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Red Roses Stakes News
The 2026 Red Roses Stakes is held on Thursday November 5, 2026 as part of Flemington’s VRC Oaks Day.
The Red Roses Stakes 2026 is one of the premier sprint races for three-year-old fillies during the Melbourne Cup Carnival, offering $300,000 in prize money and valuable black-type success on VRC Oaks Day at Flemington Racecourse. Run under set weights plus penalties conditions, the race regularly attracts a talented field of emerging sprint fillies looking to enhance their credentials against quality opposition during one of Australian racing’s biggest weeks. The unique 1110m journey at Flemington places the spotlight on speed, acceleration, and tactical positioning, often producing an exciting contest between established stakes performers and rapidly improving young fillies on the rise.
The Red Roses Stakes 2026 is expected to feature another competitive line-up of talented three-year-olds, making it a race of significant interest for racing fans and punters alike. The latest Red Roses Stakes odds 2026 and Red Roses Stakes betting 2026 markets provide valuable insight into the leading contenders, market movers, and key form lines as the field assembles for this prestigious fillies’ feature. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about the Red Roses Stakes, including race history, nominations, fields, form guides, betting odds, tips, results, and the latest news from Flemington.
2026 Red Roses Stakes Odds
See below for the latest Red Roses Stakes 2026 odds followed by the official finishing order after the event this spring.
| 5. Lady Catalina (4) 55kgx6552 | |||
| 3. Sequinned (7) 56kgx1151 | |||
| 6. Semantics (6) 55kg3×1 | |||
| 15. Nishioka (10) 55kg224 | |||
| 8. The Wildling (9) 55kg42531 | |||
| 4. Handee (5) 55kg2×161 | |||
| 11. Unkechaug (3) 55kg2×35 | |||
| 2. Scintillation (1) 56kgx1233 | |||
| 9. Determined Rose (8) 55kg1×4 | |||
| 16. Unwavering (2) 55kg1 | |||
| 1. Calamari Ring (6)SCRATCHED: | |||
| 7. Parcae (1)SCRATCHED: | |||
| 10. Fovea (11)SCRATCHED: | |||
| 12. I Am Algadon (7)SCRATCHED: | |||
| 13. Southern Sway (16)SCRATCHED: | |||
| 14. Sanctuary (15)SCRATCHED: | |||
2026 Red Roses Stakes Tips
Stay tuned for our expert Red Roses Stakes 2026 betting tips and predictions this Oaks Day at HQ.
Favourite: No. 3 Sequinned
| 3. Sequinned (7) 56kgx1151 |
Each Way Danger: No. 2 Scintillation
| 2. Scintillation (1) 56kgx1233 |
Best Roughie: No. 6 Semantics
| 6. Semantics (6) 55kg3×1 |
The 2026 Red Roses Stakes is a 1100m Group 3 sprint held at Flemington Racecourse during the Melbourne Cup Carnival in November each year.
The Red Roses Stakes is held on VRC Oaks Day, now Crown Oaks Day, which is the third day of the four-day Melbourne Cup Carnival. It shares the race program with a number of other black type races including the Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m).
Fillies tend to gravitate towards the Red Roses Stakes following a wide variety of preparations. Most will have been racing on the Melbourne circuit in the weeks prior, although some might make the journey from Sydney or elsewhere. The Group 3 Cap D’Antibes Stakes (1100m) held at Flemington in September has proven to be a mildly accurate lead up race. The Group 2 Moonee Valley Fillies Classic (1600m) might be targeted by some of the handier types on their way.
Following the Red Roses Stakes, some fillies might head to the paddock for a rest, while others might choose to extend their campaign. The Listed Twilight Glow Stakes (1400m) at Sandown is one potential future target, while some might head over to Western Australia for the WA Champion Fillies Stakes (1600m) at Ascot in mid-November.
| Red Roses Stakes 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Thursday November 5, 2026 |
| Track: | Flemington Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1100m |
| Race Type: | 3YO Fillies SW+P |
| Status: | Group 3 |
| Prize money: | $300,000 |
2026 Red Roses Stakes Results
Stay tuned for the official Red Roses Stakes 2026 results and finishing order when the Group 3 VRC Oaks Day support act is run and won on Thursday November 5, 2026.
- #5 Lady Catalina
- #3 Sequinned
- #6 Semantics
2026 Red Roses Stakes Betting
The latest 2026 Red Roses Stakes odds will be available at Ladbrokes and published here at Races.com.au for you to lock in your tips on the race at the right price.
