Dean McHugh

Photo Credit: Getty Images Oaks Day 2026 is Thursday 5 November 2026 at Flemington, the third day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, two days after the Cup. The feature race is the VRC Oaks, a 2500 metre Group 1 for three-year-old fillies. This page carries the Oaks details, the field as it is declared, and […]

Photo Credit: Getty Images The Everest 2026 Tips and Race Guide The 2026 TAB Everest is run on Saturday 17 October 2026 at Royal Randwick, Sydney. It is a 1200 metre sprint for 12 runners worth $20 million, the richest race on turf in the world, and it is run on the same afternoon as […]

Photo Credit: Getty Images Derby Day 2026 Tips and Victoria Derby Race Guide Derby Day 2026 is Saturday 31 October 2026 at Flemington, the opening day of the four-day Melbourne Cup Carnival. The feature race is the Victoria Derby, a 2500 metre Group 1 for three-year-olds, on a card that carries three Group 1 races. […]

Photo Credit: Getty Images The 2026 Cox Plate is run on Saturday 24 October 2026 at Flemington Racecourse, the first time in the race’s history it has been run away from Moonee Valley. It is a 2040 metre Group 1 weight-for-age race worth $6.09 million, and it is Australia’s weight-for-age championship. This page carries the […]

Photo Credit: Getty Images The 2026 Caulfield Cup is run on Saturday 17 October 2026 at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne. It is the 150th running of the race, a 2400 metre Group 1 handicap, with prizemoney and trophies at a record $6.55 million. This page carries the race details, the field and barriers as they are […]

Photo Credit: Getty Images The 2026 Melbourne Cup is run on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne. It is a 3200 metre Group 1 handicap worth $10.2 million, and the final field of 24 is confirmed on Saturday 31 October after Derby Day. This page carries the race details, the field and barriers […]

Champions Stakes Day 2026 is Saturday 7 November 2026 at Flemington, the fourth and final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. The feature race is the Champions Stakes, a 2000 metre Group 1 weight-for-age race won by Via Sistina in 2024 and 2025. Part of the 2026 Spring Racing Carnival, and the last day of […]