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The 2026 Schillaci Stakes ran on Saturday October 10, 2026 at Caulfield on Guineas Day as a lead-up into the Champions Sprint and saw the incredible Cindy Alderson-trained sprinter Jigsaw ($2.25F) salute first-up for the punters to take his winning streak to eight straight. 

The Schillaci Stakes 2026 is one of the key sprint races of the spring, attracting a quality field of elite speedsters to Caulfield Racecourse each October. Run over 1100 metres at Group 2 level, the race is named in honour of champion sprinter Schillaci, whose brilliant turn of foot made him one of Australia’s most celebrated racehorses of the 1990s.

The Schillaci Stakes regularly serves as an important lead-up to major spring sprint targets, including the Champions Sprint, attracting proven Group performers and emerging short-course specialists looking to cement their place among the nation’s best. With a strong history of producing top-class sprinters and a reputation as a genuine test of speed and class, the Schillaci Stakes remains a popular race for punters, racing fans, and form students alike.

This page features everything you need to know about the Schillaci Stakes, including race history, field information, betting odds, form guides, prizemoney, results, and past winners.

2026 Schillaci Stakes Results

Stay tuned for the official 2026 Schillaci Stakes results and finishing order on Saturday October 10, 2026 and to see what runners may have a Group 1 sprint race in sights this spring.

Winning Margin: 1.25 lengths

Winning Time: 1:01.97

Jigsaw ($2.25F) confirmed his status as one of Australia’s toughest and most accomplished sprinters with a dominant first-up victory in the 2026 Schillaci Stakes results at Caulfield, the hot favourite leading throughout under Logan Bates to defeat Flying For Fun by 1¼ lengths, with Inkaruna a short neck away in third. The Cindy Alderson-trained eight-year-old stopped the clock in a slick 1:01.97 to record his 17th career win and continue a remarkable run that has already delivered two Group 1 victories this year. Alderson praised the evergreen gelding’s love of racing and indicated a Melbourne Cup Carnival campaign is under consideration, with the Group 1 Champions Sprint (1200m) at Flemington on November 7 a potential target despite the challenge of returning to the straight course. Following the impressive performance, Ladbrokes trimmed Jigsaw’s Champions Sprint 2026 odds from $11 into $6, elevating the veteran speedster among the leading chances for another elite-level success this spring.

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2026 Schillaci Stakes Race Replay

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2026 Schillaci Stakes Odds & Finishing Order

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

2026 Schillaci Stakes Tips

Stay tuned for our insider Schillaci Stakes 2026 Tips on the important spring lead-up this season.

Check out our full 2026 Schillaci Stakes Predictions, Best Bets & Same Race Multi Selections now!

Favourite: No. 1 Jigsaw

Each Way Danger: No. 2 Rey Magnerio

Best Roughie: No. 6 Grand Larceny

The Schillaci Stakes is a quality Group 2 spring race held mid-way through the coveted Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival on Caulfield Guineas Day in October. The short-distance event run under weight-for-age conditions worth a lucrative $300,000 in total prize money. There are a number of other great lead-up races held earlier in the carnival that runners may have previously contested including the Group 2 McEwen Stakes (1000m) in early September and Sydney’s Group 2 Premiere Stakes (1200m).

Runners may also be coming back in class but rising in distance off a Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) a fortnight earlier. Paulele (6th in 2022) and Asfoora (2nd in 2023) are the latest Moir Stakes graduates to win the Schillaci Stakes.

The feature race at the meeting is the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) but there are two other elite level Melbourne races on the day including the Group 1 Caulfield Stakes (2000m) – currently called the Might And Power – and the Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m). Other key support races on Caulfield Guineas Day include the Group 2 Herbert Power Stakes (2400m), the Group 3 Northwood Plume Stakes (1200m), and the Group 3 Ladies’ Day Vase (1600m).

Horses that ran in the Schillaci Stakes will often continue their spring campaigns by competing in the sprint features including Flemington’s Group 1 VRC Sprint Classic (1200m) – now run as the Champions Sprint – during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Giga Kick (2025) was the last horse to complete the Schillaci Stakes – Champions Sprint double.

