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The 2026 Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival features a host of top-level racing in the early months of the year alongside and preceding the classic Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.

The Melbourne Autumn Festival runs late January until the end of March. The headline meetings include Blue Diamond Stakes Day in February and Flemington’s Newmarket Handicap Day in March.

All of the autumn race meetings in Victoria are hosted by the Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) and take place at the major metropolitan tracks around the state.

The carnival is also host to the first Group 1 race of the new season when the Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) lights-up Flemington Racecourse in mid-February.

Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival Days

The Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival race days feature some of the country’s top Group 1 events and give punters a host of stars to enjoy a bet on at Ladbrokes.com.au over the start of the year.

Note, in 2026 the races that traditionally run at Moonee Valley Racecourse will be conducted at other major Victorian tracks including Pakenham due to a redevelopment at The Valley.

2026 AUSTRALIA STAKES DAY

Friday January 23, 2026 – Moonee Valley Racecourse (Southside Pakenham in 2026)

The carnival’s opening Group 2 event runs at The Valley with the season’s top sprinters contesting the:

• Group 2 $350,000 Australia Stakes (1200m)

2026 BLUE DIAMOND PREVIEW DAY

Saturday January 24, 2026 – Caulfield Racecourse 

Melbourne hosts Melbourne’s major Australia Day long weekend race meeting and the line-up is headlined by the:

• Group 3 $250,000 Blue Diamond Fillies Preview (1000m)
• Listed $250,000 Blue Diamond Colts & Geldings Preview (1000m)
• Group 3 $200,000 Manfred Stakes (1300m)

2026 CHAIRMAN’S STAKES DAY

Saturday January 31, 2026 – Caulfield Racecourse

The MRC Chairman’s Stakes Day card features two Group 3 events for horses heading towards Group 1 autumn features:

• Group 3 $200,000 MRC Chairman’s Stakes (1000m)
• Group 3 $200,000 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes (1300m)

2026 RUBITON STAKES DAY

Saturday February 7, 2026 – Caulfield Racecourse

The countdown to the 2026 Blue Diamond Stakes heats up with the two Prelude races held in early February on Rubiton Stakes Day. Formerly this meeting marked the start of elite-level racing with the CF Orr Stakes, but that middle-distance sprint moved to November in 2025. Now the meeting is host to seven Group status races with the running of the:

• Group 2 $300,000 Rubiton Stakes (1100m)
• Group 2 $300,000 Autumn Stakes (1400m)
• Group 2 $350,000 Blue Diamond Fillies Prelude (1100m)
• Group 3 $350,000 Blue Diamond Colts & Geldings Prelude (1100m)
• Group 3 $200,000 Kevin Hayes Stakes (1200m) – run in 2026 as the Peter Le Grand Stakes
• Group 3 $200,000 TS Carlyon Cup (1600m)

2026 BLACK CAVIAR LIGHTNING DAY

Saturday February 14, 2026 – Flemington Racecourse

The Group 1 autumn racing action kicks off in Melbourne at the famous Flemington track for this meeting headlined by three Group races including the new opening elite-level sprint of the season with the running of the:

• Group 1 $1,000,000 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (1000m)
• Group 3 $200,000 CS Hayes Stakes (1400m)
• Group 3 $200,000 Frances Tressady Stakes (1400m)

2026 BLUE DIAMOND STAKES DAY

Saturday February 21, 2026 – Caulfield Racecourse

The autumn Melbourne racing action heats up in late February with 2026 Blue Diamond Stakes Day headlined by the carnival’s feature race for three-year-olds. There are a total of seven Group races on the card including a trio of Group 1 races:

• Group 1 $2 million Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m)
• Group 1 $750,000 Oakleigh Plate (1100m)
• Group 1 $750,000 Futurity Stakes (1400m)
• Group 2 $300,000 Caulfield Autumn Classic (1800m)
• Group 2 $300,000 Angus Armanasco Stakes (1400m)
• Group 3 $200,000  Zeditave Stakes (1200m)
• Group 3 $200,000 Mannerism Stakes (1400m)

Blue Diamond Stakes 2026 Odds

The Blue Diamond Stakes is Victoria’s premier sprint race for two-year-old horses, offering $2 million in prize money. The Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes is traditionally held at Melbourne’s Caulfield Racecourse each February during the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival and is run over a sprint distance of 1200m. As a set-weights race the colts and geldings in the Blue Diamond Stakes field are required to carry 55.5kg and fillies must carry 53kg. The winner of the Blue Diamond Stakes takes home $1.2 million in prize money plus a trophy worth $15,000.

