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2026 Victoria Derby Results News
The 2026 Victoria Derby results will be updated immediately after the running of the Group 1 $3 million Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington on Victoria Derby Day, Saturday October 31, 2026.
One of the most prestigious races for three-year-olds in Australia, the Victoria Derby is the premier staying test of the spring and regularly produces future Group 1 stars. Run over the famous Flemington 2500m, the race has been won by champions including Phar Lap, Tulloch, Efficient, Hitotsu, Riff Rocket, and Observer.
The latest edition will see the country’s best staying three-year-olds chase Victoria Derby glory and write their names into the history books.
Bet on the Victoria Derby 2026 Results
Place your bets on the horse you think will be crowned the Victoria Derby 2026 winner right here with the latest VRC Derby odds and betting markets provided by Ladbrokes.
| 1. Cormier (3) J: Jamie Mott 57kg x0843 T: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich | |||
| Recent form sound. Last start led but faded 3rd of 9 in the G1 Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick on October 24 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Proxima Dea with 56.5kg at $16. The run before that 4th of 10 in the G3 Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1800m, long-neck behind Proxima Dea with 56.5kg at $4.20. Can improve again. | |||
| 2. Stormy Marco (16) J: James McDonald 57kg x2954 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Last start 4th of 9 in the G1 Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick on October 24 over 2000m, 3 len behind Proxima Dea carrying 56.5kg at $10. The run before that got back early 5th of 10 in the G3 Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Proxima Dea with 56.5kg at $6.50. | |||
| 3. True Rebel (17) J: Billy Egan 57kg 3121 T: Danny O’brien | |||
| Racing well recently. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len in the G2 Moonee Valley Vase at this track on October 24 over 2040m defeating Skua carrying 57kg at $2.60. The run before that 2nd of 8 in a 3yo Bm70 at Caulfield on October 14 over 1600m, head behind Mister Whiskers carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. | |||
| 4. King Snitz (6) J: Damian Lane 57kg 9311 T: Shane Jackson | |||
| Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a nose in the G3 Caulfield Classic on October 17 over 2000m defeating Vallice with 57kg at $16. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 3 len in a Mdn-Sw at Warrnambool on September 21 over 2000m defeating Los Bravos with 57kg at $1.70. | |||
| 5. Murshidi (18) J: Blake Shinn 57kg x7321 T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Last start came from midfield and won by a neck in the LR Geelong Classic on October 21 over 2200m defeating Icy You with 57kg at $3.70. The race before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on October 7 over 1765m, slow going 3.5 len behind Fringilla carrying 57kg at $2.30. | |||
| 6. Vallice (14) J: Mark Zahra 57kg 44522 T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Racing well recently. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 in the G3 Caulfield Classic on October 17 over 2000m, nose behind King Snitz with 57kg at $4.40. Before that 2nd of 12 in the LR Super Impose Stakes at this track on October 3 over 1800m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Miss Waititi with 57kg at $4.20. | |||
| 7. Skua (13) J: John Allen 57kg 31662 T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 in the G2 Moonee Valley Vase at this track on October 24 over 2040m, 0.5 len behind True Rebel carrying 57kg at $21. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 in the G3 Caulfield Classic on October 17 over 2000m, 5 len behind King Snitz carrying 57kg at $10. | |||
| 8. Cignetti (12) J: William Pike 57kg x1233 T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | |||
| Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 8 in the G3 Caulfield Classic on October 17 over 2000m, head behind King Snitz with 57kg at $6.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 in the LR Super Impose Stakes at this track on October 3 over 1800m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Miss Waititi with 57kg at $8. | |||
| 9. Icy You (10) J: Craig Williams 57kg 21242 T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | |||
| Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 13 in the LR Geelong Classic on October 21 over 2200m, neck behind Murshidi with 57kg at $7.50. The start before that 4th of 12 in the LR Super Impose Stakes at this track on October 3 over 1800m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Miss Waititi carrying 57kg at $14. | |||
| 10. True Tone (15) J: Jason Collett 57kg 44213 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 in the LR Geelong Classic on October 21 over 2200m, 1.0 len behind Murshidi carrying 57kg at $2.60. The start before that favourite; won by a nose in a Super Mdn at Warwick Farm on October 5 over 1600m in soft going defeating Tharwa with 55.5kg at $2.80. | |||
| 11. Hierarchy (4) J: Ben Melham 57kg 3148 T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | |||
| At the latest run got back early 8th of 11 in the G2 Moonee Valley Vase at this track on October 24 over 2040m, 4.5 len behind True Rebel carrying 57kg at $8. The run before that 4th of 8 in a 3yo Bm70 at Caulfield on October 14 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Mister Whiskers carrying 59kg at $6.50. | |||
| 12. Written Empire (2) J: Harry Coffey 57kg 4136 T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | |||
| Last start 6th of 11 in the G2 Moonee Valley Vase at this track on October 24 over 2040m, 3.5 len behind True Rebel with 57kg at $7.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 in a 3yo Bm70 at Caulfield on October 14 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Mister Whiskers carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. | |||
| 13. Russian Rock (7) J: Michael Dee 57kg 3×154 T: Michael Trotter | |||
| Last start 4th of 8 in the G3 Caulfield Classic on October 17 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind King Snitz with 57kg at $2.90. The run before that 5th of 9 in the G2 Bill Stutt Stakes at Caulfield on September 27 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Diameter carrying 57kg at $31. | |||
