Australian Racing Calendar
Every Group and Listed race in Australia
Group 1
William Reid Stakes
"The Autumn Sprint"
The 2026 edition will be held at Caulfield due to Moonee Valley renovations.
Race Details
About This Race
The William Reid Stakes is a Group 1 sprint over 1200m. It is a key autumn target for sprinters returning from summer campaigns.
History
Named after William Reid, a former committee member of the Moonee Valley Racing Club. The race has attracted quality sprinters from across Australia.
On the Calendar
- It is the richest of 6 feature races on the Caulfield card that day.
- It is the 11th 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 1200m, it is a sprint test and one of 20 races at that trip at Caulfield this season.
- It falls in March 2026, alongside 35 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