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Carbine Club Stakes News
The 2026 Carbine Club Stakes is held on Saturday October 31, 2026 as part of VRC Derby Day at HQ.
The Carbine Club Stakes 2026 is one of the premier races for three-year-olds on Victoria Derby Day, offering a lucrative $500,000 purse and a valuable opportunity for emerging talent to secure black-type success during the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Run under set weights plus penalties conditions at Flemington Racecourse, the mile feature regularly attracts a high-quality field of progressive colts, geldings, and fillies stepping out of elite spring form races and looking to enhance their stakes credentials. Named in honour of legendary champion Carbine, one of the greatest racehorses in Australian turf history, the race has a proud tradition of showcasing future Group performers and spring stars. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about the 2026 Carbine Club Stakes, including the latest Carbine Club Stakes odds 2026, expert Carbine Club Stakes betting 2026 updates, field information, barrier draw, form guide, tips, results, and market movers as punters assess one of the most competitive and informative three-year-old contests of the spring carnival.
2026 Carbine Club Stakes Odds
See below for the latest Carbine Club Stakes 2026 odds followed by the official finishing order after the event this spring.
| 2. Unhinged (1) 57kgx4211 | |||
| Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 2 len in a Bm72 at Rosehill on October 14 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Kirribilli with 52kg at $6. The race before that won by 1.0 len in a Super Mdn-Sw at Illawarra Grange on October 1 over 1400m defeating Cloudy Scout carrying 56.5kg at $1.85. Looks one on the up and sets up beautifully for J-Mac. | |||
| 3. High Falls (3) 57kg11 | |||
| Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 1.3 len in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Hamilton on September 14 over 1200m in soft going defeating Japanese Moka carrying 58kg at $3.60. Last time out favourite; won by 7 len in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on October 15 over 1400m defeating Super Snitch carrying 58kg at $2.30. Dominant latest, have to respect. | |||
| 4. Fast Freddie (9) 57kg1×231 | |||
| Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len in a Bm62 at Bendigo on October 17 over 1300m defeating Gazerati carrying 58kg at $3.80. Before that 3rd of 9 in a 3yo Bm64 at Ballarat on September 30 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Hydro Rush with 59.5kg at $10. Respecting with further improvement. | |||
| 5. Strong Tempo (8) 57kg11 | |||
| Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 2 len in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Swan Hill on September 22 over 1200m defeating Do The Dirty with 58kg at $3.10. Last start favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose in a Bm62 at Ballarat on October 9 over 1400m defeating Mister Martini carrying 58kg at $2. Should enjoy the trip, not hopeless. | |||
| 6. Glenorchy (6) 57kg526×2 | |||
| Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 7 in a Super Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on October 10 over 1300m, head behind Graffiti Tycoon carrying 56.5kg at $4. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 in the LR Show A Heart at Eagle Farm on June 6 over 1500m, slow going 1.2 len behind Voynichese carrying 57kg at $2.45. Strong run fresh and will improve up in trip. | |||
| 8. Zoehrer (4) 57kg418 | |||
| Most recently got back early 8th of 14 in the LR Gothic Stakes at Caulfield on October 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Milsons Point with 56kg at $21. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on September 10 over 1429m on a soft track defeating Hedjet carrying 57kg at $1.95. Would have to improve. | |||
| 9. Conquer The World (2) 57kg321 | |||
| Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 6 len in a Mdn-Sw at Cranbourne on October 16 over 1400m defeating Braemar Hill carrying 57kg at $1.65. The run before that 2nd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on September 23 over 1325m, nose behind Discover Lupino with 57kg at $1.70. Huge win last time and should measure right up. | |||
| 10. The Roaring Sun (7) 57kg2×3 | |||
| Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd of 11 in a 2yo Mdn at Warwick Farm on April 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Seraphox with 57.5kg at $15. Returned from break came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 in a Super Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on October 10 over 1300m, long-neck behind Graffiti Tycoon carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Lightly raced and should relish a mile. | |||
| 11. Cab Franc (10) 57kg532 | |||
| Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Sale on October 25 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Majestic Flyer with 56.5kg at $13. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Cranbourne on October 9 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kotahitanga with 55.5kg at $3.30. Might find this too hard. | |||
| 12. Tuzemak (5) 55kgx3621 | |||
| Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Kyneton on October 20 over 1479m defeating Sondera carrying 56kg at $1.65. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on October 5 over 1400m, head behind Autumn Rainbow carrying 56kg at $6. Risking this level. | |||
| 1. Mister Whiskers (1)SCRATCHED: | |||
| 7. Star Of Macedon (6)SCRATCHED: | |||
2026 Carbine Club Stakes Tips
Stay tuned for our insider Carbine Club Stakes 2026 Tips on the VRC Derby Day support act this spring.