Written Beauty ($1.80 in 2020) and Point Barrow ($3 in 2025) are the latest favourites in Red Roses Stakes betting to salute for the punters.
There was a notable upset in 2022 with Aitch Two Oh saluting at Red Roses Stakes odds of $21.
2026 Red Roses Stakes Form Guide
The Red Roses Stakes form guide is an invaluable tool for punters assessing one of the key sprint features for three-year-old fillies during the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Run over 1110 metres at Flemington on VRC Oaks Day, the Group 3 Red Roses Stakes regularly attracts a talented field of emerging fillies looking to secure valuable black-type success. The form guide provides detailed information on each runner’s recent performances, barrier draw, track and distance statistics, jockey and trainer combinations, speed ratings, and betting market movements, helping punters identify the fillies best suited to Flemington’s unique sprint course.
What Punters Should Look for in the Red Roses Stakes Form Guide:
- Recent sprint form – Horses coming into the race off strong performances over 1000m to 1200m distances often boast the ideal profile.
- Black-type credentials – Fillies with previous Group or Listed race form generally bring a class edge into the race against their own age and sex.
- Flemington form – Previous success at Flemington can be a major advantage, particularly for horses that have handled the long straight well.
- 1110m suitability – While an unusual distance, form around 1100m and 1200m often provides the strongest guide.
- Set weights plus penalties conditions – Punters should assess how weight penalties for previous stakes winners may impact the leading contenders.
- Early speed and race pattern – Sprint races can be heavily influenced by tempo, making natural speed and tactical positioning important factors.
- Barrier draw – A favourable draw can help fillies settle in an ideal position and avoid covering extra ground early.
- Lead-up race form – Key references often come from spring fillies’ sprints and other black-type races contested during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
- Trainer and jockey combinations – Leading stables regularly target the Red Roses Stakes with progressive fillies capable of earning valuable black-type success.
- Track conditions – Some runners excel on firm ground while others perform better on rain-affected tracks, making conditions worth monitoring.
- Betting market support – Significant moves in the Red Roses Stakes betting markets can be an important indicator of stable confidence.
FULL 2026 RED ROSES STAKES FORM GUIDE
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The Red Roses Stakes field is comprised of some fairly handy three-year-old fillies hailing from many places, but mainly Melbourne stables.
Good lead-up races into the event include Moonee Valley’s Listed Crockett Stakes (1200m) on Cox Plate Day and earlier on Caulfield Cup Day the Group 3 Thoroughbred Club Stakes (1200m).
The 2026 Red Roses Stakes field is announced on the Monday of race week and will be published in full below once released by Racing Victoria.
The Red Roses Stakes 2026 final field features a quality line-up of three-year-old sprinting fillies led in betting by the Chris Waller-trained Sequinned coming off a big 2.5 length win at Caulfield.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Calamari Ring (6) Scratched: | |||||
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2. Scintillation
J: Zac Lloyd
T: John O’shea & Tom Charlton |
3×1233 | F | 1 | 56kg | |
|
3. Sequinned
J: James McDonald
T: Chris Waller |
6×1151 | F | 7 | 56kg | |
|
4. Handee
J: Daniel Stackhouse
T: Jason Warren |
2×161 | F | 5 | 55kg | |
|
5. Lady Catalina
J: Blake Shinn
T: Ciaron Maher |
6×6552 | F | 4 | 55kg | |
|
6. Semantics
J: Ethan Brown
T: Anthony & Sam Freedman |
3×1 | F | 6 | 55kg | |
| 7. Parcae (1) Scratched: | |||||
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8. The Wildling
J: Craig Williams
T: Richard & Will Freedman |
442531 | F | 9 | 55kg | |
|
9. Determined Rose
J: Craig Newitt
T: Jerome Hunter |
1×4 | F | 8 | 55kg | |
| 10. Fovea (11) Scratched: | |||||
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11. Unkechaug
J: Jye Mcneil
T: Robbie Griffiths |
2×35 | F | 3 | 55kg | |
| 12. I Am Algadon (7) Scratched: | |||||
| 13. Southern Sway (16) Scratched: | |||||
| 14. Sanctuary (15) Scratched: | |||||
|
15. Nishioka
J: Jamie Mott
T: Robbie Griffiths |
224 | F | 10 | 55kg | |
|
16. Unwavering
J: Jordan Childs
T: Grahame Begg |
1 | F | 2 | 55kg | |
2026 Red Roses Stakes Nominations
Early nominations for the Red Roses Stakes in 2026 are released on the Friday prior to the event and will be published below once announced.
Red Roses Stakes History
The Red Roses Stakes can trace its history at least as far back as 1983 when Nouvelle Star took out the event.
