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The latest edition of the Rose Of Kingston Stakes took place on Saturday October 3, 2026 as part of Flemington’s Turnbull Stakes Day program and was won in an improved effort by the Lindsay Park-trained Stylish ($7). 

The Rose of Kingston Stakes 2026 is one of Melbourne’s premier mares’ races and a key fixture of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, attracting a talented field of elite fillies and mares to Flemington Racecourse each October. Run at Group 2 level over 1400 metres, the race provides an important opportunity for the season’s leading female gallopers to showcase their class against their own sex while building towards major spring features later in the carnival. Named in honour of champion mare Rose of Kingston, one of the finest racehorses and broodmares in Australian racing history, the Rose of Kingston Stakes boasts a strong honour roll featuring a number of outstanding performers. The race is regularly contested by proven Group winners and emerging stars, making it a valuable form reference for punters and racing enthusiasts alike. This page covers everything you need to know about the Rose of Kingston Stakes, including race history, field information, form guides, betting odds, prizemoney, results, and past winners.

2026 Rose Of Kingston Stakes Results

Stay tuned for the official 2026 Rose Of Kingston Stakes results and finishing order on Saturday October 3, 2026.

Winning Margin: 0.46 lengths

Winning Time: 1:24.33

Six-year-old mare Stylish ($7) finally earned a deserved breakthrough at stakes level when she overcame a horror draw to capture the 2026 Rose Of Kingston Stakes results at Flemington on Saturday. Trained by Ben, Will and JD Hayes and ridden boldly by Ethan Brown, the daughter of Lonhro relished the rain-affected conditions, pressing forward from barrier 16 before settling in an ideal position and unleashing her trademark turn of foot to defeat Gold Medallist by a long neck, with Betwitchery a further three-quarter length away in third. The victory continued a consistent campaign for the tough mare, who was unlucky in defeat at her previous start, with JD Hayes praising Brown’s decisive ride and noting the mare was “rock hard fit” deep into her preparation. Brown, having his first race-day sit aboard Stylish, said the heavy track proved a major advantage as she was perfectly placed back against mares’ company, producing a strong late surge to secure the biggest win of her career and deliver valuable black-type success for her connections.

2026 Rose Of Kingston Stakes Race Replay

"She's a mare in form and a force to be reckoned with."

JD Hayes was mightily impressed with Stylish's strong win in the Rose of Kingston ?

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— Racing.com (@Racing) October 3, 2026

2026 Rose Of Kingston Stakes Odds & Finishing Order

See below for the latest Rose Of Kingston Stakes 2026 odds followed by the official finishing order after the event this spring.

2026 Rose Of Kingston Stakes Tips

Stay tuned for our insider Rose Of Kingston Stakes 2026 Tips on the mares’ only event at Flemington this Turnbull Stakes Day.

Favourite: No. 7 Gold Coast Belle

Each Way Danger: No. 14 Tennessee Bound

Best Roughie: No. 6 Wrote To Arataki

The Rose Of Kingston Stakes is a set weights and penalties race and was formerly known as the Blazer Stakes. Offering $300,000 in prize money, the race takes place on Turnbull Stakes Day which also includes the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m), Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes (1600m), Group 2 Danehill Stakes (1200m), Group 2 Gilgai Stakes (1200m), and Group 3 The Bart Cummings (2500m).

Open only to mares aged four-years-old and above, the Rose Of Kingston Stakes attracts a quality line-up each season with many of the runners heading towards the following month’s Group 1 Empire Rose Classic (1600m) back at the track over the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

The 2020 Rose Of Kingston Stakes winner Sierra Sue went on to frank the form winning the following year’s Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield.

The 2022 Rose Of Kingston Stakes form was franked with the winner Excelida going on to run third in that year’s Empire Rose Stakes results.

The 2023 Rose Of Kingston Stakes winner Life Lessons franked the form with a third in that year’s Empire Rose Stakes trifecta.

The 2024 Rose Of Kingston Stakes form was franked with the third placed Skybird returning the following autumn to win the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning in 2025.

In 2025 On Display ran third in both the Rose Of Kingston Stakes and Empire Rose Stakes trifectas.

