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Craven Plate News
This 2026 Craven Plate runs on Saturday October 24, 2026 at Randwick Racecourse offering $750,000 holding Group 2 status for the first time.
The Craven Plate 2026 is one of the headline middle-distance races of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival and takes on added prestige following its elevation to Group 2 status in 2026. Run at Royal Randwick, the historic feature attracts a high-quality field of proven stakes performers, emerging weight-for-age stars, and elite campaigners looking to secure valuable black-type success during the spring. With a rich history and a reputation for drawing quality gallopers capable of competing at the highest level, the Craven Plate remains a key test of class and versatility over the 1800m journey.
On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about the 2026 Craven Plate, including the latest Craven Plate odds 2026, expert Craven Plate betting updates, field information, barrier draws, form guides, tips, results, and market movers. The race’s Group 2 upgrade is expected to further strengthen the calibre of runners and increase interest in the 2026 Craven Plate betting markets, making it one of the must-watch features on the Randwick spring calendar. Stay up to date with the latest Craven Plate race news, and betting insights right here at Races.com.au.
2026 Craven Plate Odds
See below for the latest Craven Plate 2026 odds followed by the official finishing order after the event this spring.
| 1. Lindermann | ||
| 2. Tom Kitten | ||
| 3. Eliyass | ||
| 4. Vivy Air | ||
| 5. Evaporate | ||
| 6. Kovalica | ||
| 7. Another Wil | ||
| 8. Panova | ||
| 9. Plymouth | ||
| 10. Portland | ||
| 11. Anthracite | ||
| 12. Filthy Habits |
2026 Craven Plate Tips
Stay tuned for our insider Craven Plate 2026 Tips on the lucrative WFA showdown in Sydney this October.
Held towards the end of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival on a Saturday in mid to late October, the Craven Plate is a genuine distance race, which provides local stayers with a final run over a decent distance before heading to Victoria for the major feature days of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
The Craven Plate is raced under weight for age conditions and pays a lucrative $750,000 prize money. It runs on the same day as the Group 2 $2 million The Invitation race and Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m).
The Craven Plate is also one of four lead-up races that offers a lucrative bonus to any horse that can win it plus Rosehill’s $750,000 Rosehill Gold Cup (2000m) on Golden Eagle Day. In 2019 the Craven Plate runner-up Tally went on to win the inaugural edition of the Rosehill Gold Cup.
Think It Over (2021) was the last horse to complete the lucrative Craven Plate – Rosehill Gold Cup double.
The Craven Plate form from 2020 was franked with the upset winner Think It Over going on to run third in that year’s $1 million The Gong before winning the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes the following autumn in 2021.
In 2021 Think It Over went back-to-back in the Craven Plate saluting as the odds-on favourite before his Rosehill Gold Cup win that spring.
Think It Over further franked the Craven Plate form returning in the autumn of 2022 for a stellar campaign headlined by a Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) second in Melbourne and victory in the Group 1 $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) in Sydney.
The 2022 Craven Plate winner Cascadian franked the form the next autumn with a The All-Star Mile second, Group 1 Australian Cup victory at Flemington and third in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes in 2023.
The 2024 Craven Plate form was franked with the winner, Lindermann, going on to run top three in a host of subsequent Group 1 events as well as win the lucrative $2 million Group 2 Hill Stakes in the spring of 2025.
| Craven Plate 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday October 24, 2026 |
| Track: | Royal Randwick Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1800m |
| Race Type: | Weight-For-Age |
| Status: | Group 2 |
| Prize Money: | $750,000 |
2026 Craven Plate Results
Stay tuned for the official 2026 Craven Plate results and finishing order this Spring Champion Stakes Day.
Winning Margin: TBD
Winning Time: TBD
2026 Craven Plate Odds
The full Craven Plate 2026 betting odds available online on the Craven Plate field will be available at Ladbrokes and published here at Races.com.au.