Caulfield R8

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1. Unit Five (11) J: Thomas Stockdale 57kg T: Ciaron Maher	5.50WIN	2.25PLACE
Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at Caulfield Heath Mm 2yo Classic December 20 over 1100m defeating Ko Phangan with 58kg at $2.70. Last start won by 1.1 len at Gold Coast LR Mm 2yo Classic January 17 over 1200m defeating Tornado Valley carrying 57kg at $8. Going well. Hard to fault and can go on with it.
2. Alibaba (17) J: Craig Newitt 57kg T: Ken & Kasey Keys	23.00WIN	6.00PLACE
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 16 at Randwick in the LR Millennium on February 7 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Fireball carrying 56.5kg at $26. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at this track LR Bd/Prev Cg January 24 over 1000m defeating Milsons Point with 56kg at $3.20. Horror show last time, can win.
3. Closer To Free (9) J: Michael Dee 57kg T: Danny O’brien	9.00WIN	3.10PLACE
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by 1.0 len at this track G3 Bd/Prel Cg February 7 over 1100m defeating Guest House carrying 57kg at $13. Won the key lead up and should only improve.
4. Big Sky (5) J: Jordan Childs 57kg T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	4.80WIN	2.05PLACE
Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 2.75 len at Flemington 2yo Hcp January 17 over 1000m defeating Mirador with 59kg at $2.90. Last time out favourite; won by 3 len at this track G3 Chairman’s Stk January 31 over 1000m defeating Invincible Son with 59kg at $1.60. Just needs to run the trip to be going very close.
5. Guest House (3) J: Jamie Melham 57kg T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	5.50WIN	2.25PLACE
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne 2yo Hcp December 27 over 1000m defeating Resolutely carrying 59kg at $1.85. Second-up 2nd of 8 at this track in the G3 Bd/Prel Cg on February 7 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Closer To Free carrying 57kg at $2.20. Needs to get things right but can win if he does.
6. Eternal Warrior (16) J: Damian Lane 57kg T: Lloyd Kennewell	13.00WIN	4.00PLACE
Third race start. Won on debut won by a nose at this track LR M Cooper November 29 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Stretan Ruler with 58kg at $41. Went for a break before returning 3rd of 8 at this track in the G3 Bd/Prel Cg on February 7 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Closer To Free carrying 57kg at $6. Nice return, will need a pace melt up front.
7. Milsons Point (10) J: Ben Allen 57kg T: Ciaron Maher	35.00WIN	8.00PLACE
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, won by 1.3 len at Pakenham 2yo Hcp December 13 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Tag The Bride with 59kg at $3.60. Second-up 2nd in a small field at this track in the LR Bd/Prev Cg on January 24 over 1000m, long-neck behind Alibaba with 58kg at $5. Risking.
8. Eurocanto (18) J: Luke Currie 57kg T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	67.00WIN	13.00PLACE
Second-up. Won on debut won by a nose at Flemington LR Maribyrnong Trl October 4 over 1000m defeating Streisand carrying 58kg at $8. Went for a spell before returning 6th of 8 at this track in the G3 Bd/Prel Cg on February 7 over 1100m, 7 len behind Closer To Free carrying 57kg at $11. Can’t have.
9. Zambales (8) J: Jamie Mott 57kg T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	15.00WIN	4.40PLACE
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 9 at Randwick 2yo Hcp on January 24 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Satin Summer with 58kg at $3.60. Second-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Flemington in the LR Talindert on February 14 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Hard Kick with 57kg at $2.30. Not hopeless.
10. Invincible Son (13) J: William Pike 57kg T: Robbie Griffiths	51.00WIN	11.00PLACE
Had two starts to date. At debut, 3rd of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mm 2yo Classic on December 20 over 1100m, 4 len behind Unit Five carrying 58kg at $6. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track in the G3 Chairman’s Stk on January 31 over 1000m, 3 len behind Big Sky carrying 57kg at $10. Has a bit to find.
11. Ghana’s Akan (7) J: Ethan Brown 55kg T: Ciaron Maher	15.00WIN	4.40PLACE