Blazer Stakes / Rose Of Kingston Stakes 2026
Date:	Saturday October 3, 2026
Track:	Flemington Racecourse
Distance:	1400m
Race Type:	4YO+ Mares Set Weights & Penalties
Status:	Group 2
Prize Money:	$300,000

2026 Rose Of Kingston Stakes Betting

The latest Rose Of Kingston Stakes 2026 betting odds on the mares facing off in this spring’s edition of the Turnbull Stakes Day support act will be listed at Races.com.au complete with links to Ladbrokes for you to back your Rose Of Kingston Stakes betting tips at the right price as soon as markets are out.

Revolutionary Miss ($4.20 in 2024) was the last favourite in Rose Of Kingston Stakes betting to salute.

2026 Rose Of Kingston Stakes Form

The Rose Of Kingston Stakes form guide is an essential resource for punters analysing one of the premier mares’ races of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. Contested over 1400 metres at Flemington, the Group 2 feature regularly attracts a quality field of proven stakes performers, emerging fillies, and elite mares working towards bigger spring targets. The form guide provides key information including recent race performances, barrier draws, jockey and trainer statistics, track and distance records, and fitness profiles, helping punters identify the runners best suited to this competitive fillies’ and mares’ contest.

What Punters Should Look for in the Rose Of Kingston Stakes Form Guide:

• Recent mares’ form – Horses coming through quality Group races against their own sex often bring the strongest credentials into the Rose Of Kingston Stakes.
• 1400m performance – Proven form at 1400 metres is a key indicator, with the distance requiring a blend of speed and stamina.
• Flemington record – Horses with previous success at Flemington can hold an advantage, especially given the track’s long straight and spacious layout.
• Group race experience – Mares with established Group 1, Group 2, or Group 3 form are generally well placed in this class of race.
• Lead-up races – Form through races such as the Let’s Elope Stakes, Stocks Stakes, Courtza Stakes, and other spring mares’ features can provide valuable clues.
• Fitness and preparation – Many contenders improve significantly second or third-up into their spring campaigns.
• Barrier draw – While not as influential as in some races, barriers can impact settling positions and race tactics.
• Track conditions – Punters should assess whether runners are better suited to firm or rain-affected ground.
• Jockey and trainer combinations – Leading stables often target the race with mares capable of progressing to major spring features.
• Spring carnival ambitions – Many Rose Of Kingston Stakes runners are being aimed towards races such as the Empire Rose Stakes, Champions Mile, or other elite level events, making horses with upside and scope for improvement especially attractive betting prospects.

FULL 2026 ROSE OF KINGSTON STAKES FORM GUIDE

2026 Rose Of Kingston Stakes Field

The Rose Of Kingston Stakes field usually attracts some very well experienced mares out of lead-up races including the Group 3 How Now Stakes (1200m) or Group 2 Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m) the month before.

Life Lessons (2nd in 2023) was the last Let’s Elope Stakes graduate to back-up and win the Rose Of Kingston Stakes.

The Rose Of Kingston Stakes 2026 field and barrier draw will be released by Racing Victoria on the Wednesday of race week and will be listed in full below once out.

The 2026 Rose Of Kingston Stakes final field features a capacity line-up of potentially Group 1-bound mares led in betting by the Danny O’Brien-trained Gold Coast Belle coming off a seventh in the Group 2 Let’s Elope at the track and trip.

2026 Rose Of Kingston Stakes Nominations

Nominations for the 2026 Rose Of Kingston Stakes are taken by Racing Victoria the Monday ahead of the race.

Blazer Stakes / Rose Of Kingston Stakes History

Previously known as the Honda Prelude, Hardy Brothers Prelude, Jayco Stakes, and the Rose Of Kingston Stakes. The race was renamed the Blazer Stakes in 2009.

It underwent a further name chance in 2019 and has since been known as the Rose Of Kingston Stakes.

Since 1989 the event has been won by a number of class mares including Cats Whisker (2009) who came off a lead-up win in the Let’s Elope Stakes and Mosheen (2012) who had won the 2011 VRC Oaks.

Blazer Stakes results and Rose Of Kingston Stakes results since 2000 are listed below.

Since 2020 the race has been known as the Rose Of Kingston Stakes.

