New South Wales hosts many of Australia’s richest and most prestigious races during the Spring the Autumn racing carnivals.
The Sydney Spring Carnival held between August and November is considered to be one of the premier racing carnivals in Australia and goes toe-to-toe with the Melbourne Spring Carnival.
Sydney plays host to 5 Group One racedays during Spring with the $1 million Golden Rose and $1 million Epsom Handicap being the highlights.
Racing NSW have been proactive in introduced new restricted races as well including the $14 million The Everest held in October and the $1.3 million The Kosciuszko held on the same day.
During Autumn Sydney hosts a total of 8 Group One racedays across the Randwick and Rosehill racecourses.
Beginning in March with the Chipping Norton Stakes, the Sydney Autumn Carnival is one of the highlights of the Australian racing calendar.
The Championships held during the Autumn Carnival are considered to be the ‘Grand Finals of Australian racing’.
With a total of $21.2 million prizemoney on offer, The Championships see the best Australian horses compete against some of the world’s finest gallopers.
The Group 1 Doncaster Mile, TJ Smith Stakes, Australian Derby and Inglis Sires’ are held on day 1 of The Championships.
Day 2 of The Championships sees the running for four more Group One races including the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Sydney Cup, Australian Oaks and the Legacy Stakes.
New South Wales Group One Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2021 | Randwick | Winx Stakes | 1400m | $500,000 |
| Sep 18, 2021 | Randwick | George Main Stakes | 1600m | $500,000 |
| Sep 25, 2021 | Rosehill | Golden Rose | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Oct 2, 2021 | Randwick | Epsom Handicap | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Oct 2, 2021 | Randwick | The Metropolitan Handicap | 2400m | $750,000 |
| Oct 2, 2021 | Randwick | Flight Stakes | 1600m | $500,000 |
| Oct 9, 2021 | Randwick | Spring Champion Stakes | 2000m | $1,000,000 |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Randwick | Surround Stakes | 1400m | $500,000 |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Randwick | Chipping Norton Stakes | 1600m | $600,000 |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Randwick | Canterbury Stakes | 1300m | $500,000 |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Randwick | Randwick Guineas | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Rosehill | Coolmore Classic | 1500m | $600,000 |
| Mar 19, 2022 | Rosehill | Rosehill Guineas | 2000m | $600,000 |
| Mar 19, 2022 | Rosehill | George Ryder Stakes | 1500m | $1,000,000 |
| Mar 19, 2022 | Rosehill | Ranvet Stakes | 2000m | $700,000 |
| Mar 19, 2022 | Rosehill | The Galaxy | 1100m | $700,000 |
| Mar 19, 2022 | Rosehill | Golden Slipper | 1200m | $3,500,000 |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Rosehill | Tancred Stakes | 2400m | $1,500,000 |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Rosehill | Vinery Stud Stakes | 2000m | $500,000 |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Randwick | Doncaster Mile | 1600m | $1,500,000 |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Randwick | TJ Smith Stakes | 1200m | $1,250,000 |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Randwick | ATC Sires Produce Stakes | 1400m | $500,000 |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Randwick | Australian Derby | 2400m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Randwick | Australian Oaks | 2400m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Randwick | Queen Of The Turf Stakes | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Randwick | Queen Elizabeth Stakes | 2000m | $4,000,000 |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Randwick | Sydney Cup | 3200m | $2,000,000 |
| Apr 16, 2022 | Randwick | All Aged Stakes | 1400m | $600,000 |
New South Wales Group Two Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2021 | Rosehill | Missile Stakes | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Aug 21, 2021 | Randwick | Silver Shadow Stakes | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Sep 4, 2021 | Randwick | Chelmsford Stakes | 1600m | $250,000 |
