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The 2026 Concorde Stakes ran on Saturday September 5, 2026 as a lead-up to the $20 million The Everest and was won in an electric first-up performance by Ciaron Maher’s brilliant mare Tempted ($1.95F). 

The Concorde Stakes launches Sydney’s early spring sprinting season in explosive fashion, and Races.com.au has everything punters need to get ahead of the market. This high-pressure Group 2 1000m dash at Randwick regularly attracts Australia’s fastest fresh horses, elite short-course specialists and returning Group 1 stars looking to kick off their spring campaigns with authority. With key Concorde Stakes form lines feeding directly into major races like The Shorts, the Premiere Stakes and The Everest, this is one of the most influential early season sprints on the calendar — and a must-watch event for punters chasing Concorde Stakes tips, odds, form guides and betting insights that stick.

2026 Concorde Stakes Results

Stay tuned for the official 2026 Concorde Stakes results and finishing order including the sprinters most likely to secure a slot in the 2026 The Everest field.

• 1st: No. 4 Tempted ($1.95F)
• 2nd: No. 1 Headwall
• 3rd: No. 3 Beadman

Winning Margin: 0.41 lengths

Winning Time: 0:55.60

Tempted ($1.95) made a blistering return in the 2026 Concorde Stakes results, exploding late under Chad Schofield to score first-up and immediately strengthen her case for another The Everest tilt. The Street Boss mare, last year’s Everest runner-up, showed she’s come back sharper than ever, sitting off a hot tempo before unleashing her trademark turn of foot to hold off last year’s winner Headwall who ran a brave second and surprise third placegetter Beadman. Her fourth straight win and flawless fresh record confirmed she’s right at the top of her game, pushing her earnings past $6.4 million and prompting Ladbrokes to keep her tight in Everest futures at $7 behind Ka Ying Rising. Ciaron Maher was thrilled with the performance, noting she’s furnished into an even better version of the filly who ran second in last year’s $20 million feature, and confirmed she’ll follow the familiar path into the Premiere Stakes next before lining up third-up in The Everest.

2026 Concorde Stakes Odds & Finishing Order

See below for the latest Concorde Stakes odds followed by the official finishing order after the event this spring.

Check out our full 2026 Concorde Stakes field preview, tips and best bets!

2026 Concorde Stakes Tips

Stay tuned for our insider Concorde Stakes 2026 Tips on the now million-dollar The Everest lead-up race.

The Concorde Stakes is a Group 2 sprint, upgraded ahead of the 2026 edition, held at Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney now worth a lucrative $1 million in stakes. Raced over a short distance of 1000 metres the Concorde Stakes is an exciting sprint that really tests the abilities of some of the more talented horses on the Sydney circuit.

Open to horses of both sexes aged three years and older the Concorde Stakes is run under set weights with penalties.

It is held on Chelmsford Stakes Day and shares the race card with three other Group races: the Chelmsford Stakes (1600m), Furious Stakes (1200m) and the Tramway Stakes (1400m).

Those horse who perform particularly well in the Concorde Stakes might go on to target the Group 2 The Shorts (1100m) back at the track a fortnight later. The Concorde Stakes is now also a gun lead-up to the world’s richest turf race – the $20 million The Everest (1200m) held back at the track in October.

I Am Me (2024) was the last runner to complete the Concorde Stakes – The Shorts double.

Redzel won back-to-back editions of the Concorde Stakes in 2017 and 2018 ahead of his two historical wins in The Everest.

In 2018 Redzel made history as the first three-time Concorde Stakes winner.

The 2020 Concorde Stakes winner Gytrash backed-up to run third in that year’s The Everest trifecta before winning Rosehill’s Winners Stakes.

In 2021 the Concorde Stakes was won by Nature Strip at his third attempt. Nature Strip continued on to become the latest horse to complete the Concorde Stakes – The Everest double that spring.

Nature Strip further franked the form winning that year’s Group 1 VRC Sprint Classic at Flemington and returning the following autumn to win his third TJ Smith Stakes in 2022 ahead of a Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes win by 4.5 lengths at Royal Ascot in the UK.

The form out of the 2023 Concorde Stakes was franked with the third placed mare, Bella Nipotina, going on to win that year’s $3 million Winners Stakes (now Russell Balding Stakes) as well as the 2024 Group 1 Doomben 10,000 – Tatt’s Tiara double in Brisbane.

