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The Listed Ipswich Cup is held each year in June at Ipswich Racecourse during the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival.
Ipswich Cup News
The Ipswich Cup is one of the most popularly attended races in south-east Queensland.
2026 Ipswich Cup Odds
| 1. Golden Path (15) J: Ben Thompson60kg x6685T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr | |||
| Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Lord Mayors Cup on May 30 over 1800m, slow going 2.5 len behind Athanatos with 56kg at $10. The race before that 8th of 10 at Gold Coast in the G2 Hollindale on May 9 over 1800m, 8 len behind Pride Of Jenni with 59kg at $31. Cannot be ruled out. | |||
| 2. Miss Joelene (7) J: Cejay Graham59kg x1597T: Kelly Schweida | |||
| Most recently 7th of 13 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Lord Mayors Cup on May 30 over 1800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Athanatos with 55.5kg at $16. The run before that ran second last of 10 at Gold Coast in the G2 Hollindale on May 9 over 1800m, 9 len behind Pride Of Jenni with 57kg at $21. Can turn things around. | |||
| 3. Encoder (1) J: Boris Thornton57.5kg 20164T: Michael Freedman | |||
| Last start 4th of 13 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Lord Mayors Cup on May 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Athanatos with 56kg at $16. Before that 6th of 13 at Randwick in the G3 Jra Plate on April 18 over 2000m, 2 len behind Asterix carrying 56kg at $12. One of the major players. | |||
| 4. Belvedere Boys (12) J: Jake Bayliss56.5kg x5524T: Matthew Dunn | |||
| Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 18 at Rosehill in the LR Mayors Cup on May 30 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Portland with 54.5kg at $11. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 13 at Doomben in the G3 Chairman’s Hcp on May 16 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Middle Earth carrying 54kg at $13. Rock hard fit and should be there at the business end. | |||
| 5. Tapildoodledo (2) J: Rob Thorburn54kg 466×8T: Kerry Taplin | |||
| Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on June 6 over 1810m, slow going 3.5 len behind Cavalry Man with 54kg at $101. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Sunshine Coast in the LR Caloundra Cup on July 5 over 2400m, slow going 9 len behind Half Yours carrying 53kg at $61. Looks tested on the first-up effort. | |||
| 6. Sun Worshipper (5) J: Ron Stewart53kg 7×650T: Matt Kropp | |||
| At the latest run ran second last of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Prem Cup on May 30 over 2400m, slow going 17 len behind Alalcance with 54kg at $31. The race before that 5th of 13 at Doomben in the G3 Chairman’s Hcp on May 16 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Middle Earth with 54kg at $33. Poor last time but is better than that. | |||
| 7. Viking Invasion (13) J: Unknown53kg 81×00T: Stuart Kendrick | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 13 at Doomben in the LR Bernborough on May 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind War Eternal carrying 53kg at $21. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on June 6 over 1810m, slow going 8 len behind Cavalry Man with 59kg at $31. Can’t win on that form. | |||
| 8. Zoology (6) J: Chelsea Baker53kg 14000T: Peter & Will Hulbert | |||
| Most recently ran second last of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on June 6 over 1810m, slow going 7 len behind Cavalry Man with 59.5kg at $41. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 13 at Doomben in the G3 Chairman’s Hcp on May 16 over 2000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Middle Earth carrying 54kg at $68. Looking to others for the winner. | |||
| 9. Redstone Well (14) J: Daniel Moor53kg 40804T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | |||
| Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on June 6 over 1810m, slow going 2 len behind Cavalry Man carrying 58kg at $51. The run before that ran last of 12 at Randwick Bm88 on May 23 over 2000m, on heavy track; 21 len behind Tazima carrying 58.5kg at $101. Good signs last start and is not out of this. | |||
| 10. Prince Levi (9) J: Mark Du Plessis53kg 21259T: William Kropp | |||
| Most recently 9th of 13 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Lord Mayors Cup on May 30 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Athanatos carrying 56kg at $41. The start before that 5th of 13 at Doomben in the LR Bernborough on May 16 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind War Eternal carrying 53kg at $20. Looking for this trip now so he can turn things around. | |||
