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The 2026 Tibbie Stakes runs on Friday September 18, 2026 as part of the Newcastle Gold Cup Day card. 

The Tibbie Stakes 2026 is one of Newcastle’s key spring features for fillies and mares, and this page gives punters a complete introduction to the Group 3 race that consistently produces strong black-type performers. Run over 1400 metres, the Tibbie Stakes sits at the heart of the Newcastle Jockey Club’s carnival and attracts a mix of proven metro runners, emerging spring talents, and mares building towards bigger Sydney targets later in the season. Known for its fast-run tempo and deep, competitive fields, the race is a favourite among punters chasing value, reliable form lines, and early insights into the mares’ division. This guide covers everything you need to know about Tibbie Stakes betting odds, tips, field updates, and race history, helping anyone diving into one of the Hunter region’s most important Group races.

2026 Tibbie Stakes Odds

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

2026 Tibbie Stakes Tips

Stay tuned for our insider Tibbie Stakes 2026 Tips on the Newcastle Gold Cup Day support act this September.

The Tibbie Stakes is held at Newcastle Racecourse (also known as Beaumont Racecourse) on a Friday in mid-September and is restricted to mares and fillies. It traditionally attracts mainly Sydney-trained hopefuls. Run under set weights plus penalties conditions with total prize money of $250,000, the Tibbie Stakes can serve as a nice early lead-up to similar class and conditioned races of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival.

The Tibbie Stakes forms a major part of the annual two day Newcastle Racing Carnival. The Tibbie Stakes falls on the second day of the carnival, Newcastle Cup Day, on which the Group 3 Newcastle Gold Cup is also held along with the Group 3 Cameron Handicap.

One of the major lead up races to the Tibbie Stakes is the Group 3 Sheraco Stakes (1200m) held at Rosehill the week before. From the Tibbie Stakes, the Group 3 Angst Stakes (1600m) at Randwick over the mile in early October makes a nice target race.

Hope In Your Heart (2022) is the last mare to complete the Tibbie Stakes – Angst Stakes double.

In 2020 the Tibbie Stakes winner All Saints’ Eve went on to run fourth in that year’s $7.5 million The Golden Eagle race, which is now worth $10 million in prize money.

The 2022 Tibbie Stakes winner Hope In Your Heart franked the form with a host of subsequent top-level runs including a Golden Eagle fourth and second in that year’s The Gong. She also returned in 2023 and ran fourth in the Group 1 Coolmore Classic, Group 1 Doncaster Mile, and placed second in the Group 1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes.

In 2023 Banana Queen won the Tibbie before a next-up third in the Group 2 Golden Pendant.

2026 Tibbie Stakes
Date:Friday September 18, 2026
Track:Newcastle Racecourse
Distance:1400m
Race Type:Fillies & Mares SW+P
Status:Group 3
Prize Money:$250,000

2026 Tibbie Stakes Results

Stay tuned for the official 2026 Tibbie Stakes results and finishing order on Friday September 18, 2026.

  • 1st: TBD
  • 2nd: TBD
  • 3rd: TBD

Winning Margin: TBD

Winning Time: TBD

2026 Tibbie Stakes Betting

The top Tibbie Stakes 2026 betting odds and Newcastle Cup Day betting market links to Ladbrokes will be available at Races.com.au the week of the race.

All Saints’ Eve ($5 in 2020), Terra Mater ($3.40 in 2024) and Oh Diamond Lil ($3.10 in 2025) are the latest favourites in Tibbie Stakes betting to salute for the punters.

There was a notable upset in 2023 with Banana Queen saluting at Tibbie Stakes odds of $17.

2026 Tibbie Stakes Form

The Tibbie Stakes form guide is the full breakdown of every filly and mare lining up in Newcastle’s Group 3 1400 metre feature, giving punters a clear read on each runner’s recent form, racing pattern, strengths, and suitability to the trip. It’s the key resource for understanding how the race is likely to unfold, which mares are trending upwards, and where genuine betting value may be hiding. A strong Tibbie Stakes form guide helps punters compare Sydney and provincial form lines, assess spring-bound mares, and identify those most likely to peak at the Newcastle carnival.

What Punters Should Look for on the Tibbie Stakes Form Guide:

  • 1400m suitability — The Tibbie Stakes rewards mares proven at the 1200–1400m range with a sharp turn of foot.
  • Recent form — Look for runners arriving off strong metro finishes or producing fast late sectionals.
  • Newcastle track profile — The long straight suits mares who can build momentum and finish strongly.
  • Spring progression — Many Tibbie runners are on paths towards Sydney Group races; identify those improving with each run.
  • Barrier & race map — Clean running lines matter. Punters should assess which mares map to avoid traffic.
  • Stable strength — Leading stables often target this race with multiple live chances.
  • Sectional times — Mares showing elite late splits in lead-ups are well suited to Newcastle’s long finishing run.
  • Gear changes — Blinkers on or other adjustments can indicate intent and sharpen performance.

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2026 Tibbie Stakes Field

The official Tibbie Stakes field and barrier draw is released on the Wednesday of race week and attracts a class line-up of in-form fillies and mares coming out of earlier Sydney Spring Racing Carnival events including the Group 2 Tramway Stakes (1400m) or the Listed Mona Lisa Stakes (1350m) at Wyong a fortnight earlier.

Banana Queen (4th in 2023) was a recent Mona Lisa Stakes graduate to back-up and win the Tibbie Stakes. The Mona Lisa form was firmly franked that year in the Tibbie with the winner Mirra View running third in the Group 3, while Sanstoc ran second in both races.

Terra Mater (2024) was the last mare to complete the Mona Lisa Stakes – Tibbie Stakes double.

2026 Tibbie Stakes Nominations

Nominations for the Tibbie Stakes are taken the Monday leading-up to Newcastle Gold Cup Day.

Tibbie Stakes History

The Tibbie Stakes was inaugurated in 1990 and quickly became an important target for fillies and mares across New South Wales. Originally named the Tibbie Plate, the race received an upgraded name when its status was lifted to Listed in 2005. In 2013 the Tibbie Stakes was upgraded again to Group 3. Along with a prize increase this meant the Tibbie Stakes would now be a prime target for Sydney-stabled horses.

Notable Tibbie Stakes winners include More Strawberries (2011), She’s Clean (2015), Sweet Deal (2019), and Hope In Your Heart (2022).

The Tibbie Stakes results and winning times since 2001 are below.

