The months of March, April and May see the Autumn Racing Carnival take place with a host of feature races held throughout Australia.
All eyes are on Sydney in the Autumn with the state of New South Wales holding 20 Group One races throughout their Autumn Carnival.
The highlight of the Sydney Autumn Carnival is The Championships, a two day program held on the first and second Saturday of April each year.
The Championships offers a total of $21.2 million prizemoney, making it an action packed program that showcases the best horses in Australia.
Sydney aren’t the only state to host Group One and feature race meetings throughout Autumn.
Queensland and South Australia have their own action packed Autumn Carnivals which feature multiple Group One races.
There are three Group One races held in Victoria during Autumn, including the $1.5 million Australian Cup.
Melbourne Autumn Carnival - 2020
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2020 | Flemington | Newmarket Handicap | Group 1 | 1200m | $1,250,000 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Flemington | Australian Cup | Group 1 | 2000m | $1,500,000 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Flemington | Kewney Stakes | Group 2 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Flemington | VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes | Group 2 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Flemington | Matron Stakes | Group 3 | 1600m | $160,000 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Flemington | TBV Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Flemington | Moomba Plate | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Flemington | VRC March Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $140,000 |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Moonee Valley | Alister Clark Stakes | Group 2 | 2040m | $200,000 |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Moonee Valley | Abell Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $140,000 |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Caulfield | Mornington Cup Prelude | Listed | 2000m | $140,000 |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Caulfield | Anniversary Vase | Listed | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Caulfield | Redoutes Choice Stakes | Listed | 1000m | $150,000 |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Caulfield | All Star Mile | Other | 1600m | $5,000,000 |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Moonee Valley | William Reid Stakes | Group 1 | 1200m | $500,000 |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Moonee Valley | Sunline Stakes | Group 2 | 1600m | $200,000 |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Moonee Valley | Alexandra Stakes | Listed | 1600m | $140,000 |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Moonee Valley | St. Albans Stakes | Listed | 1000m | $140,000 |
| Mar 21, 2020 | Mornington | Mornington Cup | Listed | 2400m | $300,000 |
| Mar 21, 2020 | Mornington | Hareeba Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $140,000 |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Bendigo | Golden Mile | Listed | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Bendigo | Bendigo Guineas | Listed | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Caulfield | Easter Cup | Group 3 | 2000m | $160,000 |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Caulfield | Victoria Handicap | Group 3 | 1400m | $160,000 |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Caulfield | Galilee Series Final | Listed | 2400m | $150,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Caulfield | Bel Esprit Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $140,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Flemington | VRC St Leger | Listed | 2800m | $200,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Flemington | Anzac Day Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $140,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Caulfield | The Showdown | Other | 1200m | $950,000 |
| May 5, 2020 | Warrnambool | Wangoom Handicap | Listed | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 7, 2020 | Warrnambool | Warrnambool Cup | Listed | 2350m | $200,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Flemington | Andrew Ramsden Stakes | Listed | 2800m | $400,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Flemington | The Straight Six | Listed | 1200m | $160,000 |
Sydney Autumn Carnival - 2020
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2020 | Newcastle | Newcastle Newmarket Handicap | Group 3 | 1400m | $160,000 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Randwick | Randwick Guineas | Group 1 | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Randwick | Canterbury Stakes | Group 1 | 1300m | $500,000 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Randwick | Challenge Stakes | Group 2 | 1000m | $500,000 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Randwick | Reisling Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $300,000 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Randwick | Todman Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $300,000 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Randwick | Aspiration Quality | Group 3 | 1600m | $160,000 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Randwick | Wenona Girl Quality | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Randwick | Fireball Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Randwick | Randwick City Stakes | Listed | 2000m | $140,000 |