Last start 2nd of 16 at Randwick in the LR Millennium on February 7 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Fireball with 54.5kg at $17. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track in the G3 Bd/Prev F on January 24 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Rubi’s Choice with 56kg at $7. Looks tested against this line-up.
12. Streisand (12) J: Ben Melham 55kg T: Clinton McDonald	12.00WIN	3.80PLACE
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 9 at this track in the G3 Bd/Prev F on January 24 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Rubi’s Choice with 56kg at $5. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track G2 Bd/Prel F February 7 over 1100m defeating Chayan with 56kg at $3. Have the boys slightly ahead but have to respect.
13. Torture (20) J: Celine Gaudray 55kg T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	61.00WIN	12.00PLACE
Third-up today. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Geelong Geelong Diamond on January 3 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Moana Spirit carrying 56kg at $6.50. Last start 3rd of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR Krka Mill 2yo on January 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Dream Roca carrying 55kg at $7.40. Risking.
14. Lady Moscato (2) J: Jye Mcneil 55kg T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	20.00WIN	5.50PLACE
Raced two times to date. At debut, 2nd of 11 at Gold Coast Mm Debut 2yo SW on January 17 over 1000m, slow going 1.4 len behind Toorak Jewel carrying 55kg at $6. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Randwick in the LR Lonhro on February 7 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Agrarian Girl with 54kg at $3.60. Bred to improve but will need to.
15. I Am Aria (6) J: Craig Williams 55kg T: Mark Walker	23.00WIN	6.00PLACE
Raced twice to date. At debut, 2nd of 9 at this track in the G3 Bd/Prev F on January 24 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Rubi’s Choice with 56kg at $18. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at this track in the G2 Bd/Prel F on February 7 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Streisand carrying 56kg at $7.50. Minor hope.
16. Chayan (15) J: Lachlan Neindorf 55kg T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	26.00WIN	6.50PLACE
Was at a huge quote at debut, 2nd of 11 at this track in the G2 Bd/Prel F on February 7 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Streisand carrying 56kg at $51. Nice debut, will need to improve sharply.
17. Stretan Ruler (19) J: Beau Mertens 57kg T: Phillip Stokes	46.00WIN	10.00PLACE
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at this track in the LR M Cooper on November 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; nose behind Eternal Warrior with 58kg at $16. Returned from break 4th of 8 at this track in the G3 Bd/Prel Cg on February 7 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Closer To Free carrying 57kg at $7. Looks tested in this field.
18. Almost An Angel (14) J: Unknown 55kg T: Robbie Griffiths	101.00WIN	18.00PLACE
Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 11 at this track in the G2 Bd/Prel F on February 7 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Streisand with 56kg at $21. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at this track in the LR M Cooper on November 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Eternal Warrior carrying 56kg at $5.50. Not keen on her chances.
19. Tough Romance (4) J: Harry Coffey 57kg T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy	51.00WIN	11.00PLACE
Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; won by 1.0 len at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw January 29 over 1100m defeating Stellar Cipher carrying 58kg at $1.50. Nice type but this is a big step up.
20. Jacaranda (1) J: Unknown 55kg T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	26.00WIN	4.80PLACE
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 6 len at Seymour 2yo Mdn-Sw January 15 over 1100m defeating South Yarra Miss carrying 56kg at $2.40. Second-up 5th of 16 at Randwick in the LR Millennium on February 7 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Fireball carrying 54.5kg at $11. Chance if she gets a run.

Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 19/02/2026 07:26:05 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

Blue Diamond Stakes Race Comments

The Group 1 Blue Diamond where CLOSER TO FREE (3) is looking to emulate last year’s winner Devil Night by winning the race at his second start. Unlike Devil Night, CLOSER TO FREE won the Prelude here on debut, getting a good run but winning fairly convincingly in the end. He should only improve and is very hard to knock. BIG SKY (4) is the tricky one. He’s unbeaten in two starts, dominant in the G3 Chairman’s over 1000m here last time when racing away to win by three lengths. 1200m is the query but he might just be the most talented horse off what we’ve seen. GUEST HOUSE (5) has been a long time favourite for this but was beaten in the Prelude as favourite. He needs to iron out some manners but the ability is there. UNIT FIVE (1) is fresh since winning the Magic Millions 2yo Classic. It wasn’t the strongest renewal but this might not be either. ALIBABA (2) had no luck last time although the draw does him no favours.

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Oakleigh Plate 2026 Odds

Caulfield R9

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1. Hedged (5) J: Harry Coffey 59kg T: Gavin Bedggood	16.00WIN	4.50PLACE
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track in the G2 Rubiton on February 7 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Oak Hill with 59kg at $2.70. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Pakenham G2 Aust Stks January 23 over 1200m defeating Veight with 58.5kg at $9.50. Unlucky last time, have to include again.
2. Jedibeel (13) J: Damian Lane 58.5kg T: Brad Widdup	21.00WIN	5.50PLACE
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Flemington in the G1 Vrc Sprint November 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 15 len behind Giga Kick carrying 58.5kg at $31. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Randwick in the G2 The Shorts September 20 over 1100m, 5 len behind Joliestar with 57kg at $31. Prefer to see how he returns.
3. Tropicus (9) J: Craig Williams 58.5kg T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	7.00WIN	2.50PLACE
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Flemington in the G1 Vrc Sprint November 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Giga Kick with 58.5kg at $13. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len this track G3 The Heath 1100 August 30 over 1100m slow track defeating Arkansaw Kid with 58.5kg at $12. Class sprinter who can prove too good fresh.
4. Way To The Stars (14) J: Ethan Brown 58kg T: Matthew Smith	23.00WIN	6.00PLACE
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Bribie on December 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; long-neck behind The Black Cloud with 59kg at $21. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track LR W.J. Adams January 24 over 1000m defeating Oak Hill with 60kg at $11. Tough win last time, have to respect.
5. Oak Hill (11) J: Beau Mertens 57kg T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	18.00WIN	4.80PLACE
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 7 at this track in the LR W.J. Adams on January 24 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Way To The Stars with 58kg at $2.90. Last start won by a neck at this track G2 Rubiton February 7 over 1100m defeating Don’t Hope Do with 57kg at $4.60. Will be charging late.
6. She’s Bulletproof (4) J: Celine Gaudray 56.5kg T: Charlotte Littlefield	20.00WIN	5.50PLACE
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at this track in the G3 How Now November 15 over 1200m, a neck behind Proved with 57kg at $6. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at this track in the G3 The Heath 1100 August 30 over 1100m, soft track; 7 len behind Tropicus carrying 56.5kg at $5. Second in this last year, in the mix.
7. Bridal Waltz (12) J: Ben Melham 56kg T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	19.00WIN	5.00PLACE
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Mcewen October 25 over 1200m, 2 len behind Jigsaw carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Previously first up; second of 15 at Flemington in the G2 Gilgai October 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind War Machine carrying 56.5kg at $14. Good mare, have to respect.
8. Persian Spirit (8) J: Daniel Stackhouse 56kg T: Symon Wilde	12.00WIN	3.70PLACE
Recent form sound. Returns from a 52-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Flemington in the LR Kensington on December 31 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Zou Sensation with 56kg at $2.50. Before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Pakenham Vgold Bullion December 13 over 1400m defeating Run Harry Run carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. Likely finds these too sharp.
9. Spywire (6) J: Jye Mcneil 56kg T: Ciaron Maher	23.00WIN	6.00PLACE
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at Gold Coast Mm Sprint on January 17 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Axius carrying 56kg at $8. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Gold Coast Syndicate Wfa January 10 over 1100m defeating King Kapa with 58.5kg at $6. Going well but have a few ahead.
10. Geegees Mistruth (1) J: Michael Dee 54kg T: Mark Walker	11.00WIN	3.50PLACE
Second-up. First-up after three months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track in the LR W.J. Adams on January 24 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Way To The Stars with 57kg at $4.20. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at this track in the G2 Caul Sprint on October 18 over 1000m, neck behind Rey Magnerio with 53kg at $31. Nice return and gets in well, big chance.
11. Don’t Hope Do (7) J: Teo Nugent 52.5kg T: Simon Zahra	23.00WIN	6.00PLACE
Second-up. First-up after four months gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at this track in the G2 Rubiton on February 7 over 1100m, neck behind Oak Hill carrying 57kg at $9. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on August 27 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Tonkin carrying 60kg at $8.50. Plummets in weight and looks well placed.
12. De Bergerac (2) J: Logan Bates 52kg T: Grahame Begg	23.00WIN	4.60PLACE
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Flemington in the LR Fisher Stakes November 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Need Some Luck with 54kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Sale Bm64 June 12 over 1106m slow track defeating Don’t Russia carrying 61kg at $2.50. Risking.
13. Gallant Son (3) J: Luke Cartwright 52kg T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	8.50WIN	2.90PLACE
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Flemington Bm70 January 10 over 1000m defeating Along The River carrying 61kg at $3.20. Second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track Bm84 January 31 over 1100m defeating Gracie’s Rain with 56.5kg at $3. Gets in very well and looks a genuine hope.
14. Point Barrow (10) J: Jamie Melham 50kg T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	3.00WIN	1.55PLACE
First-up. Finished off last campaign won by 1.3 len Flemington G3 Red Roses November 6 over 1100m defeating Inkaruna carrying 56kg at $3. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by head Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw August 14 over 1100m slow track defeating She Moves Too carrying 57kg at $1.95. Talented filly who will be flying late.

Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 19/02/2026 07:26:06 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

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Futurity Stakes 2026 Odds

Caulfield R7

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1. Pericles (4) J: Craig Williams 59kg T: Bjorn Baker	6.50WIN	2.00PLACE
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Flemington in the G1 Cantala Stks November 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; a nose behind Ceolwulf carrying 59kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.2 len Randwick G2 Tramway September 6 over 1400m defeating Private Eye with 57kg at $9.50. Excellent first up last prep, goes close here.
2. Buckaroo (5) J: Jye Mcneil 59kg T: Chris Waller	23.00WIN	4.40PLACE
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 24 at Flemington in the G1 Melb Cup November 4 over 3200m, soft track; 99 len behind Half Yours with 57kg at $14. First up last campaign third of 9 at this track in the G1 Memsie August 30 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 59kg at $61. Finds these a bit sharp.
3. Evaporate (7) J: Jamie Melham 59kg T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	6.50WIN	2.00PLACE
First-up. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at this track in the G1 C F Orr November 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Jimmysstar with 59kg at $5.50. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at this track in the G2 Lawrence Stk August 16 over 1400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Private Eye carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Talented gelding who can figure.
4. Veight (8) J: Luke Currie 59kg T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy	34.00WIN	5.50PLACE
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Pakenham in the G2 Aust Stks on January 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Hedged carrying 58.5kg at $19. Should be peaking now and has claims.
5. Watch Me Rock (1) J: William Pike 59kg T: Mark Walker	8.50WIN	2.30PLACE
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Northerly December 6 over 1800m, a head behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 59kg at $14. Previously first up; third of 11 at Ascot in the G3 Eurythmic October 18 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Diamond Scene carrying 57.5kg at $2.25. Resumes after a recent trial win. Good Perth horse but this is a new test.
6. Feroce (2) J: Billy Egan 59kg T: Dominic Sutton	11.00WIN	2.70PLACE
Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at this track in the G3 Heffernan on February 7 over 1400m, head behind Tom Kitten carrying 59kg at $6. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track in the G1 Rup Clarke on September 20 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Sepals with 56kg at $31. Very good return and has the race fitness.
7. Treasurethe Moment (6) J: Damian Lane 57kg T: Matt Laurie	2.05WIN	1.20PLACE
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Flemington in the G1 Cantala Stks November 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 57kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len this track G1 Memsie August 30 over 1400m slow track defeating Mr Brightside carrying 56.5kg at $6. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Class mare who is the one to beat.
8. Vivy Air (3) J: Thomas Stockdale 57kg T: Ciaron Maher	41.00WIN	6.50PLACE
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Northerly December 6 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 57kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Newcastle in the G3 Cameron September 19 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Headley Grange with 54kg at $19. This will test.
9. Leica Lucy (9) J: Ethan Brown 57kg T: Chris Waller	9.50WIN	2.45PLACE
First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Flemington in the G1 Empire Rose November 1 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 57kg at $4.20. When resuming last campaign fourth of 13 at Flemington in the G2 Lets Elope September 13 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Lazzura with 58.5kg at $31. Good mare who can be working into the minor money.

Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 19/02/2026 07:26:06 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

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2026 AUSTRALIAN GUINEAS DAY

Saturday February 28, 2026 – Flemington Racecourse

Flemington is in the spotlight again on either the last Saturday in February or the first Saturday in March for 2026 Australian Guineas Day headlined by the mile race for three-year-olds. There are currently two Group events on the card in total:

• Group 1 $1,000,000 Australian Guineas (1600m)
• Group 2 $300,000 Blamey Stakes (1600m)

Australian Guineas 2026 Odds

The Australian Guineas is a Group 1 race for three-year-olds held at Flemington Racecourse in late February or early March during the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival. The Australian Guineas is a 1600m set weights race and attracts the country’s best middle-distance youngsters racing for a share in the $1 million in total prize money.

Australian Guineas 1600m (Pre-Noms)

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1. Sixties T:	3.40WIN	1.60PLACE
2. Observer T:	2.50WIN	1.38PLACE
3. Planet Red T:	7.00WIN	2.50PLACE
4. Sheza Alibi (Doubtful) T:	8.00WIN	2.75PLACE
5. Ole Dancer T:	9.00WIN	3.00PLACE
6. Asakura T:	11.00WIN	3.50PLACE
7. Sass Appeal T:	11.00WIN	3.50PLACE
8. Space Rider T:	11.00WIN	3.50PLACE
9. Salty Pearl T:	15.00WIN	4.50PLACE
10. Savisanta T:	21.00WIN	6.00PLACE
11. Getta Good Feeling T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
12. Rivellino T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
13. Romantic Encounter T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
14. Shangri La Boy T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
15. Vinrock T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
16. West Of Swindon T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
17. Fly By Light T:	34.00WIN	9.25PLACE
18. Pictor T:	34.00WIN	9.25PLACE
19. Victorious Spirit T:	34.00WIN	9.25PLACE
20. Crocodile T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
21. Custom T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
22. Loud Charlie T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
23. Officiate T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
24. Ruination T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
25. Single Choice T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
26. Top Reward T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
27. Express Class T:	101.00WIN	26.00PLACE
28. Jenni Gone Bonkers T:	101.00WIN	26.00PLACE
29. Kilman T:	101.00WIN	26.00PLACE
30. Mazzini T:	101.00WIN	26.00PLACE
31. Veyepee T:	101.00WIN	26.00PLACE
32. Wetumpka T:	101.00WIN	26.00PLACE

Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 19/02/2026 07:26:06 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

Bet Now: Australian Guineas

2026 NEWMARKET HANDICAP DAY

Saturday March 7, 2026 – Flemington Racecourse

Flemington brings the Victorian autumn racing action to a peak with the running of the time-honoured Newmarket Handicap sprint event. Previously the Australian Cup also ran on the card but was moved to its own feature race meeting at the end of the month in 2023. Since 2025, the recently upgraded Group 1 All-Star Mile has been part of the Newmarket Handicap card. A number of other Group events supporting the elite level race on the card:

• Group 1 $2 million Newmarket Handicap (1200m)
• Group 1 $2 million All-Star Mile (1600m)
• Group 2 $300,000 VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m)
• Group 2 $300,000  Kewney Stakes (1400m)
• Group 3 $200,000 Matron Stakes (1600m)
• Group 3 $200,000 Shaftesbury Avenue Handicap (1400m)
• Group 3 $200,000 Ottawa Stakes (1000m) – formerly held in November
• $150,000 Australian Cup Prelude (1800m)

Newmarket Handicap 1200m (Pre-Noms)

Open Race time: 

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1. Tentyris T:	1.90WIN	1.18PLACE
2. Angel Capital T:	7.00WIN	2.20PLACE
3. My Gladiola T:	7.00WIN	2.20PLACE
4. Caballus T:	9.00WIN	2.60PLACE
5. Point Barrow T:	9.00WIN	2.60PLACE
6. Benedetta T:	11.00WIN	3.00PLACE
7. Giga Kick T:	11.00WIN	3.00PLACE
8. Jimmysstar T:	11.00WIN	3.00PLACE
9. Tempted T:	13.00WIN	3.40PLACE
10. Alpha Sofie T:	15.00WIN	3.80PLACE
11. Beiwacht T:	15.00WIN	3.80PLACE
12. Briasa T:	15.00WIN	3.80PLACE
13. Jigsaw T:	15.00WIN	3.80PLACE
14. Persian Spirit T:	15.00WIN	3.80PLACE
15. War Machine T:	15.00WIN	3.80PLACE
16. Baraqiel T:	17.00WIN	4.20PLACE
17. Lady Shenandoah T:	17.00WIN	4.20PLACE
18. Skybird T:	17.00WIN	4.20PLACE
19. Arkansaw Kid T:	26.00WIN	6.00PLACE
20. Charm Stone T:	26.00WIN	6.00PLACE
21. Legacy Bound T:	26.00WIN	6.00PLACE
22. Libertad T:	26.00WIN	6.00PLACE
23. Nervous Witness T:	26.00WIN	6.00PLACE
24. Reserve Bank T:	26.00WIN	6.00PLACE
25. Tropicus T:	26.00WIN	6.00PLACE
26. Vinrock T:	26.00WIN	6.00PLACE
27. Wodeton T:	26.00WIN	6.00PLACE
28. Alabama Lass T:	34.00WIN	7.60PLACE
29. Disneck T:	34.00WIN	7.60PLACE
30. Niance T:	34.00WIN	7.60PLACE
31. Stretan Angel T:	34.00WIN	7.60PLACE
32. Arabian Summer T:	51.00WIN	11.00PLACE
33. Bridal Waltz T:	51.00WIN	11.00PLACE
34. Jimmy Recard T:	51.00WIN	11.00PLACE
35. Memo T:	51.00WIN	11.00PLACE
36. Military Tycoon T:	51.00WIN	11.00PLACE
37. Payline T:	51.00WIN	11.00PLACE
38. Rosberg T:	51.00WIN	11.00PLACE
39. Star Patrol T:	51.00WIN	11.00PLACE
40. Bosustow T:	101.00WIN	21.00PLACE
41. Jedibeel T:	101.00WIN	21.00PLACE
42. La Fracas T:	101.00WIN	21.00PLACE
43. Ostraka T:	101.00WIN	21.00PLACE

Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 19/02/2026 07:26:06 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

All-Star Mile 2026 Odds

An Australian first, The All-Star Mile began as a unique initiative for Racing Victoria and was the only event in the country that punters got the chance to vote horses into the field before the selection process was revamped ahead of the 2024 edition. The All-Star Mile prize money was reduced from $5 million to $3.75 in 2024 and in 2025 was cut to $2.5 million in stakes. In 2026 the race will only offer $2 million in total prize money. The All-Star Mile remains a key feature of the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival held in early or mid-March, and in 2025 takes place at Flemington Racecourse on the same day as the time-honoured Newmarket Handicap.