| Sep 4, 2021 | Randwick | Tramway Stakes | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Sep 4, 2021 | Randwick | Furious Stakes | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Sep 11, 2021 | Rosehill | Run To The Rose | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Sep 11, 2021 | Rosehill | Theo Marks Stakes | 1300m | $200,000 |
| Sep 11, 2021 | Rosehill | Sheraco Stakes | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Sep 18, 2021 | Randwick | The Shorts | 1100m | $500,000 |
| Sep 18, 2021 | Randwick | Tea Rose Stakes | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Sep 25, 2021 | Rosehill | Golden Pendant | 1400m | $400,000 |
| Sep 25, 2021 | Rosehill | Shannon Stakes | 1500m | $200,000 |
| Oct 2, 2021 | Randwick | Hill Stakes | 2000m | $500,000 |
| Oct 2, 2021 | Randwick | Premiere Stakes | 1200m | $500,000 |
| Oct 9, 2021 | Randwick | Roman Consul Stakes | 1200m | $300,000 |
| Oct 9, 2021 | Randwick | Stan Fox Stakes | 1500m | $250,000 |
| Nov 6, 2021 | Rosehill | Breeders Classic | 1400m | $500,000 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Randwick | Villiers Stakes | 1600m | $250,000 |
| Jan 29, 2022 | Rosehill | Expressway Stakes | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Feb 12, 2022 | Randwick | Apollo Stakes | 1400m | $250,000 |
| Feb 12, 2022 | Randwick | Light Fingers Stakes | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Feb 19, 2022 | Rosehill | Hobartville Stakes | 1400m | $400,000 |
| Feb 19, 2022 | Rosehill | Silver Slipper Stakes | 1100m | $250,000 |
| Feb 19, 2022 | Rosehill | Millie Fox Stakes | 1300m | $200,000 |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Randwick | Guy Walter Stakes | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Randwick | Skyline Stakes | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Randwick | Sweet Embrace Stakes | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Randwick | Challenge Stakes | 1000m | $500,000 |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Randwick | Reisling Stakes | 1200m | $300,000 |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Randwick | Todman Stakes | 1200m | $300,000 |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Rosehill | Phar Lap Stakes | 1500m | $200,000 |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Rosehill | Ajax Stakes | 1500m | $200,000 |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Rosehill | Tulloch Stakes | 2000m | $200,000 |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Rosehill | Emancipation Stakes | 1500m | $200,000 |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Randwick | Chairman’s Quality | 2600m | $300,000 |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Randwick | Arrowfield Sprint | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Randwick | Percy Sykes Stakes | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Randwick | Sapphire Stakes | 1200m | $300,000 |
New South Wales Group Three Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2021 | Randwick | Up And Coming Stakes | 1300m | $160,000 |
| Aug 21, 2021 | Randwick | Show County Quality | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Aug 21, 2021 | Randwick | Toy Show Quality | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Rosehill | San Domenico Stakes | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Rosehill | Ming Dynasty Quality Handicap | 1400m | $160,000 |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Rosehill | Premier’s Cup | 1900m | $160,000 |
| Sep 4, 2021 | Randwick | Concorde Stakes | 1000m | $160,000 |
| Sep 17, 2021 | Newcastle | Newcastle Cup | 2300m | $200,000 |
| Sep 17, 2021 | Newcastle | Cameron Handicap | 1500m | $160,000 |
| Sep 17, 2021 | Newcastle | Tibbie Stakes | 1400m | $160,000 |
| Sep 18, 2021 | Randwick | Bill Ritchie Handicap | 1400m | $160,000 |
| Sep 18, 2021 | Randwick | Kingston Town Stakes | 2000m | $160,000 |
| Sep 25, 2021 | Rosehill | Gloaming Stakes | 1800m | $200,000 |
