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The 2026 Roman Consul Stakes took place on Saturday October 10, 2026 as part of Rosehill’s Hill Stakes Day as a lead-up to Melbourne’s Coolmore Stud Stakes and was won in a stylish performance by progressive filly Satono Glow ($2.60). 

The Roman Consul Stakes 2026 is a key feature of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival, with the Group 2 sprint over 1200m at Rosehill Gardens attracting some of Australia’s best three-year-old sprinters chasing valuable black-type success and bigger spring targets. Named after champion racehorse Roman Consul, the race has a strong history of producing future Group 1 performers and serves as an important form guide for elite sprint races later in the season. Combining speed, class, and emerging talent, the Roman Consul Stakes regularly features leading colts, geldings, and fillies on the rise, making it a must-watch race for punters and racing fans alike. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about the Roman Consul Stakes, including race history, conditions, prizemoney, past winners, results, betting trends, form guides, and the latest race news.

2026 Roman Consul Stakes Results

Stay tuned for the official 2026 Roman Consul Stakes results and finishing order on Saturday October 10, 2026 and to see what sprinters could be Coolmore Stud Stakes bound this Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Winning Time: 1:09.20

Winning Margin: 1.29 lengths

Satono Glow ($2.60) stamped herself as a leading Coolmore Stud Stakes contender with a classy victory in the 2026 Roman Consul Stakes results at Rosehill, improving her record to four wins from five starts. The John O’Shea and Tom Charlton-trained daughter of Satono Aladdin produced a powerful finishing burst under Zac Lloyd to defeat Steel Will by 1½ lengths, with Why So Hard a further neck away in third. Already a dual Flemington Group 3 winner, Satono Glow continued her rapid rise through the sprinting ranks and is now set to head south for the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) on VRC Derby Day, with O’Shea declaring the filly has “ticked every box so far” and noting the Roman Consul traditionally provides a strong Coolmore form reference. Bookeis at Ladbrokes reacted swiftly to the performance, trimming Satono Glow’s Coolmore Stud Stakes 2026 odds from $11 into $5, establishing her among the leading hopes for the Flemington feature.

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2026 Roman Consul Stakes Race Replay

SATONO GLOW MOWS DOWN PARADOXIUM ?

The star filly makes it four wins from five starts in the G2 Roman Consul!@ZacLloydx @JohnOSheaRacing pic.twitter.com/lI1Ea8UZv8

— 7HorseRacing ? (@7horseracing) October 10, 2026

2026 Roman Consul Stakes Odds & Finishing Order

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

2026 Roman Consul Stakes Tips

Stay tuned for our insider Roman Consul Stakes 2026 Tips on the three-year-olds’ sprint showdown this spring.

Favourite: No. 1 Paradoxium

Each Way Danger: No. 5 Blessed Eagle

Best Roughie: No. 2 The Machine Gun

The Roman Consul Stakes is a set weights race open to all three-year-old horses eager to take home a share of the $300,000 in prize money. It currently takes place on Hill Stakes Day with racing at the meeting headlined by the $2 million Group 2 Hill Stakes (1900m).

Those horses that perform well in the Roman Consul Stakes often go on to race in major events such as the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) run on Victoria Derby Day at Flemington during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Brazen Beau (2014) and Switzerland (2024) are the latest horses to complete the Roman Consul Stakes – Coolmore Stud Stakes double.

In 2020 the Roman Consul Stakes winner Wild Ruler ran third in that year’s Coolmore Stud Stakes and went on to claim the 2021 Group 1 Moir Stakes in Melbourne the following spring earning a slot in The Everest.

The 2021 Roman Consul Stakes form was franked with the winner Paulele returning in the autumn of 2022 to place third in the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes behind Nature Strip. He also ran second in both the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 and Kingsford-Smith Cup that winter in Brisbane.

The 2022 Roman Consul Stakes winner Best Of Bordeaux franked the form with a next-up third in Melbourne’s Manikato Stakes results.