| Mar 8, 2020 | Canberra | Black Opal Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $250,000 |
| Mar 8, 2020 | Canberra | National Sprint | Listed | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Mar 9, 2020 | Canberra | Canberra Cup | Listed | 2000m | $250,000 |
| Mar 9, 2020 | Canberra | Canberra Guineas | Listed | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Kembla Grange | Kembla Grange Classic | Group 3 | 1600m | $200,000 |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Rosehill | Coolmore Classic | Group 1 | 1500m | $600,000 |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Rosehill | Phar Lap Stakes | Group 2 | 1500m | $200,000 |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Rosehill | Ajax Stakes | Group 2 | 1500m | $200,000 |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Rosehill | Magic Night Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $175,000 |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Rosehill | Pago Pago Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $175,000 |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Rosehill | Sky High Stakes | Group 3 | 2000m | $350,000 |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Rosehill | Maurice Mccarten Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Albury | Albury Cup | Listed | 2000m | $180,000 |
| Mar 21, 2020 | Rosehill | Ranvet Stakes | Group 1 | 2000m | $700,000 |
| Mar 21, 2020 | Rosehill | The Galaxy | Group 1 | 1100m | $700,000 |
| Mar 21, 2020 | Rosehill | George Ryder Stakes | Group 1 | 1500m | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 21, 2020 | Rosehill | Rosehill Guineas | Group 1 | 2000m | $600,000 |
| Mar 21, 2020 | Rosehill | Golden Slipper | Group 1 | 1200m | $3,500,000 |
| Mar 21, 2020 | Rosehill | Birthday Card Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Mar 21, 2020 | Rosehill | Epona Stakes | Group 3 | 1900m | $160,000 |
| Mar 21, 2020 | Rosehill | Manion Cup | Group 3 | 2400m | $160,000 |
| Mar 21, 2020 | Rosehill | Darby Munro Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $140,000 |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Rosehill | Tancred Stakes | Group 1 | 2400m | $1,500,000 |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Rosehill | Vinery Stud Stakes | Group 1 | 2000m | $500,000 |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Rosehill | Tulloch Stakes | Group 2 | 2000m | $200,000 |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Rosehill | Emancipation Stakes | Group 2 | 1500m | $200,000 |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Rosehill | Star Kingdom Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Rosehill | TL Baillieu Handicap | Group 3 | 1400m | $160,000 |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Rosehill | Neville Sellwood Stakes | Group 3 | 2000m | $160,000 |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Rosehill | Doncaster Prelude | Group 3 | 1500m | $160,000 |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Randwick | Doncaster Mile | Group 1 | 1600m | $3,000,000 |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Randwick | TJ Smith Stakes | Group 1 | 1200m | $2,500,000 |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Randwick | Australian Derby | Group 1 | 2400m | $2,000,000 |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Randwick | ATC Sires Produce Stakes | Group 1 | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Randwick | ATC Chairman’s Handicap | Group 2 | 2600m | $300,000 |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Randwick | Adrian Knox Stakes | Group 3 | 2000m | $200,000 |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Randwick | ATC Carbine Club Stakes | Group 3 | 1600m | $200,000 |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Randwick | Kindergarten Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $200,000 |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Randwick | PJ Bell Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Randwick | Australian Oaks | Group 1 | 2400m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Randwick | Legacy Stakes | Group 1 | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Randwick | Sydney Cup | Group 1 | 3200m | $2,000,000 |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Randwick | Queen Elizabeth Stakes | Group 1 | 2000m | $4,000,000 |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Randwick | Arrowfield Sprint | Group 2 | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Randwick | Percy Sykes Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Randwick | Sapphire Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $300,000 |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Randwick | South Pacific Classic | Listed | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Randwick | Fernhill Handicap | Listed | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Randwick | Champagne Stakes | Group 1 | 1600m | $500,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Randwick | All Aged Stakes | Group 1 | 1400m | $600,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Randwick | JRA Plate | Group 3 | 2000m | $160,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Randwick | Frank Packer Plate | Group 3 | 2000m | $160,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Randwick | JHB Carr Stakes | Group 3 | 1400m | $160,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Randwick | Hall Mark Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury Gold Cup | Group 3 | 1600m | $200,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Hawkesbury | Godolphin Crown | Group 3 | 1300m | $175,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury Guineas | Group 3 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury Rush | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| May 1, 2020 | Wagga | Wagga Cup | Listed | 2000m | $170,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Rosehill | Lord Mayor’s Cup | Listed | 1800m | $150,000 |
