Tasmania gets to showcase their talent during the Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival held in February each year.
The island state only hosts a handful of group and listed races each year with the Group 3 Hobart Cup being the highlight of their Summer Carnival.
Tasmanian Derby day kicks off the three week carnival at Hobart Racecourse. The listed Tasmanian Derby is worth $150,000 while the Group 3 Bow Mistress Trophy is also run on the same day.
Launceston Cup day at Launceston racecourse wraps up the Summer Carnival with the $200,000 Launceston Cup being the feature race on the day.
Both Launceston and Hobart race clubs host listed stakes races during the months of November and December.
Tasmania Group Three Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2027 | Hobart | Mystic Journey Stakes | 1200m | $125,000 |
| Feb 24, 2027 | Launceston | Vamos Stakes | 1400m | $125,000 |
| Feb 24, 2027 | Launceston | Launceston Cup | 2400m | $200,000 |
Tasmania Listed and Restricted Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | Launceston | Tasmanian Newmarket | 1200m | $150,000 |
| Dec 9, 2026 | Launceston | Conquering Stakes | 1400m | $100,000 |
| Dec 27, 2026 | Hobart | The Inevitable Stakes | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Dec 27, 2026 | Hobart | Tasmanian Guineas | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Jan 6, 2027 | Devonport | Devonport Cup | 1880m | $100,000 |
| Jan 13, 2027 | Launceston | Launceston Guineas | 2000m | $125,000 |
| Jan 17, 2027 | Hobart | Blackflash Handicap | 1100m | $75,000 |
| Jan 17, 2027 | Hobart | Hobart Summer Cup | 2200m | $100,000 |
| Jan 24, 2027 | Hobart | Elwick Stakes | 1100m | $100,000 |
| Jan 24, 2027 | Hobart | Hobart Thousand Guineas | 1600m | $75,000 |
| Feb 5, 2027 | Hobart | Tasmanian Derby | 2200m | $100,000 |
| Feb 7, 2027 | Hobart | Hobart Cup | 2400m | $200,000 |
| Feb 7, 2027 | Hobart | Thomas Lyons Stakes | 1400m | $100,000 |
| Feb 7, 2027 | Hobart | Strutt Stakes | 2100m | $100,000 |
| Feb 19, 2027 | Launceston | Tasmanian Oaks | 2100m | $100,000 |
| Feb 19, 2027 | Launceston | Gold Sovereign Stakes | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Feb 24, 2027 | Launceston | Hellova Street Stakes | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Aug 11, 2027 | Devonport | Devonport Golden Mile | 1600m | $30,000 |
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.
