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Overview
This page was last updated on March 11, 2026
The 2026 Coolmore Classic takes place on Saturday March 14 offering $1 million in prize money as a Queen Of The Turf Stakes lead-up.
- Race Date: 14/03/2026
- Race Status: Group 1
- Race Conditions: Quality Handicap, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Fillies and Mares
- Race Venue: Rosehill, NSW
- Prize Money: $1,000,000
- Distance: 1500m
- Track Conditions: Soft6 - Cloudy
- Rail Position: True.
Coolmore Classic 2026 Odds
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1. Lazzura (8)
J: James McDonald 58kg
T: Chris Waller |
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| Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track in the G2 Millie Fox on February 21 over 1300m, head behind Cinsault with 58kg at $2.05. Previously second-up favourite; won by a head at Flemington G2 Lets Elope September 13 over 1400m defeating Oh Too Good carrying 57.5kg at $2.05. | ||
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2. Manaal (2)
J: Jason Collett 58kg
T: Michael Freedman |
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| Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Randwick in the G3 Triscay on February 14 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Weeping Woman with 59.5kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Verona Rose carrying 59kg at $3.40. | ||
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3. Vivy Air (9)
J: Reece Jones 57kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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| Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Northerly December 6 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Cosmic Crusader with 57kg at $5.50. Previously first up; second of 13 at Newcastle in the G3 Cameron September 19 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Headley Grange with 54kg at $19. | ||
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4. Verona Rose (4)
J: Craig Williams 56kg
T: Gary Portelli |
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| Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Randwick in the G3 Triscay on February 14 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Weeping Woman carrying 53.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Randwick G2 Guy Walter February 28 over 1400m in soft going defeating Manaal with 56kg at $5. | ||
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5. Arctic Glamour (1)
J: Tom Sherry 55.5kg
T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou |
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| Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Verona Rose carrying 57kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at this track in the G3 Festival on November 29 over 1500m, long-neck behind Yorkshire with 54kg at $8.50. | ||
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6. Ole Dancer (11)
J: Zac Lloyd 55kg
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
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| Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Flemington in the LR Desirable Stks on February 14 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Sass Appeal carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Randwick in the G1 Surround on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Tempted carrying 56kg at $9. | ||
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7. Savvy Hallie (13)
J: Nash Rawiller 55kg
T: Brad Widdup |
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| Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Randwick in the G1 Surround on February 28 over 1400m, slow going head behind Tempted with 56kg at $10. Before that won by 0.8 len at Randwick G2 Lghtfinger February 14 over 1200m defeating Apocalyptic carrying 56kg at $3.70. | ||
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8. Cinsault (5)
J: Tim Clark 55kg
T: Michael Freedman |
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| On a three run winning streak. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track G2 Millie Fox February 21 over 1300m defeating Lazzura carrying 55kg at $6. The start before that won by 0.6 len at Randwick Mares Bm78 February 7 over 1300m defeating La Roja carrying 57.5kg at $2.25. | ||
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9. Firestorm (12)
J: Tyler Schiller 53.5kg
T: Chris Waller |
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| Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Verona Rose carrying 57kg at $11. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 17 at this track Alan Brown on October 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Headley Grange with 54.5kg at $21. | ||
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10. Melody Again (7)
J: Winona Costin 53.5kg
T: Scott Singleton |
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| Second-up. First-up after three months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Newcastle in the G3 Ncle Stakes on March 6 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Tuileries carrying 54kg at $7. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Ladies Day on November 8 over 1500m, 0.7 len behind Harlem Queen carrying 54kg at $31. | ||
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11. You Wahng (14)
J: Dylan Gibbons 53kg
T: Kris Lees |
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| Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Gold Coast Mm Trophy on January 17 over 2200m, 1.3 len behind Snitzanova carrying 56kg at $6. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at Gold Coast The Wave Wfa on January 10 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Miss Joelene carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. | ||
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12. Shohisha (6)
J: Andrew Adkins 51kg
T: David Payne |
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| Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Verona Rose with 55kg at $19. Previously second-up won by a neck at Randwick Bm94 September 6 over 1600m defeating Fully Lit with 52kg at $3.80. | ||
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13. Jenni The Fox (10)
J: Jett Stanley 51kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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| Most recently ran last of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Verona Rose carrying 55kg at $7.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 18 at Gold Coast Mm F&M on January 17 over 1300m, nose behind Poster Girl carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. | ||
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14. Cilacap (3)
J: Rachel King 51kg
T: Grahame Begg |
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| Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Xmas Stks on December 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hedged carrying 54kg at $10. Second-up 6th of 9 at this track in the G2 Millie Fox on February 21 over 1300m, 3 len behind Cinsault carrying 56kg at $11. Can improve. | ||
2026 Coolmore Classic Results
Stay tuned for the official 2026 Coolmore Classic results and finishing order at Rosehill on Saturday March 14, 2026 and to see what female gallopers are Queen Of The Turf Stakes bound.
