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Queensland Cup News
The latest edition of the Queensland Cup ran on Saturday October 10, 2026, the same day Melbourne hosted its Caulfield Guineas Day card and was won by the Tony Gollan-trained Chillaxing ($3.90).Â
The Queensland Cup 2026 is one of Queensland’s premier staying races, testing the endurance and class of seasoned stayers over a gruelling distance during the spring racing season. Run as a Listed race at Eagle Farm Racecourse, the Queensland Cup has a rich history of attracting proven middle-distance and staying performers chasing valuable black-type success and a place among the state’s top staying ranks. As an important feature on the spring racing calendar, the race regularly showcases horses on their way to major Australian staying contests and provides punters with a strong form reference for upcoming distance races. On this page you’ll find everything you need to know about the Queensland Cup, including race history, conditions, distance, prizemoney, records, past winners, results, betting information, and the latest news surrounding this traditional Queensland staying feature.
2026 Queensland Cup Results
Stay tuned for the official Queensland Cup 2026 race results and finishing order to be published below on Saturday October 10, 2026.
- #6 Chillaxing
- #4 Felix The Scat
- #3 Amplify
Winning Margin: 1.08 lengths
Winning Time: 2:31.40
Chillaxing ($3.90) returned to winning form with an impressive performance in the 2026 Queensland Cup results at Eagle Farm on Saturday, scoring a decisive one-length victory over his stablemate Felix The Scat ($7.00), while race favourite Amplify filled the minor placing in third. The Tony Gollan-trained stayer bounced back strongly after finishing fifth of 14 runners at Toowoomba on September 26, producing a much-improved effort under jockey Daniel Moor to claim the feature staying event and add another notable success to his record.
2026 Queensland Cup Race Replay
2026 Queensland Cup Odds & Finishing Order
See below for the latest Queensland Cup 2026 odds followed by the official finishing order after the event this spring.
| 6. Chillaxing (8) 54kg13135 | |||
| 4. Felix The Scat (9) 58.5kg58152 | |||
| 3. Amplify (6) 58.5kg31342 | |||
| 9. Divine Purpose (4) 53kg99140 | |||
| 2. Sun Worshipper (2) 59kg24889 | |||
| 10. Diamond Show (10) 53kg21124 | |||
| 5. Prince Levi (11) 57kg45668 | |||
| 11. Artful Girl (5) 53kg79173 | |||
| 13. Demarcay (3) 53kg82213 | |||
| 8. Tapildoodledo (12) 53.5kg17568 | |||
| 12. Marenaro (7) 53kg38606 | |||
| 7. Super Fair (1) 54kg02213 | |||
| 1. Cavalry Man (12)SCRATCHED: | |||
2026 Queensland Cup Tips
Stay tuned for our exclusive Queensland Cup 2026 Tips on the mile and a half classic at Eagle Farm this spring.
Favourite: No. 3 Amplify
| 3. Amplify (6) 58.5kg31342 |
Each Way Danger: No. 6 Chillaxing
| 6. Chillaxing (8) 54kg13135 |
Best Roughie: No. 13 Demarcay
| 13. Demarcay (3) 53kg82213 |
Formerly run over the traditional cup distance of two miles (3200m) – the same as the iconic Melbourne Cup in the spring and the Sydney Cup each autumn – it is now a 2400m race that serves as a potential lead-up into the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) later in October.
A quality handicap race, the Queensland Cup field face off for $160,000 in prize money.
The Toowoomba Cup held a fortnight earlier is a good lead-up into the event, and in 2021 Honorable Spirit improved on a Toowoomba Cup second to win the Queensland Cup that spring.
Walsh Bay (2025) was the last runner to complete the Toowoomba Cup – Queensland Cup double. She also continued on to become the latest galloper to do the Queensland Cup – Mooloolaba Cup double.
| Queensland Cup 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday October 10, 2026 |
| Track: | Eagle Farm Racecourse |
| Distance: | 2400m |
| Status: | Listed |
| Prize Money: | $160,000 |
| Conditions: | Qlty Hcp |
2026 Queensland Cup Betting
The Queensland Cup 2026 betting odds and market links to the Brisbane staying feature at Ladbrokes will be available for punters here at Races.com.au the week of the race.
The latest favourites in Queensland Cup betting to salute were Azuro ($2.70 in 2019) and Honorable Spirit ($2.60 in 2021).
2026 Queensland Cup Form
The Queensland Cup form guide is an essential tool for punters assessing the chances of runners in one of Queensland’s leading staying races. Run as a Listed feature at Eagle Farm, the Queensland Cup attracts a quality field of proven stayers and emerging distance performers chasing valuable black-type success over a testing staying trip. The form guide provides punters with key information including recent race results, jockey and trainer statistics, barrier draws, weights, distance records, track form, and current preparation details, helping identify the horses best suited to the demands of the race.
