The Coolmore Classic, officially registered as the Thomas Arthur David (TAD) Kennedy Stakes, is a renowned Group 1 race for Fillies and Mares. Run under handicap conditions over 1500m, it is held annually at Rosehill Racecourse during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival and boasts a prize pool of $1,000,000.

Inaugurated in 1973 as the Fillies & Mares Classic, the race was introduced to create dedicated opportunities for female horses, ensuring they were not disadvantaged by competing against males in major events. Over the years, it has held various names, with Coolmore Stud taking naming rights in 1996, solidifying its identity as the Coolmore Classic.

This event holds historical significance as Australia’s first Group 1 race exclusively for fillies and mares and remains a marquee middle-distance race for female horses. Winners of the Coolmore Classic gain ballot exemptions for prestigious races like the Doncaster Mile and the Queen Of The Turf Stakes.