Autumn Racing Carnival
Sydney's premier carnival: Golden Slipper, The Everest and the best of Randwick and Rosehill.
The Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival runs from late February through April and showcases the best of New South Wales racing. Randwick and Rosehill host the feature meetings, with the Golden Slipper and The Everest among the most watched races in the country. The carnival attracts top sprinters, milers, and stayers and is a key part of the Australian racing calendar.
The Golden Slipper at Rosehill is the world's richest two-year-old race and is run in March. It crowns the best juvenile of the season and is a highlight of the autumn program. The Doncaster Mile at Randwick is one of the toughest mile races in the world, and the Sydney Cup and other Group 1s round out the carnival. The Everest, run at Randwick in October, is Australia's richest race and sits at the end of the spring build-up in Sydney but is often discussed alongside the autumn carnival's sprint program.
Fields, odds, results, and tips for the Golden Slipper, The Everest, Doncaster Mile, and every other Group 1 during the autumn are available on Race.com.au. Use our Randwick and Rosehill results pages for day-to-day updates and our feature race guides for in-depth coverage of the big races.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Autumn Racing Carnival?
The Sydney Autumn Carnival runs from March to April, featuring the Golden Slipper and The Everest.
What is the Golden Slipper?
The Golden Slipper is the world's richest two-year-old race, run at Rosehill in Sydney in March.
Where is The Everest run?
The Everest is run at Randwick in Sydney. It is Australia's richest race and is typically held in October.