Tracks, Major Races & Spring Carnival
The race that stops a nation - First Tuesday in November
A$8M
Melbourne Cup Prize
A$20M
The Everest Prize
3200m
Cup Distance
24
Cup Runners
Home of the Melbourne Cup
Home of the Cox Plate
Host of Caulfield Cup
Australia predominantly features flat racing on turf tracks. The racing season runs year-round, with the Spring Carnival (September-November) being the highlight featuring the Melbourne Cup, Cox Plate, and Caulfield Cup.
The world's richest turf race with A$20 million in prize money. Run at Royal Randwick in Sydney, this 1200m sprint attracts the best sprinters from around the globe. First run in 2017, it has quickly become a global racing phenomenon.
7
States/Territories
50+
Racecourses
8
Major G1 Races
A$50M+
Total Prize Money
Data updated for 2025-26 Australian racing season
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