| Sep 25, 2021 | Rosehill | Colin Stephen Quality | 2400m | $160,000 |
| Oct 2, 2021 | Randwick | Breeders Plate | 1000m | $160,000 |
| Oct 2, 2021 | Randwick | Gimcrack Stakes | 1000m | $160,000 |
| Oct 9, 2021 | Randwick | Angst Stakes | 1600m | $160,000 |
| Oct 16, 2021 | Randwick | Craven Plate | 2000m | $500,000 |
| Oct 16, 2021 | Randwick | Sydney Stakes | 1200m | $500,000 |
| Oct 23, 2021 | Randwick | The Nivison | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Nov 13, 2021 | Newcastle | Newcastle Spring Stakes | 1600m | $160,000 |
| Nov 27, 2021 | Rosehill | Festival Stakes | 1500m | $160,000 |
| Dec 26, 2021 | Randwick | Summer Cup | 2000m | $160,000 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | Gosford | Belle Of The Turf Stakes | 1600m | $170,000 |
| Jan 29, 2022 | Rosehill | Widden Stakes | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Jan 29, 2022 | Rosehill | Canonbury Stakes | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Feb 5, 2022 | Randwick | Eskimo Prince Stakes | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Feb 12, 2022 | Randwick | Southern Cross Stakes | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Feb 12, 2022 | Randwick | Triscay Stakes | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Randwick | Liverpool City Cup | 1300m | $160,000 |
| Mar 4, 2022 | Newcastle | Newcastle Newmarket Handicap | 1400m | $160,000 |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Randwick | Aspiration Quality | 1600m | $160,000 |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Randwick | Wenona Girl Quality | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Mar 6, 2022 | Canberra | Black Opal Stakes | 1200m | $250,000 |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Kembla Grange | Kembla Grange Classic | 1600m | $200,000 |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Rosehill | Magic Night Stakes | 1200m | $175,000 |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Rosehill | Pago Pago Stakes | 1200m | $175,000 |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Rosehill | Sky High Stakes | 2000m | $350,000 |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Rosehill | Maurice McCarten Stakes | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Mar 19, 2022 | Rosehill | Birthday Card Stakes | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Mar 19, 2022 | Rosehill | Epona Stakes | 1900m | $160,000 |
| Mar 19, 2022 | Rosehill | Manion Cup | 2400m | $160,000 |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Rosehill | Star Kingdom Stakes | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Rosehill | TL Baillieu Handicap | 1400m | $160,000 |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Rosehill | Neville Sellwood Stakes | 2000m | $160,000 |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Rosehill | Doncaster Prelude | 1500m | $160,000 |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Randwick | Adrian Knox Stakes | 2000m | $200,000 |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Randwick | ATC Carbine Club Stakes | 1600m | $200,000 |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Randwick | Kindergarten Stakes | 1100m | $200,000 |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Randwick | PJ Bell Stakes | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Apr 16, 2022 | Randwick | JRA Plate | 2000m | $160,000 |
| Apr 16, 2022 | Randwick | Frank Packer Plate | 2000m | $160,000 |
| Apr 16, 2022 | Randwick | JHB Carr Stakes | 1400m | $160,000 |
| Apr 16, 2022 | Randwick | Hall Mark Stakes | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury Gold Cup | 1600m | $200,000 |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury Crown | 1300m | $175,000 |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury Guineas | 1400m | $200,000 |
| May 7, 2022 | Scone | Dark Jewel Classic | 1400m | $200,000 |
New South Wales Listed and Restricted Races
