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 - 2025
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Warrnambool | Warrnambool Cup | Listed | 2350m | $250,000 |
| May 1, 2025 | Warrnambool | Grand Annual Steeplechase | Other | 5500m | $350,000 |
| May 17, 2025 | Flemington | The Straight Six | Listed | 1200m | $140,000 |
| May 17, 2025 | Flemington | Andrew Ramsden Stakes | Listed | 2800m | $400,000 |
| May 18, 2025 | Casterton | Casterton Cup | Other | 2000m | $45,000 |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Caulfield | Sandown Cup | Group 2 | 3200m | $150,000 |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Sandown | The Australian Steeplechase | Other | 3900m | $125,000 |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Sandown | The Australian Hurdle | Other | 3900m | $125,000 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Swan Hill | Golden Topaz | Other | 1200m | $150,000 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Swan Hill | VOBIS Gold Elvstroem Classic | Other | 1300m | $12,5000 |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Swan Hill | Swan Hill Cup | Other | 1600m | $112,500 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Flemington | AR Creswick Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $175,000 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Flemington | Winter Championship Series Final | Listed | 1600m | $200,000 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Flemington | Santa Ana Lane Sprint Series Final | Listed | 1200m | $175,000 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Flemington | Taj Rossi Series Final | Listed | 1600m | $175,000 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Flemington | Next Generation Sprinters Series Final | Other | 1200m | $110,000 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Flemington | Silver Bowl Series Final | Other | 1600m | $110,000 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Flemington | Mahogany Challenge Final | Other | 2500m | $200,000 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Flemington | Banjo Paterson Series Final | Other | 2600m | $120,000 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Flemington | Leilani Series Final | Other | 1400m | $110,000 |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Caulfield | Sir John Monash Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $200,000 |
| Jul 13, 2025 | Wodonga | Jack Maher Classic | Other | 1200m | $30,000 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Mildura | Mildura Cup | Other | 1400m | $100,000 |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Flemington | Flemington Cup | Other | 2800m | $150,000 |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Flemington | Byerley Handicap | Other | 1800m | $150,000 |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Caulfield | Bletchingly Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Caulfield | VOBIS Gold Stayers | Other | 2394m | $120,000 |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Caulfield | VOBIS Gold Ingot | Other | 1400m | $120,000 |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Flemington | Aurie’s Star Handicap | Group 3 | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Sandown | Grand National Hurdle | Other | 4200m | $250,000 |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Sandown | Crisp Steeplechase | Other | 4200m | $125,000 |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Moonee Valley | Travis Harrison Cup | Other | 2040m | $150,000 |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Caulfield | PB Lawrence Stakes | Group 2 | 1400m | $300,000 |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Caulfield | Quezette Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $200,000 |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Caulfield | Vain Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $200,000 |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Caulfield | Regal Roller Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $175,000 |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Moonee Valley | Carlyon Stakes | Listed | 1000m | $175,000 |
| Aug 24, 2025 | Ballarat | Grand National Steeplechase | Other | 4500m | $350,000 |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Caulfield | Memsie Stakes | Group 1 | 1400m | $750,000 |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Caulfield | The Heath 1100 | Group 3 | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Caulfield | McNeil Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $160,000 |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Caulfield | Cockram Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Caulfield | Heatherlie Stakes | Listed | 1700m | $175,000 |
Sydney Winter Carnival - 2025
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Wagga | Wagga Town Plate | Listed | 1200m | $200,000 |
| May 2, 2025 | Wagga | Wagga Cup | Listed | 2000m | $200,000 |
| May 3, 2025 | Hawkesbury | Clarendon Stakes | Other | 1400m | $125,000 |
| May 3, 2025 | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury Rush | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| May 3, 2025 | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury Gold Cup | Group 3 | 1600m | $200,000 |
| May 3, 2025 | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury Crown | Group 3 | 1300m | $175,000 |