Tibbie Stakes Results

YearPlaceHorseTime
 
2026
Tibbie Stakes
1stTBDTBD
2ndTBD
3rdTBD
 
2025
Tibbie Stakes
1stOh Diamond Lil1 minute 23.55 seconds
2ndVerona Rose
3rdTuileries
 
2024
Tibbie Stakes
1stTerra Mater1 minute 22.82 seconds
2ndRoots
3rdOverriding
 
2023
Tibbie Stakes
1stBanana Queen1 minute 22.31 seconds
2ndSanstoc
3rdMirra View
 
2022
Tibbie Stakes
1stHope In Your Heart1 minute 24.74 seconds
2ndRiduna
3rdKatalin
 
2021
Tibbie Stakes
1stMadam Legend1 minute 25.85 seconds
2ndMirra Vision
3rdGreat News
 
2020
Tibbie Stakes
1stAll Saints’ Eve1 minute 24.68 seconds
2ndYamazaki
3rdWandabaa
 
2019
Tibbie Stakes
1stSweet Deal1 minute 24.42 seconds
2ndNotation
3rdConnemara
 
2018
Tibbie Stakes
1stPrincess Posh1 minute 23.10 seconds
2ndSavatiano
3rdIrithea
 
2017
Tibbie Stakes
1stZanbagh1 minute 23.62 seconds
2ndPerfect Rhyme
3rdHetty Heights
 
2016
Tibbie Stakes
1stSpirit Bird1 minute 19.9 seconds
2ndFitou
3rdSavoureux
 
2015
Tibbie Stakes
1stShe’s Clean1 minute 23.3 seconds
2ndTwo Blue
3rdSultry Feeling
 
2014
Tibbie Stakes
1stFine Bubbles1 minute 23.8 seconds
2ndI’m In The Money
3rdGold Epona
 
2013
Tibbie Stakes
1stVaquera1 minute 23.9 seconds
2ndGold Epona
3rdCameo
 
2012
Tibbie Stakes
1stNocturnelle1 minute 22.8 seconds
2ndNew Beginning
3rdIrish Dream
 
2011
Tibbie Stakes
1stMore Strawberries1 minute 24.1 seconds
2ndSkyerush
3rdSweetest Melody
 
2010
Tibbie Stakes
1stVintedge1 minute 23.2 seconds
2ndHidden Wonder
3rdAshlee’s Jewel
 
2009
Tibbie Stakes
1stMoti1 minute 22.4 seconds
2ndPatronyme
3rdIlluminates
 
2008
Tibbie Stakes
1stMiss Pageantry1 minute 23.4 seconds
2ndMaybe I
3rdTijuana
 
2007
Tibbie Stakes
1stRace Not Held
2nd
3rd
 
2006
Tibbie Stakes
1stYolo1 minute 22.6 seconds
2ndGawne
3rdChina Jade
 
2005
Tibbie Stakes
1stShalimar Sky1 minute 23.7 seconds
2ndFantasia
3rdJohan’s Toy
 
2004
Tibbie Stakes
1stSt Jessie1 minute 22.3 seconds
2ndMagsaya
3rdHennessy Waltz
 
2003
Tibbie Stakes
1stImperatrix1 minute 23.9 seconds
2ndNative Jester
3rdReve
 
2002
Tibbie Stakes
1stMiss Zoe1 minute 26.2 seconds
2ndAirlie Bird
3rdOur Earth Star
 
2001
Tibbie Stakes
1stExpresso Rose1 minute 24.3 seconds
2ndUnknown
3rdUnknown

Tibbie Stakes FAQs

What is the Tibbie Stakes?
The Tibbie Stakes is a Group 3 race for fillies and mares run over 1400 metres at Newcastle during the spring carnival.

When is the Tibbie Stakes held?
The race is staged in mid-September, forming a key part of the Newcastle Jockey Club’s spring feature program. The 2026 edition is set to run on Friday September 18.

Where is the Tibbie Stakes run?
The Tibbie Stakes is run at Newcastle Racecourse, known for its long straight and fair racing conditions.

What distance is the Tibbie Stakes?
The race is contested over 1400m, suiting mares with a strong turn of foot and proven form at the sprint to mile range.

What type of horses contest the Tibbie Stakes?
The race attracts proven metro mares, emerging spring types, and runners building towards bigger Sydney Group races.

Is the Tibbie Stakes a good form race?
Yes — the Tibbie Stakes regularly produces strong black-type form, with many winners and placegetters progressing to higher-grade races.

What are the key lead-up races?
Sydney metro 1200–1400m races, provincial features, and early spring trials are the main form references heading into the Tibbie.

How important are barriers in the Tibbie Stakes?
Barriers matter in this competitive mares’ race, with runners who map to get clear running lanes in the long Newcastle straight holding an advantage.

Where can I find Tibbie Stakes odds?
Updated Tibbie Stakes odds are available as soon as markets open at Ladbrokes, with prices shifting based on lead-up form, tempo projections, and stable confidence.

Is the Tibbie Stakes a good betting race?
Absolutely — the deep fields, reliable formlines, and strong spring progression make it a popular betting race for punters chasing value.

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