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 - 2021
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 11, 2021 | Swan Hill | Golden Topaz | Other | 1200m | $90,000 |
| Jun 13, 2021 | Swan Hill | Swan Hill Cup | Other | 1600m | $112,500 |
| Jun 19, 2021 | Flemington | AR Creswick Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $140,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Flemington | Winter Championship Series Final | Listed | 1600m | $160,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Flemington | Victorian Sprint Series Final | Listed | 1200m | $150,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Flemington | Taj Rossi Series Final | Listed | 1600m | $140,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Flemington | Next Generation Sprinters Series Final | Other | 1200m | $110,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Flemington | Silver Bowl Series Final | Other | 1600m | $110,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Flemington | Rivette Series Final | Other | 1400m | $110,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Flemington | Mahogany Challenge Final | Other | 2500m | $120,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Flemington | Banjo Paterson Series Final | Other | 2600m | $120,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Flemington | Leilani Series Final | Other | 1400m | $110,000 |
| Jul 10, 2021 | Caulfield | Sir John Monash Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Jul 23, 2021 | Swan Hill | Mildura Cup | Other | 1300m | $90,000 |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Caulfield | Bletchingly Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Caulfield | VOBIS Gold Stayers | Other | 2394m | $120,000 |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Caulfield | VOBIS Gold Ingot | Other | 1400m | $120,000 |
| Aug 1, 2021 | Sandown | Grand National Hurdle | Listed | 4200m | $250,000 |
| Aug 7, 2021 | Flemington | Aurie’s Star Handicap | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Caulfield | PB Lawrence Stakes | Group 2 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Caulfield | Vain Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Caulfield | Quezette Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Caulfield | Regal Roller Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $140,000 |
| Aug 21, 2021 | Moonee Valley | McKenzie Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $140,000 |
| Aug 21, 2021 | Moonee Valley | Carlyon Stakes | Listed | 1000m | $140,000 |
| Aug 22, 2021 | Ballarat | Grand National Steeplechase | Other | 4500m | $350,000 |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Caulfield | Memsie Stakes | Group 1 | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Caulfield | Cockram Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Caulfield | McNeil Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Caulfield | The Heath 1100 | Group 3 | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Caulfield | Heatherlie Stakes | Listed | 1700m | $140,000 |
Sydney Winter Carnival - 2021
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2021 | Wagga | Wagga Cup | Listed | 2000m | $160,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Gosford | Takeover Target Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Gosford | Gosford Gold Cup | Listed | 2000m | $250,000 |
| May 8, 2021 | Gosford | The Coast | Other | 1600m | $500,000 |
| May 14, 2021 | Scone | Scone Cup | Listed | 1600m | $200,000 |
| May 14, 2021 | Scone | Inglis Challenge | Other | 1100m | $100,000 |
| 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 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Randwick | Bob Charley AO Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $150,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Rosehill | Winter Cup | Listed | 2400m | $150,000 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Rosehill | WJ Mckell Cup | Listed | 2000m | $150,000 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Rosehill | Civic Stakes | Listed | 1350m | $150,000 |
| Jul 7, 2021 | Grafton | Ramornie Handicap | Listed | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Jul 7, 2021 | Grafton | Grafton Guineas | Other | 1600m | $80,000 |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Grafton | Grafton Cup | Listed | 2350m | $200,000 |
| Jul 10, 2021 | Rosehill | Winter Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Rosehill | Winter Challenge | Listed | 1500m | $150,000 |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour Cup | Other | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Aug 7, 2021 | Rosehill | Missile Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Aug 7, 2021 | Rosehill | The Rosebud | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Randwick | Up And Coming Stakes | Group 3 | 1300m | $160,000 |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Casino | Casino Cup | Other | 1400m | $30,000 |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Narromine | Narromine Cup | Other | 1600m | $37,000 |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Hawkesbury | Rowley Mile | Listed | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Aug 21, 2021 | Randwick | Winx Stakes | Group 1 | 1400m | $500,000 |
| Aug 21, 2021 | Randwick | Silver Shadow Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Aug 21, 2021 | Randwick | Show County Quality | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Aug 21, 2021 | Randwick | Toy Show Quality | Group 3 | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Aug 22, 2021 | Taree | Taree Cup | Other | 2000m | $100,000 |
| Aug 27, 2021 | Murwillumbah | Murwillumbah Cup | Other | 1550m | $40,000 |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Rosehill | San Domenico Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Rosehill | Ming Dynasty Quality Handicap | Group 3 | 1400m | $160,000 |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Rosehill | Premier’s Cup | Group 3 | 1900m | $160,000 |