What Punters Should Look for in the Queensland Cup Form Guide:
- Staying form – Previous performances over 2200m and beyond are often the strongest indicators of Queensland Cup success.
- Recent lead-up races – Form through races such as the Brisbane Cup, Premier’s Cup, Metropolitan Handicap, Chairman’s Handicap, and other staying features can be highly relevant.
- Eagle Farm track record – Horses with proven form at Eagle Farm often have an advantage, particularly over longer distances.
- Current fitness levels – Staying races frequently favour runners that are deep into their preparation and nearing peak fitness.
- Distance statistics – Look for horses with strong records at the race distance or those demonstrating they are looking for further ground.
- Weight allocations – Assess how each runner is weighted relative to key rivals, especially in a competitive staying contest.
- Barrier draws – While less important than in sprint races, favourable barriers can help horses secure economical runs and conserve energy.
- Track conditions – Some stayers excel on rain-affected ground, while others perform best on firm tracks.
- Jockey and trainer combinations – Leading staying stables and experienced riders often enjoy strong records in feature distance races.
- Race tempo and racing pattern – Identifying likely leaders and assessing whether the expected tempo will suit on-speed runners or backmarkers can be crucial.
FULL 2026 QUEENSLAND CUP FORM GUIDE
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Get Free Access to Form Genius Now2026 Queensland Cup Field
The Queensland Cup Field of Final Acceptors is announced by Racing Queensland the Wednesday of race week and features the top stayers of the season.
Following its move from the winter to the spring, horses in the Queensland Cup field may now use Sydney’s Group 3 Colin Stephen Quality (2400m) on Golden Rose Day as a lead-up. In 2020 Grey Lion improved on his lead-up third in the Colin Stephen to win the Queensland Cup over 2200m.
Fun Fact (5th in 2022) was the last Colin Stephen Quality graduate out of Sydney to back-up and win the Queensland Cup in Brisbane.
The 2026 Queensland Cup final field features a quality line-up of spring stayers led in betting by the Ciaron Maher-trained Amplify coming off a devastatingly close second in Sydney’s Colin Stephen Quality.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Cavalry Man (12) Scratched: | |||||
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2. Sun Worshipper
J: Taylor Marshall
T: Matt Kropp |
324889 | M | 2 | 59kg | |
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3. Amplify
J: Angela Jones
T: Ciaron Maher |
431342 | M | 6 | 58.5kg | |
|
4. Felix The Scat
J: Ben Thompson
T: Tony Gollan |
358152 | G | 9 | 58.5kg | |
|
5. Prince Levi
J: Mark Du Plessis
T: William Kropp |
745668 | G | 11 | 57kg | |
|
6. Chillaxing
J: Daniel Moor
T: Tony Gollan |
413135 | G | 8 | 54kg | |
|
7. Super Fair
J: Montana Philpot
T: Mark Callaghan |
302213 | M | 1 | 54kg | |
|
8. Tapildoodledo
J: Tiffani Brooker
T: Kerry Taplin |
717568 | G | 12 | 53.5kg | |
|
9. Divine Purpose
J: Ryan Houston
T: Desleigh Forster |
099140 | M | 4 | 53kg | |
|
10. Diamond Show
J: Cejay Graham
T: Chris & Corey Munce |
221124 | M | 10 | 53kg | |
|
11. Artful Girl
J: Ron Stewart
T: Kevin Kemp |
679173 | M | 5 | 53kg | |
|
12. Marenaro
J: Jake Bayliss
T: Corey & Kylie Geran |
138606 | G | 7 | 53kg | |
|
13. Demarcay
J: Robbie Dolan
T: Jeff Dunn |
682213 | G | 3 | 53kg | |
2026 Queensland Cup Nominations
The Queensland Cup 2026 nominations close the Monday of race week and will be listed below.