Favourite: No. 2 Unhinged
| 2. Unhinged (1) 57kgx4211 | |||
| Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 2 len in a Bm72 at Rosehill on October 14 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Kirribilli with 52kg at $6. The race before that won by 1.0 len in a Super Mdn-Sw at Illawarra Grange on October 1 over 1400m defeating Cloudy Scout carrying 56.5kg at $1.85. Looks one on the up and sets up beautifully for J-Mac. | |||
Each Way Danger: No. 3 High Falls
| 3. High Falls (3) 57kg11 | |||
| Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 1.3 len in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Hamilton on September 14 over 1200m in soft going defeating Japanese Moka carrying 58kg at $3.60. Last time out favourite; won by 7 len in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on October 15 over 1400m defeating Super Snitch carrying 58kg at $2.30. Dominant latest, have to respect. | |||
Best Roughie: No. 4 Fast Freddie
| 4. Fast Freddie (9) 57kg1×231 | |||
| Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len in a Bm62 at Bendigo on October 17 over 1300m defeating Gazerati carrying 58kg at $3.80. Before that 3rd of 9 in a 3yo Bm64 at Ballarat on September 30 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Hydro Rush with 59.5kg at $10. Respecting with further improvement. | |||
The Carbine Club Stakes shares a race program with eight other Group status races making VRC Derby Day an event for racing purists. There are three Group 1 spring races on the card: the Victoria Derby (2500m), Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m), and Empire Rose Stakes (1600m).
Sydney’s Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes (1200m) can act as a fairly effective lead up race to the Carbine Club Stakes. Some horses choose to target the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) prior to stepping down in grade for this race.
Following their run in the Carbine Club Stakes, there are a number of available avenues for horses to pursue. Some head to the paddock, while others stay on for what’s left of the spring racing carnival. The Group 2 Sandown Guineas (1600m) is one of the elite options for the young milers with the double last completed by Mahuta (2015).
The 2021 Carbine Club Stakes form was franked with the winner Fangirl returning the following autumn to win the 2022 Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes.
The 2024 Carbine Club Stakes winner Aeliana rose to great heights with a next-up second in the Thousand Guineas before retuning in the autumn of 2025 to beat home the boys by five lengths in the Group 1 Australian Derby.
| Carbine Club Stakes 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday October 31, 2026 |
| Track: | Flemington Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1600m |
| Conditions: | 3YO – Set Weights |
| Status: | Group 3 |
| Prize Money: | $500,000 |
2026 Carbine Club Stakes Results
Stay tuned for the official 2026 Carbine Club Stakes results and finishing order this Derby Day on Saturday October 31, 2026.
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Winning Margin: TBD
Winning Time: TBD
2026 Carbine Club Stakes Betting
The latest Carbine Club Stakes 2026 betting odds on the three-year-old milers are available at Ladbrokes for you to back your insider Carbine Club Stakes tips at the best prices and will be listed at Races.com.au.
Fangirl ($2 in 2021) was the last Carbine Club Stakes favourite to salute for the punters.
There was a notable upset in 2022 with Perfect Thought winning at Carbine Club Stakes odds of 25/1.
2026 Carbine Club Stakes Big Bets
2026 Carbine Club Stakes Form Guide
The Carbine Club Stakes form guide is an essential resource for punters analysing one of the premier three-year-old mile races of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Run over 1600 metres at Flemington on Victoria Derby Day, the Group 3 feature offers $500,000 in prize money and attracts a talented field of progressive colts, geldings, and fillies looking to add valuable black-type success to their spring campaign. Conducted under set weights plus penalties conditions, the race regularly draws runners emerging from some of the season’s strongest three-year-old form races, making it a key betting event for punters seeking quality form lines and future stakes performers.
What Punters Should Look for in the Carbine Club Stakes Form Guide:
- Proven mile form – Horses with strong performances at or around 1600m often possess the ideal profile for the Carbine Club Stakes.
- Set weights plus penalties conditions – Previous stakes winners may be required to carry penalty weight, making it important to assess how the conditions impact each runner.
- Key lead-up race form – Runners coming through races such as the Caulfield Guineas, Ming Dynasty Quality, Danehill Stakes, Golden Rose, Toorak Handicap, and other black-type three-year-old events often bring the strongest credentials.
- Flemington suitability – Previous form at Flemington can be a major advantage, especially for horses suited to the spacious circuit and long straight.
- Current spring form – Progressive three-year-olds peaking during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival are often among the leading chances.
