The Canterbury Stakes is a prestigious Group 1 race for open-age sprinters, run over 1300M under Weight-For-Age (WFA) conditions at Randwick Racecourse during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival. With a prize pool of $750,000, the race is one of only two Group 1 events in Australia contested over the unique distance of 1300M, making it a standout feature on the calendar.

First run in 1929 at Canterbury Park Racecourse, the race has a rich history with notable winners such as Amounis, Sky High, Manikato, More Joyous, and Pierro. Originally contested over six furlongs (1200 metres), the Canterbury Stakes achieved Group 1 status in 2013 and has been permanently held at Randwick since 2014.

The race takes place on Randwick Guineas Day, serving as a key supporting feature to the Guineas and drawing top WFA gallopers often embarking on major autumn campaigns. Its unique distance attracts a wide variety of sprinters, making it an intriguing and competitive event.