Australian Group One races are the most prestigious and esteemed thoroughbred races and currently offer a minimum of $400,000 in prize money.
While some Group One races are more highly regarded than others, the thought of winning or even competing in a Group 1 race is a dream for the majority owners, jockeys, and trainers.
The Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate are the most prestigious Group 1 races held over the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
The Sydney Autumn Carnival also plays host to a number of Group One races with the Golden Slipper for two-year-old being a showcase race.
Queensland racing comes alive during the Brisbane Winter Carnival with the $1.5 million Stradbroke Handicap being the highlight of the 8 group one races run.
South Australia’s Autumn Carnival plays host to four Group One races while Western Australia host 3 Group One races throughout November and December.
Melbourne, Victoria Group One Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | Sandown | Moir Stakes | 1000m | $750,000 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Flemington | Makybe Diva Stakes | 1600m | $750,000 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Caulfield | Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes | 1400m | $500,000 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Caulfield | Underwood Stakes | 1800m | $1,000,000 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Caulfield | Manikato Stakes | 1200m | $2,000,000 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Flemington | Cox Plate | 2040m | $6,000,000 |
| Feb 13, 2027 | Flemington | Black Caviar Lightning Stakes | 1000m | $1,000,000 |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Caulfield | Blue Diamond Stakes | 1200m | $2,000,000 |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Caulfield | Oakleigh Plate | 1100m | $750,000 |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Caulfield | Futurity Stakes | 1400m | $750,000 |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Flemington | Australian Guineas | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Flemington | Newmarket Handicap | 1200m | $2,000,000 |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Flemington | All Star Mile | 1600m | $2,000,000 |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Caulfield | William Reid Stakes | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Flemington | Australian Cup | 2000m | $2,000,000 |
| Aug 28, 2027 | Caulfield | Memsie Stakes | 1400m | $750,000 |
Sydney, New South Wales Group One Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | Rosehill | Golden Rose | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Randwick | Verry Elleegant Stakes | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Randwick | Surround Stakes | 1400m | $750,000 |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Randwick | Randwick Guineas | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Randwick | Canterbury Stakes | 1300m | $600,000 |
| Mar 13, 2027 | Rosehill | Coolmore Classic | 1500m | $600,000 |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Rosehill | Rosehill Guineas | 2000m | $600,000 |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Rosehill | George Ryder Stakes | 1500m | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Rosehill | Ranvet Stakes | 2000m | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Rosehill | The Galaxy | 1100m | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Rosehill | Golden Slipper | 1200m | $5,000,000 |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Rosehill | Vinery Stud Stakes | 2000m | $500,000 |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Rosehill | Tancred Stakes | 2400m | $1,500,000 |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Randwick | Doncaster Mile | 1600m | $4,000,000 |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Randwick | TJ Smith Stakes | 1200m | $3,000,000 |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Randwick | Inglis Sires Produce Stakes | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Randwick | Australian Derby | 2400m | $2,000,000 |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Randwick | Sydney Cup | 3200m | $2,000,000 |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Randwick | Queen Elizabeth Stakes | 2000m | $5,000,000 |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Randwick | Australian Oaks | 2400m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Randwick | Queen Of The Turf Stakes | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Randwick | All Aged Stakes | 1400m | $1,500,000 |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Randwick | Champagne Stakes | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Aug 21, 2027 | Randwick | Winx Stakes | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
Brisbane, Queensland Group One Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2027 | Doomben | Doomben 10,000 | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| May 22, 2027 | Doomben | Doomben Cup | 2100m | $1,000,000 |
| May 29, 2027 | Eagle Farm | Kingsford Smith Cup | 1300m | $1,000,000 |
| May 29, 2027 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Derby | 2400m | $1,000,000 |
| Jun 5, 2027 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Oaks | 2200m | $700,000 |
| Jun 12, 2027 | Eagle Farm | Stradbroke Handicap | 1400m | $3,000,000 |
| Jun 12, 2027 | Eagle Farm | JJ Atkins Stakes | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Jun 26, 2027 | Eagle Farm | Tattersalls Tiara | 1400m | $700,000 |
Adelaide, South Australia Group One Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2027 | Morphettville | Robert Sangster Stakes | 1200m | $500,000 |
| Apr 24, 2027 | Morphettville | Australasian Oaks | 2000m | $500,000 |
| May 1, 2027 | Morphettville | South Australian Derby | 2500m | $1,000,000 |
| May 8, 2027 | Morphettville | The Goodwood Handicap | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
Perth, Western Australia Group One Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2026 | Ascot | Winterbottom Stakes | 1200m | $1,500,000 |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Ascot | Northerly Stakes | 1800m | $1,500,000 |
Please note: Not all group, listed and feature races are currently listed. The dates, racecourse and prize money for races are not always correct and are subject to change.