- Group race performances – Proven form in Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 company is a strong indicator of class.
- Barrier draw – An ideal gate can assist runners in securing an economical run and avoiding unnecessary pressure early in the race.
- Speed map and race pattern – Understanding which horses are likely to lead, settle midfield, or finish strongly can provide valuable betting insight.
- Finishing sectionals – Strong late-closing figures often identify runners capable of handling the Flemington mile and producing a winning finish.
- Trainer and jockey combinations – Leading stables frequently target the race with quality three-year-olds capable of progressing to higher levels.
FULL 2026 CARBINE CLUB STAKES FORM GUIDE
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The 2026 Carbine Club Stakes field is released on the Wednesday leading-up to VRC Derby Day and will be detailed in full below once announced along with the Carbine Club Stakes barrier draw.
The official Carbine Club Stakes 2026 final field is now out featuring a smart line-up of three-year-old milers including the undefeated Mister Whiskers drawn the rails and the Chris Waller-trained Snitzel colt Unhinged chasing a hat trick.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
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| 1. Mister Whiskers (1) Scratched: | |||||
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2. Unhinged
J: James McDonald
T: Chris Waller |
3×4211 | C | 1 | 57kg | |
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3. High Falls
J: John Allen
T: Shane Jackson |
11 | G | 3 | 57kg | |
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4. Fast Freddie
J: William Pike
T: Anthony & Sam Freedman |
1×231 | C | 9 | 57kg | |
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5. Strong Tempo
J: Harry Coffey
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
11 | G | 8 | 57kg | |
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6. Glenorchy
J: Craig Williams
T: Chris Waller |
526×2 | C | 6 | 57kg | |
| 7. Star Of Macedon (6) Scratched: | |||||
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8. Zoehrer
J: Luke Currie
T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
418 | C | 4 | 57kg | |
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9. Conquer The World
J: Ben Melham
T: Clinton McDonald |
321 | G | 2 | 57kg | |
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10. The Roaring Sun
J: Damian Lane
T: Chris Waller |
2×3 | C | 7 | 57kg | |
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11. Cab Franc
J: Thomas Stockdale
T: Ciaron Maher |
532 | C | 10 | 57kg | |
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12. Tuzemak
J: Daniel Stackhouse
T: Reece Goodwin |
3×3621 | F | 5 | 55kg | |
2026 Carbine Club Stakes Nominations
Early nominations for the Carbine Club Stakes in 2026 close the Monday of race week and will be made available below once released.
Carbine Club Stakes History
The Carbine Club Stakes is traditionally the first race on the Derby Day schedule. As a result, it is the first event in the four-day Flemington Racing Carnival and sets the tone for the massive Group 1 events to follow.
The Carbine Club Stakes was made a listed event in 1983, with Freeze taking it out that year. It was upgraded to Group 3 in 1998, with Toy Carousel the winner.
The Carbine Club Stakes has in the past been sponsored by Inglis.
Notable Carbine Club winners include Brave Salute (1984), Perfect Harmony (1994), Delago Brom (2002) and Mr Chard (2010). In recent history, a large number of horses who appear in the top three Carbine Club Stakes results have also gone on to place in the Sandown Guineas.
Perhaps the most renowned Carbine Club Stakes winners of all was Saintly, who took victory in 1995. Trained by Bart Cummings, Saintly went on to win or place in 21 of 23 starts (winning 10). Some of his scalps include the Group 1 Australian Cup, Group 1 Cox Plate and Group 1 Melbourne Cup.
In 2021 three-length winner Fangirl for Chris Waller became the first filly to win the Carbine Club Stakes in 15 years.
In 2024 another Waller filly won by a big margin with Aeliana successful by 3.5 lengths. She would go on to win the following year’s Australian Derby in Sydney by a huge margin.
Panova (2025) saw Waller prepare yet another Carbine Club Stakes winning filly.
Carbine Club Stakes results, winners and winning times since 2000 are listed below.