The 2023 Roman Consul Stakes form was franked with the third placed Ozzmosis winning Flemington’s Coolmore Stud Stakes at his next start.

Each season the Roman Consul Stakes winner earns a ballot exemption for the following year’s Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) held at Randwick in April over the autumn.

The 2025 Roman Consul form was franked by the third-placed filly Marhoona who returned to Rosehill the following autumn to win the 2026 Group 1 The Galaxy.

Roman Consul Stakes 2026
Date:	Saturday October 10, 2026
Track:	Rosehill Gardens
Distance:	1200m
Race Type:	3YOs Set Weights
Status:	Group 2
Prize Money:	$300,000

2026 Roman Consul Stakes Betting

The latest Roman Consul Stakes betting odds provided by Ladbrokes complete with market links will be available here at Races.com.au the week of the race.

Cosmic Force ($2.80 in 2019), ($1.60 in 2020), Paulele ($1.90 in 2021) and Best Of Bordeaux ($3.40 in 2022) are the latest favourites in Roman Consul Stakes betting to salute for the punters.

There was a notable upset in 2025 with Hidden Motive saluting at Roman Consul Stakes odds of $18.

2026 Roman Consul Stakes Form

The Roman Consul Stakes form guide is an invaluable resource for punters analysing one of Australia’s premier three-year-old sprint races. Run over 1200 metres at Rosehill Gardens, the Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes regularly attracts a talented field of emerging sprint stars, many of whom are on the path to elite-level spring assignments. The form guide provides detailed information on each runner’s recent performances, barrier draw, jockey and trainer statistics, track and distance records, racing pattern, and overall preparation, helping punters identify the three-year-olds best suited to this prestigious sprint feature.

What Punters Should Look for in the Roman Consul Stakes Form Guide:

• Recent three-year-old sprint form – Horses coming through quality spring races often bring the strongest form lines into the Roman Consul Stakes.
• 1200m credentials – Proven performance at 1200m is a key indicator, especially for runners with a strong finishing burst or tactical speed.
• Rosehill form – Previous success at Rosehill Gardens can be a significant advantage, particularly for horses familiar with the track’s turning layout.
• Group race performances – Runners with strong Group and Listed race form often profile as leading contenders.
• Lead-up races – Form through races such as the Run To The Rose, Golden Rose Stakes, San Domenico Stakes, and other key three-year-old features can provide valuable betting insight.
• Barrier draw – A favourable gate can help horses secure the ideal run and avoid covering extra ground in a competitive sprint.
• Speed map and race tempo – Understanding which runners will lead and how quickly the race is likely to be run can be crucial in predicting the result.
• Track conditions – Some sprinters are considerably more effective on firm tracks, while others improve on rain-affected surfaces.
• Fitness and preparation – Many Roman Consul Stakes winners arrive third-up or fourth-up, having built fitness through the early stages of their spring campaign.
• Trainer and jockey form – Leading Sydney and Melbourne stables often target the race with quality three-year-olds, while top jockey bookings can provide additional confidence.

FULL 2026 ROMAN CONSUL STAKES FORM GUIDE

2026 Roman Consul Stakes Field

Each year the Roman Consul Stakes field attracts a quality line-up of short-distance three-year-olds eyeing a run down south in the Coolmore Stud Stakes field over the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Gallopers may come into the Roman Consul Stakes field via a number of different lead-ups including the Group 1 Golden Rose Stakes a month earlier, which Exosphere (2015) won on way to his Roman Consul success.

The Roman Consul Stakes 2026 field and barrier draw are released by Racing NSW on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.

The 2026 Roman Consul Stakes final field features a quality line-up of three-year-old sprinters including Bjorn Baker’s last start Group 3 Poseidon Stakes winner Paradoxium and smart three-time winning filly Satono Glow taking on the boys.

2026 Roman Consul Stakes Nominations

Nominations for the Roman Consul Stakes in 2026 are taken the Monday of race week and will be made available below once announced.

