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Callander-Presnell (Stan Fox Stakes) News
The next edition of the Callander-Presnell runs on Saturday October 24, 2026 at Royal Randwick offering $1 million in stakes.
The Callander-Presnell 2026 remains a key feature of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival despite its reclassification from Group 2 to Group 3 status in 2026. Run at Royal Randwick, the historic mile contest continues to attract a quality field of progressive middle-distance three-year-olds and emerging spring contenders chasing valuable stakes success. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about the Callander-Presnell, including the latest Callander-Presnell odds 2026, expert Callander-Presnell betting 2026 tips, field information, barrier draws, form guides, tips, results, and market movers. With a competitive field of proven milers and rising stars typically engaged each year, the race generates strong interest among punters seeking value in the spring racing markets. Stay up to date with the latest Callander-Presnell betting, odds, race news, and runner analysis right here at Races.com.au.
2026 Callander-Presnell Odds
See below for the latest Callander-Presnell 2026 odds followed by the official finishing order after the event this spring.
| 2. Central Europe (6) J: Jason Collett 57kg x3404 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Last start 4th of 11 in the G1 Caulfield Guineas on October 10 over 1600m, 5 len behind Warwoven with 57kg at $14. The start before that struggled in the run home; 10th of 12 in the G1 Golden Rose Stakes at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Warwoven with 56.5kg at $31. Back a level or two this afternoon – a first visit to the winner’s circle is overdue. | |||
| 3. Revengeance (7) J: Tim Clark 57kg 1×768 T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | |||
| At the latest run ran second last of 9 in a LR The Tapp-Craig at Rosehill on October 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Chuchichaschtli carrying 57kg at $5.50. The start before that 6th of 11 in a G2 The Run To The Rose at Rosehill on September 12 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Warwoven carrying 57kg at $26. A chance on his Run To The Rose effort two back. | |||
| 4. Why So Hard (5) J: Tyler Schiller 57kg 1×3 T: M, W & J Hawkes | |||
| Second-up. Promising on debut ran on from midfield and won by a head in a 2yo Hcp at this track on June 6 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Seductra carrying 56kg at $5. Went for a break before returning 3rd of 10 in the G2 Roman Consul Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Satono Glow with 56.5kg at $21. Fitter for that run and there is a stack of room for improvement second-up. | |||
| 5. Omolong (3) J: Kerrin Mcevoy 57kg 11×52 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Third-up today. First-up 5th of 7 in the G3 Heritage Stakes at Rosehill on September 26 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Blue Door carrying 56kg at $4.20. Last start 2nd of 9 in a LR The Tapp-Craig at Rosehill on October 10 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Chuchichaschtli carrying 55kg at $17. Up in class but strips fitter and can hit the frame again. | |||
| 6. Lafite (2) J: Zac Lloyd 57kg 7×213 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Recent form sound. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 in a LR The Tapp-Craig at Rosehill on October 10 over 1400m, 2 len behind Chuchichaschtli carrying 55kg at $11. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len in a Cg&E Mdn at Kembla Grange on September 26 over 1400m defeating Italian Spirit carrying 57kg at $1.75. Drawn to have an impact in a race like this. | |||
| 7. Gridlock (9) J: Tommy Berry 57kg 34×11 T: Michael Freedman | |||
| Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 0.7 len in a Super Cg&E M-Sw at Newcastle on September 19 over 1250m defeating Klocke with 56.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell won by 1.3 len in a Bm64 at Kembla Grange on October 10 over 1400m defeating Fiftyfivechevy with 56.5kg at $4.40. Will need to do even more to match a few of these. | |||
| 8. Harrybegood (8) J: Dylan Gibbons 57kg x1335 T: Kris Lees | |||
| At the latest run got back early 5th of 9 in a LR The Tapp-Craig at Rosehill on October 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Chuchichaschtli with 55kg at $71. Before that 3rd of 10 in a 3yo Bm68 at Warwick Farm on September 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Blessed Eagle with 57kg at $10. Not keen on his chances this time. | |||