| 14. Cold Shower (5) J: Jett Stanley 57kg 316 T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | |||
| Last start 6th of 13 in the LR Geelong Classic on October 21 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Murshidi with 57kg at $12. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Geelong on October 7 over 2270m in soft going defeating Gradivus carrying 58kg at $2.60. | |||
| 15. King Winston (9) J: Daniel Stackhouse 57kg 0245 T: Greg Eurell | |||
| Last start 5th of 11 in the G2 Moonee Valley Vase at this track on October 24 over 2040m, 3.5 len behind True Rebel carrying 57kg at $61. The race before that 4th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on October 7 over 1765m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Fringilla carrying 57kg at $10. | |||
| 16. Quick Finish (11) J: Jye Mcneil 55kg 5111 T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy | |||
| At the latest run won by 0.5 len in a G3 Ethereal Stakes at Caulfield on October 17 over 2000m defeating Your Colour carrying 56kg at $15. The start before that won by a long-neck in a 3yo Hcp at Caulfield on September 19 over 1800m defeating Icy You carrying 57kg at $6. | |||
| 17. Meet The Prince (1) J: Jackson Radley 57kg x0622 T: Patrick Kearney | |||
| Dual acceptor. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Echuca on October 19 over 2100m, 1.0 len behind Notre Citrouille carrying 57kg at $4.40. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Manangatang on October 10 over 1550m, long-neck behind Misil Beauty with 57.5kg at $3.10. | |||
| 18. Locked In (8) J: Ben Allen 57kg 9×749 T: Ken & Kasey Keys | |||
| Last start eased back early on 9th of 13 in the LR Geelong Classic on October 21 over 2200m, 6 len behind Murshidi carrying 57kg at $151. Before that 4th of 8 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Geelong on October 7 over 2270m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cold Shower with 58kg at $6. | |||
2026 Victoria Derby Results
Stay tuned for the official Victoria Derby 2026 results and finishing order when the $3 million classic runs at Flemington on Saturday October 31.
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- 2026 Victoria Derby Winning Horse: TBD
- 2026 Victoria Derby Winning Trainer: TBD
- 2026 Victoria Derby Winning Jockey: TBD
- 2026 Victoria Derby Winning Barrier: TBD
- 2026 Victoria Derby Winning Weight: TBD
- 2026 Victoria Derby Winning Margin: TBD
- 2026 Victoria Derby Winning Start Price: TBD
- 2026 Victoria Derby Winning Time: TBD
2026 Victoria Derby Exotics Results*
| Market | Results | QLD | NSW | VIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinella | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Exacta | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Trifecta | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| First Four | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Running Double | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
*Official Ladbrokes dividends to be updated following the race.
2026 Victoria Derby Race Report
The 2026 Victoria Derby winner will join an illustrious honour roll of champions after taking out Australia’s premier staying race for three-year-olds at Flemington.
Run over 2500 metres on the opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the VRC Derby has long been considered one of the most important races on the Australian racing calendar and a key guide to future Group 1 success.
This year’s edition attracted a quality field of emerging stayers looking to emulate recent winners including Observer (2025), Goldrush Guru (2024) and Riff Rocket (2023).
A full race recap, winning trainer and jockey quotes, sectional analysis and future targets for the placegetters will be published here shortly after the race.
Recent Victoria Derby Winners
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Observer | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | 2:37.28 |
| 2024 | Goldrush Guru | Andrew Gluyas | Jamie Kah | 2:37.78 |
| 2023 | Riff Rocket | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 2:37.38 |
| 2022 | Manzoice | Chris Waller | Mick Dee | 2:40.86 |
| 2021 | Hitotsu | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | John Allen | 2:37.32 |
Victoria Derby History
First run in 1855, the Victoria Derby is one of Australia’s oldest Group 1 races and the country’s premier staying feature for three-year-olds.
Some of the most famous Victoria Derby winners include:
- Phar Lap (1929)
- Tulloch (1957)
- Red Anchor (1984)
- Nothin’ Leica Dane (1995)
- Efficient (2006)
- Rebel Raider (2008)
- Hitotsu (2021)
- Riff Rocket (2023)
- Observer (2025)
The Victoria Derby has also served as a launching pad for horses that later excelled in races including the Australian Derby, Australian Guineas, Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate, and Melbourne Cup.
Victoria Derby Results Betting Trends
Punters analysing previous Victoria Derby results should note several key trends:
- The Moonee Valley Vase remains the premier lead-up race into the Victoria Derby.
- Favourites have enjoyed mixed success in recent years, with Hitotsu (2021), Riff Rocket (2023) and Observer (2025) all saluting as market elects.
- Major upsets are common, highlighted by Rebel Raider ($101 in 2008), Fiveandahalfstar ($41 in 2012), and Manzoice ($21 in 2022).
- The race has produced future Group 1 stars, with Hitotsu and Riff Rocket both completing major Derby doubles the following autumn.
Victoria Derby Results FAQs
Who won the 2026 Victoria Derby?
The 2026 Victoria Derby winner will be updated following the running of the race at Flemington on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
What distance is the Victoria Derby?
The Victoria Derby is run over 2500 metres at Flemington Racecourse.
What is the Victoria Derby worth?
The Victoria Derby carries total prizemoney of $3 million including a healthy $1.80 million going to the 2026 Victoria Derby winner
Who won the 2025 Victoria Derby?
Observer, trained by Ciaron Maher and ridden by Mark Zahra, won the 2025 Victoria Derby defeating Arcora and Deal Done Fast. Check out the full 2025 Victoria Derby results as a guide to betting on this year’s race.
Where can I view the full 2026 Victoria Derby results?
The complete finishing order, margins, time, dividends, exotics and race replay details will be published here at Races.com.au immediately after the race.
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