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 - 2021
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2021 | Caulfield | The Showdown | Other | 1200m | $950,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Caulfield | Bel Esprit Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Caulfield | VOBIS Gold Heath | Other | 2000m | $250,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Caulfield | VOBIS Gold Mile | Other | 1600m | $250,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Caulfield | VOBIS Gold Sprint | Other | 1200m | $250,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Caulfield | VOBIS Sires Guineas | Other | 1600m | $475,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Caulfield | VOBIS Gold Dash | Other | 1100m | $150,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Caulfield | VOBIS Gold Distaff | Other | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Apr 18, 2021 | Terang | Terang Cup | Other | 2150m | $70,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Caulfield | Anniversary Vase | Listed | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Apr 25, 2021 | Flemington | VRC St Leger | Listed | 2800m | $200,000 |
| Apr 25, 2021 | Flemington | Anzac Day Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $140,000 |
| May 4, 2021 | Warrnambool | Grand Annual Steeplechase | Other | 5500m | $315,000 |
| May 5, 2021 | Warrnambool | Wangoom Handicap | Listed | 1200m | $175,000 |
| May 5, 2021 | Warrnambool | Warrnambool Cup | Listed | 2350m | $200,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Flemington | Andrew Ramsden Stakes | Listed | 2800m | $400,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Flemington | The Straight Six | Listed | 1200m | $140,000 |
Sydney Autumn Carnival - 2021
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2021 | Orange | Orange Cup | Other | 2100m | $75,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Randwick | Australian Oaks | Group 1 | 2400m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Randwick | Queen Of The Turf Stakes | Group 1 | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Randwick | Arrowfield Sprint | Group 2 | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Randwick | Percy Sykes Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Randwick | Sapphire Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $300,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Randwick | South Pacific Classic | Listed | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Randwick | Fernhill Handicap | Listed | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Randwick | Queen Elizabeth Stakes | Group 1 | 2000m | $4,000,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Randwick | Provincial Championships Final | Other | 1400m | $500,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Randwick | Sydney Cup | Group 1 | 3200m | $2,000,000 |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Tamworth | Tamworth Cup | Other | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Randwick | JRA Plate | Group 3 | 2000m | $160,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Randwick | Frank Packer Plate | Group 3 | 2000m | $160,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Randwick | JHB Carr Stakes | Group 3 | 1400m | $160,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Randwick | Hall Mark Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Randwick | All Aged Stakes | Group 1 | 1400m | $600,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Randwick | Champagne Stakes | Group 1 | 1600m | $400,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury Gold Cup | Group 3 | 1600m | $200,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury Crown | Group 3 | 1300m | $175,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury Guineas | Group 3 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury Rush | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| May 7, 2021 | Wagga | Wagga Cup | Listed | 2000m | $160,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Gosford | The Coast | Other | 1600m | $500,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Gosford | Takeover Target Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Gosford | Gosford Gold Cup | Listed | 2000m | $250,000 |
| May 14, 2021 | Scone | Inglis Challenge | Other | 1100m | $100,000 |
| May 14, 2021 | Scone | Scone Cup | Listed | 1600m | $200,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Scone | Dark Jewel Classic | Group 3 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Scone | Luskin Star Stakes | Listed | 1300m | $140,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Scone | Woodlands Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Scone | Denise’s Joy Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Scone | Ortensia Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Scone | Inglis Scone Guineas | Other | 1600m | $200,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Rosehill | Lord Mayor’s Cup | Listed | 2000m | $150,000 |
| May 30, 2021 | Tamworth | Gunnedah Cup | Other | 1600m | $36,000 |
Brisbane Autumn Carnival - 2021
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Ascot Handicap | Listed | 1000m | $125,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Daybreak Lover Stakes | Listed | 1600m | $125,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Doomben | Tails Stakes | Listed | 1600m | $125,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Doomben | Mick Dittman Plate | Listed | 1110m | $125,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Doomben | Pam O’Neill Stakes | Listed | 1600m | $115,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Victory Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $250,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Dalrello Stakes | Listed | 1000m | $140,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Guineas | Group 2 | 1600m | $350,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Gold Coast | AD Hollindale Stakes | Group 2 | 1800m | $500,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Gold Coast | Ken Russell Memorial Classic | Group 3 | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Gold Coast | Gold Coast Guineas | Group 3 | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Gold Coast | Silk Stocking | Listed | 1300m | $150,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Gold Coast | Gold Coast Bracelet | Listed | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Gold Coast | Prime Minister’s Cup | Listed | 1400m | $125,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Doomben | Doomben 10,000 | Group 1 | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Doomben | Champagne Classic | Group 2 | 1200m | $250,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Doomben | BRC Chairman’s Handicap | Group 3 | 2000m | $150,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Doomben | Rough Habit Plate | Group 3 | 2200m | $250,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Doomben | Members’ Handicap | Listed | 1600m | $125,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Doomben | Doomben Cup | Group 1 | 2000m | $700,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Doomben | The Roses | Group 2 | 1800m | $250,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Doomben | BRC Sprint | Group 3 | 1200m | $175,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Doomben | Bill Carter Stakes | Listed | 1110m | $150,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Doomben | Bright Shadow Quality | Listed | 1200m | $125,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Doomben | Chief De Beers Quality Handicap | Listed | 1000m | $125,000 |
| May 22, 2021 | Doomben | Helen Coughlan Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Ladies Classic | Group 3 | 1600m | $500,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Kingsford Smith Cup | Group 1 | 1300m | $700,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Derby | Group 1 | 2400m | $600,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | BRC Sires Produce Stakes | Group 2 | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Fred Best Classic | Group 3 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Eagle Farm Mile | Group 3 | 1600m | $150,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Premier’s Cup | Group 3 | 2200m | $150,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | PJ O’shea Stakes | Group 2 | 2200m | $200,000 |
Adelaide Autumn Carnival - 2021
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2021 | Morphettville | Auraria Stakes | Group 3 | 1800m | $120,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Morphettville | RN Irwin Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $120,000 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Morphettville | Redelva Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $100,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Morphettville | SA Chairman’s Stakes | Group 3 | 2000m | $120,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Morphettville | Breeders Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $120,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Morphettville P | HC Nitschke Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $100,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Morphettville | City Of Adelaide Handicap | Listed | 1400m | $100,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Morphettville | Robert Sangster Stakes | Group 1 | 1200m | $600,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Morphettville | Australasian Oaks | Group 1 | 2000m | $500,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Morphettville | Euclase Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $250,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Morphettville | Queen Of The South Stakes | Group 2 | 1600m | $200,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Morphettville | DC Mckay Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $120,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Morphettville | Queen Adelaide Stakes | Listed | 1050m | $100,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Morphettville | Port Adelaide Cup | Listed | 2500m | $100,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Morphettville | SA Derby | Group 1 | 2500m | $500,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Morphettville | SA Sires’ Produce Stakes | Group 3 | 1400m | $150,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Morphettville | Adelaide Guineas | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Morphettville | The Goodwood Handicap | Group 1 | 1200m | $750,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Morphettville | RA Lee Stakes | Group 3 | 1600m | $175,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Morphettville | National Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Morphettville | SA Fillies Classic | Group 3 | 2500m | $175,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Morphettville | Proud Miss Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Morphettville | Centaurea Stakes | Listed | 2000m | $100,000 |
Perth Autumn Carnival - 2021
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2021 | Ascot | WA Sires’ Produce Stakes | Group 3 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Apr 18, 2021 | Geraldton | Geraldton Cup | Other | 2100m | $100,000 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Ascot | Sheila Gwynne Classic | Listed | 1400m | $100,000 |
| May 1, 2021 | Northam | Northam Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $150,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Ascot | Eurythmic Stakes | Listed | 2100m | $100,000 |
| May 15, 2021 | Ascot | Roma Cup | Group 3 | 1200m | $200,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Belmont | Belmont Sprint | Group 3 | 1400m | $150,000 |
Darwin Autumn Carnival - 2021
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2021 | Pioneer Park | Alice Springs Cup | Other | 2000m | $70,000 |
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.