All-Star Mile 1600m (Pre-Noms)

Open Race time: 

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1. Treasurethe Moment T:	3.00WIN	1.50PLACE
2. Tom Kitten T:	5.00WIN	2.00PLACE
3. Aeliana T:	7.00WIN	2.50PLACE
4. Pride Of Jenni T:	7.00WIN	2.50PLACE
5. Pericles T:	8.00WIN	2.75PLACE
6. Sheza Alibi T:	9.00WIN	3.00PLACE
7. Antino T:	11.00WIN	3.50PLACE
8. Buckaroo T:	11.00WIN	3.50PLACE
9. Leica Lucy T:	11.00WIN	3.50PLACE
10. Light Infantry Man T:	13.00WIN	4.00PLACE
11. Sixties T:	13.00WIN	4.00PLACE
12. Cafe Millenium T:	15.00WIN	4.50PLACE
13. Stefi Magnetica T:	15.00WIN	4.50PLACE
14. Watch Me Rock T:	15.00WIN	4.50PLACE
15. Evaporate T:	17.00WIN	5.00PLACE
16. Feroce T:	21.00WIN	6.00PLACE
17. Apocalypic T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
18. Attica T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
19. Cosmic Crusader T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
20. Globe T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
21. Gringotts T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
22. Lady Shenandoah T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
23. Pier T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
24. Veight T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
25. War Machine T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
26. Willydoit T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
27. Yorkshire T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
28. King Of Light T:	34.00WIN	9.25PLACE
29. Linebacker T:	34.00WIN	9.25PLACE
30. Ole Dancer T:	34.00WIN	9.25PLACE
31. Sabaj T:	34.00WIN	9.25PLACE
32. Savaglee T:	34.00WIN	9.25PLACE
33. Holymanz T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
34. Immediacy T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
35. Jennilala T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
36. Persian Spirit T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
37. Philia T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
38. Rise At Dawn T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
39. Sandpaper T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
40. Vinrock T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
41. Welcometotheshow T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
42. Zou Sensation T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
43. Attrition T:	101.00WIN	26.00PLACE

Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 19/02/2026 07:26:07 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

Bet Now: All-Star Mile

2026 PETER YOUNG STAKES DAY

Saturday March 14, 2026 – Caulfield Racecourse

A key lead-up to the popular Australian Cup race, the Group 2 Peter Young Stakes runs on its own feature meeting at Caulfield Racecourse in mid-March on the same day Sydney hosts the Coolmore Classic. The sole Group status event on the card is the:

• Group 2 $500,000 Peter Young Stakes (1800m)

2026 WILLIAM REID STAKES DAY

Saturday March 21, 2026 – Moonee Valley Racecourse (Caulfield Racecourse in 2026)

Traditionally one of the biggest autumn meetings at Moonee Valley (moved to Caulfield in 2026), William Reid Stakes Day is held on a Saturday in late March and features five Group races:

• Group 1 $1,000,000 William Reid Stakes (1200m)
• Group 2 $500,000 Alister Clark Stakes (2040m)
• Group 2 $300,000 Sunline Stakes (1600m)
• Group 3 $200,000 Don Casboult Classic (1200m) – formerly the Typhoon Tracy Stakes
• Group 3 $200,000 Alexandra Stakes (1600m)

William Reid Stakes 2026 Odds

This 1200m sprint is conducted under weight-for-age conditions and offers prize money of $1,000,000.

Ladbrokes William Reid Stakes 1200m (Pre-Noms)

Open Race time: 

