The Championships is the grand finals of Australian racing - and over the next two weeks, we will see some of the world's best horses battling it out.
Over two massive Saturdays at Royal Randwick, there will be a stunning EIGHT Group 1 races.
The first day will be headlined by the $3 million Doncaster Mile and $2 million Australian Derby.
The second day features the $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes, which is the race where Winx dominated for three straight years.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of The Championships.
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WHEN IS THE CHAMPIONSHIPS?
Following the postponement of the Golden Slipper due to inclement weather, Day 1 of The Championships is now on Saturday 10th April.
Day 2 of The Championships will take place on Saturday 17th April.
Both days will emanate from Royal Randwick.
ARE FANS ALLOWED AT THE CHAMPIONSHIPS?
Yes, fans are allowed to attend both days of the event at Randwick.
Tickets can be purhcased through the ATC website or Moshtix.
WHAT RACES ARE ON THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 1?
The first day of The Championships will feature 10 huge races.
The feature races of the day are:
- $3 million Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m)
- $2.5 million Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m)
- $2 million Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m)
- $1 million Group 1 Inglis Sires (1400m)
- $500,000 Country Championships Final (1400m)
The full race card for Day 1 of The Championships is below.
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 1 RESULTS
| RACE | PRIZEMONEY | DISTANCE | WINNER |
| R1 - Group 3 Kindergarten Stakes | $200,000 | 1100m | Paulele |
| R2 - Group 3 Carbine Club Stakes | $200,000 | 1600m | Kiku |
| R3 - Country Championships Final | $500,000 | 1400m | Art Cadeau |
| R4 - Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes | $200,000 | 2000m | Duais |
| R5 - Group 2 Chairman's Quality Handicap | $300,000 | 2600m | Quick Thinker |
| R6 - Group 1 Inglis Sires | $1 million | 1400m | Anamoe |
| R7 - Group 1 Australian Derby | $2 million | 2400m | Explosive Jack |
| R8 - Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes | $2.5 million | 1200m | Nature Strip |
| R9 - Group 1 Doncaster Mile | $3 million | 1600m | Cascadian |
| R10 - Group 3 PJ Bell Stakes | $200,000 | 1200m | Matchmaker |
WHAT RACES ARE ON THE CHAMPIONSHSIPS DAY 2?
The second day of The Championships will feature multiple Group 1 races, headlined by the $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
The feature races of the day are:
- $4 million Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m)
- $2 million Group 1 Sydney Cup
- $1 million Group 1 Australian Oaks
- $1 million Group 1 Coolmore Legacy Stakes
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 2 RACE CARD
| RACE | PRIZEMONEY | DISTANCE | WINNER |
| R1 - Fernhill Handicap | $150,000 | 1600m | Converge |
| R2 - South Pacific Stakes | $150,000 | 1400m | Ellsberg |
| R3 - Provincial Championships Final | $500,000 | 1400m | Cristal Breeze |
| R4 - Group 3 Percy Sykes Stakes | $1 million | 1200m | Jamaea |
| R5 - Group 1 Australian Oaks | $1 million | 2400m | Hungry Heart |
| R6 - Group 2 Arrowfield Sprint | $1 million | 1200m | Wild Ruler |
| R7 - Group 1 Sydney Cup | $2 million | 3200m | Selino |
| R8 - Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes | $4 million | 2000m | Addeybb |
| R9 - Group 1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes | $1 million | 1600m | Nettoyer |
| R10 - Group 2 Sapphire Stakes | $300,000 | 1200m | Fasika |
VERRY ELLEEGANT AND ADDEYBB BATTLE ONCE AGAIN
Two of the best horses in the entire world will again do battle on Day 2 of The Championships, when they meet in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
After two fanastic battles last year that saw the English import Addeybb come out on top, Verry Elleegant countered earlier in the carnival with an impressive win in the Ranvet Stakes.
Addeybb 🤔
— Sporting News Australia (@sportingnewsau) April 16, 2021
Verry Elleegant 🤷
...Sir Dragonet?
We're in for something special at the Queen Elizabeth Stakes. #TheRematch #TheChampionships pic.twitter.com/fdF57LYlUc
Addeybb won the epic clash, with Verry Elleegant finishing in second place.
ADDEYBB WINS #TheRematch
He takes out the Queen Elizabeth Stakes for @WilliamHaggas
Peach of a ride from @TomMarquand #TheChampionships pic.twitter.com/M2u1V3QukS
— Sky Racing (@SkyRacingAU) April 17, 2021
ADDEYBB WINS #TheRematch
He takes out the Queen Elizabeth Stakes for @WilliamHaggas
Peach of a ride from @TomMarquand #TheChampionships pic.twitter.com/M2u1V3QukS