The Red Roses Stakes was a listed event until it was upgraded prior to the 2014 edition. Prior to 2014, it was held over 1200m.
The Red Roses Stakes has been known by a few different names in its time, including the Gucci Icons of Heritage Stakes, the Gucci Stakes, the TCL Electronic Stakes, the Cadbury Roses Stakes, the Cadbury Eden Stakes, the Schweppervescence Stakes, the Schweppes Agrum Stakes, and the Aquaveta Stakes.
Notable Red Roses Stakes winners include Goodwood Lady (1985), Princess D’Or (1994), Wyndham Special (2000), Tahni Girl (2004), Gold Edition (2006), and Shamal Wind (2012).
In 2022 Aitch Two Oh set a new race record winning the Red Roses Stakes over 1100m in 1 minute 2.96 seconds.
Red Roses Stakes results and winning times since 2000 are listed below.
Red Roses Stakes Results
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | TBD | TBD |
| 2nd | TBD | ||
| 3rd | TBD | ||
| 2025 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Point Barrow | 1 minute 3.58 seconds |
| 2nd | Inkaruna | ||
| 3rd | Miss Freelove | ||
| 2024 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Amelita | 1 minute 3.34 seconds |
| 2nd | Vestas | ||
| 3rd | Bridal Waltz | ||
| 2023 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Mumbai Muse | 1 minute 3.57 seconds |
| 2nd | Saltaire | ||
| 3rd | Appin Girl | ||
| 2022 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Aitch Two Oh | 1 minute 2.96 seconds |
| 2nd | La Danseuse Rouge | ||
| 3rd | Bay Thirteen | ||
| 2021 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Flying Evelyn | 1 minute 5.14 seconds |
| 2nd | A Very Fine Red | ||
| 3rd | Seradess | ||
| 2020 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Written Beauty | 1 minute 3.76 seconds |
| 2nd | Marboosha | ||
| 3rd | Celestine | ||
| 2019 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Sisstar | 1 minute 3.52 seconds |
| 2nd | Niccovi | ||
| 3rd | California Zimbol | ||
| 2018 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Bleu Roche | 1 minute 3.82 seconds |
| 2nd | Causeway Girl | ||
| 3rd | Meryl | ||
| 2017 Kennedy Plate | 1st | Jorda | 1 minute 3.36 seconds |
| 2nd | I Am Excited | ||
| 3rd | Smart Coupe | ||
| 2016 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Spright | 1 minute 03.09 seconds |
| 2nd | Super Too | ||
| 3rd | Miss Wonderland | ||
| 2015 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Secret Agenda | 1 minute 04.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Tempt Me Not | ||
| 3rd | Lake Geneva | ||
| 2014 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Onemorezeta | 1 minute 03.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Eloping | ||
| 3rd | Tawteen | ||
| 2013 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Melrose Place | 1 minute 10.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Sense Of Hite | ||
| 3rd | Fare Well | ||
| 2012 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Shamal Wind | 1 minute 8.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Brave Soul | ||
| 3rd | Isabella Snowflake | ||
| 2011 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Emmalene | 1 minute 1:10.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Miss Stellabelle | ||
| 3rd | Anise | ||
| 2010 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Curtana | 1 minute 10.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Wonderful Lass | ||
| 3rd | Candy Stripes | ||
| 2009 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Trim | 1 minute 9.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Marquardt | ||
| 3rd | Cinecitta | ||
| 2008 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Exalted Keetah | 1 minute 9.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Tigresque | ||
| 3rd | Yesterday | ||
| 2007 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Gamble Me | 1 minute 10.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Beaming | ||
| 3rd | Bold Moment | ||
| 2006 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Gold Edition | 1 minute 8.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Satin Robes | ||
| 3rd | McFly | ||
| 2005 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Crevette | 1 minute 10.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Divine Madonna | ||
| 3rd | Grey Stream | ||
| 2004 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Tahni Girl | 1 minute 9.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Maxerelle | ||
| 3rd | Sharp Aunty | ||
| 2003 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Danabaa | 1 minute 10.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Crown Princess | ||
| 3rd | Dilly Dally | ||
| 2002 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Red Labelle | 1 minute 8.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Sensational Spot | ||
| 3rd | Gazania | ||
| 2001 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | The Big Chill | 1 minute 9.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Vignette | ||
| 3rd | Langoustine | ||
| 2000 Red Roses Stakes | 1st | Wyndham Special | Unknown |
| 2nd | Hard Rider | ||
| 3rd | Chalonnaise | ||
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