Bella Nipotina returned as favourite in the 2024 Concorde Stakes only to go down a neck to her stablemate, fellow Ciaron Maher-trained mare I Am Me.

Bella Nipotina went on to improve on her Concorde Stakes second to win the 2024 The Everest race when it took place as a Group 1 event for the first time. She further franked the form with success in the $3 million Winners Stakes and finishing third in Melbourne’s Gorup 1 Champions Sprint over the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

The 2026 Concorde Stakes was won first-up by the previous year’s The Everest runner-up Tempted.

Concorde Stakes 2026
Date:	Saturday September 5, 2026
Racecourse:	Royal Randwick Racecourse
Distance:	1000m
Race Type:	3YO&UP – SW+P
Status:	Group 2
Prize Money:	$1,000,000

2026 Concorde Stakes Betting

The top Concorde Stakes 2026 betting odds will be available at Races.com.au the week of the race courtesy of Ladbrokes.

Nature Strip ($1.50 in 2021), Eduardo ($2.70 in 2022) and Tempted ($1.95 in 2026) are the latest Concorde Stakes favourites to win.

2026 Concorde Stakes Form Guide

The Concorde Stakes form guide gives punters a detailed snapshot of every runner lining up in Sydney’s early spring 1000m dash. It breaks down each horse’s recent performances, first-up record, trial form, racing pattern and suitability to Randwick’s short-course pressure. Because the Concorde Stakes regularly features returning Group 1 sprinters, Everest hopefuls and sharp fresh horses, the form guide becomes one of the most important early-season tools for punters assessing Concorde Stakes odds, tips, and betting plays.

What the Concorde Stakes Form Guide Shows:

• Short-course speed — The Concorde is a pure 1000m dash; punters can quickly identify which runners possess genuine early speed and sustained sprinting ability.
• First-up performance — Many Concorde winners strike fresh; the form guide highlights horses with strong first-up records or proven early spring success.
• Trial and jump-out form — August trials are crucial; sharp trial performers often bring winning momentum into the Concorde Stakes.
• Randwick suitability — Horses who handle Randwick’s rise to the line and can maintain a strong sprint are well suited to the 1000m trip.
• Race map — The form guide shows likely leaders, on-pace runners and swoopers, helping punters understand how the race may unfold.

What Punters Should Look for on the Concorde Stakes Form Guide:

• Class edge — Group 1 sprinters resuming often outclass rivals over 1000m.
• Trial sharpness — Horses showing intent in recent trials typically perform strongly first-up.
• Speed vs pressure — Identify runners who can absorb early pressure and still finish off.
• Stable plans for the spring carnival — Leading Sydney stables often target the Concorde as a key launchpad into The Shorts and The Everest.
• Track pattern — Randwick can favour on-pace runners depending on wind and rail position, making race map analysis essential.

FULL 2026 CONCORDE STAKES FORM GUIDE

2026 Concorde Stakes Field

The official 2026 Concorde Stakes field is released by Racing NSW the Wednesday of race week with the full line-up of potential The Everest horses to be published below.

The Concorde Stakes 2026 final field features 13 class sprinters with an eye on the Group 1 spring majors including the Ciaron Maher-trained Group 1 Surround Stakes champ Tempted resuming in gate seven and chasing her fourth win on the trot.

No	Last 10	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight	Probable Weight	Penalty	Hcp Rating
1	11x4232x1x	HEADWALL	Matthew Smith	Zac Lloyd	5	58.5kg			113
2	1x13x6214x	MARHOONA	Michael Freedman	Ms Rachel King	4	58.5kg			110
3	20x168150x	BEADMAN	Peter Snowden	Tim Clark	11	58.5kg			103
4	1x132x111x	TEMPTED	Ciaron Maher	Chad Schofield	7	58kg			112
5	621x2231x1	ROSELYN’S STAR	John O’Shea & Tom Charlton	Regan Bayliss	6	58kg			101
6	x218683x47	WAY TO THE STARS	Matthew Smith	Ashley Morgan	8	57.5kg			101
7	0x68x3118x	BESKAR	Anthony & Sam Freedman	James McDonald	1	57.5kg			93
8	1x311x382x	KING’S SECRET	Joseph Pride	Andrew Adkins	2	57kg			102
9	230x8x211x	WANARUAH	Brett & Georgie Cavanough	Kerrin McEvoy	12	57kg			97
10	6x046x321x	STEADY READY	Tony & Maddysen Sears	Tommy Berry	9	56kg			101
11	2835x1110x	CHIDIAC	Brett & Georgie Cavanough	Ms Alysha Collett	13	56kg			99
12	111x11246x	MAL COUPE	Stephen O’Halloran	Tyler Schiller	3	56kg			96
13	31x911531x	SIGNOR TORTONI	Ron Quinton	Jason Collett	10	56kg			94

Table Credit: Racing Australia.

