The Queen Elizabeth Stakes is a prestigious horse race held annually in Australia. It takes place at the Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney and is part of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival. The race is run over a distance of 2,000 meters and is open to horses aged three years and older. Established in 1927, the Queen Elizabeth Stakes is one of the richest races in Australia, attracting top thoroughbreds from around the world. It is a Group 1 event, which signifies the highest level of competition in horse racing, and is named in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.