| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Flemington Racecourse |
| Inaugurated | 1983 (Listed) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Channel 9 (2025) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,600 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Three year old |
| Weight | Set weights with penalties |
| Purse | $500,000 (2025) |
The Carbine Club Stakes is a Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds, at set weights with penalties, over a distance of 1600 metres. It is held annually at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, during the VRC Spring Racing Carnival. [1] The total prize money for the race is A$500,000.
The race is named in honour of Carbine, a champion in the 19th century, winner of the Victoria Derby who made also a prolific impact in breeding of thoroughbreds in Australia and England.
The race is run on the first day of the VRC Spring Carnival, Victoria Derby day.