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The Sir John Monash Stakes is one of Melbourne’s key early-spring sprints and a proven launching pad for horses targeting bigger Group races later in the carnival, making it a prime betting event for punters chasing the latest Sir John Monash Stakes odds, expert Sir John Monash Stakes tips, and a full breakdown of the Sir John Monash Stakes field. Races.com.au delivers trusted analysis, market updates and betting insights to help you lock in your Sir John Monash Stakes bet with confidence.

2026 Sir John Monash Stakes Results

Stay tuned for the official 2026 Sir John Monash Stakes results and finishing order at Caulfield on Saturday, July 11, 2026 this Melbourne Winter Racing Carnival.

• 1st: No. 8 Winnasedge ($4.40F)
• 2nd: No. 9 Bellatrix Star
• 3rd: No. 7 Sir Now

Winning Margin: 0.46 lengths

Winning Time: 1:05.36

Winnasedge ($4.40F) delivered a sharp, professional performance to land victory in the 2026 Sir John Monash Stakes results, sweeping home late under Luke Currie to notch his first black-type win and extend his superb Caulfield record to four victories from five starts. Sitting off a strong tempo set by Beast Mode, the Nick Ryan-trained gelding surged through the final 100m to overhaul Sir Now before holding off the fast-finishing Bellatrix Star, with Miraval Rose and Recommendation close-up behind. The win also marked a milestone for his sire Cliff’s Edge, who recorded his first stakes winner, while Winnasedge’s overall record now sits at six wins and four placings from 17 starts. Ryan confirmed the Bletchingly Stakes back at the track on July 25 is the logical next step for the in-form sprinter.

2026 Sir John Monash Stakes Odds & Finishing Order

2026 Sir John Monash Stakes Tips

Stay tuned for our insider Sir John Monash Stakes 2026 Tips on the winter showdown this season.

The Sir John Monash Stakes is held each year in mid-July at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne.

A Group 3 race, the Sir John Monash Stakes pays total prize money of $200,000.

The Sir John Monash Stakes is one of the few races run during the heart of winter at Caulfield and is a nice follow-up for horses that contested races over the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival.

Raced over 1100m, the Sir John Monash Stakes is a weight-for-age sprint best suited to the fit winter short-distance specialists or fresh performers racing first-up as an early start to the spring.

The best out of the Sir John Monash Stakes may continue on to have a successful Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival as was the case in 2016 when the winner Wild Rain backed up to win the Group 2 McEwen Stakes (1000m) in September before a Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) third at Moonee Valley that season.

Horses may also have a run between the Sir John Monash Stakes and the spring races at Caulfield a fortnight later in the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes (1200m). In 2018 the Sir John Monash Stakes winner Voodoo Lad ran second next-up in the Bletchingly and would also go on to win that year’s Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes race in Perth.

Recommendation (2024) was the last horse to complete the Sir John Monash Stakes – Bletchingly Stakes double.

The 2026 Sir John Monash Stakes ran on Saturday, July 11, 2026 as an important winter sprint race in Melbourne and was won by the Nick Ryan-trained favourite Winnasedge ($4.40F) who saluted for the punters by a half-length. 

Sir John Monash Stakes 2026
Date:	Saturday, July 11, 2026
Track:	Caulfield Racecourse
Distance:	1100m
Status:	Group 3
Conditions:	Open Weight-For-Age
Prize Money:	$200,000

2026 Sir John Monash Stakes Betting

The winter’s top Sir John Monash Stakes 2026 betting odds and market links to the Group 3 racing markets at Ladbrokes.com.au will be available here at Races.com.au the week of the race.

Jungle Edge ($2.60 in 2020), In Flight ($2.50 in 2025) and Winnasedge ($4.40 in 2026) are the latest favourites in Sir John Monash Stakes betting to salute for the punters.

2026 Sir John Monash Stakes Form

The Sir John Monash Stakes form guide gives punters a complete snapshot of every runner’s sprinting credentials, recent performances and suitability to the sharp 1100m Caulfield trip, making it essential for anyone chasing the latest Sir John Monash Stakes odds, confident Sir John Monash Stakes tips, or a clear read on the Sir John Monash Stakes field. Because this Group 3 is often used as a springboard into bigger early-spring sprints, the form guide highlights key factors such as proven Caulfield sprint form, first-up strike rates, barrier draws, tactical speed, and whether a horse can produce the strong late sectionals needed to win down the Caulfield chute. Punters should look for sprinters resuming off sharp trials, horses with early-speed drawn favourably, and runners with a history of performing well fresh — all common winning profiles in this race.