| 11. Speycaster (4) J: Georgina Cartwright53kg 59×90T: Todd Pollard | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 15 at Doomben Bm78 on May 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Express Payment with 61kg at $101. Last start eased back early on 11th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on June 6 over 1810m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Cavalry Man carrying 55kg at $71. Looks tested against this line-up. | |||
| 12. Kaluakoi (3) J: Emily Lang53kg x1416T: Chris & Corey Munce | |||
| At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on June 6 over 1810m, slow going 2.5 len behind Cavalry Man carrying 57kg at $6. Before that won by a head at Doomben Bm85 May 16 over 1600m in soft going defeating Cranky Harry carrying 57kg at $3.10. Encouraging effort last start. Going well and is one of the major players. | |||
| 13. The Drover (11) J: Taylor Marshall53kg x4580T: Lawrie Mayfield-Smith | |||
| Most recently eased back early on 10th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on June 6 over 1810m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Cavalry Man carrying 57.5kg at $51. Before that 8th of 13 at Doomben in the LR Bernborough on May 16 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind War Eternal carrying 53kg at $61. Won’t be bothering these on recent runs. | |||
| 14. Cavalry Man (10) J: Robbie Dolan53kg 45341T: Lindsay Gough | |||
| Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Eagle Farm Bm90 June 6 over 1810m on a rain affected track defeating Express Payment carrying 54kg at $3. The run before that 4th of 15 at Doomben Bm78 on May 23 over 1600m, slow going 1.1 len behind Express Payment carrying 60kg at $7. Won’t mind the longer trip and is one of the contenders. | |||
| 15. Connecticut (8) J: Nozi Tomizawa53kg 50×63T: Corey & Kylie Geran | |||
| Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 6th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm70 on May 16 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Luton Hoo with 61kg at $51. Last start 3rd of 8 at Toowoomba Bm70 on May 30 over 1625m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Matawai with 59.5kg at $10. Will need to do a bit more. | |||
Hosted the weekend following the conclusion of the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival, Ipswich Cup Day draws massive crowds from around the country far in excess of its Listed status. Raced over 2150 metres, the Ipswich Cup presents a staying challenge but leaves enough in the tank for a thunderous finish across the relatively short 300m straight at Ipswich Racecourse.
The Ipswich Cup is open to horses three years old and above and is run under quality handicap conditions. The Ipswich Cup field attracts mainly local Queensland-trained stayers chasing a share in the $250,000 in prize money as of 2024.
The Ipswich Cup takes place as part of the extended Queensland Winter Racing Carnival program. Horses that run at days during the Brisbane Winter Carnival often make the short journey to Ipswich to extend their campaign and aim for another black-type victory.
The Ipswich Cup also provides a minor step to the Tattersall’s Tiara Day the following weekend. Ipswich Cup Day is also one of the few major race days before the winter break, so several trainers try and get their horses accepted into one final race before breaking for the winter.
The 2022 Ipswich Cup form was franked with the third place-getter Street Dancer returning the following January to finish runner-up at the Gold Coast in the $1 million Magic Millions Trophy (2200m) in 2023.
In 2024, Red Wave became the latest horse to complete the Ipswich Cup – Toowoomba Cup double with success in the latter that September.
The 2025 Ipswich Cup form also held up in the Listed Caloundra Cup (2400m) that winter with Felix The Scat second at Ipswich before running third in the Caloundra equivalent at the Sunshine Coast.
The 2026 Ipswich Cup runs on Saturday June 20, 2026 at Ipswich Racecourse as a key lead-up to the Caloundra Cup.
| Ipswich Cup | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday June 20, 2026 |
| Track: | Ipswich Racecourse |
| Distance: | 2150m |
| Conditions: | 3YO+ Quality |
| Status: | Listed |
| Prize Money: | $250,000 |
| Inaugurated: | 1866 |
2026 Ipswich Cup Results
Stay tuned for the official 2026 Ipswich Cup results and finishing order on Saturday June 20, 2026.
- 1st: TBD
- 2nd: TBD
- 3rd: TBD
Winning Margin: TBD
Winning Time: TBD
2026 Ipswich Cup Betting Odds
The season’s latest Ipswich Cup 2026 betting odds and winter markets will be provided here at Races.com.au courtesy of Ladbrokes.com.au as soon as released.
There was a notable upset in 2022 with Smart Meteor winning at Ipswich Cup odds of $20 defeating the beaten favourite Our Intrigue ($3.50F).
There was another boil-over Ipswich Cup result in 2023 with the Annabel Neasham-trained Regal Lion defeating the beaten favourite Desert Icon ($2.70F) at 20/1.
The 2024 Ipswich Cup also resulted in an upset with Red Wave saluting at $17 odds, while in 2025 Flash Aah won at a blowout starting price of $31!