Carbine Club Stakes Results
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | TBD | TBD |
| 2nd | TBD | ||
| 3rd | TBD | ||
| 2025 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Panova | 1 minute 35.17 seconds |
| 2nd | Regal Award | ||
| 3rd | Single Choice | ||
| 2024 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Aeliana | 1 minute 36.41 seconds |
| 2nd | Another Prophet | ||
| 3rd | Feroce | ||
| 2023 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Kaizad | 1 minute 35.62 seconds |
| 2nd | Heman | ||
| 3rd | Brave Mead | ||
| 2022 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Perfect Thought | 1 minute 37.89 seconds |
| 2nd | Elkington Road | ||
| 3rd | The Fortune Teller | ||
| 2021 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Fangirl | 1 minute 35.86 seconds |
| 2nd | Brigantine | ||
| 3rd | Daily Bugle | ||
| 2020 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Crosshaven | 1 minute 36.32 seconds |
| 2nd | Aysar | ||
| 3rd | Horrifying / Endanger (Dead Heat) | ||
| 2019 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Dalasan | 1 minute 38.05 seconds |
| 2nd | Brandenburg | ||
| 3rd | Groundswell | ||
| 2018 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Ranier | 1 minute 36.33 seconds |
| 2nd | Wild Planet | ||
| 3rd | Secret Blaze | ||
| 2017 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Levendi | 1 minute 35.35 seconds |
| 2nd | Sambro | ||
| 3rd | Irish Vega | ||
| 2016 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Comin’ Through | 1 minute 35.14 seconds |
| 2nd | Morton’s Fork | ||
| 3rd | Bezel | ||
| 2015 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Hi World | 1 minute 38.01 seconds |
| 2nd | Farolitos | ||
| 3rd | Inauguration | ||
| 2014 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Kermadec | 1 minute 37.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Stratum Star | ||
| 3rd | Manhattan Avenue | ||
| 2013 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Paximadia | 1 minute 38.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Hucklebuck | ||
| 3rd | Equator | ||
| 2012 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Lunar Rise | 1 minute 35.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Tatra | ||
| 3rd | Proverb | ||
| 2011 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Galah | 1 minute 37.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Highly Recommended | ||
| 3rd | Saint Etienne | ||
| 2010 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Mr Chard | 1 minute 36.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Goldstone | ||
| 3rd | Condelago | ||
| 2009 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Kidnapped | 1 minute 37.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Disco Summit | ||
| 3rd | Ruse De Guerre | ||
| 2008 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Dr Doutes | 1 minute 36.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Lucky Thunder | ||
| 3rd | Millbank | ||
| 2007 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Zacroona | 1 minute 36.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Schilling | ||
| 3rd | Montonari | ||
| 2006 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Permaiscuous | 1 minute 37.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Patriotism | ||
| 3rd | Antidotes | ||
| 2005 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Testafiable | 1 minute 36.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Fusiachi San | ||
| 3rd | San Vesuvio | ||
| 2004 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Al Maher | 1 minute 37.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Squad | ||
| 3rd | Pin Up Boy | ||
| 2003 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Sir Dex | 1 minute 38.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Tchaikovsky | ||
| 3rd | Sandy River | ||
| 2002 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Delago Brom | 1 minute 35.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Lord Volksraad | ||
| 3rd | Charlie Bub | ||
| 2001 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | All Courage | 1 minute 35.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Gordo | ||
| 3rd | Road To Dance | ||
| 2000 Carbine Club Stakes | 1st | Inspire | 1 minute 37.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Sporting Scribe | ||
| 3rd | Neptunes Journey | ||
Carbine Club Stakes FAQs
What is the Carbine Club Stakes?
The Carbine Club Stakes is a Group 3 race for three-year-olds run over 1600 metres at Flemington Racecourse on Victoria Derby Day. The race offers $500,000 in prize money and attracts a quality field of emerging spring performers.
When is the Carbine Club Stakes run?
The Carbine Club Stakes is held annually on Victoria Derby Day, the opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Where is the Carbine Club Stakes held?
The race is run at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria.
How far is the Carbine Club Stakes?
The Carbine Club Stakes is contested over a distance of 1600 metres.
What are the conditions of the Carbine Club Stakes?
The Carbine Club Stakes is run under set weights plus penalties conditions and is restricted to three-year-old horses.
How much prize money does the Carbine Club Stakes offer?
The Carbine Club Stakes offers $500,000 in prize money, making it one of the richest Group 3 races for three-year-olds during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Who was Carbine?
The race is named after the legendary champion Carbine, widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses in Australian turf history and a winner of the 1890 Melbourne Cup.
What are the key lead-up races to the Carbine Club Stakes?
Important lead-up races often include the Caulfield Guineas, Golden Rose Stakes, Ming Dynasty Quality, Danehill Stakes, and other black-type races for three-year-olds.
How can I bet on the Carbine Club Stakes?
Punters can wager on the race through licensed bookmakers including Ladbrokes offering win, place, each-way, quinella, exacta, trifecta, first four, and fixed-odds betting markets.
Where can I find the latest Carbine Club Stakes odds?
You can find the latest Carbine Club Stakes odds, betting markets, field updates, form guides, tips, scratchings, and results right here at Races.com.au.
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