Carnival and Events

An air of anticipation pervades the racecourse. The tension is electrifying — the colours, the smells, the bookies, the punters, the people. Crowds roar as the tightly bunched field of horses round the last bend with a thunder of hooves. The jockeys spur their mounts on for that last burst toward the winning post ...

The Australian Jockey Club’s Autumn and Spring and Summer Racing Carnivals provide the ideal occasion for an exciting day out, while watching Australia’s top racing champions, jockeys and trainers in action.

Carnival days throught the year include some of Australia's biggest race meetings featuring:

Summer Carnival

Tattersall’s Cup Day - Tuesday 1 January 2008
Villers Stakes Day - Saturday 5 January 2008

Autumn Carnival

Emirates Doncaster Day featuring the David Jones Australian Derby - Saturday 26 April 2008
JPMorgan Australian Oaks Day - Wednesday 30 April 2008
Schweppes Sydney Cup Day - Saturday 3 May 2008

Spring Carnival

George Main Stakes Day
Epsom Metropolitan Day
City Tattersall's Club Cup Day
Melbourne Cup Day