2026 Ipswich Cup Form
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2026 Ipswich Cup Field
The Ipswich Cup field features a capacity of 16 starters plus five emergencies and often interstate raiders already in Queensland for the winter make the starting line-up. Possible lead-up races to the Ipswich Cup each season include the Group 2 Brisbane Cup held the weekend before or the Group 3 Premier’s Cup in late May also run in Brisbane.
Final Ipswich Cup 2026 acceptances close the Wednesday of race week followed by the barrier draw and will be published in full below.
The 2026 Ipswich Cup final field features 15 smart, winter stayers including Michael Freedman’s rails-drawn five-year-old Encoder who ran third in the 2024 edition of the race and the Matthew Dunn-trained Belvedere Boys drawn wider out (gate 12) but coming off a close last start fourth in Rosehill’s Listed Lord Mayors Cup on Heavy going.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13028×6685 | GOLDEN PATH (NZ) | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Ben Thompson | 15 | 60kg | Â | Â | 104 |
| 2 | 41213×1597 | MISS JOELENE | Kelly Schweida | Ms Cejay Graham | 7 | 59kg | Â | Â | 106 |
| 3 | 585×720164 | ENCODER | Michael Freedman | Boris Thornton | 1 | 57.5kg | Â | Â | 99 |
| 4 | 02829×5524 | BELVEDERE BOYS | Matthew Dunn | Jake Bayliss | 12 | 56.5kg | Â | Â | 97 |
| 5 | 03473466×8 | TAPILDOODLEDO (NZ) | Kerry Taplin | Â | 2 | 54kg | Â | Â | 75 |
| 6 | 215917×650 | SUN WORSHIPPER | Matt Kropp | Ron Stewart | 5 | 53kg | Â | Â | 93 |
| 7 | 339x181x00 | VIKING INVASION (IRE) | Stuart Kendrick | Â | 13 | 53kg | Â | Â | 90 |
| 8 | 6884614000 | ZOOLOGY (GB) | Peter & Will Hulbert | Ms Chelsea Baker (a) | 6 | 53kg |  |  | 87 |
| 9 | x839840804 | REDSTONE WELL (IRE) | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Daniel Moor | 14 | 53kg | Â | Â | 86 |
| 10 | 2632121259 | PRINCE LEVI | William Kropp | Mark Du Plessis | 9 | 53kg | Â | Â | 85 |
| 11 | 45x0359x90 | SPEYCASTER (GB) | Todd Pollard | Ms Georgina Cartwright | 4 | 53kg | Â | Â | 85 |
| 12 | 32184×1416 | KALUAKOI | Chris & Corey Munce | Ms Emily Lang (a) | 3 | 53kg |  |  | 84 |
| 13 | x6739x4580 | THE DROVER | Lawrie Mayfield-Smith | Taylor Marshall | 11 | 53kg | Â | Â | 84 |
| 14 | 1219×45341 | CAVALRY MAN | Lindsay Gough | Robbie Dolan | 10 | 53kg | Â | Â | 83 |
| 15 | 4121350×63 | CONNECTICUT | Corey & Kylie Geran | Â | 8 | 53kg | Â | Â | 72 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2026 Ipswich Cup Nominations
The official Ipswich Cup 2026 Nominations close the Monday leading up to Ipswich Cup Day and attract a number of horses coming off lead-up runs in Brisbane.
2026 Ipswich Cup nominations extended until 10:00am (AEST) – 16/06/2026
| Â | Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02829×5524 | BELVEDERE BOYS | G | 6 | Matthew Dunn | 97 |
| 2 | 1219×45341 | CAVALRY MAN | G | 5 | Lindsay Gough | 83 |
| 3 | 4121350×63 | CONNECTICUT | G | 6 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 72 |
| 4 | 15223442×1 | DEMARCAY (GB) | G | 7 | Jeff Dunn | 66 |
| 5 | 585×720164 | ENCODER | G | 5 | Michael Freedman | 99 |
| 6 | 3230x729x0 | GLORY DAZE (IRE) | G | 7 | Ciaron Maher | 95 |
| 7 | 13028×6685 | GOLDEN PATH (NZ) | G | 6 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 104 |
| 8 | 32184×1416 | KALUAKOI | G | 4 | Chris & Corey Munce | 84 |
| 9 | 41213×1597 | MISS JOELENE | M | 5 | Kelly Schweida | 106 |
| 10 | 15×7049269 | NELLIE LEYLAX (IRE) | G | 5 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 95 |
| 11 | 2632121259 | PRINCE LEVI | G | 4 | William Kropp | 85 |
| 12 | x839840804 | REDSTONE WELL (IRE) | G | 7 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 86 |
| 13 | 8x6223x291 | SOUNDS UNUSUAL (NZ) | G | 5 | Chris Waller | Â |
| 14 | 45x0359x90 | SPEYCASTER (GB) | G | 7 | Todd Pollard | 85 |
| 15 | 215917×650 | SUN WORSHIPPER | M | 4 | Matt Kropp | 93 |
| 16 | 03473466×8 | TAPILDOODLEDO (NZ) | G | 6 | Kerry Taplin | 75 |
| 17 | x6739x4580 | THE DROVER | G | 9 | Lawrie Mayfield-Smith | 84 |
| 18 | 339x181x00 | VIKING INVASION (IRE) | G | 4 | Stuart Kendrick | 90 |
| 19 | 6884614000 | ZOOLOGY (GB) | G | 6 | Peter & Will Hulbert | 87 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Ipswich Cup History
The Ipswich Cup has a long and colourful history. One of the most popularly attended races in Queensland, and by far the most popular race in the city of Ipswich, the Ipswich Cup has for a long time held a reputation far in excess of its listed status. The Ipswich Cup is the main attraction on Ipswich Cup Day, which draws thousands of people from all around the country. A large proportion of Ipswich also turns out for the Ipswich Cup, making it a full day of racing, fashion, and partying into the night.