Roman Consul Stakes History

The Roman Consul Stakes has long occupied an important slot in the Spring Racing Carnival. As a set weights sprint restricted to three-year-olds, the Roman Consul Stakes is one of those fundamental races that a number of future champion sprinters contest on their way to the top.

Some great horses have taken out the Roman Consul Stakes in the past.

Notable Roman Consul Stakes winners include Red Anchor (1984), Show County (1989), Exceed And Excel (2003), Fastnet Rock (2004), Buffering (2010), Zoustar (2013), Exosphere (2014), Wild Ruler (2020), Paulele (2021), and Switzerland (2024).

Satono Glow (2026) was the last Roman Consul Stakes winning filly.

Roman Consul Stakes results since 2000, along with winning times, are listed below.

Roman Consul Stakes Results

Year	Place	Horse	Time
2026 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Satono Glow	1 minute 09.20 seconds
	2nd	Steel Will
	3rd	Why So Hard
2025 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Hidden Motive	1 minute 09.11 seconds
	2nd	Beadman
	3rd	Marhoona
2024 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Switzerland	1 minute 09.27 seconds
	2nd	Coleman
	3rd	Yoshinobu
2023 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	King’s Gambit	1 minute 9.16 seconds
	2nd	Mexico
	3rd	Ozzmosis
2022 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Best Of Bordeaux	1 minute 14.69 seconds
	2nd	Sweet Ride
	3rd	Willinga Beast
2021 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Paulele	1 minute 08.59 seconds
	2nd	Gleneagles
	3rd	King Of Sparta
2020 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Wild Ruler	1 minute 9.07 seconds
	2nd	On The Lead
	3rd	Doubtland
2019 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Cosmic Force	1 minute 8.14 seconds
	2nd	Standout
	3rd	Microphone
2018 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Sesar	1 minute 9.91 seconds
	2nd	Sandbar
	3rd	Spin
2017 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Viridine	1 minute 10.24 seconds
	2nd	Single Bullet
	3rd	Beau Geste
2016 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Russian Revolution	1 minute 9.08 seconds
	2nd	Astern
	3rd	Capitalist
2015 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Exosphere	1 minute 8.52 seconds
	2nd	Zoutenant
	3rd	Japonisme
2014 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Brazen Beau	1 minute 9.04 seconds
	2nd	Nostradamus
	3rd	Delectation
2013 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Zoustar	1 minute 9.45 seconds
	2nd	Barbed
	3rd	Open Book
2012 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Jolie Bay	1 minute 9.62 seconds
	2nd	Knight Exemplar
	3rd	Your Song
2011 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Foxwedge	1 minute 11.16 seconds
	2nd	Masthead
	3rd	Do You Think
2010 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Buffering	1 minute 9.07 seconds
	2nd	Obsequious
	3rd	Parriwi
2009 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Shellscrape	1 minute 9.97 seconds
	2nd	Honest Truth
	3rd	Shadow Assassin
2008 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Montana Flyer	1 minute 11.61 seconds
	2nd	Drumbeats
	3rd	Silent But Deadly
2007 Roman Consul Stakes	Race Not Held
2006 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Reigning To Win	1 minute 10.74 seconds
	2nd	Gold Edition
	3rd	Mute
2005 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Denmarket	1 minute 10.46 seconds
	2nd	Stratum
	3rd	De Beers
2004 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Fastnet Rock	1 minute 9.32 seconds
	2nd	Charge Forward
	3rd	Star Cat
2003 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Exceed And Excel	1 minute 9.14 seconds
	2nd	Hasna
	3rd	Ambulance
2002 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Snowland	1 minute 10.64 seconds
	2nd	Force Apollo
	3rd	Bollinger
2001 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Stylish Lass	1 minute 4.91 seconds
	2nd	Fair Embrace
	3rd	Mistegic
2000 Roman Consul Stakes	1st	Kootoomootoo	1 minute 12.21 seconds
	2nd	Veteran
	3rd	Zariz

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