Think It Over ($1.75 in 2021), Cascadian ($1.75 in 2022) and yet another odds-on fancy Lindermann ($1.35 in 2025) are the latest favourites in Craven Plate betting to salute for the punters.
2026 Craven Plate Form Guide
The Craven Plate form guide is an essential tool for punters assessing one of Sydney’s premier spring middle-distance races. Upgraded to Group 2 status in 2026, the Craven Plate attracts a quality field of proven stakes performers, weight-for-age horses, and emerging contenders looking to enhance their spring credentials over 1800m at Royal Randwick. The form guide provides valuable information on each runner’s recent performances, distance and track statistics, barrier draw, weight conditions, jockey and trainer combinations, and current betting market trends. By studying the Craven Plate form guide, punters can identify the horses best suited to the race conditions and uncover the leading chances in this important Sydney spring feature.
What Punters Should Look for in the Craven Plate Form Guide:
- 1800m form – Strong performances at or around 1800m are often a key indicator of success in the Craven Plate.
- Weight-for-age credentials – Horses with proven form at weight-for-age level generally hold a significant advantage in this class of race.
- Recent Group race performances – Runners coming through Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 company often bring the strongest form lines into the race.
- Randwick track record – Previous success at Royal Randwick can be a major asset, particularly for horses that excel on the spacious circuit.
- Spring carnival form – Horses racing consistently well during the Sydney and Melbourne spring carnivals are often among the leading contenders.
- Middle-distance profile – The Craven Plate typically favours horses with a proven ability to perform over 1600m to 2000m.
- Barrier draw – An ideal barrier can help runners secure a favourable position and conserve energy before the business end of the race.
- Track conditions – Some horses thrive on firm surfaces, while others produce their best performances on rain-affected ground.
- Trainer and jockey combinations – Leading stables and elite riders regularly target the Craven Plate with high-quality runners.
FULL 2026 CRAVEN PLATE FORM GUIDE
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The Craven Plate field attracts an increasingly high quality of spring stayers thanks to the boosted prize money on offer.
Horses may come into the Craven Plate field via a lead-up run in a race like the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) or the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington earlier in the spring.
Other good lead-up races into the Craven Plate include the Group 2 Hill Stakes (1800m) – now worth $2 million in prize money or the Group 1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield.
Moriarty (2014), Classic Uniform (2017), Think It Over (2021), Cascadian (2022) and Lindermann (2025) are the latest horses to complete the Hill Stakes – Craven Plate double.
The Craven Plate 2026 field and barrier draw will be released by Racing NSW on the Wednesday of race week and published in full below for punters.
2026 Craven Plate Nominations
Early nominations for the Craven Plate in 2026 close the Monday leading-up to the race and will be updated below once announced.
2026 Craven Plate nominations extended until 11:00am (AEDT) – 20/10/2026
| Â | Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60x940x935 | ANOTHER WIL | G | 7 | Ciaron Maher | 111 |
| 2 | 70×3432131 | ANTHRACITE (NZ) | G | 6 | Joseph Pride | 83 |
| 3 | 8x09x01543 | ELIYASS (FR) | G | 8 | Ciaron Maher | 111 |
| 4 | x4299x3190 | EVAPORATE (NZ) | G | 5 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 108 |
| 5 | 311x47322x | FILTHY HABITS | G | 7 | Bjorn Baker | 96 |
| 6 | x40579x055 | KOVALICA (NZ) | G | 7 | Chris Waller | 104 |
| 7 | x3922x9182 | LINDERMANN | G | 7 | Chris Waller | 117 |
| 8 | 1x65712x60 | PANOVA | M | 4 | Chris Waller | 100 |
| 9 | x442031x64 | PLYMOUTH | G | 5 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 101 |
| 10 | 7838615×77 | PORTLAND (IRE) | G | 6 | Matthew Smith | 99 |
| 11 | 53x117x003 | TOM KITTEN | G | 6 | Anthony & Sam Freedman | 115 |
| 12 | 18x300x803 | VIVY AIR | M | 6 | Ciaron Maher | 105 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Craven Plate History
The Craven Plate was inaugurated in 1867, making it one of the oldest races in the country. Interestingly, the Craven Plate has a fairly consistent history.
