The 2026 Eurythmic Stakes ran on Saturday October 17, 2026 as a lead-up to Perth’s Group 1 Railway Stakes and was won in a narrow but impressive effort by the Dan Morton-trained favourite King Of Light ($2.30F). 

The Eurythmic Stakes 2026 is a key feature of the Perth racing calendar, attracting a competitive field of horses aged three years and older to Ascot Racecourse each spring. Run as a Group 3 race over 1400 metres under set weights plus penalties conditions, the event offers a lucrative $200,000 prize purse and valuable black-type success for connections. The Eurythmic Stakes regularly draws a talented mix of proven stakes performers, emerging gallopers, and in-form campaigners looking to make their mark during the Western Australian racing season. With its quality fields, rich history, and importance on the Ascot program, the race continues to generate strong interest from punters and racing fans alike. At Races.com.au, you can find the latest Eurythmic Stakes odds 2026, field updates, form analysis, and expert Eurythmic Stakes betting 2026 tips ahead of this exciting Group 3 contest.

2026 Eurythmic Stakes Results

Stay tuned for the official 2026 Eurythmic Stakes results and finishing order and to see what gallopers have the Railway Stakes in sight this summer in Perth.

Winning Margin: 2.75 lengths

Winning Time: 1:22.28

An eye-catching edition of the 2026 Group 3 Eurythmic Stakes (1400m) at Ascot saw just half a length separate the first five runners home, but it was Dan Morton’s exciting Railway Stakes prospect King Of Light ($2.30F) who proved strongest late, surging through the pack under Lucy Fiore to score his seventh win from just eight career starts. The talented four-year-old Earthlight gelding overcame a wide draw and a patient ride from near the tail before producing his trademark turn of foot to edge out Bonjoy in a thrilling blanket finish, further enhancing his reputation as one of Western Australia’s rising stars. With earnings now beyond $750,000 and five stakes victories already to his name, King Of Light has cemented his status as the leading contender for next month’s Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m), firming from $5 into $4.50 favouritism in the all-in 2026 Railway Stakes betting markets at Ladbrokes following his impressive Ascot triumph.

2026 Eurythmic Stakes Race Replay

King Of Light confirms himself as the one to watch in the Railway Stakes after winning the G3 Eurythmic Stakes! pic.twitter.com/A1KafiJdgV

— Racing WA TV (@RacingWATV) October 17, 2026

2026 Eurythmic Stakes Odds & Finishing Order

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

2026 Eurythmic Stakes Tips

Stay tuned for our insider Eurythmic Stakes 2026 Tips on the Perth spring showdown this October.

Favourite: No. 3 King Of Light

Each Way Danger: No. 1 Western Empire

Best Roughie: No. 7 Let’s Galahvant

The Eurythmic Stakes (formerly the Northerly Stakes) runs during October on the same day as Melbourne’s famous Caulfield Cup and the $20 million The Everest in Sydney. It was renamed in 2022 in honour of former champion racehorse Eurythmic whose Group 1 wins included the Caulfield Cup (1920) and Sydney Cup (1921) when he claimed 12 of his 13 starts as a four-year-old.

The Eurythmic Stakes is the headline event on the day, sharing the race schedule with only one other black type event, the Listed Crawford Stakes (1000m) for short-distance specialists.

Horses who run well in the Eurythmic Stakes often target the bigger and better races in WA over the summer including the Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m) at the end of November.

Recently the classy mare Galaxy Star improved on a second in the Northerly Stakes to win the Railway Stakes in 2018.

In 2015 subsequent six-time Group 1 champion Black Heart Bart completed the Birthday Stakes – Northerly Stakes – Group 2 Lee Steere treble. The following year Lite’n In My Veins (2016) also took out the Birthday Stakes – Northerly Stakes double. The form has been the one to follow in recent years with Silverstream (2017) improving on a Birthday Stakes second to win both the Northerly Stakes and Lee Steere Stakes.

The form out of the 2021 race was franked with the runner-up Massimo winning the Group 2 Lee Steere Stakes (1400m) next start. Valour Road meanwhile ran third in the Northerly and second in the Lee Steere Stakes results that season.

In 2022 the Eurythmic Stakes winner Resortman went on to run third in the Lee Steere before a fourth in that year’s Railway Stakes results. Massimo meanwhile improved on a third in the Eurythmic to win that year’s Lee Steere Stakes next start.

