Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025
Date: November 2025 | Prize: $8,000,000+ | Distance: 3200m
The race that stops a nation - Australia's most prestigious thoroughbred horse race at Flemington Racecourse.
Upcoming Major Australian Horse Races
The Everest 2025
Date: October 2025 | Prize: $20,000,000 | Distance: 1200m
The world's richest turf race held at Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney.
Cox Plate 2025
Date: October 2025 | Prize: $5,000,000 | Distance: 2040m
Weight-for-age championship at Moonee Valley Racecourse, often called the "Cox Plate".
Golden Slipper 2026
Date: March 2026 | Prize: $5,000,000 | Distance: 1200m
Australia's premier two-year-old horse race at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.
Racing Venues Across Australia
- NSW: Royal Randwick, Rosehill Gardens, Canterbury Park
- VIC: Flemington, Moonee Valley, Caulfield
- QLD: Eagle Farm, Doomben, Gold Coast Turf Club
- SA: Morphettville, Murray Bridge
- WA: Ascot, Belmont Park
- TAS: Hobart, Launceston
Race Classifications
Group 1 Races
The highest level of thoroughbred horse racing featuring the best horses competing for the largest prize pools.
Group 2 Races
High-quality races that serve as stepping stones to Group 1 events with substantial prize money.
Group 3 Races
Quality racing events that showcase emerging talent and established performers.