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Racing SA has announced an extension of the Adelaide Autumn Racing Carnival, with a change of date for the Australasian Oaks creating an additional Group 1 feature race day which will kick off an enhanced four-day racing program. The Carnival, which traditionally takes place at Morphettville each year across three consecutive Saturdays in May, is highlighted by four Group 1 races. These include the Australasian Oaks for 3YO fillies and the Robert Sangster Stakes for fillies and mares on day one, followed by the South Australian Derby for the best 3YO stayers and culminating with the Goodwood sprint on the final day. The change of date for the Australasian Oaks from the first Saturday in May – the same Saturday as the Robert Sangster Stakes – to one week prior will allow each Group 1 race of the Carnival to have a stand-alone feature day. Racing SA CEO Nick Redin said the change had been made following consultation with industry stakeholders who had shown strong support for the improved program. “Despite being held under unique COVID-19 conditions, our recent Autumn Carnivals have been a great success and we’re excited to be able to extend the Carnival in 2022 to include an additional feature race day which is sure to be enjoyed by industry participants, punters and social racegoers alike,” Redin said. “The feeling was the historical scheduling didn’t give the Australasian Oaks the credit it is due, with the Robert Sangster being the main race on what has traditionally been day one of the Carnival.” As a result of the change, the Australasian Oaks will shift to the following dates for the next 5 years:
