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Ladies’ Day Vase News
The 2026 Ladies’ Day Vase ran on Saturday October 10, 2026 as the Evergreen Turf Vase on Melbourne’s Caulfield Guineas Day card as a potential Empire Rose Stakes lead-up and was won in a terrific two-length victory by Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott’s mile specialist Surfin’ Bird ($4.20).
The Ladies’ Day Vase 2026 – currently known as the Evergreen Turf Vase – is a key mares’ feature of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, with the Group 3 Caulfield race run over 1600m attracting a quality line-up of mares chasing valuable black-type success and bigger spring targets. Held annually at Caulfield Racecourse in October, the race has established itself as an important form guide for leading mares bound for elite contests such as the Empire Rose Stakes and Matriarch Stakes. Featuring a mix of proven stakes performers and emerging talents on the rise, the Ladies’ Day Vase regularly produces strong spring contenders, making it a race worth following for punters and racing fans alike. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about the race, including Ladies’ Day Vase results, winners, betting trends, form guides, history, records, and latest race news.
2026 Ladies’ Day Vase Results
Stay tuned for the official 2026 Ladies’ Day Vase results and finishing order this Caulfield Guineas Day on Saturday October 10, 2026.
- #1 Surfin' Bird
- #9 Savitri
- #8 Perfect Ten
Winning Time: 1:34.93
Winning Margin: 2 lengths
Surfin’ Bird ($4.20) announced herself as a mare on the rise with a dominant two-length victory in the 2026 Evergreen Turf Vase results at Caulfield on Saturday, giving trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott another feature success. Expertly ridden by Jordan Childs, the daughter of The Autumn Sun enjoyed a perfect run from a wide draw before cruising to the front in the straight and powering away from fellow fancied runner Savitri, with Perfect Ten a further 2¾ lengths away in third. The win secured Surfin’ Bird’s first black-type triumph and maintained her unbeaten record over the mile, improving her overall record to six wins from 11 starts after earlier success in this year’s Magic Millions National Classic. Childs was full of praise for the in-form mare post-race, declaring she was “in the zone” and capable of progressing to even bigger targets following her impressive Ladies Day performance. Surfin’ Bird subsequently firmed notably in from $26 to $12 in futures Empire Rose Stakes 2026 betting at Ladbrokes.
2026 Evergreen Turf Vase Race Replay
2026 Ladies’ Day Vase Odds & Finishing Order
See below for the latest Ladies’ Day Vase 2026 odds followed by the official finishing order after the event this spring.
| 1. Surfin’ Bird (7) 57kg251×4 | ||
| 9. Savitri (1) 56kg16×41 | ||
| 8. Perfect Ten (5) 56kg1211x | ||
| 5. On Display (10) 56kg099×3 | ||
| 10. All Business (8) 56kg02012 | ||
| 6. Astral Flame (11) 56kg1124x | ||
| 2. Private Legacy (4) 57kg901×4 | ||
| 4. Jenni’s Meadow (6) 56kg636×0 | ||
| 12. Moonlight Circus (3) 56kg60×65 | ||
| 3. Sneaky Sunrise (9) 56kg7×694 | ||
| 11. Oraqua (2) 56kg13633 | ||
| 7. Tarvue (12) 56kg6×000 |
2026 Ladies’ Day Vase Tips
Stay tuned for our insider Ladies’ Day Vase 2026 Tips on the Empire Rose Stakes lead-up race this spring.
Favourite: No. 1 Surfin’ Bird
| 1. Surfin’ Bird (7) 57kg251×4 |
Each Way Danger: No. 8 Perfect Ten
| 8. Perfect Ten (5) 56kg1211x |
Best Roughie: No. 6 Astral Flame
| 6. Astral Flame (11) 56kg1124x |
Raced over famous Caulfield mile, the Ladies’ Day Vase is open to mares aged four years and older. Run under set weights plus penalties, the event is an effective counter to Randwick’s Angst Stakes (1600m) in Sydney.