- 1st: TBD
- 2nd: TBD
- 3rd: TBD
Winning Margin: TBD
Winning Time: TBD
Coolmore Classic Tips
Stay tuned for our insider Coolmore Classic 2026 Tips on the autumn Group 1 this season.
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To Win: No. 1 Lazzura
Wow, what a tough race from a betting perspective! This year’s Coolmore Classic is wide-open, but I’ve landed on the favourite LAZZURA (8) who gets her chance second-up to return to winning form. Chris Waller is chasing a remarkable fourth straight Coolmore Classic victory, and the top fancy looks every inch the mare to deliver it. The four-year-old daughter of Snitzel has surged to the top of betting and she brings the right profile to keep Waller’s streak alive after Espiona (2023), Zougotcha (2024) and Lady Shenandoah (2025). She was brave fresh in the Group 2 Millie Fox Stakes, narrowly beaten as the odds-on favourite by Cinsault, and she strips fitter second-up — a scenario she thrives in with a strong 4:2-0-1 record. The rise to 1500m looks ideal, and her sharp Randwick trial on March 5, finishing second to Perfumist, suggests she’s tightened the screws perfectly. Drawn well in gate eight and partnered by the red-hot James McDonald, who continues his charge toward Damien Oliver’s Group 1 record, Lazzura ticks plenty of boxes. Even with the equal topweight of 58kg, she shapes as the class mare in the race and the one they’ll all need to get past.
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1. Lazzura (8)
J: James McDonald 58kg
T: Chris Waller |
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| Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track in the G2 Millie Fox on February 21 over 1300m, head behind Cinsault with 58kg at $2.05. Previously second-up favourite; won by a head at Flemington G2 Lets Elope September 13 over 1400m defeating Oh Too Good carrying 57.5kg at $2.05. | ||
Coolmore Classic News
- Guy Walter Winner Verona Rose Firms in 2026 Coolmore Classic Betting
- Lady Shenandoah Wins 2025 Coolmore Classic
- 2025 Coolmore Classic Field & Odds Update: Lady Shenandoah v Amelia’s Jewel
- 2025 Surround Stakes Results: Lady Shenandoah Wins Again
- 2024 Coolmore Classic Winner Zougotcha Dives Late to Salute
The Coolmore Classic, registered as the Tad Kennedy Stakes, is a quality Group 1 race held as part of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival in early-mid March each year.
Taking place midway through this exciting carnival as the marquee race on Coolmore Classic Day at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, this 1500m event for fillies and mares is run under quality handicap conditions and is worth $1 million in stakes as of 2024. The Coolmore Classic is one of the richest female races held during the Sydney Autumn Carnival and is the only Group 1 race at the meeting.
Coolmore Classic Day features a host of Group 2 and 3 support races including the Group 3 Magic Night Stakes (1200m) and Group 3 Pago Pago Stakes (1200m), which are the final lead-ups for two-year-olds heading towards the iconic Group 1 $4.96 million Golden Slipper Stakes (1200m). The Group 2 Ajax Stakes (1500m) and Group 2 Phar Lap Stakes (1500m) are the other two Group 2 events on the program.
Key lead-up races into the Coolmore Classic field include the Group 2 Guy Walter Stakes (1400m) and the Group 1 Surround Stakes (1400m) both run in late February or early March on Verry Elleegant Stakes Day.
Lady Shenandoah (2025) was the last filly to complete the Surround Stakes / Coolmore Classic double.Â
While many mares have won both the Guy Walter Stakes and Coolmore Classic, the last to do the double in the same year was Danni Martine (2005).
The best out of the Coolmore Classic may go on to run in upcoming autumn features such as the Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) and Group 1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m) held at Randwick over ‘The Championships’.
The Coolmore Classic winner is in fact exempt from ballot for both the Doncaster and Queen Of The Turf races.