2026 Concorde Stakes Nominations

Nominations for the Concorde Stakes in 2026 close the Monday of race week.

The 2026 Concorde Stakes nominations attracted 20 short distance specialists on a potential path to The Everest led in all-in betting by Ciaron Maher’s resuming Group 1 Surround Stakes winning filly Tempted.

	Last 10	Horse	Sex	Age	Trainer	Hcp Rating
1	20x168150x	BEADMAN	H	4	Peter Snowden	103
2	11327×2034	BEAST MODE	G	7	Ben, Will & JD Hayes	91
3	0x68x3118x	BESKAR	G	4	Anthony & Sam Freedman	93
4	2835x1110x	CHIDIAC	M	6	Brett & Georgie Cavanough	99
5	1958x160x6	DISNECK	G	6	Bjorn Baker	99
6	5x937x156x	GENEROSITY	M	6	Chris Waller	113
7	11x4232x1x	HEADWALL	G	7	Matthew Smith	113
8	1x311x382x	KING’S SECRET	G	5	Joseph Pride	102
9	x1155x212x	LAZZURA	M	5	Chris Waller	115
10	111x11246x	MAL COUPE	G	5	Stephen O’Halloran	96
11	1x13x6214x	MARHOONA	M	4	Michael Freedman	110
12	4393x3361x	MAZU	G	8	Joseph Pride	113
13	1223x2047x	MY GLADIOLA	M	4	John McArdle	105
14	134×193111	PRIMA BELLA (NZ)	M	6	Matthew Smith	97
15	621x2231x1	ROSELYN’S STAR	G	5	John O’Shea & Tom Charlton	101
16	31x911531x	SIGNOR TORTONI	G	5	Ron Quinton	94
17	6x046x321x	STEADY READY	G	7	Tony & Maddysen Sears	101
18	1x132x111x	TEMPTED	M	4	Ciaron Maher	112
19	230x8x211x	WANARUAH	H	5	Brett & Georgie Cavanough	97
20	x218683x47	WAY TO THE STARS	G	8	Matthew Smith	101

Table Credit: Racing Australia.

Concorde Stakes History

The Concorde Stakes became a listed race in 1990 following one year as an unlisted event. Alpine Flyer won the inaugural edition in 1989.

Registered as the Concorde Stakes the race has never really been known by any other sponsor name.

In 1997 the Concorde Stakes was upgraded to Group 3 before elevating to a Group 2 in 2026. Initially held at Rosehill Racecourse the Concorde Stakes shifted to Warwick Farm for the 2011 and 2012 editions. Since 2013 it has been held at Royal Randwick Racecourse.

Initially raced over 1100m in 2013 the Concorde Stakes began to be held over 1000m.

Notable Concorde Stakes winners include Guineas (1999), Armidale (1997), and Joanne (1991).

Redzel made history with his back-to-back wins taking out the Concorde Stakes – The Everest double in 2017 and 2018 before winning the Concorde for a third time in 2019.

In 2021 Chris Waller’s brilliant sprinter Nature Strip, subsequent 2021 The Everest winner and 2022 King’s Stand Stakes champion in the UK, saluted as the odds-on favourite in his third attempt in the event.

In 2024 I Am Me set a new Concorde Stakes race record winning in a slick 55.97 seconds.

Tempted (2026) is the last Concorde Stakes winning mare.

Concorde Stakes results since 2000 are listed below.

