Australian Racing Calendar
Every Group and Listed race in Australia
Group 2
Australia Stakes
"The Summer Sprint"
Race Details
About This Race
The Australia Stakes is a Group 2 sprint over 1200m, traditionally held at Moonee Valley during the night racing season.
History
A popular night racing feature that attracts quality sprinters during the summer months.
On the Calendar
- It is the 15th richest of 28 feature races scheduled at Moonee Valley in the 2025-26 season.
- It is one of 38 Group 2 races run in VIC in 2025-26.
- Run over 1200m, it is a sprint test and one of 10 races at that trip at Moonee Valley this season.
- It falls in January 2026, alongside 19 other feature races in VIC that month.
Track Information
Moonee Valley Racecourse
Famous as the home of the Cox Plate, Moonee Valley's tight turns and short straight make it one of Australia's most unique tracks. Night racing under lights adds to its spectacular atmosphere.
Melbourne, VIC
1883
1805m
173m
Turf
35,000
Cox PlateManikato StakesMoir Stakes