Australian Racing Calendar
Every Group and Listed race in Australia
Group 1
Winterbottom Stakes
"WA's Sprint Championship"
Race Details
About This Race
The Winterbottom Stakes is a Group 1 sprint over 1200m at Ascot, WA. Named after jockey George Winterbottom, it is the state's premier sprint during the summer carnival.
History
Named after legendary Perth jockey George Winterbottom, the race has been elevated to Group 1 status and attracts quality sprinters.
On the Calendar
- It is the richest of 3 feature races on the Ascot card that day.
- It is the 2nd richest of 30 feature races scheduled at Ascot in the 2026-27 season.
- It is one of 3 Group 1 races run in WA in 2026-27.
- Run over 1200m, it is a sprint test and one of 6 races at that trip at Ascot this season.
- It falls in November 2026, alongside 19 other feature races in WA that month.
Track Information
Ascot Racecourse
Western Australia's premier racecourse, Ascot hosts the rich summer carnival featuring the Railway Stakes and Winterbottom Stakes. The Perth Cup is one of Australia's oldest handicap races.
Perth, WA
1848
2052m
400m
Turf
20,000
Railway StakesWinterbottom StakesPerth CupKingston Town Classic