The Ladies’ Day Vase currently runs on Caulfield Guineas Day alongside races including the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m), Group 1 Might And Power (2000m), and the Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m).
The Ladies’ Day Vase is an exciting race with an important role in the Spring Racing Carnival and runs on the opening day of the wider Caulfield Cup Carnival.
Mares tend to target the Ladies’ Day Vase as part of an ongoing spring campaign. Because it falls in the middle of October, most of the horses that contend the Ladies’ Day Vase have already had several lead-up races, which makes it somewhat easier to judge form.
The Group 2 Rose Of Kingston Stakes (1400m) held at Flemington under similar conditions earlier in the month can act as a fairly good lead up race. Mares that perform well in the Ladies’ Day Vase might back-up in the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) over the same distance at Flemington on Victoria Derby Day during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
In 2019 the Ladies’ Day Vase winner Spanish Reef went on to run third in the Empire Rose Stakes results.
In 2023 the Ladies’ Day Vase winner Wishlor Lass won the Group 3 Tesio Stakes at The Valley next start franking the form out of the Guineas Day event.
| Ladies’ Day Vase (Evergreen Turf Vase) | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday October 10, 2026 |
| Track: | Caulfield Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1600m |
| Race Type: | 4YO+ Mares SWP |
| Status: | Group 3 |
| Prize Money: | $240,000 |
2026 Ladies’Day Vase Betting
The latest Ladies’ Day Vase 2026 betting odds for the Caulfield Guineas Day event will be listed here at Races.com.au complete with links to Ladbrokes for you to back your Ladies’ Day Vase tips this spring.
Sovereign Award ($3.10 in 2020), Sirileo Miss ($2.45 in 2021), Wishlor Lass ($2.20 in 2023), and Oh Too Good ($2.70 in 2025) are the latest favourites in Ladies’ Day Vase betting to salute for the punters.
There was a notable upset in 2022 with Sirileo Miss defending her title at Ladies’ Day Vase odds of $19.
2026 Ladies’ Day Vase Form
The Ladies’ Day Vase form guide is an essential resource for punters assessing one of the key mares’ races of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. Run over 1600 metres at Caulfield Racecourse, the Group 3 race attracts a talented field of mares ranging from proven black-type performers to emerging middle-distance prospects on the rise. 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 mares best suited to this competitive spring feature.
What Punters Should Look for in the Ladies’ Day Vase Form Guide:
- Recent mares’ form – Horses coming through quality black-type mares’ races often bring the strongest form lines into the Ladies’ Day Vase.
- 1600m credentials – Proven performance over the mile is a key factor, particularly for mares capable of sustaining a strong finish under pressure.
- Caulfield form – Previous success at Caulfield can be a significant advantage, especially for runners that handle the track’s unique layout and long run home.
- Group race performance – Mares with established Group and Listed race form are often among the leading contenders.
- Lead-up races – Form through races such as the Stocks Stakes, Let’s Elope Stakes, How Now Stakes, and other spring mares’ features can provide valuable insight.
- Fitness and preparation – Many Ladies’ Day Vase winners perform well second-up, third-up, or when nearing peak fitness during their spring campaign.
- Barrier draw – A favourable gate can help runners secure the ideal position and avoid working too hard in transit.
- Track conditions – Some mares excel on firm ground, while others improve significantly on rain-affected surfaces, making track ratings an important consideration.
- Speed map and race tempo – Understanding the likely tempo and identifying on-speed runners can be crucial in determining which horses are best suited to the race shape.
- Trainer and jockey form – Leading stables and in-form jockeys often enjoy strong records in spring carnival mares’ races and can provide additional confidence for punters.
FULL 2026 LADIES’ DAY VASE FORM GUIDE
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The Ladies’ Day Vase field draws a quality line-up of mares with form over a mile. Good lead-up spring races mares may contest on way to the Ladies’ Day Vase field include the Group 2 Stocks Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley or Flemington’s Group 2 Blazer Stakes (1400m) – now run as the Rose Of Kingston Stakes – earlier at the carnival. I Am A Star (2018) was the last mare to do the Stocks Stakes – Ladies’ Day Vase double.