What punters should look for on the Sir John Monash Stakes form guide:

• Caulfield sprint form — runners proven down the Caulfield chute often hold a major edge.
• First-up performance — many Monash winners strike fresh off strong trials.
• Tempo & speed — early pressure shapes the race; on-pacers often control the outcome.
• Barrier draws — wide gates can be costly over 1100m unless the horse has tactical speed.
• Sectional strength — fast late splits in lead-ups are a major positive.

FULL 2026 SIR JOHN MONASH STAKES FORM GUIDE

2026 Sir John Monash Stakes Field

The Sir John Monash Stakes Final Field & Barriers are released by Racing Victoria on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below. Many sprinters are racing first-up on the back of early winter spells, while the fitness edge belongs to gallopers coming off a lead-up run in something like Brisbane’s Group 3 W.J. Healy Stakes (1200m) the month prior.

The 2026 Sir John Monash Stakes field features 11 short-distance sprinters including Ciaron Maher’s consistent six-year-old Recommendation drawn the outside barrier and resuming Group 2 winning mare Miraval Rose.

No	Last 10	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight	Probable Weight	Penalty	Hcp Rating
1	35286×3642	RECOMMENDATION	Ciaron Maher	Thomas Stockdale	11	58.5kg			98
2	2111x8x327	BUSTLING	Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)	Logan Bates (a)	5	58.5kg			90
3	x33259312x	KLABEL (NZ)	Richard & Chantelle Jolly	Zac Spain	1	58.5kg			99
4	42211327×2	BEAST MODE	Ben, Will & JD Hayes	Damien Thornton	7	58.5kg			91
5	91615×5409	TITLE FIGHTER	Clayton Douglas	Luke Cartwright (a)	2	58.5kg			94
6	94592x228x	WATCHME WIN	Andrew Gluyas	Lachlan Neindorf	6	58.5kg			102
7	55828×2112	SIR NOW	Darryl Hewitt	Connor Murtagh	3	58.5kg			92
8	115326×631	WINNASEDGE	Nick Ryan	Luke Currie	9	58.5kg			90
9	x511120x9x	BELLATRIX STAR	Mark Walker	Craig Williams	10	56.5kg			106
10	630x31144x	MIRAVAL ROSE	Grahame Begg	Harry Coffey	8	56.5kg			102
11	11411×1512	BAZABALL REWARDED	Kelvin Southey	Jamie Mott	4	56.5kg			87

Table Credit: Racing Australia.

2026 Sir John Monash Stakes Nominations

The official Sir John Monash Stakes 2026 Nominations close the Monday of race week and will be available in full below.

Sir John Monash Stakes History

The Sir John Monash Stakes was upgraded from a Listed race to a Group 3 race following the 2013 edition. Hosted by the Melbourne Racing Club, it is one of the regular races at Caulfield Racecourse. The Sir John Monash Stakes was run over 1000m until the 2005 edition, when it was first held over 1100m.

The Sir John Monash Stakes was known as the Moondah Stakes up until it ran for the first time under its current name in 1998, when Jugulator won it. Originally run by the Victorian Amateur Turf Club (est 1875), the race is now run by the Melbourne Racing Club (MRC), since the organisation’s name was changed in 2002.

Notable Sir John Monash Stakes winners include Regal Shot (2001), Rubitano (2002), Super Elegant (2004 & 2005) and Platelet (2012). Super Elegant finished third in 2003 and second in 2006, narrowly missing out on winning for four years running. Rubiton had a good result in 2002, with the first three places being taken out by his progeny, Rubitano, Ruby Slipper, and Prince Rubiton.

In 2020 Sir John Monash Stakes history was made when the nine-year-old winner Jungle Edge was ridden to victory by Jade Darose, the first female jockey to win the race this century. 

In 2024 Recommendation won the Sir John Monash Stakes by a record seven length winning margin.

Sir John Monash Stakes results since 2000 are listed below.

