Major Horse Races in Australia

Under the auspices of the Australian Racing Board, the Australian Pattern Racing Committee is responsible for grading horse races in Australia.

As one of the largest racing country in the world, Australia has 66 of the world's 193 Group One races, recognised by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities.

Here's a list of major national and state horse races all over Australia.

Major National Horse Races

• Australian Derby - AJC Easter Carnival - 2,400m - 3yo (late March or early April)
• Australian Oaks - AJC Easter Carnival - 2,400m - 3yo (April)
• Australian Cup - VRC Autumn Carnival - 2,000m - Open WFA (March)
• Australian Guineas - VRC Autumn Carnival - 1,600m - 3yo (March)
• William Reid Stakes (formerly Australia Stakes) - Moonee Valley - 1,200m - Open (February)
• Australian Sires Produce Stakes - AJC Easter Carnival - 1,400 - 2yo (April)

Major Horse Races in Victoria

• Victoria Derby
• Victoria Oaks
• Victoria Sires Produce Stakes
• Melbourne Cup
• Caulfield Cup
• Caulfield Guineas
• 1000 Guineas
• Caulfield Stakes
• Moonee Valley Cup
• Sandown Classic

Major Horse Races in New South Wales

• Sydney Cup
• Randwick Guineas
• Rosehill Guineas
• Storm Queen Stakes

Major Horse Races in Queensland

• Queensland Derby
• Queensland Oaks
• Queensland Cup
• QTC Sires Produce Stakes
• Queensland Guineas
• Brisbane Cup
• Doomben Cup

Major Horse Races in South Australia

• South Australian Derby
• South Australian Oaks
• SAJC Sires' Produce Stakes
• Adelaide Cup
• Port Adelaide Cup
• Port Adelaide Guineas

Major Horse Races in Western Australia

• WATC Derby
• Perth Cup

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