Concorde Stakes Results

Year	Place	Horse	Time
2026 Concorde Stakes	1st	Tempted	55.60 seconds
	2nd	Headwall
	3rd	Beadman
2025 Concorde Stakes	1st	Headwall	56.80 seconds
	2nd	Lady Shenandoah
	3rd	Ostraka
2024 Concorde Stakes	1st	I Am Me	55.97 seconds (R)
	2nd	Bella Nipotina
	3rd	Way To The Stars
2023 Concorde Stakes	1st	Remarque	56.57 seconds
	2nd	In Secret
	3rd	Bella Nipotina
2022 Concorde Stakes	1st	Eduardo	59.55 seconds
	2nd	Athelric
	3rd	Handle The Truth
2021 Concorde Stakes	1st	Nature Strip	56.66 seconds
	2nd	Wild Ruler
	3rd	Trekking
2020 Concorde Stakes	1st	Gytrash	55.81 seconds
	2nd	Nature Strip
	3rd	Dirty Work
2019 Concorde Stakes	1st	Redzel	56.28 seconds
	2nd	Pierata
	3rd	Graff
2018 Concorde Stakes	1st	Redzel	56.19 seconds
	2nd	Kaepernick
	3rd	Invincible Star
2017 Concorde Stakes	1st	Redzel	56.2 seconds
	2nd	Spieth
	3rd	Nieta
2016 Concorde Stakes	1st	Felines	59.3 seconds
	2nd	Federal
	3rd	Craftiness
2015 Concorde Stakes	1st	Shiraz	0 minutes 57.7 seconds
	2nd	Craftiness
	3rd	Ball Of Muscle
2014 Concorde Stakes	1st	Wouldnt It Be Nice	0 minutes 59.4 seconds
	2nd	Nuclear Class
	3rd	Rain Affair
2013 Concorde Stakes	1st	Decision Time	0 minutes 56.0 seconds
	2nd	Sessions
	3rd	Delago Bolt
2012 Concorde Stakes	1st	Tiger Tees	1 minute 04.1 seconds
	2nd	Mrs Onassis
	3rd	Satin Shoes
2011 Concorde Stakes	1st	Decision Time	1 minute 02.8 seconds
	2nd	Winter King
	3rd	Monton
2010 Concorde Stakes	1st	Reward For Effort	1 minute 03.3 seconds
	2nd	Winter King
	3rd	Trusting
2009 Concorde Stakes	1st	Friday Creek	1 minute 03.8 seconds
	2nd	McClintock
	3rd	Ahdashim
2008 Concorde Stakes	1st	Typhoon Zed	1 minute 03.4 seconds
	2nd	Raheeb
	3rd	Hurried Choice
2007 Concorde Stakes	1st	Race Not Held	–
	2nd	–
	3rd	–
2006 Concorde Stakes	1st	Mustard	1 minute 03.5 seconds
	2nd	Regal Cheer
	3rd	Fox Lake
2005 Concorde Stakes	1st	Red Oog	1 minute 04.0 seconds
	2nd	Dance The Waves
	3rd	Spark Of Life
2004 Concorde Stakes	1st	Taikun	1 minute 02.8 seconds
	2nd	Fouardee
	3rd	Star Of Florida
2003 Concorde Stakes	1st	Private Steer	1 minute 04.2 seconds
	2nd	Strabane
	3rd	Gullcatcher
2002 Concorde Stakes	1st	Fouardee	1 minute 02.8 seconds
	2nd	Into The Night
	3rd	Century Kid
2001 Concorde Stakes	1st	Phoenix Park	1 minute 03.2 seconds
	2nd	Lord Essex
	3rd	Spinning Hill
2000 Concorde Stakes	1st	Condotti	1 minute 04.1 seconds
	2nd	Palladium Star
	3rd	King Of Acapulco

Concorde Stakes FAQs

What is the Concorde Stakes?
The Concorde Stakes is a Group 2 1000m sprint run at Randwick, kicking off Sydney’s early spring short course features.

When is the Concorde Stakes held?
The race is traditionally run in late August or early September, opening the door to key Everest-path lead-ups. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday September 5.

Where is the Concorde Stakes run?
The Concorde Stakes is held at Royal Randwick, home to many of Sydney’s major spring sprints.

What distance is the Concorde Stakes?
It is run over 1000 metres, making it one of the fastest early spring races on the calendar.

What type of horses run in the Concorde Stakes?
The race attracts fresh sprinters, Group 1 performers resuming, and The Everest hopefuls launching their campaigns.

How do I find Concorde Stakes odds?
Punters can access Concorde Stakes odds through leading Australian bookmaker Ladbrokes once markets open.

Is the Concorde Stakes important for The Everest?
Yes — the Concorde often reveals early season form for runners heading toward The Shorts, The Premiere Stakes, and The Everest.

How can I watch the Concorde Stakes?
The race is broadcast via racing channels, digital streaming platforms, and official racing coverage on race day.

Where can I find Concorde Stakes tips?
Races.com.au provides expert Concorde Stakes tips, including speed profiles, trial analysis and race day predictions as does the Ladbrokes Racing Blog.