The official Ladies’ Day Vase 2026 Final Field & Barriers are set for release the Wednesday leading-up to the race and will be published in full below once announced by Racing Victoria.
The 2026 Evergreen Turf Vase field features a smart line-up of quality mares led in betting by the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Surfin’ Bird coming off a close fourth in Sydney’s Group 2 Golden Pendant.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1. Surfin’ Bird
J: Jordan Childs
T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
x251x4 | M | 7 | 57kg | |
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2. Private Legacy
J: Ben Melham
T: Gregory Hickman |
x901x4 | M | 4 | 57kg | |
|
3. Sneaky Sunrise
J: Daniel Stackhouse
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
17×694 | M | 9 | 56kg | |
|
4. Jenni’s Meadow
J: Thomas Stockdale
T: Ciaron Maher |
2636×0 | M | 6 | 56kg | |
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5. On Display
J: Mark Zahra
T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr |
5099×3 | M | 10 | 56kg | |
|
6. Astral Flame
J: Lachlan Neindorf
T: Enver Jusufovic |
01124x | M | 11 | 56kg | |
|
7. Tarvue
J: Luke Cartwright
T: John Sadler |
16×000 | M | 12 | 56kg | |
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8. Perfect Ten
J: Craig Williams
T: Nikki Burke |
21211x | M | 5 | 56kg | |
|
9. Savitri
J: John Allen
T: Mitchell Freedman |
116×41 | M | 1 | 56kg | |
|
10. All Business
J: Ben Allen
T: L & T Corstens & W Larkin |
402012 | M | 8 | 56kg | |
|
11. Oraqua
J: Harry Coffey
T: Mitchell Freedman |
813633 | M | 2 | 56kg | |
|
12. Moonlight Circus
J: Ethan Brown
T: Michael Kent |
x60x65 | M | 3 | 56kg |
2026 Ladies’ Day Vase Nominations
Nominations on the Ladies’ Day Vase in 2026 close the Monday prior to the race.
Ladies’ Day Vase History
Inaugurated in its current format in 2006, the Ladies’ Day Vase has a brief history in comparison to other events at Caulfield. The Ladies’ Day Vase has always been held at Caulfield Racecourse and will most likely remain the feature event of the middle day of the Caulfield Cup Carnival for some time to come.
The Ladies’ Day Vase provides an important opportunity for punters (and trainers) to see the participating mares perform in level company, in order to gauge their overall ability.
Originally a Listed race, the Ladies’ Day Vase was upgraded to Group 3 status in 2013. It was also referred to as the Snowhite Maintenance Classic for that year, and in the past as the carsales.com.au Classic and the Perri Cutten Classic.
Notable Ladies’ Day Vase winners include Gawne (2006), Lady Lynette (2009), Royal Commands (2010), and I Am A Star (2018).
Ladies’ Day Vase results and winning times since 2006 are listed below.
