New South Wales, Australia
Royal Randwick racecourse guide
Royal Randwick is Australian Turf Club headquarters and the flagship thoroughbred course in Sydney.
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Know the course
A little history of Royal Randwick
The course has hosted racing since the nineteenth century and carries the “Royal” title granted in 1992. Today it is the principal stage for Sydney’s autumn and spring championship racing.
What to look for in the form
Randwick can test both tactical speed and stamina. Pay close attention to rail position, going and whether a runner has performed strongly on the course before.
Fat Tony says: Track knowledge helps, but it never replaces current form. Compare today’s distance, surface, draw and likely pace before making a call.
Put these in the diary
Major race days at Royal Randwick
The Championships
The Everest
Epsom Handicap Day
Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day
Form & results
Latest Royal Randwick races
Catanach's Jewellers Hcp (Bm88)18 Apr 2026 · Race 3 · 1200Mostyncopper James H B Carr Stakes (G3)18 Apr 2026 · Race 4 · 1400Toyota Forklifts Frank Packer Plate (G3)18 Apr 2026 · Race 5 · 2000Myplates Jra Plate (G3)18 Apr 2026 · Race 6 · 2000Moet & Chandon Champagne Stakes (G1)18 Apr 2026 · Race 7 · 1600Tab Hall Mark Stakes (G3)18 Apr 2026 · Race 8 · 1200Schweppes All Aged Stakes (G1)18 Apr 2026 · Race 9 · 1400Hkjc World Pool Hcp (Bm100)18 Apr 2026 · Race 10 · 1400Hkjc World Pool Fernhill Mile (L)11 Apr 2026 · Race 1 · 1600Bisley Workwear South Pacific Classic (L)11 Apr 2026 · Race 2 · 1400Tab Percy Sykes Stakes (G2)11 Apr 2026 · Race 3 · 1200Provincial-Midway Championships Final11 Apr 2026 · Race 4 · 1400Asahi Super Dry Australian Oaks (G1)11 Apr 2026 · Race 5 · 2400Arrowfield 3Yo Sprint (G2)11 Apr 2026 · Race 6 · 1200Schweppes Sydney Cup (G1)11 Apr 2026 · Race 7 · 3200Moet & Chandon Queen Of The Turf Stakes (G1)11 Apr 2026 · Race 8 · 1600Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1)11 Apr 2026 · Race 9 · 2000Tresemme Sapphire Stakes (G2)11 Apr 2026 · Race 10 · 1200Midway (Bm72)7 Mar 2026 · Race 1 · 1600Randwick City Stakes (L)7 Mar 2026 · Race 2 · 2000
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