| May 9, 2020 | Gosford | Takeover Target Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 9, 2020 | Gosford | Gosford Gold Cup | Listed | 2100m | $200,000 |
| May 15, 2020 | Scone | Scone Cup | Listed | 1600m | $200,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Scone | Dark Jewel Classic | Group 3 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Scone | Luskin Star Stakes | Listed | 1300m | $140,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Scone | Woodlands Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Scone | Denise’s Joy Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Scone | Ortensia Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Scone | Inglis 3YO Guineas | Other | 1600m | $200,000 |
| May 23, 2020 | Randwick | WJ Mckell Cup | Listed | 2400m | $150,000 |
Brisbane Autumn Carnival - 2020
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2020 | Gold Coast | Goldmarket Handicap | Listed | 1300m | $100,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Doomben | Ascot Handicap | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Doomben | Tails Stakes | Listed | 2200m | $100,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Doomben | Princess Stakes | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Doomben | Mick Dittman Plate | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Victory Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Gunsynd Classic | Group 3 | 1600m | $125,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Dalrello Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Guineas | Group 2 | 1600m | $350,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Gold Coast | AD Hollindale Stakes | Group 2 | 1800m | $358,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Gold Coast | Ken Russell Memorial | Group 3 | 1350m | $125,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Gold Coast | Gold Coast Guineas | Group 3 | 1200m | $125,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Gold Coast | Silk Stocking | Listed | 1400m | $150,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Gold Coast | Gold Coast Bracelet | Listed | 1200m | $125,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Gold Coast | Prime Minister’s Cup | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| May 8, 2020 | Doomben | Champagne Classic | Group 2 | 1200m | $250,000 |
| May 8, 2020 | Doomben | BRC Chairman’s Handicap | Group 3 | 2000m | $125,000 |
| May 8, 2020 | Doomben | Rough Habit Plate | Group 3 | 1200m | $125,000 |
| May 8, 2020 | Doomben | Members’ Handicap | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| May 8, 2020 | Doomben | Queensland Day Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| May 9, 2020 | Doomben | Doomben 10,000 | Group 1 | 1200m | $800,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Doomben | Doomben Cup | Group 1 | 2000m | $650,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Doomben | The Roses | Group 2 | 2000m | $175,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Doomben | BRC Sprint | Group 3 | 1350m | $125,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Doomben | Bill Carter Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Doomben | Bright Shadow Quality | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Doomben | Chief De Beers Quality | Listed | 1110m | $100,000 |
| May 23, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Kingsford Smith Cup | Group 1 | 1300m | $700,000 |
| May 23, 2020 | Eagle Farm | BRC Sires Produce Stakes | Group 2 | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| May 23, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Fred Best Classic | Group 3 | 1400m | $150,000 |
| May 23, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Glenlogan Park Stakes | Group 3 | 1300m | $150,000 |
| May 23, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Lord Mayor’s Cup | Group 3 | 1600m | $125,000 |
| May 23, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Premier’s Cup | Group 3 | 2200m | $125,000 |
| May 30, 2020 | Doomben | Queensland Oaks | Group 1 | 2200m | $500,000 |
| May 30, 2020 | Eagle Farm | PJ O’shea Stakes | Group 2 | 2200m | $200,000 |
| May 30, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Moreton Cup | Group 2 | 1300m | $175,000 |
| May 30, 2020 | Eagle Farm | The Phoenix | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| May 30, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Lightning Handicap | Listed | 1000m | $100,000 |
| May 30, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Spear Chief Handicap | Listed | 1500m | $100,000 |
| May 30, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Oxlade Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| May 30, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Helen Coughlan Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
Adelaide Autumn Carnival - 2020
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2020 | Morphettville | Adelaide Cup | Group 2 | 3200m | $400,000 |
