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The Angus Armanasco Stakes is a Group 2 race for 3yo fillies held in February on Blue Diamond Stakes Day.
Angus Armanasco Stakes News
The Angus Armanasco Stakes is a Group 2 race for fillies aged 3 years old run over 1400m. Held at Melbourne’s Caulfield Racecourse in February each year on Blue Diamond Stakes Day, the Angus Armanasco Stakes is worth $300,000 in prize money and attracts a lot of top-quality fillies.
Angus Armanasco Stakes 2026 Odds
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1. Sheza Alibi (1)
J: Zac Spain 58.5kg
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
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| Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign to post a big 6 len win. This track G2 Sand Gneas November 15 over 1600m defeating Tagline carrying 55kg at $1.50. First up last campaign third of 7 at this track in the LR Gothic Stakes October 18 over 1200m, 2 len behind Tentyris with 55kg at $10. Resumes after a recent trial win. Class filly who can take care of these. | ||
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2. Salty Pearl (3)
J: Ben Allen 58.5kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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| Second-up. First-up after three months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track in the G3 Manfred on January 24 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Space Rider carrying 57kg at $5. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Sandown-Hillside in the G2 Thoguineasprel on September 27 over 1400m, nose behind Ferivia carrying 56kg at $9. Nice return and will be hard to hold out. | ||
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3. Spicy Lu (5)
J: Craig Williams 58.5kg
T: Nick Olive |
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| Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Flemington in the G1 Vrc Oaks November 6 over 2500m, 8 len behind Strictly Business with 56.5kg at $13. Previously first up; tenth of 13 at Randwick in the G2 Furious September 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Apocalyptic carrying 56kg at $41. See this one. | ||
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4. Jenni Gone Bonkers (2)
J: Jett Stanley 56kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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| Most recently faded in the straight 7th of 10 at this track 3yo Bm70 on January 31 over 1800m, 4 len behind Miss Maranda with 60.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Flemington 3yo Bm70 on January 10 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Flying Done carrying 60.5kg at $2.05. Been up a while and fancy others have more upside. | ||
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5. Mystery ‘N’ Drama (4)
J: Luke Cartwright 56kg
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
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| Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by a neck at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm74 February 9 over 1600m defeating Grey Ice carrying 52kg at $8.50. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw January 21 over 1500m defeating Jimmy Beans carrying 56kg at $1.35. Definite winning chance. Harder now, each way. | ||
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6. Chateau Eze (7)
J: Jordan Childs 56kg
T: Mark Walker |
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| Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at this track in the G3 Peter Le Grand on February 7 over 1100m, 2 len behind Alpha Sofie with 56kg at $31. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track in the LR Jim Moloney on September 20 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Yum carrying 56kg at $9. Fitter and up in trip will suit. | ||
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7. Exit (9)
J: Ethan Brown 56kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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| Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne 3yo F Bm64 on January 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Toronado Queen with 59kg at $3. Previously second-up eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Flemington 3yo Bm70 on August 2 over 1410m, 1.5 len behind Crossbow carrying 59kg at $2.05. Likely to find this out of reach. | ||
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8. Morgana (8)
J: Craig Newitt 56kg
T: Patrick F Ryan Jnr |
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| Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at this track in the G3 Peter Le Grand on February 7 over 1100m, 8 len behind Alpha Sofie with 56kg at $201. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track in the LR Jim Moloney on September 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Yum with 56kg at $151. Looks tested. | ||
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9. Angel Eyes (6)
J: Luke Currie 56kg
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
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| Third race start. Won on debut won by a head at Ballarat 3yo F Mdn-Sw October 6 over 1000m in soft going defeating Light Filled carrying 57kg at $1.90. Returned from break eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track in the G3 Peter Le Grand on February 7 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Alpha Sofie with 56kg at $31. Fitter and could improve quickly. | ||
The Angus Armanasco Stakes is run as part of the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival. Also featured on the same race day are three Group 1 races, including the feature Blue Diamond Stakes for the season’s top two-year-olds.
Many of the runners in the field will come via the Group 3 Kevin Hayes Stakes (1200m) at the track a fortnight prior.
Named after the Australian Racing Hall of Fame horse trainer, Angus Armanasco, the Stakes race is the ideal lead-up to the Group 2 Kewney Stakes (1600m) held at Flemington on Super Saturday. Zarita (2008) and Treasurethe Moment (2025) are the latest mares to complete the Angus Armanasco – Kewney Stakes double.
The 2023 Angus Armanasco Stakes form was franked by the runner-up Royal Merchant who soon after travelled to South Australia and completed the Group 2 Tobin Bronze Stakes – Group 1 The Goodwood double at Morphettville.
The 2025 Angus Armanasco Stakes winner Treasurethe Moment went on to frank the form winning her next four starts with wins in the Kewney Stakes, Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes, ATC Oaks and the spring’s Memsie Stakes.
