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This season the Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 runs on Saturday October 3, 2026 at Flemington Racecourse as a lead-up to the VRC Oaks over the Melbourne Cup Carnival. 

The Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 is one of Australia’s premier spring races for three-year-old fillies, offering a crucial pathway to some of the season’s biggest Group 1 events. Run over 1600 metres at Flemington Racecourse during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, the Group 2 feature attracts a talented line-up of emerging fillies looking to stamp their credentials for races such as the Thousand Guineas, VRC Oaks, and other elite level contests. Named in honour of prominent racing administrator and breeder Edward Manifold, the race boasts a proud history of producing high-class fillies that go on to succeed at the highest level. This page features everything you need to know about the Edward Manifold Stakes, including race history, field information, betting odds, form guides, prizemoney, results, and past winners.

2026 Edward Manifold Stakes Odds

See below for the latest Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 odds followed by the official finishing order after the event this spring.

2026 Edward Manifold Stakes Tips

Stay tuned for our insider Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 Tips on the three-year-old fillies’ showdown on Turnbull Stakes Day.

The Edward Manifold Stakes is a Group 2 event for three-year-old fillies named after a committeeman of the Victorian Racing Club (VRC). Held on the same day as the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m), the set-weights race is a 1600m mile race run at Flemington Racecourse in early October as part of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.

Regarded as an ideal lead up race to the Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) held later that month, many of the race’s winners will also go on to the Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) at Flemington on the Thursday after the Melbourne Cup in November, a double achieved by Mosheen in 2011.

Zardozi (2023) was the last filly to complete the Edward Manifold Stakes – VRC Oaks double.

Amphitrite (2018) was the last filly to complete the Edward Manifold Stakes – Thousand Guineas double.

The following year, the 2019 Edward Manifold Stakes winner Moonlight Maid went on to run third in the VRC Oaks results where Miami Bound improved on her Edward Manifold Stakes third to salute in the Group 1.

The 2021 Edward Manifold Stakes form was franked with the winner Elusive Express backing-up to run second in that year’s Thousand Guineas results before a VRC Oaks fourth. Yearning meanwhile improved on her Edward Manifold Stakes second to win the Thousand Guineas next start.

The form was further franked by the 2021 Edward Manifold third-placed Glint Of Hope who returned in the autumn of 2022 to win Adelaide’s Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m).

The 2022 Edward Manifold Stakes winner She’s Licketysplit ran third next-up in that year’s Thousand Guineas results.

The 2025 Edward Manifold Stakes winner Getta Good Feeling went on to frank the form with a Thousand Guineas third and Group 2 Wakeful Stakes victory at her next two starts.

Edward Manifold Stakes
Date:	Saturday October 3, 2026
Track:	Flemington Racecourse
Distance:	1600m
Race Type:	3YO Fillies – Set Weights of 55.5kg
Status:	Group 2
Prize Money:	$300,000

2026 Edward Manifold Stakes Results

Stay tuned for the official 2026 Edward Manifold Stakes results and finishing order on Saturday October 3, 2026 and to see what fillies may have the VRC Oaks on their spring agendas.

Winning Margin: TBD

Winning Time: TBD

2026 Edward Manifold Stakes Betting

The spring’s best Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 betting odds and market links to Ladbrokes will be provided here at Races.com.au as soon as available.

Thermosphere ($3.60 in 2020), Elusive Express ($3.80 in 2021) and She’s Licketysplit ($3.10 in 2022) are the latest Edward Manifold Stakes favourites to salute for the punters.

There was a notable upset in 2025 with Getta Good Feeling saluting at Edward Manifold Stakes odds of $17.

2026 Edward Manifold Stakes Form

The Edward Manifold Stakes form guide is an essential resource for punters analysing one of Australia’s leading fillies’ only races during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. Featuring a quality field of three-year-old fillies over the Flemington mile, the form guide provides crucial information on each runner’s recent performances, pedigree, jockey, trainer, barrier draw, and track and distance statistics. As a proven lead-up to races such as the Thousand Guineas and VRC Oaks, the Edward Manifold Stakes often showcases emerging staying and middle-distance talent capable of progressing to Group 1 success later in the spring.

What Punters Should Look for in the Edward Manifold Stakes Form Guide:

• Recent fillies’ form – Runners coming through quality three-year-old fillies races often bring the strongest credentials into the Edward Manifold Stakes.
• 1600m suitability – The mile distance is a key test, making proven performers at 1400m to 1600m particularly appealing.
• Flemington form – Experience at Flemington can be an advantage, especially for fillies that have already handled the spacious track and long straight.
• Pedigree and breeding – With many lightly raced fillies stepping up in distance, pedigrees that suggest improvement over a mile and beyond are worth noting.
• Lead-up performances – Strong runs in races such as the Atlantic Jewel Stakes, Vanity Stakes, or other spring fillies’ features can provide valuable form references.
• Trainer and stable form – Leading spring carnival trainers often target the race with fillies expected to progress to elite level contests.
• Barrier draw and race pattern – Understanding how the race is likely to be run can help identify runners suited to the expected tempo.
• Fitness and preparation – Fillies peaking third or fourth-up in their campaign often perform strongly at this stage of the spring.
• Sectional times – Horses with strong finishing splits can be particularly dangerous over Flemington’s testing mile.
• Future Group 1 prospects – The Edward Manifold Stakes regularly produces Thousand Guineas and Oaks contenders, making fillies with upside and scope for further improvement especially attractive betting propositions.