A potential next-up option for Schillaci Stakes graduates is the Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m).

The 2021 Schillaci Stakes form was franked with the third-placed mare Bella Nipotina going on to run second next-up in the Manikato Stakes and third in the VRC Sprint Classic behind Nature Strip.

The 2022 Schillaci Stakes winner Paulele franked the form later that year heading to Perth to win the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) that November.

The 2023 Schillaci Stakes form was franked the following year with the winner Asfoora heading overseas to Royal Ascot where she won the Group 1 King Charles sprint. The Schillaci third placegetter that year, Chain Of Lightning, further franked the form winning the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes in Sydney in the autumn of 2024.

In 2024 the Schillaci Stakes winning filly Bellatrix Star went on to run second at Flemington on Derby Day in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m).

2026 Schillaci Stakes
Date:	Saturday October 10, 2026
Track:	Caulfield Racecourse
Distance:	1100m
Conditions:	Weight-for-age
Status:	Group 2
Prize Money:	$300,000
Inaugurated:	1970

2026 Schillaci Stakes Betting

The latest Schillaci Stakes 2026 betting odds will be detailed here at Races.com.au complete with links to the markets so you can back your Schillaci Stakes tips in online at Ladbrokes this spring.

Paulele ($2.15 in 2022), Asfoora ($2.10 in 2023) and Jigsaw ($2.25 in 2026) are the latest favourites in Schillaci Stakes betting to win.

2026 Schillaci Stakes Form

The Schillaci Stakes form guide is an essential resource for punters assessing one of the key sprint races of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. Run over 1100 metres at Caulfield Racecourse, the Group 2 feature regularly attracts a talented field of elite sprinters, straight-track specialists, and horses progressing towards major spring targets such as the Champions Sprint and other top-level sprint races. The form guide provides detailed information on each runner’s recent performances, barrier draw, jockey and trainer statistics, track and distance record, and fitness profile, helping punters identify the runners best suited to this fast-paced sprint test.

What Punters Should Look for in the Schillaci Stakes Form Guide:

• Recent sprint form – Horses coming through quality spring sprint races often bring the strongest form lines into the Schillaci Stakes.
• 1100m credentials – Proven speed over 1000m to 1200m is a key factor, particularly for horses capable of handling a high-pressure sprint.
• Caulfield form – Previous success at Caulfield can be a significant advantage, especially for runners that handle the track’s unique layout.
• Group race performance – Horses with established Group 1 and Group 2 sprint form are often among the leading contenders.
• Lead-up races – Form through races such as the Moir Stakes, Bobby Lewis Quality, The Shorts, and other spring sprint features can provide valuable insight.
• Fitness and preparation – Many Schillaci Stakes winners perform well second or third-up when nearing peak fitness.
• Barrier draw – A favourable gate can help runners secure the ideal position and avoid covering unnecessary ground.
• Track conditions – Some sprinters are far more effective on firm ground, while others improve on rain-affected tracks.
• Speed map and race tempo – Identifying likely leaders and understanding the expected tempo can be crucial in sprint races where tactical positioning is important.
• Jockey and trainer combinations – Leading sprint stables and top jockeys regularly target the Schillaci Stakes with quality performers.
• Sectional times – Strong finishing splits and high-speed ratings can help identify horses capable of producing a race-winning turn of foot.
• Future spring targets – Many runners use the Schillaci Stakes as a stepping stone to bigger sprint features, making horses with proven class and upside particularly attractive betting prospects.

FULL 2026 SCHILLACI STAKES FORM GUIDE

2026 Schillaci Stakes Field

The Schillaci Stakes field attracts a smart line-up of spring sprinters that could be eyeing a Melbourne Cup Carnival run in the Group 1 Champions Sprint (1200m) down the Flemington straight.

The official Schillaci Stakes 2026 field and barriers are released on the Wednesday of race week and will be available in full below once announced by Racing Victoria.

The 2026 Schillaci Stakes final field features a small but smart line-up of nine short-distance specialists led in betting by the resuming Cindy Alderson-trained The Quokka champion Jigsaw drawn the rails first-up chasing his eighth win on the trot.