| May 3, 2025 | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury Guineas | Group 3 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Gosford | Gosford Gold Cup | Listed | 2100m | $250,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Gosford | Takeover Target Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Gosford | The Coast | Other | 1600m | $500,000 |
| May 16, 2025 | Scone | Scone Cup | Listed | 1600m | $200,000 |
| May 16, 2025 | Scone | Inglis Challenge | Other | 1100m | $100,000 |
| May 17, 2025 | Scone | Luskin Star Stakes | Listed | 1300m | $140,000 |
| May 17, 2025 | Scone | Dark Jewel Classic | Group 3 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| May 17, 2025 | Scone | Woodlands Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| May 17, 2025 | Scone | Denise’s Joy Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| May 17, 2025 | Scone | Ortensia Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $140,000 |
| May 18, 2025 | Parkes | Parkes Cup | Other | 1600m | $32,000 |
| May 23, 2025 | Casino | Beef Week Cup | Other | 1400m | $45,000 |
| May 25, 2025 | Gunnedah | Gunnedah Cup | Other | 1600m | $36,000 |
| May 31, 2025 | Randwick | Lord Mayor’s Cup | Listed | 2000m | $150,000 |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Kilcoy | Kilcoy Cup | Other | 1200m | $35,000 |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Randwick | Bob Charley AO Stakes | Listed | 1100m | $150,000 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Rosehill | Winter Cup | Listed | 2400m | $150,000 |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Kempsey | Wauchope Cup | Other | 14500m | $40,000 |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Coonamble | Coonamble Cannonball | Other | 1100m | $35,000 |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Randwick | Civic Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Rosehill | WJ Mckell Cup | Listed | 2000m | $150,000 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Rosehill | Stayer’s Cup | Listed | 3200m | $160,000 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Randwick | Winter Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $160,000 |
| Jul 13, 2025 | Grafton | South Grafton Cup | Other | 1600m | $80,000 |
| Jul 13, 2025 | Narrandera | Narrandera Cup | Other | 1600m | $34,000 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Grafton | Ramornie Handicap | Listed | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Grafton | Grafton Guineas | Other | 1600m | $80,000 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Grafton | Grafton Cup | Listed | 2350m | $200,000 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Grafton | Sir James Kirby Quality | Other | 1000m | $75,000 |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Rosehill | Winter Challenge | Listed | 1500m | $150,000 |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Rosehill | July Sprint | Other | 1100m | $130,000 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour Cup | Other | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Forbes | Forbes Cup | Other | 1600m | $50,000 |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Casino | Casino Cup | Other | 1400m | $30,000 |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Rosehill | Missile Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $300,000 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Taree | Livermore Cup | Other | 1412m | $34,000 |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Rosehill | The Rosebud | Listed | 1100m | $160,000 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Hawkesbury | Rowley Mile | Listed | 1600m | $185,000 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Murwillumbah | Murwillumbah Cup | Other | 1550m | $70,000 |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Randwick | Silver Shadow Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $250,000 |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Randwick | Winx Stakes | Group 1 | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Randwick | Show County Quality | Group 3 | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Randwick | Toy Show Quality | Group 3 | 1100m | $200,000 |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Randwick | Premier’s Cup | Group 3 | 2000m | $200,000 |
| Aug 24, 2025 | Goulburn | Goulburn Cup | Other | 1400m | $200,000 |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Rosehill | Up And Coming Stakes | Group 3 | 1300m | $250,000 |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Rosehill | San Domenico Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $250,000 |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Moree | Moree Cup | Other | 1400m | $40,000 |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Wyong | Mona Lisa Stakes | Listed | 1350m | $200,000 |
Brisbane Winter Carnival - 2025
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Guineas | Group 2 | 1600m | $350,000 |
| May 3, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Dalrello Stakes | Listed | 1000m | $140,000 |
| May 3, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Victory Stakes | Group 2 | 1200m | $250,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Gold Coast | Gold Coast Cup | Other | 2200m | $125,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Sunshine Coast | Gold Coast Bracelet | Listed | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Sunshine Coast | Silk Stocking | Listed | 1300m | $150,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Sunshine Coast | Gold Coast Guineas | Group 3 | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Sunshine Coast | Ken Russell Memorial Classic | Group 3 | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Sunshine Coast | AD Hollindale Stakes | Group 2 | 1800m | $500,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Sunshine Coast | Gold Coast Bat Out Of Hell | Other | 900m | $105,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Sunshine Coast | ATC Trophy | Listed | 1200m | $160,000 |
