Racing in Perth comes alive in Summer with the annual Ascot Racing Carnival taking place.
The Ascot Racing Carnival begins in November with the Group One Railway Stakes (1600m) and continues through to January.
There are a total of three Group One races run during the Perth Summer Carnival and each is worth $1 million in prize money.
The Winterbottom Stakes (12oom) and the Kingston Town Classic (1800m) are the other two Group One races held as Ascot.
Sydney and Melbourne also host Group One races during the summer months but aren’t seen as their premier carnivals.
The $1.5 million Blue Diamond Stakes is run in February and is the feature race of Melbourne’s Summer.
While Sydney host multiple Group One races in Summer it’s the Listed Inglis Millennium that catches the attention of many given the race has a whopping $2 million in prize money on offer.
Melbourne Summer Carnival - 2024
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2024 | Pakenham | Pakenham Cup | Listed | 2500m | $300,000 |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Pakenham | The Supernova | Other | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Pakenham | VOBIS Gold Bullion | Other | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Sandown | Christmas Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $140,000 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Sandown | Lord Stakes | Listed | 1700m | $140,000 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Moonee Valley | VOBIS Gold Carat | Other | 1200m | $150,000 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Flemington | Bagot Handicap | Listed | 2800m | $150,000 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Flemington | Kensington Stakes | Listed | 1000m | $140,000 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Stawell | Halls Gap Cup | Other | 1300m | $25,000 |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Geelong | Black Pearl Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Geelong | Coastal Classic | Other | 1700m | $300,000 |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Flemington | Standish Handicap | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Jan 12, 2025 | Warrnambool | Koroit Cup | Other | 1700m | $40,000 |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Moonee Valley | Australia Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Caulfield | Blue Diamond Preview (Fillies) | Group 3 | 1000m | $160,000 |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Caulfield | Manfred Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Caulfield | Blue Diamond Preview (C&G) | Listed | 1000m | $160,000 |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Caulfield | WJ Adams Stakes | Listed | 1000m | $140,000 |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Caulfield | John Dillon Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $140,000 |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Great Western | Great Western Cup | Other | 1950m | $45,000 |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Hanging Rock | Hanging Rock Cup | Other | 1850m | $30,000 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Sandown | Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Sandown | Chairman’s Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Kyneton | Woodend Cup | Other | 1850m | $30,000 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Colac | Colac Cup | Other | 2000m | $70,000 |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Caulfield | CF Orr Stakes | Group 1 | 1400m | $750,000 |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Caulfield | Autumn Stakes | Group 2 | 1400m | $300,000 |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Caulfield | Rubiton Stakes | Group 2 | 1100m | $300,000 |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Caulfield | Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies) | Group 2 | 1100m | $200,000 |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Caulfield | Peter Le Grand Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Caulfield | Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) | Group 3 | 1100m | $200,000 |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Caulfield | Carlyon Cup | Group 3 | 1600m | $160,000 |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Flemington | Black Caviar Lightning Stakes | Group 1 | 1000m | $1,000,000 |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Flemington | CS Hayes Stakes | Group 3 | 1400m | $160,000 |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Flemington | Ottawa Stakes | Group 3 | 1000m | $200,000 |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Flemington | Frances Tressady Stakes | Group 3 | 1400m | $160,000 |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Flemington | Elms Handicap | Listed | 1400m | $140,000 |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Flemington | Talindert Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Moonee Valley | Torney Night Cup | Listed | 2500m | $150,000 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Caulfield | Blue Diamond Stakes | Group 1 | 1200m | $2,000,000 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Caulfield | Oakleigh Plate | Group 1 | 1100m | $750,000 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Caulfield | Futurity Stakes | Group 1 | 1400m | $750,000 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Caulfield | Angus Armanasco Stakes | Group 2 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Caulfield | Caulfield Autumn Classic | Group 2 | 1800m | $200,000 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Caulfield | Peter Young Stakes | Group 2 | 1800m | $300,000 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Caulfield | Zeditave Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Caulfield | Mannerism Stakes | Group 3 | 1400m | $160,000 |
Sydney Summer Carnival - 2024
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2024 | Moruya | Narooma Cup | Other | 1300m | $29,000 |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Wagga | Ted Ryder Cup | Other | 1600m | $34,000 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Randwick | Summer Cup | Group 3 | 2000m | $160,000 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Gosford | Belle Of The Turf Stakes | Group 3 | 1600m | $200,000 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Gosford | Gosford Guineas | Listed | 1200m | $150,000 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Inverell | Inverell Cup | Other | 1400m | $45,000 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Canterbury | Canterbury Sprint | Listed | 1200m | $150,000 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Moruya | Moruya Cup | Other | 1425m | $75,000 |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Glen Innes | Glen Innes Cup | Other | 1400m | $19,000 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Ballina | Ballina Cup | Other | 1600m | $65,000 |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Rosehill | January Cup | Listed | 2000m | $150,000 |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Randwick | Carrington Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Warwick Farm | Australia Day Cup | Listed | 2400m | $150,000 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Rosehill | Widden Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Rosehill | Canonbury Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Randwick | Southern Cross Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Feb 2, 2025 | Sapphire Coast | Sapphire Coast Cup | Other | 2200m | $50,000 |