| Date | Track | Race | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2021 | Forbes | Forbes Cup | 1600m | $50,000 |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour Cup | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Aug 7, 2021 | Rosehill | The Rosebud | 1100m | $140,000 |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Casino | Casino Cup | 1400m | $30,000 |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Narromine | Narromine Cup | 1600m | $37,000 |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Hawkesbury | Rowley Mile | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Aug 22, 2021 | Taree | Taree Cup | 2000m | $100,000 |
| Aug 27, 2021 | Murwillumbah | Murwillumbah Cup | 1550m | $40,000 |
| Sep 3, 2021 | Wyong | Wyong Cup | 2100m | $160,000 |
| Sep 3, 2021 | Wyong | Mona Lisa Stakes | 1350m | $140,000 |
| Sep 11, 2021 | Rosehill | Dulcify Stakes | 1500m | $150,000 |
| Sep 12, 2021 | Dubbo | Dubbo Cup | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Lismore | Lismore Cup | 2110m | $75,000 |
| Sep 25, 2021 | Rosehill | Heritage Stakes | 1100m | $140,000 |
| Oct 8, 2021 | Port Macquarie | Port Macquarie Cup | 2000m | $200,000 |
| Oct 9, 2021 | Randwick | The Silver Eagle | 1300m | $500,000 |
| Oct 10, 2021 | Coonamble | Coonamble Cup | 1600m | $75,000 |
| Oct 16, 2021 | Randwick | Reginald Allen Quality | 1400m | $140,000 |
| Oct 16, 2021 | Randwick | The Kosciuszko | 1200m | $1,300,000 |
| Oct 16, 2021 | Randwick | The Everest | 1200m | $15,000,000 |
| Oct 16, 2021 | Randwick | St Leger Stakes | 2600m | $500,000 |
| Oct 23, 2021 | Randwick | Brian Crowley Stakes | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Oct 23, 2021 | Randwick | City Tatt’s Club Cup | 2400m | $140,000 |
| Oct 23, 2021 | Randwick | Bondi Stakes | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Oct 23, 2021 | Randwick | The Invitation | 1400m | $2,000,000 |
| Oct 24, 2021 | Coonabarabran | Coonabarabran Cup | 1600m | $75,000 |
| Oct 30, 2021 | Rosehill | Rosehill Gold Cup | 2000m | $500,000 |
| Oct 30, 2021 | Rosehill | Yes Yes Yes Stakes | 1300m | $1,000,000 |
| Oct 30, 2021 | Rosehill | The Golden Eagle | 1500m | $7,500,000 |
| Oct 31, 2021 | Goulburn | Goulburn Cup | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Hawkesbury | Ladies Day Cup | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Kempsey | Kempsey Cup | 1450m | $40,000 |
| Nov 6, 2021 | Rosehill | Golden Gift | 1100m | $1,000,000 |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Gundagai | Snake Gully Cup | 1400m | $100,000 |
| Nov 13, 2021 | Newcastle | The Hunter | 1300m | $1,000,000 |
| Nov 13, 2021 | Newcastle | Max Lees Classic | 900m | $125,000 |
| Nov 20, 2021 | Kembla Grange | The Gong | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Nov 21, 2021 | Queanbeyan | Queanbeyan Cup | 2000m | $35,000 |
| Nov 27, 2021 | Rosehill | ATC Cup | 2000m | $140,000 |
| Nov 27, 2021 | Rosehill | Starlight Stakes | 1100m | $140,000 |
| Dec 3, 2021 | Mudgee | Mudgee Cup | 1600m | $75,000 |
| Dec 4, 2021 | Cooma | Cooma Cup | 1600m | $12,000 |
| Dec 5, 2021 | Nowra | Nowra Cup | 1600m | $65,000 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Randwick | Razor Sharp Handicap | 1200m | $140,000 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Randwick | Christmas Cup | 2400m | $140,000 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Randwick | Inglis Nursery | 1000m | $500,000 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Wyong | Magic Millions Wyong Classic | 1100m | $200,000 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Wyong | Magic Millions Wyong Stakes | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | Gosford | Gosford Guineas | 1200m | $150,000 |
| Jan 1, 2022 | Canterbury | Christmas Classic | 1200m | $150,000 |
| Jan 4, 2022 | Moruya | Moruya Cup | 1425m | $75,000 |
| Jan 8, 2022 | Randwick | January Cup | 2000m | $150,000 |
| Jan 14, 2022 | Ballina | Ballina Cup | 1600m | $65,000 |
| Jan 22, 2022 | Randwick | Carrington Stakes | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Warwick Farm | Australia Day Cup | 2400m | $150,000 |
| Jan 30, 2022 | Sapphire Coast | Sapphire Coast Cup | 2200m | $50,000 |
| Jan 30, 2022 | Sapphire Coast | Bega Cup | 1600m | $80,000 |
| Feb 5, 2022 | Randwick | Inglis Millennium | 1100m | $2,000,000 |