Sir John Monash Stakes Results

Year	Place	Horse	Time
2026 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Winnasedge	1:05.36
	2nd	Bellatrix Star
	3rd	Sir Now
2025 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	In Flight	1:05.27
	2nd	New York Lustre
	3rd	Recommendation
2024 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Recommendation	1:04.65
	2nd	Party For Two
	3rd	Mrs Chrissie
2023 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Sigh	1:04.14
	2nd	Mileva
	3rd	General Beau
2022 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Mileva	1:05.49
	2nd	Bless Her
	3rd	Sartorial Splendor
2021 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Red Can Man	1:03.47
	2nd	Malkovich
	3rd	Villami
2020 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Jungle Edge	1:05.00
	2nd	Viridine
	3rd	I Am Someone
2019 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Oak Door	1:04.41
	2nd	Jungle Edge
	3rd	Princess Of Queens
2018 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Voodoo Lad	1:03.91
	2nd	Inn Keeper
	3rd	Jukebox
2017 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Supido	1:03.58
	2nd	Daytona Grey
	3rd	Murt The Flirt
2016 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Wild Rain	1:03.82
	2nd	Trevinder
	3rd	Atmospherical
2015 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Miss Promiscuity	1:04.49
	2nd	Angels Beach
	3rd	Wild Rain
2014 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Lord Of The Sky	1:05.25
	2nd	Le Bonsir
	3rd	Riziz
2013 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Pago Rock	1:04:43
	2nd	Elite Elle
	3rd	Second Effort
2012 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Platelet	1:06.79
	2nd	Royal Bender
	3rd	Zamorar
2011 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Secret Flyer	1:04.37
	2nd	Rue Maple
	3rd	Warm Love
2010 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Reward For Effort	1:04.7
	2nd	Keano
	3rd	Royal Ida
2009 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	I Am Invincible	1:05.97
	2nd	Gran Sasso
	3rd	Orange County
2008 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Tesbury Jack	1:06.13
	2nd	Red Arrow
	3rd	Lucky Diva
2007 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Lucky Secret	1:04.95
	2nd	Live In Vain
	3rd	Honalee
2006 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Sassbee	1:04.13
	2nd	Super Elegant
	3rd	Illusionist
2005 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Super Elegant	1:05.21
	2nd	Dilly Dally
	3rd	Wildly
2004 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Super Elegant	1:0.16
	2nd	Azevedo
	3rd	Golden Delicious
2003 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Dantana	0:57.2
	2nd	Ruby Slipper
	3rd	Super Elegant
2002 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Rubitano	0:57.54
	2nd	Ruby Slipper
	3rd	Prince Rubiton
2001 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Regal Shot	0:58.02
	2nd	Windigo
	3rd	Sports
2000 Sir John Monash Stakes	1st	Honour The Name	0.59.78
	2nd	Flavour
	3rd	Joshua’s Pride

FAQs

What is the Sir John Monash Stakes?
The Sir John Monash Stakes is a Group 3 1100m sprint at Caulfield, kicking off Melbourne’s early-spring short-course racing and often used as a launching pad into bigger Group races.

When is the Sir John Monash Stakes run?
The race is traditionally held mid-July at Caulfield, marking one of the first key sprint features of the new season.

Where can I find the latest Sir John Monash Stakes odds?
Updated Sir John Monash Stakes odds are released as soon as markets open, with prices shifting based on trial form, first-up profiles and early betting support. The latest Sir John Monash Stakes odds for this year can be found at Ladbrokes.com.au.

Who should I bet on in the Sir John Monash Stakes?
Punters typically look for fresh sprinters, strong trial performers, and horses with proven Caulfield 1100m form — all common winning profiles.

What does the Sir John Monash Stakes form guide show?
The form guide highlights barrier draws, tempo patterns, first-up strike rates, and sectional strength, helping punters identify which sprinters are ready to fire.

Which horses are in the Sir John Monash Stakes field?
The field usually features seasoned sprinters, winter performers, and emerging short-course specialists capable of producing sharp sectionals.

What were last year’s Sir John Monash Stakes results?
Reviewing past Sir John Monash Stakes results helps punters understand winning patterns, tempo setups and how the race typically unfolds.

The 2025 Sir John Monash Stakes was won by four-year-old Flying Artie mare In Flight at $2.50 favouritism for trainer Joseph Pride with jockey Craig Williams aboard from barrier 7 on 56.5kg to win by a length in a time of 1:05.27.

How do barriers affect the Sir John Monash Stakes?
Over 1100m at Caulfield, inside and midfield barriers often provide an advantage unless a horse has strong tactical speed to offset a wide draw.

Is the Sir John Monash Stakes a good form guide for spring?
Yes — many winners and placegetters progress to Group 2 and Group 1 sprints, making it a reliable early-season indicator.