FULL 2026 EDWARD MANIFOLD STAKES FORM GUIDE

2026 Edward Manifold Stakes Field

Each year the Edward Manifold Stakes field attracts a quality line-up of fillies coming off lead-up runs in events including the Group 3 Gloaming Stakes (1800m) or the Group 3 MVRC Champagne Stakes (1200m) which currently runs as the Scarborough Stakes.

The Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 field and barrier draw is released by Racing Victoria on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below as soon as announced.

2026 Edward Manifold Nominations

Early nominations for the Edward Manifold Stakes in 2026 close the Monday ahead of Turnbull Stakes Day.

Edward Manifold Stakes History

The Edward Manifold Stakes was first contested back in 1932 and gained its current Group 2 status in 1979. Plenty of star fillies have won the race over the years including Tranquil Star (1940), Light Fingers (1964), Storm Queen (1966), Emancipation (1982), and more recently Alinghi (2004).

Mosheen won the 2011 Edward Manifold Stakes and went on to take out that year’s Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

More recently in 2017 Bring Me Roses before a VRC Oaks second that year, and a third in the Australian Guineas the following autumn.

In 2018 Amphitrite won the Edward Manifold – Thousand Guineas double.

In 2023 Zardozi won the Edward Manifold – VRC Oaks double.

Edward Manifold Stakes Results

Year	Place	Horse	Time
2026 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	TBD	TBD
	2nd	TBD
	3rd	TBD
2025 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Getta Good Feeling	1 minute 37.11 seconds
	2nd	Just A Journey
	3rd	Mating Call
2024 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Too Darn Discreet	1 minute 38.02 seconds
	2nd	Declichy Boulevard
	3rd	Killcare Beachgirl
2023 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Zardozi	1 minute 37.35 seconds
	2nd	Aprilia
	3rd	Amazonian Lass
2022 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	She’s Licketysplit	1 minute 35.41 seconds
	2nd	Typhoon Titmus
	3rd	Tajneed
2021 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Elusive Express	1 minute 38.14 seconds
	2nd	Yearning
	3rd	Glint Of Hope
2020 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Thermosphere	1 minute 37.33 seconds
	2nd	Starelle
	3rd	Chica Fuerte
2019 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Moonlight Maid	1 minute 36.80 seconds
	2nd	Fascino
	3rd	Miami Bound
2018 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Amphitrite	1 minute 37.48 seconds
	2nd	Krone
	3rd	Verry Elleegant.
2017 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Bring Me Roses	1 minute 38.33 seconds
	2nd	Hiyaam
	3rd	Leather’n’lace
2016 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Serenely Discreet	1 minute 37.5 seconds
	2nd	Bella Sorellastra
	3rd	Waterloo Sunsent
2015 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Badawiya	1 minute 36.4 seconds
	2nd	Savred Eye
	3rd	My Poppette
2014 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Fontein Ruby	1 minute 37.64 seconds
	2nd	Maastricht
	3rd	Crafty
2013 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Se Sauver	1 minute 39.55 seconds
	2nd	Star Fashion
	3rd	Solicit
2012 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Maybe Discreet	1 minute 37.6 seconds
	2nd	Members Joy
	3rd	Commanding Jewel
2011 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Mosheen	1 minute 39.47 seconds
	2nd	Bliss Street
	3rd	Celebrity Girl
2010 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Sistine Angel	1 minute 38.12 seconds
	2nd	Brazilian Pulse
	3rd	Shamrocker
2009 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Majestic Music	1 minute 38.3 seconds
	2nd	Formalite
	3rd	Silent Surround
2008 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Gallica	1 minute 38 seconds
	2nd	Cats Whisker
	3rd	Sparks Fly
2007 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	El Daana	1 minute 40.1 seconds
	2nd	Serious Speed
	3rd	Absolut Glam
2006 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	She Will Be Loved	1 minute 37 seconds
	2nd	Miss Finland
	3rd	My Only Hope
2005 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Serenade Rose	1 minute 37.2 seconds
	2nd	Empress Lily
	3rd	Mary Marvel
2004 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Alinghi	1 minute 36.4 seconds
	2nd	Ballet Society
	3rd	Kylikwong
2003 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Special Harmony	1 minute 38.2 seconds
	2nd	Ashenti
	3rd	Bahamian Star
2002 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Coupe	1 minute 39.4 seconds
	2nd	Fuji Dancer
	3rd	Lashed
2001 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	Ugachuka	1 minute 38.7 seconds
	2nd	Li Lo Lill
	3rd	Hot Beat
2000 Edward Manifold Stakes	1st	So Gorgeous	1 minute 37.9 seconds
	2nd	Shelbourne Lass
	3rd	Dashing Granada

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