| May 17, 2025 | Doomben | Bright Shadow Quality | Listed | 1200m | $125,000 |
| May 17, 2025 | Doomben | Doomben 10,000 | Group 1 | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| May 17, 2025 | Doomben | Spirit Of Boom Classic | Group 2 | 1200m | $250,000 |
| May 17, 2025 | Doomben | BRC Chairman’s Handicap | Group 3 | 2000m | $150,000 |
| May 17, 2025 | Doomben | Rough Habit Plate | Group 3 | 2200m | $250,000 |
| May 17, 2025 | Doomben | Members’ Handicap | Listed | 1600m | $125,000 |
| May 24, 2025 | Doomben | The Roses | Group 2 | 2100m | $250,000 |
| May 24, 2025 | Doomben | BRC Sprint | Group 3 | 1300m | $250,000 |
| May 24, 2025 | Doomben | Bill Carter Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 24, 2025 | Doomben | Chief De Beers Quality Handicap | Listed | 1000m | $125,000 |
| May 24, 2025 | Doomben | Magic Millions National 2YO Classic | Other | 1050m | $1,000,000 |
| May 24, 2025 | Doomben | Pam O’Neill Stakes | Group 3 | 1600m | $150,000 |
| May 24, 2025 | Doomben | Doomben Cup | Group 1 | 2100m | $1,000,000 |
| May 24, 2025 | Doomben | The Darby McCarthy | Other | 1110m | $125,000 |
| May 31, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Kingsford Smith Cup | Group 1 | 1300m | $1,000,000 |
| May 31, 2025 | Cairns | Northern Jewel | Other | 1300m | $105,000 |
| May 31, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Derby | Group 1 | 2400m | $1,000,000 |
| May 31, 2025 | Eagle Farm | BRC Sires Produce Stakes | Group 2 | 1400m | $1,000,000 |
| May 31, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Fred Best Classic | Group 3 | 1400m | $250,000 |
| May 31, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Lord Mayor’s Cup | Group 3 | 1800m | $150,000 |
| May 31, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Premier’s Cup | Group 3 | 2400m | $200,000 |
| May 31, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Helen Coughlan Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $150,000 |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Spear Chief Handicap | Listed | 1500m | $130,000 |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Lightning Handicap | Listed | 1000m | $130,000 |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Moreton Cup | Group 2 | 1200m | $300,000 |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Eagle Farm | The Phoenix | Listed | 1500m | $130,000 |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Magic Millions National Classic | Other | 1600m | $500,000 |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Oaks | Group 1 | 2200m | $700,000 |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Queensland Day Stakes | Listed | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Stradbroke Handicap | Group 1 | 1400m | $3,000,000 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Eagle Farm | JJ Atkins Stakes | Group 1 | 1600m | $1,000,000 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Gunsynd Classic | Group 3 | 1600m | $200,000 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Eagle Farm | The Wayne Wilson Handicap | Listed | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Oxlade Stakes | Listed | 1300m | $150,000 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Eagle Farm | The Q22 | Group 2 | 2200m | $1,200,000 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Brisbane Cup | Group 2 | 3200m | $400,000 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Dane Ripper Stakes | Group 2 | 1300m | $200,000 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Hinkler Handicap | Listed | 1200m | $150,000 |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Ipswich | Eye Liner Stakes | Listed | 1350m | $175,000 |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Ipswich | Ipswich Cup | Listed | 2150m | $175,000 |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Ipswich | Gai Waterhouse Classic | Listed | 1350m | $100,000 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Tattersall’s Gold Crown | Listed | 2137m | $200,000 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Tattersall’s Mile | Listed | 1600m | $160,000 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Tattersall’s Cup | Group 3 | 2400m | $200,000 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Battle of the Bush | Other | 1200m | $200,000 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Tattersalls Tiara | Group 1 | 1400m | $700,000 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Eagle Farm | WJ Healy Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $175,000 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Eagle Farm | Tattersall’s Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $125,000 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Doomben | Tattersalls Queensland Mile | Listed | 1600m | $125,000 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Sunshine Coast | Winx Guineas | Group 3 | 1600m | $200,000 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Beaudesert | Beaudesert Cup | Other | 1650m | $35,000 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Sunshine Coast | Glasshouse Handicap | Listed | 1400m | $175,000 