There was no Ipswich Cup held in 2020 due to COVID-19 and its impact on the winter carnival in Queensland.
Even though there are plenty of lead-up races in which to analyse form, Ipswich Cup results can still be quite surprising. The Ipswich Cup results since 2000 are listed below.
Ipswich Cup Results
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Third | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | 1st Flash Aah | 2nd Felix The Scat | 3rd Raf Attack | 2:11.98 |
| 2024 | 1st Red Wave | 2nd London Banker | 3rd Encoder | 2:13.40 |
| 2023 | 1st Regal Lion | 2nd Desert Icon | 3rd London Banker | 2:12.08 |
| 2022 | 1st Smart Meteor | 2nd Our Intrigue | 3rd Street Dancer | 2:14.18 |
| 2021 | 1st Happy Go Plucky | 2nd So You Win | 3rd Flash Aah | 2:12.74 |
| 2020
Race Not Held (COVID-19) | 1st – | 2nd – | 3rd – | – |
| 2019 | 1st Bergerac | 2nd Sampson | 3rd Fighting Teo | 2:13.55 |
| 2018 | 1st Tradesman | 2nd First Crush | 3rd All In Vogue | 2:13.19 |
| 2017 | 1st Self Sense | 2nd Benzini | 3rd Jumbo Prince | 2:14.27 |
| 2016 | 1st Maurus | 2nd Jumbo Prince | 3rd Instrumentalist | 2:13.74 |
| 2015 | 1st Danchai | 2nd Banca Mo | 3rd Darci Be Good | 2:10.09 |
| 2014 | 1st Brave Ali | 2nd Noisy Ocean | 3rd Grey Assignment | 2:11.59 |
| 2013 | 1st Anagold | 2nd High Kin | 3rd Za Magic | 2:17.61 |
| 2012 | 1st Shenzhou Steeds | 2nd Kinnersley | 3rd Warrior Within | 2:14.02 |
| 2011 | 1st Gold In Dubai | 2nd Danagaze | 3rd Our Lukas | 2:12.35 |
| 2010 | 1st Our Lukas | 2nd Frozone | 3rd Warrior Within | 2:35.3 |
| 2009 | 1st Our Lukas | 2nd Macknuckle | 3rd Jujulio | 2:13.87 |
| 2008 | 1st Bianca | 2nd Rampant Lion | 3rd Art Success | 2:14.32 |
| 2007 | 1st Sculptor | 2nd Cold Start | 3rd Upstaged | 2:13.58 |
| 2006 | 1st Sphenophyta | 2nd Rampant Lion | 3rd Motivate | 2:10.45 |
| 2005 | 1st Forest Jim | 2nd Motivate | 3rd Classic Karla | 2:11.53 |
| 2004 | 1st Portland Singa | 2nd Motivate | 3rd Forest Jim | 2:12.38 |
| 2003 | 1st Mowerman | 2nd Mon Mekki | 3rd Victory Smile | 2:13.07 |
| 2002 | 1st Awesome Weather | 2nd Victory Smile | 3rd Lord Of The Pines | 2:12.32 |
| 2001 | 1st Henderson Bay | 2nd British Buska | 3rd Go Clinton | 2:11.47 |
| 2000 | 1st I Reign Supreme | 2nd Director’s Special | 3rd Thursday’s Child | 2:14.02 |
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