Brisbane Winter Carnival - 2021
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Queensland Derby | Group 1 | 2400m | $600,000 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Kingsford Smith Cup | Group 1 | 1300m | $700,000 |
| 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 |
| May 29, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Ladies Classic | Group 3 | 1600m | $500,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Oaks | Group 1 | 2200m | $500,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Day Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $125,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Sapphire Stakes | Group 3 | 1630m | $150,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Moreton Cup | Group 2 | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | The Phoenix | Listed | 1615m | $125,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Lightning Handicap | Listed | 1000m | $125,000 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Spear Chief Handicap | Listed | 1350m | $125,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Stradbroke Handicap | Group 1 | 1400m | $1,500,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | JJ Atkins Stakes | Group 1 | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Gunsynd Classic | Group 3 | 1600m | $125,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Oxlade Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Brisbane Cup | Group 2 | 2400m | $300,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Dane Ripper Stakes | Group 2 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Hinkler Handicap | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | The Wayne Wilson Handicap | Listed | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Eagle Farm | EVA Air Q22 | Other | 2200m | $1,500,000 |
| Jun 19, 2021 | Ipswich | Eye Liner Stakes | Listed | 1350m | $175,000 |
| Jun 19, 2021 | Ipswich | Ipswich Cup | Listed | 2150m | $175,000 |
| Jun 19, 2021 | Ipswich | Gai Waterhouse Classic | Listed | 1350m | $100,000 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Tattersalls Tiara | Group 1 | 1400m | $500,000 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Tattersall’s Cup | Group 3 | 2400m | $200,000 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Eagle Farm | WJ Healy Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $175,000 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Tattersall’s Club Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $85,000 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Eagle Farm | Tattersall’s Queensland Mile | Listed | 1600m | $125,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Sunshine Coast | Winx Guineas | Group 3 | 1600m | $125,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Sunshine Coast | Caloundra City Cup | Listed | 2400m | $175,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Sunshine Coast | Glasshouse Handicap | Listed | 1400m | $85,000 |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Rockhampton | Rockhampton Cup | Other | 1600m | $85,000 |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Beaudesert | Beaudesert Cup | Other | 1650m | $25,000 |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Mackay | Mackay Cup | Other | 2000m | $85,000 |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Mackay | Mackay Newmarket | Other | 1300m | $65,000 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Townsville | Townsville Cup | Other | 2000m | $85,000 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Townsville | Cleveland Bay Handicap | Other | 1300m | $65,000 |
| Aug 27, 2021 | Cairns | Cairns Cup | Other | 2100m | $85,000 |
Adelaide Winter Carnival - 2021
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 17, 2021 | Morphettville | Oaklands Plate | Listed | 1400m | $100,000 |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Morphettville | Lightning Stakes | Listed | 1050m | $100,000 |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Morphettville | Spring Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $120,000 |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Morphettville | Leon Macdonald Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $100,000 |
Perth Winter Carnival - 2021
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Belmont | Raconteur Stakes | Listed | 1500m | $100,000 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Belmont | Hyperion Stakes | Group 3 | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Jun 19, 2021 | Belmont | Belmont Guineas | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Jun 27, 2021 | Belmont | Strickland Stakes | Group 3 | 2000m | $150,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Belmont | Aquanita Stakes | Listed | 2000m | $100,000 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Belmont | Belmont Oaks | Listed | 2000m | $100,000 |
| Jul 10, 2021 | Belmont | Beaufine Stakes | Listed | 1000m | $100,000 |
| Jul 17, 2021 | Belmont | Belmont Classic | Listed | 2200m | $100,000 |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Belmont | HG Bolton Sprint | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Belmont | Belmont Newmarket | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Aug 21, 2021 | Belmont | Blue Spec Stakes | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Belmont | Idyllic Prince Stakes | Listed | 1300m | $100,000 |
Darwin Winter Carnival - 2021
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2021 | Pioneer Park | Alice Springs Cup | Other | 2000m | $70,000 |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Darwin | Darwin Cup | Other | 2050m | $100,000 |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Darwin | Palmerston Sprint | Other | 1200m | $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.