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Sunshine Coast | Caloundra Cup | Listed | 2400m | $300,000 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Rockhampton | Rockhampton Newmarket | Other | 1300m | $100,000 |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Rockhampton | Rockhampton Cup | Other | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Mackay | Mackay Newmarket | Other | 1300m | $65,000 |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Townsville | Magic Millions Townsville Guineas | Other | 1600m | $50,000 |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Townsville | Cleveland Bay Handicap | Other | 1300m | $65,000 |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Townsville | Townsville Cup | Other | 2000m | $150,000 |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Mackay | Mackay Cup | Other | 2000m | $150,000 |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Cairns | Cairns Cup | Other | 2100m | $150,000 |
Adelaide Winter Carnival - 2025
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | Morphettville | SA Derby | Group 1 | 2500m | $1,000,000 |
| May 3, 2025 | Morphettville | Adelaide Guineas | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| May 3, 2025 | Morphettville | Queen Elizabeth II Cup | Listed | 2500m | $100,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Morphettville | The Goodwood Handicap | Group 1 | 1200m | $1,000,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Morphettville | The Cummings Stakes | Group 3 | 1600m | $175,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Morphettville | David Coles AM Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Morphettville | SA Fillies Classic | Group 3 | 2500m | $175,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Morphettville | Proud Miss Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $150,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Morphettville | Centaurea Stakes | Listed | 2000m | $100,000 |
| May 25, 2025 | Mount Gambier | Millicent Cup | Listed | 2050m | $31,800 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Morphettville | Oaklands Plate | Listed | 1400m | $100,000 |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Morphettville | SA Sires’ Produce Stakes | Group 3 | 1400m | $150,000 |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Morphettville | Lightning Stakes | Listed | 1050m | $100,000 |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Morphettville | Behemoth Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m | $127,250 |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Morphettville | Leon Macdonald Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $120,000 |
Perth Winter Carnival - 2025
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | Ascot | WA Sires’ Produce Stakes | Group 3 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| May 4, 2025 | Northam | Northam Stakes | Group 3 | 1100m | $150,000 |
| May 10, 2025 | Belmont | Rogan Josh Stakes | Listed | 2200m | $100,000 |
| May 17, 2025 | Belmont | Belmont Sprint | Group 3 | 1400m | $200,000 |
| May 31, 2025 | Belmont | Hyperion Stakes | Group 3 | 1600m | $150,000 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Northam | WA Day Cup | Other | 1600m | $40,000 |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Belmont | Raconteur Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $125,000 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Belmont | Strickland Stakes | Group 3 | 2000m | $150,000 |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Belmont | Belmont Guineas | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Jun 29, 2025 | Pinjarra | South West Autumn Cup | Listed | 2200m | $100,000 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Belmont | Aquanita Stakes | Listed | 2000m | $100,000 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Belmont | Belmont Oaks | Listed | 2000m | $100,000 |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Belmont | Beaufine Stakes | Listed | 1000m | $125,000 |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Belmont | Belmont Classic | Listed | 2200m | $100,000 |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Belmont | HG Bolton Sprint | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Belmont | Ngawyni Stakes | Listed | 1400m | $100,000 |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Broome | Kimberley Cup | Other | 2020m | $30,000 |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Belmont | Belmont Newmarket | Listed | 1200m | $100,000 |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Belmont | Blue Spec Stakes | Listed | 1600m | $100,000 |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Belmont | Idyllic Prince Stakes | Listed | 1300m | $125,000 |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Broome | Broome Cup | Other | 2200m | $100,000 |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Belmont | Jolly Beggar Stakes | Other | 1000m | $100,000 |
Darwin Winter Carnival - 2025
| Date | Track | Race | Status | Distance | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2025 | Darwin | NT Derby | Other | 2050m | $135,000 |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Darwin | Palmerston Sprint | Other | 1200m | $135,000 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Darwin | Darwin Cup | Other | 2050m | $200,000 |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Katherine | Katherine Cup | Other | 1700m | $25,000 |
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.
