Australian horse racing results and upcoming events

Several horse racing events took place in Australia on October 31 and November 1, 2026. At Randwick racecourse, Stand My Ground secured a victory in the Four Pillars Midway after a photo finish against Cuban Cigar.

In Menangle, a rare occurrence saw all ten race favourites win during the NSW Breeders Challenge finals card. Notable winners included Loucasso, who won the Group 1 three-year-old colts and geldings final, and Double Lou, who won the Group 3 four-year-old entires and geldings final.

Looking ahead, the Melbourne Cup is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2026. Additionally, Nowra is set to host a seven-event racing program on Sunday, November 1, with track conditions reported as good.