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Queen Elizabeth Stakes

"The Weight-for-Age Championship"

Sat, 7 Nov 202673 days to go

Race Details

2600m
$300,000
Flemington
Victoria
Group 3
Weight for Age

About This Race

The Queen Elizabeth Stakes is a Group 1 weight-for-age race over 2000m at Royal Randwick. The richest race of The Championships with $5 million in prize money.

History

Named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, the race was elevated to its current status in 2014. Winners include Winx (2017, 2018, 2019) and Verry Elleegant (2021).

On the Calendar

  • It is the 6th richest of 9 feature races on the Flemington card that day.
  • It is the 32nd richest of 59 feature races scheduled at Flemington in the 2026-27 season.
  • It is one of 37 Group 3 races run in VIC in 2026-27.
  • Run over 2600m, it is a staying test and the only race at that exact trip at Flemington this season.
  • It falls in November 2026, alongside 46 other feature races in VIC that month.

Track Information

Flemington Racecourse

Home of the Melbourne Cup, Flemington is Australia's most famous racecourse. Its distinctive straight six and sweeping turns have hosted racing since 1840. The Melbourne Cup Carnival draws international attention each November.

Melbourne, VIC
1840
2312m
450m
Turf
120,000
Melbourne CupVictoria DerbyVRC OaksAustralian Guineas

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