| 9. Memorise (4) J: Andrew Adkins 55kg 253 T: Michael Freedman | |||
| Most recently 3rd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Randwick Kensington on October 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Love Story with 54.5kg at $17. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 in a F&M Mdn at Newcastle on September 18 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Your Colour carrying 57.5kg at $12. Meets a tough line-up so prefer others. | |||
| 10. Rocks Or Diamonds (10) J: Regan Bayliss 55kg 53 T: John Sargent | |||
| Dual acceptor. Raced two times to date. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Randwick Kensington on September 9 over 1150m, 5 len behind Threads with 55kg at $19. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 in a Mid Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on October 10 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Bold Bucks with 55kg at $5. Looks tested in this field. | |||
| 11. Spalpeen (1) J: Alysha Collett 55kg 7×7 T: John Sargent | |||
| Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start 7th of 10 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on May 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Dashing Splendour carrying 55kg at $41. Returned from break sat on the pace before fading 7th of 12 in a Mid Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on October 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Bold Bucks with 55kg at $51. Zero chance on what we have seen. | |||
| 1. Diameter (4) Scratched: | |||
2026 Callander-Presnell Tips
Stay tuned for our exclusive Callander-Presnell 2026 Tips on the million-dollar mile showdown this spring.
Favourite: No. 4 Why So Hard
| 4. Why So Hard (5) J: Tyler Schiller 57kg 1×3 T: M, W & J Hawkes | |||
| Second-up. Promising on debut ran on from midfield and won by a head in a 2yo Hcp at this track on June 6 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Seductra carrying 56kg at $5. Went for a break before returning 3rd of 10 in the G2 Roman Consul Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Satono Glow with 56.5kg at $21. Fitter for that run and there is a stack of room for improvement second-up. | |||
Each Way Danger: No. 2 Central Europe
| 2. Central Europe (6) J: Jason Collett 57kg x3404 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Last start 4th of 11 in the G1 Caulfield Guineas on October 10 over 1600m, 5 len behind Warwoven with 57kg at $14. The start before that struggled in the run home; 10th of 12 in the G1 Golden Rose Stakes at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Warwoven with 56.5kg at $31. Back a level or two this afternoon – a first visit to the winner’s circle is overdue. | |||
Best Roughie: No. 7 Gridlock
| 7. Gridlock (9) J: Tommy Berry 57kg 34×11 T: Michael Freedman | |||
| Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 0.7 len in a Super Cg&E M-Sw at Newcastle on September 19 over 1250m defeating Klocke with 56.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell won by 1.3 len in a Bm64 at Kembla Grange on October 10 over 1400m defeating Fiftyfivechevy with 56.5kg at $4.40. Will need to do even more to match a few of these. | |||
Formerly known as the Stan Fox Stakes, it is held on Spring Champion Stakes Day in October on the same day as Melbourne’s Cox Plate Day card.
Conducted at the esteemed Royal Randwick Racecourse, it is one of the key support acts on the card headlined by the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) – now worth an incredible $2 million – for VRC Derby hopefuls.
Formerly named after the prolific New South Wales thoroughbred owner-breeder Stan Fox, the event had a notable re-vamp ahead of the 2022 edition to replace the now defunct $1 million Bondi Stakes race for three-year-olds.
Moved to late October and having its prize money doubled to $1 million, the Stan Fox Stakes was renamed the Callander-Presnell in honour of Sydney racing media figures Ken Callander and Max Presnell.
The event distance also increased from 1500m to 1600m and is run at set weights by three-year-olds.
Prior to 2022, it ran earlier as a lead-up to the now defunct Bondi Stakes that ran from 2019-21. During that time both Peltzer (2020) and Hilal (2021) completed the Stan Fox Stakes – Bondi Stakes double.