Throughout the many years it has ran, it has remained around the 2000m mark. Between 1867 and 1971 the Craven Plate was held over 10 furlongs, which is approximately 2000m.
In 1972, the conversion to metric saw the Craven Plate rounded to an even 2000m. In 2001, for a year, the Craven Plate was held over 1800m. In 2002, it returned to 2000m before being dropped back to 1800m ahead of the 2022 race.
From its inception to 1978 the Craven Plate was regarded as a Principal event. Strangely, in 1979 the decision was made not to hold the race. That decision held until 1984 when the Craven Plate was reintroduced as a listed event. In 1993, an upgrade saw the Craven Plate run as a Group 3 event, a status it retained until being upgraded to a Group 2 race in 2026.
Known as the Craven Plate from the outset, very few name changes have befallen this long-abiding event. Given the prefix “AJC” between 1868 and 1999, the Craven Plate was for a year known as the AJC Queen’s Cup in 2000. In 2001, it was referred to as the AJC Japan Trophy Race. From 20002 onwards, the Craven Plate has returned to its original name.
The Craven Plate has acquired a reputation as an important stepping-stone in the career of great horses. Some notable Craven Plate winners include Glencoe (1869), Chester (1878), Carbine (1890), Wakeful (1902), Gloaming (1919 & 1922), Phar Lap (1929-1931), Flight (1943 & 1945), Tulloch (1960), Ming Dynasty (1978), and Honorius (2013).
Craven Plate results and winning times since 2000 are provided below.
Think It Over (2020-21) and Lindermann (2024-25) are the latest dual winners of the Craven Plate.
Craven Plate Results
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Craven Plate | 1st | TBD | TBD |
| 2nd | TBD | ||
| 3rd | TBD | ||
| 2025 Craven Plate | 1st | Lindermann | 1 minute 48.96 seconds |
| 2nd | Militarize | ||
| 3rd | Kovalica | ||
| 2024 Craven Plate | 1st | Lindermann | 1 minute 49.29 seconds |
| 2nd | Spirit Ridge | ||
| 3rd | Democracy Manifest | ||
| 2023 Craven Plate | 1st | Zeyrek | 1 minute 49.10 seconds |
| 2nd | Renaissance Woman | ||
| 3rd | Skyman | ||
| 2022 Craven Plate | 1st | Cascadian | 1 minute 50.68 seconds(run over 1800m) |
| 2nd | Just Folk | ||
| 3rd | Promitto | ||
| 2021 Craven Plate | 1st | Think It Over | 2 minutes 05.03 seconds |
| 2nd | Sky Lab | ||
| 3rd | Lion’s Roar | ||
| 2020 Craven Plate | 1st | Think It Over | 2 minutes 02.68 seconds |
| 2nd | Nettoyer | ||
| 3rd | Vanna Girl | ||
| 2019 Craven Plate | 1st | Happy Clapper | 2 minutes 0.66 seconds |
| 2nd | Tally | ||
| 3rd | Life Less Ordinary | ||
| 2018 Craven Plate | 1st | Moss ‘N’ Dale | 2 minutes 7.95 seconds |
| 2nd | Doukhan | ||
| 3rd | Egg Tart | ||
| 2017 Craven Plate | 1st | Classic Uniform | 2 minutes 4.34 seconds |
| 2nd | Happy Clapper | ||
| 3rd | McCreery | ||
| 2016 Craven Plate | 1st | It’s Somewhat | 2 minutes 2.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Spiritjim | ||
| 3rd | Pinstripe Lane | ||
| 2015 Craven Plate | 1st | Complacent | 2 minutes 1.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Hauraki | ||
| 3rd | I’m Imposing | ||
| 2014 Craven Plate | 1st | Moriarty | 2 minutes 2.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Rising Romance | ||
| 3rd | Vilanova | ||
| 2013 Craven Plate | 1st | Honorius | 2 minutes 3.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Masked Marvel | ||
| 3rd | Vaquera | ||
| 2012 Craven Plate | 1st | Mourayan | 2 minutes 2.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Western Symbol | ||
| 3rd | Dare To Dream | ||
| 2011 Craven Plate | 1st | My Kingdom Of Fife | 2 minutes 4.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Shootoff | ||