Blazer Stakes / Rose Of Kingston Stakes Results

Year	Place	Horse	Time
2026 Blazer Stakes (Rose of Kingston Stakes)	1st	Stylish	1 minute 24.33 seconds
	2nd	Gold Medallist
	3rd	Betwitchery
2025 Blazer Stakes (Rose of Kingston Stakes)	1st	Miraval Rose	1 minute 22.63 seconds
	2nd	Tuileries
	3rd	On Display
2024 Blazer Stakes (Rose of Kingston Stakes)	1st	Revolutionary Miss	1 minute 24.20 seconds
	2nd	Miss Aria
	3rd	Skybird
2023 Blazer Stakes (Rose of Kingston Stakes)	1st	Life Lessons	1 minute 23.13 seconds
	2nd	Princess Grace
	3rd	Wrote To Arataki
2022 Blazer Stakes (Rose of Kingston Stakes)	1st	Excelida	1 minute 22.11 seconds
	2nd	Argentia
	3rd	She’s All Class
2021 Blazer Stakes (Rose of Kingston Stakes)	1st	Still A Star	1 minute 23.17 seconds
	2nd	Pride Of Jenni
	3rd	Mystic Journey
2020 Blazer Stakes (Rose Of Kingston Stakes)	1st	Sierra Sue	1 minute 23.04 seconds
	2nd	She Shao Fly
	3rd	Missile Mantra
2019 Blazer Stakes	1st	Haut Brion Her	1 minute 22.63 seconds
	2nd	Pohutukawa
	3rd	Angelic Ruler
2018 Blazer Stakes	1st	Invincibella	1 minute 22.52 seconds
	2nd	Savatiano
	3rd	Mamzelle Tess
2017 Blazer Stakes	1st	Now Or Later	1 minute 24.23 seconds
	2nd	Merriest
	3rd	Payroll
2016 Blazer Stakes	1st	French Emotion	1 minute 24.36 seconds
	2nd	Pure Pride
	3rd	Vibrant Rouge
2015 Blazer Stakes	1st	La Passe	1 minute 22.9 seconds
	2nd	Manageress
	3rd	Lucky Lago & Jessy Belle
2014 Blazer Stakes	1st	Forever Loved	1 minute 24.80 seconds
	2nd	Enquare
	3rd	May’s Dream
2013 Blazer Stakes	1st	Fire Up Fifi	1 minute 23.84 seconds
	2nd	Peron
	3rd	Catkins
2012 Blazer Stakes	1st	Mosheen	1 minute 23.47 seconds
	2nd	Bonaria
	3rd	Miss Stellabelle
2011 Blazer Stakes	1st	Lady Lynette	1 minute 24.16 seconds
	2nd	Booklet
	3rd	Dysphonia
2010 Blazer Stakes	1st	Palacio De Cristal	1 minute 23.97 seconds
	2nd	No Evidence Needed
	3rd	Strawberry Field
2009 Blazer Stakes	1st	Cats Whisker	1 minute 22.4 seconds
	2nd	Gold Water
	3rd	Dane Julia
2008 Rose Of Kingston Stakes	1st	Bellini Rose	1 minute 24.1 seconds
	2nd	Absolute Glam
	3rd	Viking Turf Belle
2007 Rose Of Kingston Stakes	1st	Vormista	1 minute 23.9 seconds
	2nd	Bellini Rose
	3rd	El Pauji
2006 Rose Of Kingston Stakes	1st	Divine Madonna	1 minute 23.3 seconds
	2nd	Imana
	3rd	Open Cut
2005 Rose Of Kingston Stakes	1st	Sky Cuddle	1 minute 23.5 seconds
	2nd	Dea
	3rd	Astrodame
2004 Rose Of Kingston Stakes	1st	Skewiff	1 minute 22.4 seconds
	2nd	Infinite Grace
	3rd	Light Sweeper
2003 Rose Of Kingston Stakes	1st	Vocabulary	1 minute 24.1 seconds
	2nd	Gazania
	3rd	Galipagos Girl
2002 Rose Of Kingston Stakes	1st	Hosannah	1 minute 23.8 seconds
	2nd	Gentle Genius
	3rd	Purple Groove
2001 Rose Of Kingston Stakes	1st	Tickle My	1 minute 25.7 seconds
	2nd	Hula Wonder
	3rd	Calm Smytzer
2000 Rose Of Kingston Stakes	1st	Ramano?s Star	1 minute 23.7 seconds
	2nd	Fellowship
	3rd	Bumbelina

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