Notable past winners include Lonhro (2001), Kenwood Melody (1998), General Nediym (1997), Octagonal (1995) and Show County (1989).
Along with the Spring Champion Stakes and Callander-Presnell, the other seven-figure event on the Randwick race card that day is the now Group 2 $2 million The Invitation (1400m) for fillies and mares.
The newly created $500,000 Tapp-Craig (1400m) event held a fortnight earlier offers a Callander-Presnell ballot exemption to the first, second and third placegetters.
Ohope (2025) was the last horse to complete the Tapp-Craig – Callander-Presnell double.
The 2022 Callander-Presnell winner Golden Mile travelled up for the event on the back of a lead-up win in the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) over the mile in Melbourne.
The Callander-Presnell 2022 form was franked with the runner-up Communist returning the following autumn to win the 2023 Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m).
| 2026 Callander-Presnell (Stan Fox Stakes) | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday October 24, 2026 |
| Track: | Randwick Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1600m |
| Conditions: | 3YOs – Set Weights |
| Weights | Colts / Geldings 56.5kg; Fillies 54.5kg |
| Prize Money: | $1,000,000 |
| Inaugurated: | 1975 / 2022 as the Callander-Presnell |
2026 Callander-Presnell Results
Stay tuned to view the official 2026 Callander-Presnell results and finishing order this Spring Champion Stakes Day.
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2026 Callander-Presnell Betting
The season’s top Callander-Presnell 2026 betting odds on the event formerly known as the Stan Fox Stakes will be available at Ladbrokes and available here at Races.com.au once released.
Peltzer ($2.70 in 2020) was the last favourite in Stan Fox Stakes betting to salute before the event was renamed ahead of the 2022 edition.
Golden Mile ($2.30 in 2022) then saluted as favourite in Callander-Presnell betting as did Ohope ($2.70 in 2025).
There was a notable upset in 2023 with Chrysaor saluting at Callander-Presnell odds of $26.
2026 Callander-Presnell Form
The Callander-Presnell form guide is an invaluable resource for punters assessing the chances of runners in this historic Sydney spring feature. Run over 1600m at Royal Randwick, the Group 3 Callander-Presnell attracts a competitive mix of established stakes performers, progressive middle-distance gallopers, and horses on the rise through the grades. The form guide provides key information including recent race performances, career statistics, track and distance records, barrier draws, jockey and trainer combinations, and betting market movements. By carefully analysing the Callander-Presnell form guide, punters can identify the runners best suited to the Randwick mile and uncover value in the betting markets.
What Punters Should Look for in the Callander-Presnell Form Guide:
- Strong mile form – Three-year-olds with proven performances over 1600m often have a distinct advantage in the Callander-Presnell.
- Randwick record – Previous success at Royal Randwick can be a key indicator, particularly for young horses that thrive on the spacious circuit.
- Recent black-type performances – Runners coming through Listed, Group 3, Group 2, or Group 1 races typically bring the strongest credentials.
- Spring racing form – Horses racing consistently well throughout the Sydney and Melbourne spring carnivals are often among the leading contenders.
- Class drops – Gallopers dropping back from tougher Group races can be well placed against this level of opposition.
- 1600m to 2000m profile – The race often suits horses with proven form around the mile through to middle-distance trips.
- Barrier draw – An advantageous gate can help runners secure an economical run and avoid covering extra ground.
- Track conditions – Assess whether runners perform best on firm, soft, or heavy tracks, particularly given Sydney’s variable spring weather.
- Jockey and trainer combinations – Leading stables and top riders frequently target the Callander-Presnell with quality spring campaigners.
FULL 2026 CALLANDER-PRESNELL FORM GUIDE
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The 2026 Callander-Presnell field and barriers (formerly the Stan Fox Stakes field) are announced by Racing NSW on the Wednesday leading-up to Spring Champion Stakes Day and will be published in full below.