| 3rd | Gazza Guru | ||
| 2010 Craven Plate | 1st | C’Est La Guerre | 2 minutes 2.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Purple | ||
| 3rd | Triple Honour | ||
| 2009 Craven Plate | 1st | Miss Marielle | 2 minutes 8.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Nom De Jeu | ||
| 3rd | Fulmonti | ||
| 2008 Craven Plate | 1st | Lorne Dancer | 2 minutes 6.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Riva San | ||
| 3rd | Ice Chariot | ||
| 2007 Craven Plate | 1st | Race Not Held | – |
| 2nd | – | ||
| 3rd | – | ||
| 2006 Craven Plate | 1st | Cateclipse | 2 minutes 3.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Testafiable | ||
| 3rd | Gawne | ||
| 2005 Craven Plate | 1st | Mummify | 2 minutes 3.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Wild Iris | ||
| 3rd | Natural Blitz | ||
| 2004 Craven Plate | 1st | Fiery Venture | 2 minutes 7.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Restless | ||
| 3rd | Ain’t Seen Nothin’ | ||
| 2003 Craven Plate | 1st | Shower Of Roses | 2 minutes 2.8 seconds |
| 2nd | So Assertive | ||
| 3rd | Mon Mekki | ||
| 2002 Craven Plate | 1st | Manner Hill | 2 minutes 3.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Spillway | ||
| 3rd | Forest Jim | ||
| 2001 Craven Plate | 1st | The Man | 1 minute 49.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Altiero | ||
| 3rd | Viva La Vie | ||
| 2000 Craven Plate | 1st | Yippyio | 2 minutes 5.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Pravda | ||
| 3rd | Freemason | ||
Craven Plate FAQs
What is the Craven Plate?
The Craven Plate is a Group 2 thoroughbred horse race run over 1800 metres at Royal Randwick Racecourse during the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival. It attracts a quality field of middle-distance gallopers, including proven stakes performers and emerging Group-class runners.
When is the Craven Plate run?
The Craven Plate is traditionally run in late October on Spring Champion Stakes Day during the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival, alongside a strong program of black-type racing at Randwick. It is held on the same date as Melbourne hosts its famous Cox Plate Day card.
Where is the Craven Plate held?
The race is conducted at Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, New South Wales.
How far is the Craven Plate?
The Craven Plate is run over a distance of 1800 metres, making it an important middle-distance test for spring contenders.
What is the group status of the Craven Plate?
The Craven Plate was upgraded to Group 2 status in 2026, reflecting its growing importance on the Australian racing calendar.
What are the conditions of the Craven Plate?
The Craven Plate is run under weight-for-age conditions, helping attract a high-quality field of proven performers.
How much prize money is offered in the Craven Plate?
The Craven Plate offers valuable $750,000 in total prize money and black-type status, making it an attractive target for leading trainers and owners during the spring.
What type of horse typically wins the Craven Plate?
The Craven Plate is generally won by a horse with strong 1600m to 2000m form, proven weight-for-age credentials, and the ability to perform against quality opposition at Group level.
How can I bet on the Craven Plate?
Punters can bet on the Craven Plate through licensed bookmaker Ladbrokes offering win, place, each-way, exotics, fixed odds, and futures betting markets.
Where can I find the latest Craven Plate odds?
You can find the latest Craven Plate odds, betting markets, field updates, form guides, tips, scratchings, and results right here at Races.com.au.
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