Con Te Partiro (2020) and Zougotcha (2024) are the latest mares to complete the Coolmore Classic – Queen Of The Turf Stakes (Coolmore Legacy Stakes) double.
The 2022 Coolmore Classic form was franked with that year’s Surround Stakes winner Hinged running third in the event before a next-up Vinery Stud Stakes second and fourth in the ATC Oaks. Hinged also returned in the spring and was third in both the George Main Stakes and Epsom Handicap.
The Coolmore Classic 2023 winner Espiona franked the form that spring winning the $2 million The Invitation race.
2026 Coolmore Classic Betting
Betting on the Coolmore Classic heats up the week of the race with the latest markets to be made available for punters here at Races.com.au once open at Ladbrokes.com.au. Coolmore Classic betting is often dominated by the best out of the Guy Walter Stakes along with any previous Group 1 winners that are in good autumn form.
Zougotcha ($3.30 in 2024) and Lady Shenandoah ($2.60 in 2025) are the latest favourites in Coolmore Classic betting to win.
Coolmore Classic Field
2026 Coolmore Classic Form
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2026 Coolmore Classic Nominations
The 2026 Coolmore Classic nominations are set to close on the Monday of race week and will be listed below.
The Coolmore Classic 2026 nominations attracted 16 fillies and mares led in all-in betting by Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman’s Thousand Guineas winner Ole Dancer racing third-up and Chris Waller’s class four-year-old Lazzura.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
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| 1 | 6x00x120x3 | ARCTIC GLAMOUR | M | 5 | Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | 105 |
| 2 | 11x1610x76 | CILACAP | M | 4 | Grahame Begg | 90 |
| 3 | 2321×14111 | CINSAULT | M | 4 | Michael Freedman | |
| 4 | 37x39667x6 | FIRESTORM (NZ) | M | 5 | Chris Waller | 100 |
| 5 | 5754340120 | JENNI THE FOX | M | 4 | Ciaron Maher | 92 |
| 6 | 124x1155x2 | LAZZURA | M | 4 | Chris Waller | 109 |
| 7 | 55x8114x22 | MANAAL | M | 4 | Michael Freedman | 109 |
| 8 | x11x8438x3 | MELODY AGAIN | M | 6 | Scott Singleton | 100 |
| 9 | 1x1521x23 | OLE DANCER | F | 3 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | |
| 10 | 2x4211x6 | PANOVA | F | 3 | Chris Waller | 84 |
| 11 | 51x3486x68 | QUEEN OF CLUBS | F | 3 | Gary Portelli | 82 |
| 12 | 22x113x412 | SAVVY HALLIE | F | 3 | Brad Widdup | |
| 13 | x01x4177x4 | SHOHISHA | M | 4 | David Payne | 94 |
| 14 | 8x02841x31 | VERONA ROSE | M | 4 | Gary Portelli | 105 |
| 15 | 522x21218x | VIVY AIR | M | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 107 |
| 16 | 33051×0082 | YOU WAHNG | M | 4 | Kris Lees | 99 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2026 Coolmore Classic Field
The Coolmore Classic field attracts the season’s best middle-distance fillies and mares and is released on the Wednesday before the race.
The official 2026 Coolmore Classic field and barriers will be released by Racing NSW on the Wednesday of race week and published in full below.
The Coolmore Classic 2026 final field features a smart line-up of quality mares including the Chris Waller-trained Lazzura coming off a second fresh in the Group 2 Millie Fox Stakes, Michael Freedman’s Millie Fox winner Cinsault chasing her fourth win on the trot, her four-year-old stablemate Manaal last seen finishing runner-up in the Group 2 Guy Walter, and the Gary Portelli-trained winner of that same key lead-up Verona Rose.
Click here to read more on the key runners in the 2026 Coolmore Classic field and betting markets.
