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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2025 | Caulfield | Memsie Stakes | 1400m | $750,000 |
| Sep 6, 2025 | Moonee Valley | Moir Stakes | 1000m | $750,000 |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Flemington | Makybe Diva Stakes | 1600m | $750,000 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Caulfield | Underwood Stakes | 1800m | $1,000,000 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Caulfield | Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes | 1400m | $500,000 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Moonee Valley | Manikato Stakes | 1200m | $2,000,000 |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Flemington | Turnbull Stakes | 2000m | $500,000 |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Caulfield | Toorak Handicap | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Caulfield | Might And Power Stakes | 2000m | $1,000,000 |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Caulfield | Caulfield Guineas | 1600m | $3,000,000 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Caulfield | Caulfield Cup | 2400m | $5,000,000 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Caulfield | Thousand Guineas | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Moonee Valley | Cox Plate | 2040m | $6,000,000 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Flemington | Coolmore Stud Stakes | 1200m | $2,000,000 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Flemington | Victoria Derby | 2500m | $2,000,000 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Flemington | Empire Rose Stakes | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Flemington | Melbourne Cup | 3200m | $10,000,000 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Flemington | VRC Crown Oaks | 2500m | $1,000,000 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Flemington | Champions Mile | 1600m | $3,000,000 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Flemington | Champions Stakes | 2000m | $3,000,000 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Flemington | Champions Sprint | 1200m | $3,000,000 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Caulfield | CF Orr Stakes | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Flemington | Black Caviar Lightning Stakes | 1000m | $1,000,000 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Caulfield | Futurity Stakes | 1400m | $750,000 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Caulfield | Blue Diamond Stakes | 1200m | $2,000,000 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Caulfield | Oakleigh Plate | 1100m | $750,000 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Flemington | Australian Guineas | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Flemington | Newmarket Handicap | 1200m | $2,000,000 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Flemington | All Star Mile | 1600m | $2,000,000 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Moonee Valley | William Reid Stakes | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Flemington | Australian Cup | 2000m | $2,000,000 |
Sydney, New South Wales Group One Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2025 | Randwick | Winx Stakes | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Rosehill | Golden Rose | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Randwick | Epsom Handicap | 1600m | $1,500,000 |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Randwick | The Metropolitan | 2400m | $750,000 |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Randwick | Flight Stakes | 1600m | $750,000 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Randwick | King Charles III Stakes | 1600m | $5,000,000 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Randwick | The Everest | 1200m | $20,000,000 |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Randwick | Spring Champion Stakes | 2000m | $2,000,000 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Randwick | Verry Elleegant Stakes | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Randwick | Surround Stakes | 1400m | $750,000 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Randwick | Canterbury Stakes | 1300m | $600,000 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Randwick | Randwick Guineas | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Rosehill | Coolmore Classic | 1500m | $600,000 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Rosehill | Ranvet Stakes | 2000m | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Rosehill | The Galaxy | 1100m | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Rosehill | George Ryder Stakes | 1500m | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Rosehill | Rosehill Guineas | 2000m | $600,000 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Rosehill | Golden Slipper | 1200m | $5,000,000 |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Rosehill | Tancred Stakes | 2400m | $1,500,000 |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Rosehill | Vinery Stud Stakes | 2000m | $500,000 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Randwick | TJ Smith Stakes | 1200m | $3,000,000 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Randwick | Australian Derby | 2400m | $2,000,000 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Randwick | Inglis Sires Produce Stakes | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Randwick | Doncaster Mile | 1600m | $4,000,000 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Randwick | Queen Elizabeth Stakes | 2000m | $5,000,000 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Randwick | Australian Oaks | 2400m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Randwick | Queen Of The Turf Stakes | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Randwick | Sydney Cup | 3200m | $2,000,000 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Randwick | Champagne Stakes | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Randwick | All Aged Stakes | 1400m | $1,500,000 |
Brisbane, Queensland Group One Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | Doomben | Doomben 10,000 | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| May 23, 2026 | Doomben | Doomben Cup | 2100m | $1,000,000 |
| May 30, 2026 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Derby | 2400m | $1,000,000 |
| May 30, 2026 | Eagle Farm | Kingsford Smith Cup | 1300m | $1,000,000 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Oaks | 2200m | $700,000 |
| Jun 13, 2026 | Eagle Farm | Stradbroke Handicap | 1400m | $3,000,000 |
| Jun 13, 2026 | Eagle Farm | JJ Atkins Stakes | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Jun 27, 2026 | Eagle Farm | Tattersalls Tiara | 1400m | $700,000 |
Adelaide, South Australia Group One Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | Morphettville | Robert Sangster Stakes | 1200m | $500,000 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Morphettville | Australasian Oaks | 2000m | $500,000 |
| May 2, 2026 | Morphettville | SA Derby | 2500m | $1,000,000 |
| May 9, 2026 | Morphettville | The Goodwood Handicap | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
Perth, Western Australia Group One Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2025 | Ascot | Railway Stakes | 1600m | $1,500,000 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Ascot | Winterbottom Stakes | 1200m | $1,500,000 |
| Dec 6, 2025 | 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.