The Callander-Presnell 2026 final field features a quality line-up of three-year-old milers led in betting by the Team Hawkes-trained Why So Hard racing second-up off an eye-catching third fresh at big odds in the Group 2 Roman Consul.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
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| 1. Diameter (4) Scratched: | |||||
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2. Central Europe
J: Jason Collett
T: Chris Waller |
3×3404 | C | 6 | 57kg | |
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3. Revengeance
J: Tim Clark
T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
31×768 | C | 7 | 57kg | |
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4. Why So Hard
J: Tyler Schiller
T: M, W & J Hawkes |
1×3 | G | 5 | 57kg | |
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5. Omolong
J: Kerrin Mcevoy
T: Chris Waller |
11×52 | C | 3 | 57kg | |
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6. Lafite
J: Zac Lloyd
T: Chris Waller |
67×213 | G | 2 | 57kg | |
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7. Gridlock
J: Tommy Berry
T: Michael Freedman |
334×11 | G | 9 | 57kg | |
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8. Harrybegood
J: Dylan Gibbons
T: Kris Lees |
3×1335 | G | 8 | 57kg | |
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9. Memorise
J: Andrew Adkins
T: Michael Freedman |
253 | F | 4 | 55kg | |
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10. Rocks Or Diamonds
J: Regan Bayliss
T: John Sargent |
53 | F | 10 | 55kg | |
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11. Spalpeen
J: Alysha Collett
T: John Sargent |
7×7 | F | 1 | 55kg | |
2026 Callander-Presnell Nominations
Nominations for the Callander-Presnell in 2026 are taken the Monday of race week with the early entries to be listed below.
Stan Fox Stakes / Callander-Presnell Race History
The inaugural winner of the Stan Fox Stakes was Hydahban when the event was first held as a Principal race over 1200m in 1975.
The status and distance of the race remained the same up until 1981 when the length was increased to 1400m and then in 1985 it became a Listed race. Not long after in 1989 the event gained Group 3 status before finally being installed as a Group 2 event in 1996. It was downgraded back to a Group 3 ahead of the 2026 edition.
The race was not held in 2007 due to the outbreak of equine influenza in Australia at the time.
In 2022 the event was moved to late October, the distance increased from 1500m to 1600m, and prize money increased to $1 million to replace the Bondi Stakes as the premier Sydney race for three-year-olds over the spring with that year’s Caulfield Guineas winner Golden Mile saluting for the punters.
Recent Stan Fox Stakes / Callander-Presnell Winners
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Callander-Presnell | 1st | TBD | TBD |
| 2nd | TBD | ||
| 3rd | TBD | ||
| 2025 Callander-Presnell | 1st | Ohope | 1 minute 36.06 seconds |
| 2nd | Rivellino | ||
| 3rd | Fermoy | ||
| 2024 Callander-Presnell | 1st | Prost | 1 minute 35.61 seconds |
| 2nd | Just Party | ||
| 3rd | Anode | ||
| 2023 Callander-Presnell | 1st | Chrysaor | 1 minute 35.12 seconds |
| 2nd | Snowman | ||
| 3rd | Ducasse | ||
| 2022 Callander-Presnell | 1st | Golden Mile | 1 minute 38.89 seconds (distance increased to 1600m) |
| 2nd | Communist | ||
| 3rd | A Lot More Love | ||
| 2021 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Hilal | 1 minute 28.52 seconds |
| 2nd | Coastwatch | ||
| 3rd | Brigantine | ||
| 2020 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Peltzer | 1 minute 28.11 seconds |
| 2nd | Prime Star | ||
| 3rd | Jet Propulsion | ||
| 2019 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Colada | 1 minute 27.43 seconds |
| 2nd | Brandenburg | ||
| 3rd | Bottega | ||
| 2018 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Tarka | 1 minute 33.82 seconds |
| 2nd | Dealmaker | ||
| 3rd | The Autumn Sun | ||
| 2017 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Gold Standard | 1 minute 28.46 seconds |
| 2nd | Sanctioned | ||
| 3rd | Addictive Nature | ||
| 2016 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Impending | 1 minute 29.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Divine Prophet | ||