| Feb 5, 2022 | Randwick | Inglis Sprint | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| Feb 5, 2022 | Randwick | Lonhro Plate | 1100m | $140,000 |
| Feb 12, 2022 | Randwick | Pierro Plate | 1100m | $150,000 |
| Feb 19, 2022 | Rosehill | Parramatta Cup | 1900m | $140,000 |
| Feb 27, 2022 | Armidale | Armidale Cup | 1900m | $60,000 |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Randwick | Fireball Stakes | 1100m | $140,000 |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Randwick | Randwick City Stakes | 2000m | $140,000 |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Corowa | Corowa Cup | 1600m | $35,000 |
| Mar 6, 2022 | Canberra | National Sprint | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Canberra | Canberra Cup | 2000m | $250,000 |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Canberra | Canberra Guineas | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Albury | Flat Knacker | 900m | $75,000 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Albury | Albury Guineas | 1400m | $80,000 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Albury | Albury Cup | 2000m | $200,000 |
| Mar 19, 2022 | Rosehill | Darby Munro Stakes | 1200m | $140,000 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Muswellbrook | Muswellbrook Cup | 1500m | $150,000 |
| Mar 27, 2022 | Wellington | Wellington Boot | 1100m | $200,000 |
| Mar 27, 2022 | Wellington | Wellington Cup | 1700m | $100,000 |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Randwick | Country Championships Final | 1400m | $500,000 |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Randwick | South Pacific Classic | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Randwick | Fernhill Handicap | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Randwick | Provincial Championships Final | 1400m | $500,000 |
| Apr 10, 2022 | Gundagai | Gundagai Cup | 1800m | $32,000 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Orange | Orange Cup | 2100m | $75,000 |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Tamworth | Tamworth Cup | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury Rush | 1100m | $140,000 |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Hawkesbury | Clarendon Stakes | 1400m | $125,000 |
| Apr 30, 2022 | Gosford | The Coast | 1600m | $500,000 |
| Apr 30, 2022 | Gosford | Takeover Target Stakes | 1200m | $150,000 |
| Apr 30, 2022 | Gosford | Gosford Gold Cup | 2100m | $250,000 |
| May 5, 2022 | Wagga | Wagga Town Plate | 1200m | $200,000 |
| May 6, 2022 | Scone | Inglis Challenge | 1100m | $100,000 |
| May 6, 2022 | Wagga | Wagga Cup | 2000m | $160,000 |
| May 6, 2022 | Scone | Scone Cup | 1600m | $200,000 |
| May 14, 2022 | Rosehill | Luskin Star Stakes | 1300m | $140,000 |
| May 14, 2022 | Rosehill | Woodlands Stakes | 1100m | $140,000 |
| May 14, 2022 | Rosehill | Denise’s Joy Stakes | 1100m | $140,000 |
| May 14, 2022 | Rosehill | Ortensia Stakes | 1100m | $140,000 |
| May 14, 2022 | Rosehill | Inglis Guineas | 1400m | $300,000 |
| May 15, 2022 | Parkes | Parkes Cup | 1600m | $32,000 |
| May 21, 2022 | Rosehill | Lord Mayor’s Cup | 2000m | $150,000 |
| May 29, 2022 | Gunnedah | Gunnedah Cup | 1600m | $36,000 |
| Jun 4, 2022 | Rosehill | Winter Cup | 2400m | $150,000 |
| Jun 11, 2022 | Randwick | Bob Charley AO Stakes | 1100m | $150,000 |
| Jun 18, 2022 | Rosehill | WJ Mckell Cup | 2000m | $150,000 |
| Jun 25, 2022 | Randwick | Civic Stakes | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Jun 25, 2022 | Randwick | Stayer’s Cup | 3200m | $150,000 |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Grafton | Ramornie Handicap | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Grafton | Grafton Guineas | 1600m | $80,000 |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Grafton | Grafton Cup | 2350m | $200,000 |
| Jul 9, 2022 | Randwick | Winter Stakes | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Jul 17, 2022 | Narrandera | Narrandera Cup | 1600m | $34,000 |
| Jul 23, 2022 | Rosehill | July Sprint | 1100m | $130,000 |
| Jul 23, 2022 | Rosehill | Winter Challenge | 1500m | $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.