| Feb 2, 2025 | Sapphire Coast | Bega Cup | Other | 1600m | $80,000 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Walcha | Walcha Cup | Other | 1440m | $45,000 |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Randwick | Inglis Millennium | Listed | 1100m | $2,000,000 |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Randwick | Lonhro Plate | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Randwick | Eskimo Prince Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Tumut | Tumut Cup | Other | 1400m | $17,000 |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Randwick | Pierro Plate | Other | 1100m | $150,000 |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Randwick | Triscay Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Randwick | Light Fingers Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Randwick | Expressway Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Randwick | Apollo Stakes | Group 2 | 1400m | $250,000 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Quirindi | Quirindi Cup | Other | 1600m | $50,000 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Rosehill | Parramatta Cup | Listed | 1900m | $140,000 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Rosehill | Millie Fox Stakes | Group 2 | 1300m | $200,000 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Rosehill | Silver Slipper Stakes | Group 2 | 1100m | $250,000 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Rosehill | Hobartville Stakes | Group 2 | 1400m | $400,000 |
Brisbane Summer Carnival - 2024
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions The Debut | Other | 1000m | $500,000 |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Eagle Farm | BJ Mclachlan Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $250,000 |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Eagle Farm | Falvelon Quality | Listed | 1200m | $140,000 |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Eagle Farm | Members’ Mile | Listed | 1600m | $200,000 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Eagle Farm | Vo Rogue Plate | Group 3 | 1400m | $300,000 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Eagle Farm | Nudgee Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Eagle Farm | The Eagle Way | Other | 1800m | $125,000 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Eagle Farm | The Buffering | Other | 1350m | $200,000 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Eagle Farm | Shoot Out Quality | Other | 2200m | $125,000 |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Maiden Plate | Other | 1100m | $250,000 |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Sunlight | Other | 1100m | $3,000,000 |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions The Syndicate | Other | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Gold Coast | Gold Nugget | Other | 1100m | $125,000 |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Gold Coast | Gold Pearl | Other | 1100m | $125,000 |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Rising Stars 3YO & 4YO C&G | Other | 1300m | $250,000 |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Rising Stars 3YO & 4YO F&M | Other | 1300m | $250,000 |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Gold Coast | The Wave | Other | 1800m | $250,000 |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Country Cup | Other | 1200m | $250,000 |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Classic | Listed | 1200m | $3,000,000 |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions QTIS Open | Other | 1300m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Fillies & Mares | Other | 1300m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Subzero | Other | 2400m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Snippets | Other | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Cup | Other | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Gold Coast | Magic Millions Guineas | Listed | 1400m | $3,000,000 |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast Cup | Listed | 1400m | $125,000 |
Adelaide Summer Carnival - 2024
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | Bordertown | Bordertown Cup | Other | 2000m | $31,800 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Morphettville | Christmas Handicap | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Morphettville | Durbridge Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Strathalbyn | Strathalbyn Cup | Other | 2050m | $52,250 |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Morphettville | JRA Plate | Listed | 2000m | $100,000 |
| Feb 9, 2025 | Naracoorte | Naracoorte Cup | Other | 2000m | $31,800 |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Kingscote | Kangaroo Island Cup | Other | 1880m | $31,800 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Morphettville | City Of Marion Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Morphettville | Lord Reims Stakes | Group 3 | 2600m | $120,000 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Morphettville | Cinderella Stakes | Listed | 1050m | $100,000 |
Perth Summer Carnival - 2024
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | Ascot | ATA Stakes | Listed | 2200m | $100,000 |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Ascot | Ted Van Heemst Stakes | Group 2 | 2100m | $250,000 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Pinjarra | Mandurah Cup | Listed | 1400m | $100,000 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Ascot | La Trice Classic | Group 3 | 1800m | $150,000 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Ascot | Summer Scorcher | Listed | 1000m | $100,000 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Ascot | Perth Cup | Group 2 | 2400m | $1,000,000 |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Ascot | Easingwold Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $100,000 |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Ascot | Miss Andretti Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $125,000 |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Ascot | Scenic Blast Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Feb 2, 2025 | Bunbury | Western Australian Breeders’ Classic | Listed | 1200m | $125,000 |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Ascot | Cyril Flower Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Pinjarra | Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic | Other | 1200m | $250,000 |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Pinjarra | Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy | Other | 1200m | $250,000 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Ascot | WATC Challenge Stakes | Listed | 1500m | $100,000 |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Ascot | Detonator Stakes | Listed | 1800m | $100,000 |
| Feb 23, 2025 | Pinjarra | Pinjarra Classic | Listed | 1300m | $120,000 |
Canberra Summer Carnival - 2024
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2025 | Canberra | Canberra Cup Preview | Other | 2000m | $40,000 |
Tasmanian Summer Carnival - 2024
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2024 | Hobart | Tasmanian Stakes | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Hobart | Tasmanian Guineas | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Devonport | Devonport Cup | Listed | 1880m | $100,000 |
| Jan 19, 2025 | Hobart | Elwick Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $100,000 |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Launceston | Launceston Guineas | Listed | 2100m | $100,000 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Hobart | Mystic Journey Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $125,000 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Hobart | Tasmanian Derby | Listed | 2200m | $100,000 |
| Feb 9, 2025 | Hobart | Hobart Cup | Other | 2400m | $200,000 |
| Feb 9, 2025 | Hobart | Thomas Lyons Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $100,000 |
| Feb 9, 2025 | Hobart | Strutt Stakes | Listed | 2100m | $100,000 |
| Feb 23, 2025 | Launceston | Tasmanian Oaks | Listed | 2100m | $100,000 |
| Feb 23, 2025 | Launceston | Gold Sovereign Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $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.