The Angus Armanasco Stakes 2026 runs on Saturday February 21, 2026 at Caulfield Racecourse as a potential Group 1 ATC Oaks lead-up.
| 2026 Angus Armanasco Stakes | |
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| Date: | Saturday February 21, 2026 |
| Track: | Caulfield Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1400m |
| Race Type: | 3YO Fillies – SW + P |
| Status: | Group 2 |
| Prize Money: | $300,000 |
2026 Angus Armanasco Stakes Results
Stay tuned for the official 2026 Angus Armanasco Stakes results and finishing order at Caulfield on Saturday February 21, 2026 and to see what female gallopers have a Group 1 autumn target in sight.
- 1st: TBD
- 2nd: TBD
- 3rd: TBD
Winning Margin: TBD
Winning Time: TBD
2026 Angus Armanasco Stakes Betting
The updated Angus Armanasco Stakes betting odds for 2026 will be available at Ladbrokes.com.au and also published here at Races.com.au the week of the race.
Shuffle Dancer ($3 in 2023) and Treasurethe Moment ($2.70 in 2025) are the latest favourites in Angus Armanasco Stakes betting to win.
2026 Angus Armanasco Stakes Form Guide
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2026 Angus Armanasco Stakes Tips
Stay tuned for our insider Angus Armanasco Stakes 2026 Tips on the fillies’ feature this Blue Diamond Day in Melbourne.
- To Win: TBD
2026 Angus Armanasco Stakes Field
The Angus Armanasco Stakes field attracts a class line-up of three-year-old fillies each Blue Diamond Stakes Day, many coming out of the Group 3 Kevin Hayes Stakes (1200m) held at the track a fortnight earlier.
The 2026 Angus Armanasco Stakes final field and barrier draw will be released below on the Wednesday of race week.
The Angus Armanasco Stakes 2026 field features a quality line-up of three-year-old fillies led in betting by resuming odds-on fancy Sheza Alibi running for the first time since her Group 2 Sandown Guineas win over the boys in the spring.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
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| 1 | 2112x311x | SHEZA ALIBI | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Zac Spain | 1 | 58.5kg | Â | Â | 95 |
| 2 | 231x3341x3 | SALTY PEARL | Ciaron Maher | Ben Allen | 3 | 58.5kg | Â | Â | 86 |
| 3 | 117x04817x | SPICY LU | Nick Olive | Craig Williams | 5 | 58.5kg | Â | Â | 82 |
| 4 | 6222×12137 | JENNI GONE BONKERS | Ciaron Maher | Jett Stanley | 2 | 56kg | Â | Â | 74 |
| 5 | 76×23311 | MYSTERY ’N’ DRAMA | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Luke Cartwright (a) | 4 | 56kg |  |  | 67 |
| 6 | 120×4 | CHATEAU EZE (GB) | Mark Walker | Jordan Childs | 7 | 56kg | Â | Â | 70 |
| 7 | 9x135x2 | EXIT | Ciaron Maher | Ethan Brown | 9 | 56kg | Â | Â | 66 |
| 8 | 421x97x0 | MORGANA | Patrick F Ryan Jnr | Craig Newitt | 8 | 56kg | Â | Â | 62 |
| 9 | 1×8 | ANGEL EYES | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Luke Currie | 6 | 56kg | Â | Â | 63 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2026 Angus Armanasco Stakes Nominations
The Angus Armanasco Stakes nominations feature some of the season’s key three-year-old fillies heading towards a race like Group 2 Kewney Stakes (1400m) at Flemington the following month.
The 2026 Angus Armanasco Stakes nominations will be published below the Monday prior to the race.
Angus Armanasco Stakes 2026 nominations extended until 10:00am (AEDT) – 17/02/2026
| Â | Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating |
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| 1 | 1×8 | ANGEL EYES | F | 3 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 63 |
| 2 | 120×4 | CHATEAU EZE (GB) | F | 3 | Mark Walker | 70 |
| 3 | 9x135x2 | EXIT | F | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 66 |
| 4 | 6222×12137 | JENNI GONE BONKERS | F | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 74 |
| 5 | 18x925x367 | MEMO | F | 3 | Peter Snowden | 80 |
| 6 | 421x97x0 | MORGANA | F | 3 | Patrick F Ryan Jnr | 62 |
| 7 | 76×23311 | MYSTERY ’N’ DRAMA | F | 3 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 67 |
| 8 | 68x74x411 | ORGANICS | F | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | 65 |
| 9 | 7×42 | PRIVATEER | F | 3 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 60 |
| 10 | 231x3341x3 | SALTY PEARL | F | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 86 |
| 11 | 2112x311x | SHEZA ALIBI | F | 3 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 95 |
| 12 | 117x04817x | SPICY LU | F | 3 | Nick Olive | 82 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Angus Armanasco Stakes History
The first recorded winner of the Angus Armanasco Stakes was Better Draw in 1976. Since then, the race has undergone several name changes from the Tranquil Star Stakes, The Dalgety Stakes, The Inglis Premier Sale Stakes, The Jewel Stakes and then in 1996 it became the Angus Armanasco Stakes.
