmore Stud Stakes |
1200m |
$2,000,000 |
| 01-Nov-2025 |
VIC |
Flemington |
Empire Rose Stakes |
1600m |
$1,000,000 |
| 01-Nov-2025 |
VIC |
Flemington |
Victoria Derby |
2500m |
$2,000,000 |
| 04-Nov-2025 |
VIC |
Flemington |
Melbourne Cup |
3200m |
$8,000,000 |
| 06-Nov-2025 |
VIC |
Flemington |
VRC Oaks |
2500m |
$1,000,000 |
| 08-Nov-2025 |
VIC |
Flemington |
Champions Mile |
1600m |
$3,000,000 |
| 08-Nov-2025 |
VIC |
Flemington |
Champions Sprint |
1200m |
$3,000,000 |
| 08-Nov-2025 |
VIC |
Flemington |
VRC Champions Stakes (Mackinnon Stakes) |
2000m |
$3,000,000 |
| 15-Nov-2025 |
VIC |
Caulfield |
CF Orr Stakes |
1400m |
$1,000,000 |
| 22-Nov-2025 |
QLD |
Ascot |
Railway Stakes |
1600m |
$1,500,000 |
| 29-Nov-2025 |
QLD |
Ascot |
Winterbottom Stakes |
1200m |
$1,500,000 |
December Group 1 Races
| Date |
State |
Track |
Race |
Distance |
Prize |
| 06-Dec-2025 |
QLD |
Ascot |
Northerly Stakes |
1800m |
$1,500,000 |
