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Adelaide Racing Carnival 2026 | Dates, Races & Tips
The Adelaide Racing Carnival is South Australia’s premier block of thoroughbred racing, run across late April and early May at Morphettville Racecourse. The carnival features four Group 1 races — headlined by the $1 million Goodwood handicap — plus a program of Group 2 and Group 3 support races that attract top stables from Sydney, Melbourne and Queensland.
Below you’ll find the 2026 Adelaide Racing Carnival schedule, race-by-race previews, betting markets and the best bookmakers for South Australian racing. For our latest tips, visit our horse racing tips hub. Note: the separate Adelaide Cup, run in March, is covered via the general horse racing hub.
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Adelaide Racing Carnival Structure
The carnival is built around three key Saturdays at Morphettville:
- SA Derby Day — late April. Headlined by the Group 1 SA Derby (2500m).
- Goodwood Day — early May. Two Group 1s on the same card: The Goodwood (1200m Handicap) and the Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m F&M WFA).
- Australasian Oaks Day — early-to-mid May. Features the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) for 3YO fillies.
Group 1 Races at the Adelaide Racing Carnival
The full Group 1 program at the 2026 Adelaide Racing Carnival:
| Race | Distance | Class | Venue | Date Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Cup | 3200m | Group 2 Handicap | Morphettville | Adelaide Cup Day (2nd Mon of March) |
| The Goodwood | 1200m | Group 1 Handicap | Morphettville | Early May |
| Robert Sangster Stakes | 1200m | Group 1 F&M WFA | Morphettville | Early May |
| SA Derby | 2500m | Group 1 3YO SW | Morphettville | Late April / early May |
| Australasian Oaks | 2000m | Group 1 3YO Fillies SW | Morphettville | Early-to-mid May |
Adelaide Racing Carnival Betting Markets
Adelaide racing typically attracts smaller fields than the Sydney and Melbourne carnivals, which can create value for form students willing to dig into South Australian ratings and track bias. Key markets include:
- Goodwood Futures — all-in markets open from late autumn.
- Goodwood Day Quaddies — see our Quaddie calculator guide.
- Same Race Multis — see our Same Race Multi guide.
- Each-Way & Exotics — place, quinella, exacta, trifecta and First 4 across all four Group 1s.
Adelaide Racing Carnival FAQs
When is the Adelaide Racing Carnival?
The Adelaide Racing Carnival runs from late April through to mid-May each year at Morphettville Racecourse, spanning three Saturday feature meetings.
What is the biggest race of the Adelaide Racing Carnival?
The $1 million Group 1 Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville is the richest race of the carnival and its traditional headline event.
How many Group 1 races are at the Adelaide Racing Carnival?
There are four Group 1 races: The Goodwood, Robert Sangster Stakes, SA Derby and Australasian Oaks.
Is the Adelaide Cup part of the Adelaide Racing Carnival?
Technically no — the Adelaide Cup is run in March, earlier than the main April-May carnival. However, we cover it on our dedicated Adelaide Cup page alongside the rest of the Adelaide racing program.
Where is the Adelaide Racing Carnival held?
All four Group 1 races of the carnival are run at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide.
Looking for the best bookmakers to bet on the Adelaide Racing Carnival?
At BettingPro.com.au, we rank the best Australian online betting sites for horse racing. For a full comparison, see our best horse racing betting sites in Australia guide.
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Adelaide Racing Carnival 2026 Results
- Adelaide Cup 2026 result — won by American Wolf