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 2nd richest of 5 feature races scheduled at Pakenham in the 2026-27 season.
- It is one of 27 Group 2 races run in VIC in 2026-27.
- Run over 1200m, it is a sprint test and the only race at that exact trip at Pakenham this season.
- It falls in January 2027, alongside 15 other feature races in VIC that month.
Track Information
Pakenham Racecourse
A modern racing and training complex in Melbourne's outer south-east, which replaced the club's former Tynong site and races frequently through the year.
Pakenham, VIC
Turf