Group 1

Queen Of The Turf Stakes

"The Mares Mile"

Sat, 11 Apr 2026137 days ago

Race Details

1600m
$1,000,000
Group 1
Weight for Age

About This Race

The Queen of the Turf Stakes is a Group 1 race for fillies and mares over 1600m at Randwick during The Championships. The premier autumn mares mile.

History

Upgraded to Group 1 in 2018. The race has attracted quality mares and is a highlight of The Championships.

On the Calendar

  • It is the 6th richest of 10 feature races on the Randwick card that day.
  • It is the 31st 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