Group 1

Futurity Stakes

"The Autumn WFA Feature"

Sat, 21 Feb 2026186 days ago

Race Details

1400m
$750,000
Group 1
Weight for Age

About This Race

The Futurity Stakes is a Group 1 weight-for-age race over 1400m at Caulfield. A key race during the autumn carnival attracting top-quality milers and sprinters.

History

First run in 1899. Notable winners include Lonhro (2004), Black Caviar (2011, 2012), and Tofane (2021).

On the Calendar

  • It is the 2nd richest of 8 feature races on the Caulfield card that day.
  • It is the 13th richest of 96 feature races scheduled at Caulfield in the 2025-26 season.
  • It is one of 31 Group 1 races run in VIC in 2025-26.
  • Run over 1400m, it is a mile test and one of 20 races at that trip at Caulfield this season.
  • It falls in February 2026, alongside 29 other feature races in VIC that month.

Track Information

Caulfield Racecourse

Caulfield is a tight-turning track that rewards tactical racing. Home to the prestigious Caulfield Cup, it serves as a major lead-up to the Melbourne Cup. The track's unique layout makes it a true test of a jockey's skills.

Melbourne, VIC
1876
1800m
350m
Turf
40,000
Caulfield CupCaulfield GuineasThousand GuineasBlue Diamond Stakes