Australian Racing Calendar
Every Group and Listed race in Australia
Group 1
Champagne Stakes
"The Juvenile Classic"
Race Details
About This Race
The Champagne Stakes is a Group 1 race for two-year-olds over 1600m at Royal Randwick. The ultimate juvenile test over the classic mile distance.
History
First run in 1861, winners include many future champions who have gone on to success in the classics.
On the Calendar
- It is the 2nd richest of 6 feature races on the Randwick card that day.
- It is the 32nd richest of 101 feature races scheduled at Randwick in the 2025-26 season.
- It is one of 31 Group 1 races run in NSW in 2025-26.
- Run over 1600m, it is a mile test and one of 19 races at that trip at Randwick this season.
- It falls in April 2026, alongside 29 other feature races in NSW that month.
Track Information
Royal Randwick Racecourse
Royal Randwick is one of Australia's premier racecourses, hosting some of the nation's richest races including The Everest. Known as "Headquarters" by Sydney racing fans, it features a challenging 2200m circumference with a long straight.
Sydney, NSW
1833
2200m
410m
Turf
45,000
The EverestThe ChampionshipsEpsom HandicapDoncaster Mile