2026 Schillaci Stakes Nominations

The Schillaci Stakes 2026 nominations are taken on the Monday of race week.

Schillaci Stakes History

The first Schillaci Stakes, originally known as the Chirnside Stakes, was run in 1970 when Regal Vista claimed victory. It began as a Principal race run over six furlongs, but the race distance was converted to 1200m in 1973. In 1979 the event became a Group 2 race and for one year in 1986 the race was run over 1219m. A few years later in 1988 the distance was permanently decreased to its current length of 1000m. The race name was changed to the Schillaci Stakes in 2000 in honour of the former champion sprinter Schillaci.

In 2019 the Schillaci Stakes winner Trekking secured the ‘win and you’re in’ slot to represent the MRC / ATC in the following weekend’s The Everest and eventually ran third to the young Chris Waller-trained winner Yes Yes Yes.

The 2025 Schillaci Stakes winner Giga Kick previous won The Everest back in 2022.

Recent Schillaci Stakes Winners:

Year	Place	Horse	Time
2026 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Jigsaw	1 minute 1.97 seconds
	2nd	Flying For Fun
	3rd	Inkaruna
2025 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Giga Kick	1 minute 3.14 seconds
	2nd	Tropicus
	3rd	Niance
2024 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Bellatrix Star	1 minute 2.96 seconds
	2nd	Oscar’s Fortune
	3rd	Maharba
2023 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Asfoora	1 minute 3.82 seconds
	2nd	Uncommon James
	3rd	Chain Of Lightning
2022 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Paulele	1 minute 3.57 seconds
	2nd	Ingratiating
	3rd	Zoustyle
2021 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Savatoxl	1 minute 3.33 seconds
	2nd	Dosh
	3rd	Bella Nipotina
2020 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Dirty Work	1 minute 3.34 seconds
	2nd	Diamond Effort
	3rd	Octane
2019 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Trekking	1 minute 2.32 seconds
	2nd	Ball Of Muscle
	3rd	The Bostonian
2018 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Ball of Muscle	1 minute 2.54 seconds
	2nd	Spirit of Valor
	3rd	Missrock
2017 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Super Cash	1 minute 3.25 seconds
	2nd	Illustrious Lad
	3rd	Rock Magic
2016 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Star Turn	1 mintue 2.89 seconds
	2nd	Malaguerra
	3rd	Fell Swoop
2015 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Alpha Miss	1 minute 3.55 seconds
	2nd	Cashed
	3rd	Lankan Rupee
2014 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Rubick	56.68 seconds
	2nd	Platelet
	3rd	Overreach
2013 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Unpretentious	57.67 seconds
	2nd	Pago Rock
	3rd	Kuroshio
2012 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Buffering	56.95 seconds
	2nd	Golden Archer
	3rd	Stirling Grove
2011 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Black Caviar	56.73 seconds
	2nd	Karuta
	3rd	Stirling Grove
2010 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Black Caviar	56.68 seconds
	2nd	Star Witness
	3rd	General Truce
2009 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Lucky Secret	55.9 seconds
	2nd	Apache Cat
	3rd	Wanted
2008 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Wilander	58 seconds
	2nd	Lucky Secret
	3rd	Gamble Me
2007 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Gold Edition	57.3 seconds
	2nd	Royal Asscher
	3rd	Let Go Thommo
2006 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Miss Andretti	57.2 seconds
	2nd	Green Birdie
	3rd	Nediyms Glow
2005 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Segments	57.6 seconds
	2nd	Danerich
	3rd	Miss Mooney Mooney
2004 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Patpong	58.2 seconds
	2nd	Alizes
	3rd	Regimental Gal
2003 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Hailbery	56.7 seconds
	2nd	Dantana
	3rd	Spinning Hill
2002 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Spinning Hill	1 minute 9.23 seconds
	2nd	Flavelon
	3rd	Mistegic
2001 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Mistegic	57.6 seconds
	2nd	Windigo
	3rd	Falvelon
2000 Schillaci Stakes	1st	Flavelon	58 seconds
	2nd	Mannington
	3rd	Super Elegant

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