Imagine sitting on a picnic blanket, champagne in hand and surrounded by thousands of people with some of the most beautiful hats and extravagant fascinators. Suddenly the crowd starts cheering and screaming as 15 or so of the greatest horses sprint past you to cross the finish line. Where are you? At one of Australia’s several fantastic racing carnivals held throughout the year of course!
Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival
Whether you live in the racing capital of Melbourne or on the other side of the country at Perth, each state hosts some of the biggest calendar events of the year. The Mackinnon Stakes.
Sydney Spring Racing Carnival
Following closely in stature is the Golden Rose event for three year olds.
The action of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival now rivals that in Melbourne during the same time of year since the introduction of the world’s richest turf race – the $14 million The Everest – plus a host of other new seven-figure features including the $7.5 million Golden Eagle for four-year-olds.
Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival
The Doomben Racecourse.
Magic Millions Carnival
The other major racing carnival held in Queensland each year is the illustrious Magic Millions 2yo Classic and the Magic Millions 3yo Trophy as the headline events. Both races are open only to Magic Millions purchased horses, with the Magic Millions yearling sales another massive drawcard of the carnival.
Perth Summer Racing Carnival
The Perth Cup.
Adelaide Racing Carnival
Held at South Australian Derby.
Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival
Melbourne also hosts an Moonee Valley are used during the event which commences on New Year’s Day and concludes in April with the Easter Cup Day.
Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival
The Golden Slipper Stakes. With over 12 major race days, Sydney race-goers will definitely be able to find a day which suits them!
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