The 2024 Eurythmic Stakes winner Comfort Me ran second in the Railway Stakes quinella that summer.

The 2025 Eurythmic Stakes produced that year’s Railway Stakes winner with Watch Me Rock improving on his third in the Group 3 to claim victory in the Group 1 feature. He further franked the form with a narrow second in that summer’s Group 1 Northerly Stakes (1800m).

Eurythmic Stakes 2026
Date:	Saturday October 17, 2026
Track:	Ascot Racecourse
Distance:	1400m
Race Type:	3YO+ Set Weights Plus Penalties
Status:	Group 3
Prize Money:	$200,000

2026 Eurythmic Stakes Betting

Betting on the Eurythmic Stakes is led by in-form spring types with good form up to a mile including any past Group 1 performed local Perth horses down in grade.

The 2026 Eurythmic Stakes odds will be provided at Races.com.au once betting opens the week of the race.

Huge odds were on offer for the 2020 winner Taxagano who won at 90/1 when the race ran as the Northerly Stakes!

There was a notable upset in 2025 with Diamond Scene winning at Eurythmic Stakes odds of $14.

King Of Light ($2.30 in 2026) was the last favourite in Eurythmic Stakes betting to win.

2026 Eurythmic Stakes Form Guide

The Eurythmic Stakes form guide is an essential resource for punters assessing one of Western Australia’s premier Group races over 1400m. Held at Ascot Racecourse and open to horses aged three-years-old and upwards, the race attracts a diverse field of experienced stakes performers, talented up-and-comers, and improving gallopers chasing valuable black-type success and a share of the $200,000 prize pool. The form guide includes key information on each runner’s recent performances, barrier draw, weight allocation, jockey and trainer combinations, track and distance statistics, and betting market movements, helping punters identify the runners best suited to the conditions.

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

• 1400m form – Proven performances at or around 1400m are often a strong indicator of Eurythmic Stakes success.
• Set weights plus penalties profile – Horses carrying penalties for previous black-type success should be assessed against rivals that may be better treated under the conditions.
• Recent stakes form – Look for runners that have been competitive in Group and Listed races leading into the event.
• Ascot track record – Previous success at Ascot can be a significant advantage, particularly for horses with proven form at the track.
• Barrier draw – A favourable gate can help runners secure an economical run and ideal race position over the 1400m trip.
• Age and experience – The race is open to horses aged three and above, making it important to compare the upside of younger runners against the established class of older horses.
• Current campaign form – Horses racing consistently well during the spring preparation often bring the strongest credentials into the race.
• Track conditions – Assess whether runners prefer firm, soft, or rain-affected ground depending on raceday conditions.
• Trainer and jockey combinations – Leading Western Australian stables and top jockeys frequently have a strong influence on the result.
• Sectional times and finishing speed – Horses capable of producing a sharp turn of foot over the final stages are often well suited to Ascot’s 1400m features.
• Class against quality opposition – Proven form against stakes-quality rivals is a valuable measure when assessing the field.

FULL 2026 EURYTHMIC STAKES FORM GUIDE

2026 Eurythmic Stakes Field

The Eurythmic Stakes field is usually composed of local runners looking for a reintroduction to racing after a spell. Some horses might target the Eurythmic Stakes field as part of an ongoing western spring campaign however classier runners often contest this first up. You’ll usually see a few of the summer’s better sprinters kick things off in the Eurythmic Stakes field.

The 2026 Eurythmic Stakes field and barriers are announced the week of the race and will be published in full below.

The Eurythmic Stakes 2026 final field features a quality line-up of Perth’s top gallopers led in betting by Dan Morton’s ultra-consistent four-year-old King Of Light – winner of the WA Guineas last campaign – coming off a good Black-Type win fresh at Belmont.

Northerly Stakes / Eurythmic Stakes History

When run as the Northerly Stakes the event was named after the 2002 Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate winner Northerly, who also took out the 2001 Cox Plate and Australian Cup, making him one of the most prolific runners to ever come out of the west.

The Northerly Stakes was renamed in 2006, two years after the great Northerly retired. Initially a listed race, the Northerly Stakes received an upgrade to Group 3 status in 2013. With that came an increase in prize money from $125,000 to $150,000.

The Northerly Stakes was previously known as the WATC Anniversary Cup.

In 2000, the Northerly Stakes was run over 1600m. In 1999, it was 1800m.

