The Group One racing doesn’t stop in Winter with the Brisbane Winter Carnival coming alive during the months of May, June, July and August.
The first Group One of the Brisbane Winter Carnival is the Doomben 10,000, a 1200m weight-for-age sprint race worth $800,000.
Other feature races of the Brisbane Winter Carnival include the Doomben Cup, Kingsford Smith Cup, Queensland Oaks and the $1.5 million Stradbroke Handicap.
The Memsie Stakes is the only Group One race held in Melbourne during the winter, while the Group One Winx Stakes takes place during August in Sydney.
Melbourne Winter Carnival - 2020
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2020 | Warrnambool | Wangoom Handicap | Listed | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 7, 2020 | Warrnambool | Warrnambool Cup | Listed | 2350m | $200,000 |
| May 9, 2020 | Caulfield | Redoutes Choice Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $140,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Flemington | Andrew Ramsden Stakes | Listed | 2800m | $400,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Flemington | The Straight Six | Listed | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Flemington | AR Creswick Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $140,000 |
| Jul 4, 2020 | Flemington | VRC Winter Championship | Listed | 1600m | $160,000 |
| Jul 4, 2020 | Flemington | All Victorian Sprint Final | Listed | 1200m | $150,000 |
| Jul 4, 2020 | Flemington | Taj Rossi Series Final | Listed | 1600m | $140,000 |
| Jul 11, 2020 | Caulfield | Sir John Monash Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Jul 25, 2020 | Caulfield | Bletchingly Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Aug 8, 2020 | Flemington | Aurie’s Star Handicap | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Aug 15, 2020 | Caulfield | PB Lawrence Stakes | Group 2 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Aug 15, 2020 | Caulfield | Vain Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Aug 15, 2020 | Caulfield | Quezette Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Aug 15, 2020 | Caulfield | Regal Roller Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $140,000 |
| Aug 22, 2020 | Moonee Valley | McKenzie Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $140,000 |
| Aug 22, 2020 | Moonee Valley | Carlyon Stakes | Listed | 1000m | $140,000 |
| Aug 29, 2020 | Caulfield | Memsie Stakes | Group 1 | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Aug 29, 2020 | Caulfield | Cockram Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Aug 29, 2020 | Caulfield | McNeil Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Aug 29, 2020 | Caulfield | The Heath 1100 | Group 3 | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Aug 29, 2020 | Caulfield | Heatherlie Stakes | Listed | 1700m | $140,000 |
Sydney Winter Carnival - 2020
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Randwick | June Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $150,000 |
| Jun 13, 2020 | Rosehill | Winter Cup | Listed | 2400m | $150,000 |
| Jun 27, 2020 | Rosehill | Civic Stakes | Listed | 1350m | $150,000 |
| Jul 8, 2020 | Grafton | Ramornie Handicap | Listed | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Jul 9, 2020 | Grafton | Grafton Cup | Listed | 2350m | $160,000 |
| Jul 11, 2020 | Rosehill | Winter Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Jul 25, 2020 | Rosehill | Winter Challenge | Listed | 1500m | $150,000 |
| Aug 8, 2020 | Rosehill | Missile Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Aug 8, 2020 | Rosehill | The Rosebud | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| Aug 20, 2020 | Hawkesbury | Rowley Mile | Listed | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Aug 22, 2020 | Randwick | Winx Stakes | Group 1 | 1400m | $500,000 |
| Aug 22, 2020 | Randwick | Silver Shadow Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Aug 22, 2020 | Randwick | Show County Quality | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Aug 22, 2020 | Randwick | Toy Show Quality | Group 3 | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Aug 22, 2020 | Randwick | Up And Coming Stakes | Group 3 | 1300m | $160,000 |
| Aug 29, 2020 | Rosehill | San Domenico Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Aug 29, 2020 | Rosehill | Ming Dynasty Quality Handicap | Group 3 | 1400m | $160,000 |
| Aug 29, 2020 | Rosehill | Premier’s Cup | Group 3 | 1900m | $160,000 |
Brisbane Winter Carnival - 2020
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $175,000 |
| 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 | $250,000 |
| 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 23, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Grand Prix Stakes | Group 3 | 2200m | $150,000 |
| 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 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Derby | Group 1 | 2400m | $600,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | JJ Atkins Stakes | Group 1 | 1600m | $600,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Stradbroke Handicap | Group 1 | 1350m | $1,500,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Guineas | Group 2 | 1600m | $350,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Brisbane Cup | Group 2 | 2400m | $300,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Dane Ripper Stakes | Group 2 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Daybreak Lover Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $125,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Hinkler Handicap | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Eagle Farm | The Wayne Wilson | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Jun 13, 2020 | Ipswich | Eye Liner Stakes | Listed | 1350m | $175,000 |
| Jun 13, 2020 | Ipswich | Ipswich Cup | Listed | 2150m | $175,000 |
| Jun 13, 2020 | Ipswich | Gai Waterhouse Classic | Listed | 1350m | $100,000 |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Tattersalls Tiara | Group 1 | 1400m | $500,000 |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Tattersall’s Cup | Group 3 | 3000m | $200,000 |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Eagle Farm | WJ Healy Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $175,000 |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Eagle Farm | Wintergarden Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $100,000 |
| Jun 27, 2020 | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast Guineas | Group 3 | 1600m | $125,000 |
| Jun 27, 2020 | Sunshine Coast | Caloundra City Cup | Listed | 2400m | $175,000 |
| Jun 27, 2020 | Sunshine Coast | Glasshouse Handicap | Listed | 1300m | $175,000 |
| Jul 11, 2020 | Sunshine Coast | Queensland Cup | Listed | 3200m | $150,000 |
| Jul 18, 2020 | Doomben | Tattersall’s Mile | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
Adelaide Winter Carnival - 2020
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2020 | Morphettville | Australasian Oaks | Group 1 | 2000m | $500,000 |
| May 2, 2020 | Morphettville | Robert Sangster Stakes | Group 1 | 1200m | $400,000 |
| 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 |
| Jul 18, 2020 | Morphettville | Oaklands Plate | Listed | 1400m | $100,000 |
| Jul 25, 2020 | Morphettville | Lightning Stakes | Listed | 1050m | $100,000 |
| Aug 15, 2020 | Morphettville | Spring Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $120,000 |
| Aug 29, 2020 | Morphettville P | Penny Edition Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $100,000 |
Perth Winter Carnival - 2020
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2020 | Northam | Northam Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $150,000 |
| May 16, 2020 | Ascot | Roma Cup | Group 3 | 1200m | $150,000 |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Belmont | Beaufine Stakes | Listed | 1000m | $100,000 |
| Jun 13, 2020 | Belmont | Hyperion Stakes | Group 3 | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Belmont | Belmont Guineas | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Belmont | HG Bolton Sprint | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Jun 27, 2020 | Belmont | Strickland Stakes | Group 3 | 2000m | $150,000 |
| Jun 30, 2020 | Belmont | Belmont Sprint | Group 3 | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Jul 4, 2020 | Belmont | Aquanita Stakes | Listed | 2000m | $100,000 |
| Jul 4, 2020 | Belmont | Belmont Oaks | Listed | 2000m | $100,000 |
| Jul 18, 2020 | Belmont | Belmont Classic | Listed | 2200m | $100,000 |
| Aug 15, 2020 | Belmont | Belmont Newmarket | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Aug 29, 2020 | Belmont | Idyllic Prince Stakes | Listed | 1300m | $100,000 |
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.