Ladies’ Day Vase Results
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ladies’ Day Vase (Evergreen Turf Vase) | 1st | Surfin’ Bird | 1 minute 34.93 seconds |
| 2nd | Savitiri | ||
| 3rd | Perfect Ten | ||
| 2025 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Oh Too Good | 1 minute 38.70 seconds |
| 2nd | Jennilala | ||
| 3rd | Moonlight Circus | ||
| 2024 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Grinzinger Belle | 1 minute 36.98 seconds |
| 2nd | Private Legacy | ||
| 3rd | See You In Heaven | ||
| 2023 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Wishlor Lass | 1 minute 37.75 seconds |
| 2nd | Barbie’s Fox | ||
| 3rd | Foxy Frida | ||
| 2022 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Sirileo Miss | 1 minute 41.57 seconds |
| 2nd | Belle Plaisir | ||
| 3rd | Glory Bound | ||
| 2021 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Sirileo Miss | 1 minute 37.69 seconds |
| 2nd | Foxy Frida | ||
| 3rd | Harmony Rose | ||
| 2020 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Sovereign Award | 1 minute 37.25 seconds |
| 2nd | Fabric | ||
| 3rd | Chaillot | ||
| 2019 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Spanish Reef | 1 minute 38.05 seconds |
| 2nd | Rondinella | ||
| 3rd | Fidelia | ||
| 2018 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | I Am A Star | 1 minute 38.73 seconds |
| 2nd | Kenedna | ||
| 3rd | Oregon’s Day | ||
| 2017 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Quilate | 1 minute 36.13 seconds |
| 2nd | Flying Jess | ||
| 3rd | Prompt Response | ||
| 2016 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Euro Angel | 1 minutre 36.78 seconds |
| 2nd | Rocket Commander | ||
| 3rd | Antelucan | ||
| 2015 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Miss Rose De Lago | 1 minutre 36.78 seconds |
| 2nd | Into The Mist | ||
| 3rd | Amarela | ||
| 2014 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Star Fashion | 1 minute 35.97 seconds |
| 2nd | Lady Cumquat | ||
| 3rd | Suavito | ||
| 2013 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Zonza | 1 minute 35.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Bonaria | ||
| 3rd | Two Sugars | ||
| 2012 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Star Of Giselle | 1 minute 37.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Oasis | ||
| 3rd | Bloom Mabsam | ||
| 2011 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Hi Belle | 1 minute 36.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Neriani | ||
| 3rd | Keep The Peace | ||
| 2010 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Royal Commands | 1 minute 40.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Our Tigress | ||
| 3rd | Lady Lynette | ||
| 2009 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Lady Lynette | 1 minute 36.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Purple | ||
| 3rd | Dollops | ||
| 2008 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Miss Badoura | 1 minute 38.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Bird Of Fire | ||
| 3rd | Princess Marizza | ||
| 2007 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Post Thyme | 1 minute 37.03 seconds |
| 2nd | Casual Kiss | ||
| 3rd | Cocoa Tycoon | ||
| 2006 Ladies’ Day Vase | 1st | Gawne | 1 minute 37.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Isanami | ||
| 3rd | Lyrical Bid | ||
Ladies’ Day Vase FAQs
What is the Ladies’ Day Vase?
The Ladies’ Day Vase is a Group 3 thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares run during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival at Caulfield Racecourse in Victoria.
When is the Ladies’ Day Vase run?
The Ladies’ Day Vase is traditionally run in mid-October on the Caulfield Guineas Day Carnival program, attracting a quality field of mares targeting black-type success. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday October 10, 2026.
Where is the Ladies’ Day Vase held?
The race is held at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, one of Australia’s premier racing venues and home to a number of major spring features.
What distance is the Ladies’ Day Vase run over?
The Ladies’ Day Vase is run over 1600 metres (one mile), making it an important middle-distance test for mares aged four and above.
What Group level is the Ladies’ Day Vase?
The race is currently conducted as a Group 3 race, offering valuable black-type status for mares and their connections.
Who can compete in the Ladies’ Day Vase?
The race is restricted to mares only aged four-years-old and upwards, generally attracting a mix of emerging talents, established stakes performers, and proven spring carnival contenders.
How many horses can run in the Ladies’ Day Vase?
The Ladies’ Day Vase field is typically limited to 16 starters, with emergencies included if necessary.
What races do Ladies’ Day Vase runners target next?
Many runners use the race as a stepping-stone towards bigger spring features including the Empire Rose Stakes, Matriarch Stakes, and other black-type mares’ races during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
How can I bet on the Ladies’ Day Vase?
Punters can bet on the race through Ladbrokes, with popular markets including Win, Place, Each Way, Quinella, Exacta, Trifecta, and First Four betting.
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