The race has switched between 1400m and 1600m and was a Principal race until 1980 when it became a Group 3 race. In 2000 the Angus Armanasco Stakes was elevated to Group 2 status.
Plenty of nice fillies have added their name to the Angus Armanasco Stakes winners’ list over the years including returning VRC Oaks winner Treasurethe Moment (2025), Qafila (2019) who went on to win the Group 1 SA Derby, subsequent Cox Plate winner Pinker Pinker (2011), and the iconic Miss Finland (2007).
In 2023 the event took place at Ladbrokes Park Lakeside, Sandown, with renovations happening at Caulfield.
Recent Angus Armanasco Stakes Winners
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
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| 2026 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | TBD | TBD |
| 2nd | TBD | ||
| 3rd | TBD | ||
| 2025 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Treasurethe Moment | 1 minute 22.97 seconds |
| 2nd | Jenni The Fox | ||
| 3rd | Too Darn Lizzie | ||
| 2024 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Sassy Boom | 1 minute 23.91 seconds |
| 2nd | So Glamorous | ||
| 3rd | Serasana | ||
| 2023 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Shuffle Dancer | 1 minute 23.64 seconds |
| 2nd | Royal Merchant | ||
| 3rd | Call Di | ||
| 2022 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Lavish Girl | 1 minute 23.22 seconds |
| 2nd | Argentia | ||
| 3rd | Yearning | ||
| 2021 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Yes Baby Yes | 1 minute 24.76 seconds |
| 2nd | Malicorne | ||
| 3rd | Shojiki | ||
| 2020 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | La Tene | 1 minute 22.13 seconds |
| 2nd | Lady Lupino | ||
| 3rd | Luna Light | ||
| 2019 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Qafila | 1 minute 23.08 seconds |
| 2nd | Angelic Ruler | ||
| 3rd | Zoubo | ||
| 2018 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Summer Sham | 1 minute 23.37 seconds |
| 2nd | Palazzo Vecchio | ||
| 3rd | Miss Wahoo | ||
| 2017 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Savanna Amour | 1 minute 22.99 seconds |
| 2nd | Ellicazoom | ||
| 3rd | Oregon’s Day | ||
| 2016 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Catch A Fire | 1 minute 23.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Mossin’ Around | ||
| 3rd | Pasadena Girl | ||
| 2015 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Sabatini | 1 minute 23.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Fontein Ruby | ||
| 3rd | Samartested | ||
| 2014 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Spirits Dance | 1 minutes 23.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Marianne | ||
| 3rd | Metaphorical | ||
| 2013 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Meliora | 1 minutes 23.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Members Joy | ||
| 3rd | Red Fez | ||
| 2012 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Shopaholic | 1 minutes 23.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Soft Sand | ||
| 3rd | Cute Emily | ||
| 2011 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Pinker Pinker | 1 minutes 21.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Sayahailmary | ||
| 3rd | Sistine Angel | ||
| 2010 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Set For Fame | 1 minute 22.56 seconds |
| 2nd | Gigas | ||
| 3rd | Irish Lights | ||
| 2009 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Gold Water | 1 minute 35.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Gallica | ||
| 3rd | Miss Scarlatti | ||
| 2008 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Zarita | 1 minute 37.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Pleasantsundaygirl | ||
| 3rd | El Daana | ||
| 2007 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Miss Finland | 1 minute 36.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Causeway Lass | ||
| 3rd | Kisumu | ||
| 2006 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Serenade Rose | 1 minute 34.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Doubting | ||
| 3rd | Fanciful Bella | ||
| 2005 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Ballet Society | 1 minute 36.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Astrodame | ||
| 3rd | Glen Shian | ||
| 2004 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Special Harmony | 1 minute 38.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Deep In The Woods | ||
| 3rd | Demerger | ||
| 2003 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | La Bella Dama | 1 minute 36.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Lashed | ||
| 3rd | Dextrous | ||
| 2002 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Elegant Fashion | 1 minute 36.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Li Lo Lill | ||
| 3rd | Moon Dragon | ||
| 2001 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | Rose Archway | 1 minute 35.9 seconds |
| 2nd | St Therese | ||
| 3rd | Ponton Flyer | ||
| 2000 Angus Armanasco Stakes | 1st | I Am A Ripper | 1 minute 38.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Danarich | ||
| 3rd | Super Sequel | ||
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