| 3rd | Good Standing | ||
| 2015 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Press Statement | 1 minute 29.32 seconds |
| 2nd | Shards | ||
| 3rd | Rageese | ||
| 2014 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Shooting To Win | 1 minute 29.16 seconds |
| 2nd | Scissor Kick | ||
| 3rd | Valentia | ||
| 2013 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Eurozone | 1 minute 30.15 seconds |
| 2nd | Criterion | ||
| 3rd | Aussies Love Sport | ||
| 2012 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Kabayan | 1 minute 31.97 seconds |
| 2nd | Albrecht | ||
| 3rd | Divine Moon | ||
| 2011 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Manawanui | 1 minute 29.93 seconds |
| 2nd | Roma Giaconda | ||
| 3rd | Cocky Raider | ||
| 2010 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Decision Time | 1 minute 23.19 seconds |
| 2nd | Top Drop | ||
| 3rd | Halekulani | ||
| 2009 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Denman | 1 minute 23.82 seconds |
| 2nd | Run For Naara | ||
| 3rd | More Than Great | ||
| 2008 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Dreamscape | 1 minute 22.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Whitefriars | ||
| 3rd | Judge Me Not | ||
| 2007 Stan Fox Stakes | Race Not Held | ||
| 2006 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Court Command | 1 minute 22.13 seconds |
| 2nd | Antidotes | ||
| 3rd | Cinque | ||
| 2005 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Paratroopers | 1 minute 22.31 seconds |
| 2nd | Primus | ||
| 3rd | Testafiable | ||
| 2004 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Wager | 1 minute 22.49 seconds |
| 2nd | Spirit Of Tara | ||
| 3rd | Swick | ||
| 2003 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Ambulance | 1 minute 22.88 seconds |
| 2nd | Classy Dane | ||
| 3rd | Hasna | ||
| 2002 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Rare Insight | 1 minute 24 seconds |
| 2nd | Magic Marvo | ||
| 3rd | Choisir | ||
| 2001 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Lonhro | 1 minute 24 seconds |
| 2nd | Magic Albert | ||
| 3rd | Stylish Lass | ||
| 2000 Stan Fox Stakes | 1st | Dynamic Love | 1 minute 21.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Sale Of Century | ||
| 3rd | Ateates | ||
Callander-Presnell FAQs
What is the Callander-Presnell?
The Callander-Presnell is a Group 3 thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds run over 1600 metres at Royal Randwick Racecourse during the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival. Formerly known as the Craven Plate, the race was renamed in honour of legendary racing journalists and broadcasters Ken Callander and Malcolm Presnell.
When is the Callander-Presnell run?
The Callander-Presnell is traditionally held in late October on Spring Champion Stakes Day as part of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival at Randwick. Cox Plate Day is run on the same date in Melbourne.
Where is the Callander-Presnell held?
The race is conducted at Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, New South Wales.
How far is the Callander-Presnell?
The Callander-Presnell is run over a distance of 1600 metres, making it an important spring contest for proven milers and versatile middle-distance three-year-old horses.
What is the group status of the Callander-Presnell?
The Callander-Presnell was downgraded to Group 3 status in 2026 after previously being run as a Group 2 race.
Why was the race renamed the Callander-Presnell?
The race was renamed to honour respected Australian racing media identities Ken Callander and Malcolm Presnell, who made significant contributions to the sport over many decades.
How can I bet on the Callander-Presnell?
Punters can place wagers on the race through licensed bookmaker Ladbrokes offering win, place, each-way, quinella, exacta, trifecta, and fixed-odds betting markets.
Where can I find the latest Callander-Presnell odds?
You can find the latest Callander-Presnell odds, betting markets, field updates, form guides, tips, scratchings, and race results right here at Races.com.au.
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