| Mar 9, 2020 | Morphettville | CS Hayes Memorial Cup | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Mar 9, 2020 | Morphettville | Matrice Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Mar 9, 2020 | Morphettville | Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic | Other | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Morphettville | Manihi Classic | Listed | 1100m | $100,000 |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Morphettville | Laelia Stakes | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Morphettville | Dequetteville Stakes | Listed | 1050m | $100,000 |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Morphettville | Port Adelaide Guineas | Listed | 1800m | $100,000 |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Oakbank | Oakbank Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $100,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Morphettville | Schweppervescence Stakes | Group 3 | 1800m | $120,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Morphettville | RN Irwin Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $120,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Morphettville | Redelva Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $100,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Morphettville | SA Chairman’s Stakes | Group 3 | 2000m | $120,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Morphettville | Breeders Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $120,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Morphettville P | HC Nitschke Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $100,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Morphettville P | City Of Adelaide Handicap | Listed | 1400m | $100,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Morphettville | Robert Sangster Stakes | Group 1 | 1200m | $400,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Morphettville | Australasian Oaks | Group 1 | 2000m | $500,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Morphettville | Euclase Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $250,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Morphettville | Queen Of The South Stakes | Group 2 | 1600m | $200,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Morphettville | DC Mckay Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $120,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Morphettville | Queen Adelaide Stakes | Listed | 1050m | $100,000 |
| May 9, 2020 | Morphettville | SA Derby | Group 1 | 2500m | $600,000 |
| May 9, 2020 | Morphettville P | SA Sires’ Produce Stakes | Group 3 | 1400m | $150,000 |
| May 9, 2020 | Morphettville | Adelaide Guineas | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Morphettville | The Goodwood Handicap | Group 1 | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Morphettville | RA Lee Stakes | Group 3 | 1600m | $175,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Morphettville | National Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Morphettville | SA Fillies Classic | Group 3 | 2500m | $175,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Morphettville | Proud Miss Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Morphettville | Port Adelaide Cup | Listed | 2500m | $100,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Morphettville | Centaurea Stakes | Listed | 2000m | $100,000 |
Perth Autumn Carnival - 2020
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2020 | Bunbury | Bunbury Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $120,000 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Ascot | Supremacy Stakes | Listed | 1000m | $100,000 |
| Mar 8, 2020 | Bunbury | Bunbury Cup | Listed | 2000m | $120,000 |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Ascot | JC Roberts Stakes | Listed | 1800m | $100,000 |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Ascot | Natasha Stakes | Listed | 2200m | $100,000 |
| Mar 21, 2020 | Ascot | WATC Gimcrack Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $150,000 |
| Mar 21, 2020 | Ascot | Perth Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $150,000 |
| Mar 21, 2020 | Ascot | Grandstand Cup | Listed | 1500m | $100,000 |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Bunbury | South West Autumn Cup | Listed | 2200m | $100,000 |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Ascot | WA Oaks | Group 3 | 2400m | $250,000 |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Ascot | Melvista Stakes | Listed | 2200m | $100,000 |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Ascot | Karrakatta Plate | Group 2 | 1200m | $500,000 |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Ascot | Old Comrade Stakes | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Pinjarra | Pinjarra Cup | Listed | 2300m | $120,000 |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Ascot | WATC Derby | Group 2 | 2400m | $400,000 |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Ascot | Raconteur Stakes | Listed | 1500m | $100,000 |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Ascot | WA Sires’ Produce Stakes | Group 3 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Ascot | Sheila Gwynne Classic | Listed | 1400m | $100,000 |
| May 3, 2020 | Northam | Northam Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $150,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Ascot | Roma Cup | Group 3 | 1200m | $150,000 |
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.