Notable Northerly Stakes / Eurythmic Stakes winners include Megatic (2008, 2009), King Saul (2012), Playing God (2013) and Black Heart Bart (2015) who went on to win six Group 1 wins around the country.

Northerly Stakes results, including winning times, are listed below.

Ahead of the 2022 edition the race was renamed the Eurythmic Stakes.

Northerly Stakes / Eurythmic Stakes Results

Year	Place	Horse	Time
2026 Eurythmic Stakes	1st	King Of Light	1 minute 22.28 seconds
	2nd	Bonjoy
	3rd	Let’s Galahvant
2025 Eurythmic Stakes	1st	Diamond Scene	1 minute 23.79 seconds
	2nd	Comfort Me
	3rd	Watch Me Rock
2024 Eurythmic Stakes	1st	Comfort Me	1 minute 22.36 seconds
	2nd	Super Smink
	3rd	Magnificent Andy
2023 Eurythmic Stakes	1st	Karli’s Karma	1 minute 23.18 seconds
	2nd	Valour Road
	3rd	Comfort Me
2022 Eurythmic Stakes	1st	Resortman	1 minute 21.95 seconds
	2nd	Titan Blinders
	3rd	Massimo
2021 Northerly Stakes	1st	Dance Music	1 minute 24.72 seconds
	2nd	Massimo
	3rd	Valour Road
2020 Northerly Stakes	1st	Taxagano	1 minute 22.28 seconds
	2nd	Platoon
	3rd	Massimo
2019 Northerly Stakes	1st	The Velvet King	1 minute 22.07 seconds
	2nd	Achernar Star
	3rd	Great Shot
2018 Northerly Stakes	1st	Man Booker	1 minute 23.08 seconds
	2nd	Galaxy Star
	3rd	Great Shot
2017 Northerly Stakes	1st	Silverstream	1 minute 24.04 seconds
	2nd	Great Shot
	3rd	Tradesman
2016 Northerly Stakes	1st	Lite’n In My Veins	1 minute 24.3 seconds
	2nd	Ideal Image
	3rd	Perfect Reflection
2015 Northerly Stakes	1st	Black Heart Bart	1 minute 23.7 seconds
	2nd	Wink And A Nod
	3rd	Resonates
2014 Northerly Stakes	1st	Fuchsia Bandana	1 minute 23.2 seconds
	2nd	Miss Rose De Lago
	3rd	Balmont Girl
2013 Northerly Stakes	1st	Playing God	1 minute 24.2 seconds
	2nd	Rohan
	3rd	Platinum Rocker
2012 Northerly Stakes	1st	King Saul	1 minute 22.9 seconds
	2nd	Kerrific
	3rd	Maschino
2011 Northerly Stakes	1st	Ranger	1 minute 21.4 seconds
	2nd	Waratah’s Secret
	3rd	Mega Steel
2010 WATC Northerly Stakes	1st	Famous Roman	1 minute 21.5 seconds
	2nd	Megatic
	3rd	Colour Correct
2009 WATC Northerly Stakes	1st	Megatic	1 minute 22.2 seconds
	2nd	Colour Correct
	3rd	London
2008 WATC Northerly Stakes	1st	Megatic	1 minute 22.2 seconds
	2nd	Tarzi
	3rd	I Command
2007 WATC Northerly Stakes	1st	New Spice	1 minute 23.1 seconds
	2nd	Jinx King
	3rd	West River Charley
2006 WATC Northerly Stakes	1st	Grasspatch Girl	1 minute 23.2 seconds
	2nd	Mr Diagnosis
	3rd	Daka’s Gem
2005 WATC Anniversary Cup	1st	Changing Lanes	1 minute 22.8 seconds
	2nd	Daka’s Gem
	3rd	Danny Blue
2004 WATC Anniversary Cup	1st	Prince Of Vasac	1 minute 23.8 seconds
	2nd	Blevvo
	3rd	Early Express
2003 WATC Anniversary Cup	1st	Superior Star	1 minutes 22.12 seconds
	2nd	Mogul
	3rd	Kim Lisa
2002 WATC Anniversary Cup	1st	Mr Callahan	1 minute 23.2 seconds
	2nd	Finito
	3rd	Zaheed
2001 WATC Anniversary Cup	1st	Storm Shot	1 minute 24.1 seconds
	2nd	Shoeless
	3rd	The Grey Cardinal
2000 WATC Anniversary Cup	1st	Umah	1 minute 37.6 seconds
	2nd	Moonrise
	3rd	Penghulu