| No | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Barrier | Weight | Age | Sex | Last Starts | Prize Money |
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| 1 | Lazzura | James McDonald | Chris Waller | 8 | 58kg | 4 | M | 155x2 | $975,945 |
| 2 | Manaal | Jason Collett | Michael Freedman | 2 | 58kg | 4 | M | 14x22 | $2,158,200 |
| 3 | Vivy Air | Reece Jones | Ciaron Maher | 9 | 57kg | 5 | M | 1218x | $2,914,285 |
| 4 | Verona Rose | Craig Williams | Gary Portelli | 4 | 56kg | 4 | M | 41x31 | $695,745 |
| 5 | Arctic Glamour | Tom Sherry | Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | 1 | 55.5kg | 5 | M | 120x3 | $825,250 |
| 6 | Ole Dancer | Zac Lloyd | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 11 | 55kg | 3 | F | 21x23 | $1,257,100 |
| 7 | Savvy Hallie | Nash Rawiller | Brad Widdup | 13 | 55kg | 3 | F | 3x412 | $974,450 |
| 8 | Cinsault | Tim Clark | Michael Freedman | 5 | 55kg | 4 | M | 14111 | $460,700 |
| 9 | Firestorm | Tyler Schiller | Chris Waller | 12 | 53.5kg | 5 | M | 667x6 | $798,413 |
| 10 | Melody Again | Winona Costin | Scott Singleton | 7 | 53.5kg | 6 | M | 438x3 | $522,950 |
| 11 | You Wahng | Dylan Gibbons | Kris Lees | 14 | 53kg | 4 | M | x0082 | $779,200 |
| 12 | Shohisha | Andrew Adkins | David Payne | 6 | 51kg | 4 | M | 177x4 | $346,725 |
| 13 | Jenni The Fox | Jett Stanley | Ciaron Maher | 10 | 51kg | 4 | M | 40120 | $534,150 |
| 14 | Cilacap | Rachel King | Grahame Begg | 3 | 51kg | 4 | M | 10x76 | $346,110 |
Coolmore Classic Barrier & Speedmap
Coolmore Classic History
This race has been known as many different names over its history including the Winfield Classic, Orlando Wines Classic, Rosemount Wines Classic, Marlboro Classic, NSW Thoroughbred Breeder’s Stakes and the Fillies & Mares Classic.
Miss Personality won the inaugural running in 1973 when it was a principal race. Not long after in 1980 it gained Group 2 status and was eventually installed as a Group 1 race in 1984.
The high status, stakes and handicap conditions of the Coolmore Stud Classic ensure the field is always full of classy and competitive females. Outstanding fillies and mares who have won the Coolmore Classic include Sunline (2000 & 2002) carrying 60kg, Tuesday Joy (2007), and Assertive Lass (1997).
In 2020 trainer Gai Waterhouse celebrated her record-equalling fifth Coolmore Classic victory with Con Te Partiro.
Lady Shenandoah (2025) was the last filly to win the Coolmore Classic.
| Coolmore Classic Records | |
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| Time Record: | 1:27.21 set by Shindig in 1998. |
| Most Successful Jockey: | J. Cassidy won four times with Satin Sand (1986), Kapchat (1994), Flitter (1995) and Shamekha (2004). |
| Most Heavily Weighted Winner: | Emancipation (1984) and Sunline (2000) with 60kg. |
| Lightest Weighted Winner: | Crimson Cloud (1976) with 48kg. |
Coolmore Classic Previous Race Winners
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
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| 2026 Coolmore Classic |
1st | TBD | TBD |
| 2nd | TBD | ||
| 3rd | TBD | ||
| 2025 Coolmore Classic |
1st | Lady Shenandoah | 1 minute 27.38 seconds |
| 2nd | Firestorm | ||
| 3rd | Lady Of Camelot | ||
| 2024 Coolmore Classic |
1st | Zougotcha | 1 minute 29.12 seconds |
| 2nd | Semana | ||
| 3rd | Kimochi | ||
| 2023 Coolmore Classic |
1st | Espiona | 1 minute 27.62 seconds |
| 2nd | Pride Of Jenni | ||
| 3rd | Sheeza Belter | ||
| 2022 Coolmore Classic |
1st | Lighthouse | 1 minute 30.97 seconds |
| 2nd | Mirra Vision | ||
| 3rd | Hinged | ||
| 2021 Coolmore Classic |
1st | Krone | 1 minute 27.68 seconds |
| 2nd | Mizzy | ||
| 3rd | Dame Giselle | ||
| 2020 Coolmore Classic |
1st | Con Te Partiro | 1 minute 35.55 seconds |
| 2nd | Miss Fabulass | ||
| 3rd | Noire | ||
| Coolmore Classic 2026 | |
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| Date: | Saturday March 14, 2026 |
| Track: | Rosehill Gardens Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1500m |
| Conditions: | Fillies & Mares – Quality Handicap |
| Status: | Group 1 |
| Prize Money: | $1,000,000 |
| Inaugurated: | 1973 |
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