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Turnbull Stakes

"The Spring Weight-for-Age"

Sat, 3 Oct 202638 days to go

Race Details

2000m
$750,000
Flemington
Victoria
Group 1
Set Weights + Penalties

About This Race

The Turnbull Stakes is a Group 1 race over 2000m at Flemington. A key lead-up to the Cox Plate and Caulfield Cup during the spring carnival.

History

First run in 1860 as the Grand National Handicap. Renamed after Racing Victoria steward Richard Turnbull. Winners include Winx (2017) and Might And Power (1998).

On the Calendar

  • It is the richest of 9 feature races on the Flemington card that day.
  • It is the 11th richest of 59 feature races scheduled at Flemington in the 2026-27 season.
  • It is one of 22 Group 1 races run in VIC in 2026-27.
  • Run over 2000m, it is a middle-distance test and one of 4 races at that trip at Flemington this season.
  • It falls in October 2026, alongside 59 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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