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Australian Feature Races

2026 Racing Calendar

Your complete guide to Australia's biggest horse races. Find odds, fields, expert tips and results for the Melbourne Cup, Cox Plate, Golden Slipper, The Everest and all Group 1 races.

32
Feature Races
19
Group 1 Races
$72,550,000
Total Prize Money
6
States

🍂 Spring Carnival

September - November
Flemington, VIC
November • First Tuesday in November
$8,000,000 • 3200m
Last Winner (2024)
Knight's Choice$91.00
GROUP 1Cox Plate
Moonee, VIC
October • Fourth Saturday in October
$5,000,000 • 2040m
Last Winner (2024)
Via Sistina$5.00
Caulfield, VIC
October • Third Saturday in October
$5,000,000 • 2400m
Last Winner (2024)
Duke De Sessa$11.00
Royal, NSW
October • Second Saturday in October
$20,000,000 • 1200m
Last Winner (2024)
Bella Nipotina$9.00
Ascot, WA
November • November
$1,000,000 • 1600m
Last Winner (2024)
Kay Cee$3.00
Rosehill, NSW
September • September
$1,000,000 • 1400m
Last Winner (2024)
Ozzmosis$2.80
Flemington, VIC
November • First Saturday in November
$2,000,000 • 2500m
Last Winner (2024)
Riff Rocket$2.50
Flemington, VIC
November • Thursday of Melbourne Cup week
$1,000,000 • 2500m
Last Winner (2024)
Zougotcha$3.50
Caulfield, VIC
October • Second Saturday in October
$2,000,000 • 1600m
Last Winner (2024)
Riff Rocket$2.80
Flemington, VIC
November • Final day of Melbourne Cup Carnival
$3,000,000 • 2000m
Last Winner (2024)
Mr Brightside$2.50

🌸 Autumn Carnival

February - April
Rosehill, NSW
March • Third Saturday in March
$5,000,000 • 1200m
Last Winner (2024)
Straight Arron$21.00
Royal, NSW
April • First Saturday in April
$3,000,000 • 1600m
Last Winner (2024)
Regal Theatre$11.00
Royal, NSW
April • Second Saturday in April
$4,000,000 • 2000m
Last Winner (2024)
Via Sistina$1.30
Morphettville, SA
March • March
$500,000 • 3200m
Last Winner (2024)
King Of Wands$5.00
Caulfield, VIC
February • Late February
$2,000,000 • 1200m
Last Winner (2026)
Streisand
Flemington, VIC
March • Super Saturday in March
$2,000,000 • 1200m
Last Winner (2026)
Caballus
Royal, NSW
February • February
$2,000,000 • 1100m
Last Winner (2024)
Espionage$4.00
Caulfield, VIC
February • February
$300,000 • 1400m
Last Winner (2024)
Riff Rocket$2.20
Caulfield, VIC
February • February
$250,000 • 1100m
Last Winner (2024)
Bella Nipotina$3.50
Caulfield, VIC
February • February
$300,000 • 1100m
Last Winner (2024)
Hayasugi$5.00
Caulfield, VIC
February • February
$300,000 • 1100m
Last Winner (2024)
Stretan Angel$4.00
Caulfield, VIC
February • February
$300,000 • 1600m
Last Winner (2024)
Mr Brightside$2.00
Hobart, TAS
February • February
$250,000 • 2400m
Last Winner (2024)
Vow And Declare$3.50
Rosehill, NSW
February • February
$250,000 • 1200m
Last Winner (2024)
Riff Rocket$2.50
Caulfield, VIC
February • February
$300,000 • 1300m
Last Winner (2024)
Bella Nipotina$3.00
LISTEDColac Cup
Colac, VIC
February • February
$100,000 • 2000m
Te, NZ
February • February (NZ)
$400,000 • 1400m
Te, NZ
February • February (NZ)
$400,000 • 2000m
Caulfield, VIC
February • February
$200,000 • 1100m

❄️ Winter Carnival

May - July
Eagle, QLD
June • June
$1,500,000 • 1400m
Last Winner (2024)
Apache Chase$9.00
Doomben, QLD
May • May
$700,000 • 2000m
Last Winner (2024)
Huetor$3.50

☀️ Summer Racing

December - January
GROUP 2Perth Cup
Ascot, WA
January • New Year's Day
$500,000 • 2400m
Last Winner (2024)
Douro Valley$2.60

Australian Feature Racing Calendar

Australian thoroughbred racing features some of the world's richest and most prestigious races. The racing calendar is highlighted by the Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne (featuring the Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate), the Sydney Autumn Carnival (Golden Slipper and The Championships), and the Brisbane Winter Carnival.

The Melbourne Cup, worth $8 million, is Australia's most famous race and is held on the first Tuesday in November. The Everest, worth $20 million, is the world's richest race on turf. The Golden Slipper is the world's richest race for two-year-olds.

Use Race.com.au to find the best odds, expert tips, and full fields for all feature races. Our results are updated live, and we provide comprehensive form guides to help you make informed betting decisions.

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