Queensland Cup Results
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Queensland Cup | 1st | Chillaxing | 2:31.40 |
| 2nd | Felix The Scat | ||
| 3rd | Amplify | ||
| 2025 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Walsh Bay | 2:29.79 |
| 2nd | So You Are | ||
| 3rd | Tapildoodledo | ||
| 2024 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Nikau Spur | 2:28.45(2400m) |
| 2nd | Mormona | ||
| 3rd | Kirkeby | ||
| 2023 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Fancy Man | 2:29.57(2400m) |
| 2nd | Parry Sound | ||
| 3rd | King Frankel | ||
| 2022 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Fun Fact | 2:30.55(2400m) |
| 2nd | Seat Of Power | ||
| 3rd | Honorable Spirit | ||
| 2021 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Honorable Spirit | 2:31.74(2400m) |
| 2nd | Lunasnit | ||
| 3rd | Fu Ni | ||
| 2020 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Grey Lion | 2:14.13(2200m) |
| 2nd | Free Fly Too | ||
| 3rd | Fastnet Cyclone | ||
| 2019 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Azuro | 3:29.39 |
| 2nd | Social Element | ||
| 3rd | Yogi | ||
| 2018 Queensland Cup (Queen’s Cup) | 1st |
Plot Twist | 3:31.36 |
| 2nd | Anton En Avant | ||
| 3rd | Megablast | ||
| 2017 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Araldo Junior | 3.28.01 |
| 2nd | My Diamantine | ||
| 3rd | Pop ‘N’ Scotch | ||
| 2016 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Murphy’s Delight | 3:34.91 |
| 2nd | Pop ‘N’ Scotch | ||
| 3rd | Viva Espana | ||
| 2015 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Mister Impatience | 3:31.16 |
| 2nd | Pop ‘N’ Scotch | ||
| 3rd | Monaco Doll | ||
| 2014 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Iggi Pop | 3:21.26 |
| 2nd | Pop ‘N’ Scotch | ||
| 3rd | Brayroan | ||
| 2013 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Turner Bayou | 3:25.87 |
| 2nd | Fifth Column | ||
| 3rd | Verdant | ||
| 2012 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Spechenka | 3:21.28 |
| 2nd | Maythehorsebemagic | ||
| 3rd | Fantastic Blue | ||
| 2011 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Tinseltown | 3:25.13 |
| 2nd | Smoking Chimneys | ||
| 3rd | Raeburn | ||
| 2010 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Solid Billing | 3:23.14 |
| 2nd | Dave The Dude | ||
| 3rd | Mr Mayfair | ||
| 2009 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Cape Breton | 3:27.74 |
| 2nd | Petushki | ||
| 3rd | Kerdem | ||
| 2008 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Kerdem | 3:37.61 |
| 2nd | Sky Biscuit | ||
| 3rd | Rezone | ||
| 2007 Queensland Cup | 1st |
race not held | – |
| 2nd | race not held | ||
| 3rd | race not held | ||
| 2006 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Respect | 3:20.69 |
| 2nd | Dicktator | ||
| 3rd | Rezone | ||
| 2005 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Double Portion | 3:23.00 |
| 2nd | Fires Of Ireland | ||
| 3rd | Beau | ||
| 2004 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Regal Punch | 3:23.70 |
| 2nd | Navy Blue | ||
| 3rd | Kingsrule | ||
| 2003 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Kugelhopf | 3:19.40 |
| 2nd | Barhill | ||
| 3rd | Up The Bid | ||
| 2002 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Time Signal | 3:20.50 |
| 2nd | Yuppie | ||
| 3rd | Kugelhopf | ||
| 2001 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Gillespie | 3:18.90 |
| 2nd | Chargold | ||
| 3rd | Acorn Icon | ||
| 2000 Queensland Cup | 1st |
Green Diamond | 3:20.10 |
| 2nd | Lordnor | ||
| 3rd | Celtic Revenge | ||
Queensland Cup FAQs
What is the Queensland Cup?
The Queensland Cup is a Listed staying race run annually at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane. The race attracts proven stayers and emerging distance performers competing for valuable black-type success.
When is the Queensland Cup run?
The Queensland Cup is run in mid-October during Queensland’s spring racing season. The race was moved from its traditional winter carnival timeslot in 2020 and now serves as an important spring staying feature. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday October 10, 2026.
Where is the Queensland Cup held?
The race is contested at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane, Queensland.
What distance is the Queensland Cup run over?
The Queensland Cup is run over 2400 metres, providing a genuine staying test for the field.
What level of race is the Queensland Cup?
The Queensland Cup is conducted as a Listed race and offers valuable black-type status for horses, owners, trainers, and breeders.
Who can compete in the Queensland Cup?
The race is open to three-year-olds and older horses, although it is typically contested by experienced stayers and middle-distance performers.
How many horses can run in the Queensland Cup?
The Queensland Cup field is generally limited to 16 starters, with emergencies accepted if nominations exceed capacity.
Why was the Queensland Cup moved from the winter carnival?
The race was transferred from its traditional Brisbane Winter Carnival position to October in 2020, giving Queensland a feature staying race during the spring and enhancing the state’s racing calendar outside the winter period.
How can I bet on the Queensland Cup?
Punters can bet on the Queensland Cup through Ladbrokes, with popular markets including Win, Place, Each Way, Quinella, Exacta, Trifecta, and First Four betting options.
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