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1. Jimmysstar T:	3.00WIN	1.40PLACE
2. Tentyris T:	3.00WIN	1.40PLACE
3. Tempted T:	5.00WIN	1.80PLACE
4. Angel Capital T:	7.00WIN	2.20PLACE
5. Giga Kick T:	9.00WIN	2.60PLACE
6. Caballus T:	11.00WIN	3.00PLACE
7. Charm Stone T:	11.00WIN	3.00PLACE
8. Joliestar T:	11.00WIN	3.00PLACE
9. My Gladiola T:	11.00WIN	3.00PLACE
10. Rey Magnerio T:	11.00WIN	3.00PLACE
11. Magic Time T:	13.00WIN	3.40PLACE
12. War Machine T:	13.00WIN	3.40PLACE
13. Baraqiel T:	15.00WIN	3.80PLACE
14. Beiwacht T:	15.00WIN	3.80PLACE
15. Point Barrow T:	15.00WIN	3.80PLACE
16. Hedged T:	17.00WIN	4.20PLACE
17. Ninja T:	21.00WIN	5.00PLACE
18. Benedetta T:	26.00WIN	6.00PLACE
19. Libertad T:	26.00WIN	6.00PLACE
20. Persian Spirit T:	26.00WIN	6.00PLACE
21. Reserve Bank T:	26.00WIN	6.00PLACE
22. Stretan Angel T:	26.00WIN	6.00PLACE
23. Tropicus T:	26.00WIN	6.00PLACE
24. Zou Sensation T:	26.00WIN	6.00PLACE
25. Niance T:	34.00WIN	7.60PLACE
26. Alabama Lass T:	51.00WIN	11.00PLACE
27. Arabian Summer T:	51.00WIN	11.00PLACE
28. Arkansaw Kid T:	51.00WIN	11.00PLACE
29. Bridal Waltz T:	51.00WIN	11.00PLACE
30. Disneck T:	51.00WIN	11.00PLACE
31. Hidden Wealth T:	51.00WIN	11.00PLACE
32. Nadal T:	51.00WIN	11.00PLACE
33. La Fracas T:	101.00WIN	21.00PLACE

Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 19/02/2026 07:26:07 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

Bet Now: William Reid Stakes

2026 AUSTRALIAN CUP DAY

Saturday March 28, 2026 – Flemington Racecourse

Since 2023, the time-honoured Australian Cup race takes place on its own feature race meeting at the end of March at Flemington with prize money currently set at $2 million.

• Group 1 $2 million Australian Cup (2000m)
• Group 3 $200,000 Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes (1200m)

Australian Cup 2026 Odds

The Australian Cup is a Group 1 weight-for-age race held each March during the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival. Ahead of the 2023 edition the Australian Cup was moved to its own feature race meeting and in 2026 the race offers $2 million. It is a 2000m event ideal for strong staying horses. The most successful recent lead-up race to the Australian Cup is the Group 2 Peter Young Stakes (1800m), a double last completed by Fiorente (2014).

Australian Cup 2000m (Pre-Noms)

Open Race time: 

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1. Tom Kitten T:	4.00WIN	1.75PLACE
2. Ceolwulf T:	5.00WIN	2.00PLACE
3. Observer T:	6.00WIN	2.25PLACE
4. Antino T:	8.00WIN	2.75PLACE
5. Light Infantry Man T:	9.00WIN	3.00PLACE
6. Aeliana T:	11.00WIN	3.50PLACE
7. Birdman T:	11.00WIN	3.50PLACE
8. Buckaroo T:	11.00WIN	3.50PLACE
9. Lindermann T:	13.00WIN	4.00PLACE
10. Leica Lucy T:	15.00WIN	4.50PLACE
11. Pericles T:	15.00WIN	4.50PLACE
12. Willydoit T:	15.00WIN	4.50PLACE
13. Pride Of Jenni T:	17.00WIN	5.00PLACE
14. Augustus T:	21.00WIN	6.00PLACE
15. Kingswood T:	21.00WIN	6.00PLACE
16. Planet Red T:	21.00WIN	6.00PLACE
17. Attica T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
18. Cafe Millenium T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
19. Cosmic Crusader T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
20. Different Gravy T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
21. Globe T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
22. Golden Path T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
23. Middle Earth T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
24. Onesmoothoperator T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
25. Pier T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
26. Saint George T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
27. Whisky On The Hill T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
28. Wootton Verni T:	26.00WIN	7.25PLACE
29. Sabaj T:	34.00WIN	9.25PLACE
30. Sepals T:	34.00WIN	9.25PLACE
31. Attrition T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
32. Benagil T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
33. Berkeley Square T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
34. Deakin T:	51.00WIN	13.50PLACE
35. Berkshire Breeze T:	101.00WIN	26.00PLACE
36. Casino Seventeen T:	101.00WIN	26.00PLACE
37. Statuario T:	101.00WIN	26.00PLACE

Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 19/02/2026 07:26:07 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

Bet Now: Australian Cup

2026 EASTER CUP DAY

Saturday April 4, 2026 – Caulfield Racecourse

The Easter Cup Day action at Caulfield features a double shot of Group 3 racing with the running of the:

• Group 3 $200,000 Victoria Handicap (1400m)
• Group 3 $200,000 Easter Cup (2000m)

2026 MORNINGTON CUP DAY

Saturday April 18, 2026 – Mornington Racecourse

Part of the wider Victorian Autumn Carnival action, Mornington Cup Day features a key Black-Type staying race often contested by potential Caulfield and Melbourne Cup hopefuls ahead of the spring with the running of the:

• Listed $300,000 Mornington Cup (2400m)