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The fourth running of the now Group 2 $1 million 7 Stakes took place on Saturday, September 19, 2026 as the Seven Sunrise Stakes and saw Chris Waller’s superstar mare Autumn Glow ($1.16F) easily put her rivals to bed with another demolition job from the queen of the turf. 

The 7 Stakes 2026, Seven Sunrise Stakes, is one of Sydney’s key early spring weight-for-age contests, a high-class 1600m showdown at Randwick that regularly shapes the path towards the major Group 1 features later in the carnival. Introduced as part of Racing NSW’s expanded spring program, the race has quickly become a must-watch event for punters, attracting elite milers, rising stars and proven WFA performers looking to build momentum heading into races like the Epsom Handicap, King Charles III Stakes and beyond. With strong form lines, tactical depth and genuine betting value on offer every year, the 7 Stakes is a prime target for punters comparing the latest 2026 7 Stakes odds, analysing speed maps and tracking market movers. This page gives you everything you need to follow the race, study the form and lock in confident 7 Stakes betting plays ahead of one of Randwick’s most important spring mile features.

2026 7 Stakes Results

Stay tuned for the official 7 Stakes 2026 results and finishing order on the million-dollar Randwick showdown on .

Winning Margin: 1.34 lengths

Winning Time: 1:33.78

The 2026 Seven Stakes results at Randwick provided another exhibition from champion mare Autumn Glow ($1.16 favourite), with the Chris Waller-trained daughter of The Autumn Sun extending her outstanding record to 13 wins from 14 starts with a commanding victory under James McDonald. Settling on the speed and controlling the race throughout, Autumn Glow kicked clear when challenged to defeat stablemate Aeliana ($21) by 1.25 lengths, while Ceolwulf ($15) boxed on for third. The Group 2 success further strengthened her standing as Australia’s premier miler and confirmed a return to Randwick for the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m) on October 17, with connections opting against an Everest campaign. Bookmakers reacted accordingly, with Ladbrokes slashing Autumn Glow’s King Charles III Stakes odds from $1.70 into $1.30, cementing her position as the clear horse to beat in the rich Randwick feature.

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2026 7 Stakes Odds & Finishing Order

See below for the latest 7 Stakes 2026 odds followed by the official finishing order after the event this spring.

2026 7 Stakes Tips

Stay tuned for our insider 7 Stakes 2026 Tips on the key spring lead-up this September.

Favourite: No. 4 Autumn Glow

Each Way Danger: No. 2 Gringotts

Best Roughie: No. 1 Ceolwulf

The 7 Stakes is a race held at Royal Randwick Racecourse in mid-September during the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival. The event began as an unlisted race before being upgraded to Group 2 status in 2026.

It offers a lucrative $1 million in stakes along with a ballot exemption to the winner into the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) a fortnight later.

The 7 Stakes – Epsom Handicap double is now a key spring racing bet type.

The Shorts Day is headlined by the Group 2 $1 million The Shorts (1100m) for The Everest hopefuls. The other key support acts on the race card are the Group 2 Tea Rose Stakes (1400m), Group 3 Bill Ritchie Handicap (1400m), and the Group 3 Kingston Town Stakes (2000m).

Horses in the 7 Stakes field are likely to have an earlier Sydney lead-up in an event like the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) in August or the Group 2 Tramway Stakes (1400m) a fortnight earlier.

In 2023 the inaugural 7 Stakes winner Think It Over improved on a lead-up third in the Winx Stakes to win third-up. Think It Over went on to frank the 7 Stakes form winning the Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes the following March. Fangirl meanwhile improved on her 7 Stakes third in 2023 to win the King Charles III Stakes at her next start.

Fangirl returned in the 2024 7 Stakes to improve on her third the year prior and salute for the punters. Fangirl went on to frank the 7 Stakes form from 2024 with a host of subsequent top three placings at Group 1 level including her 2025 Queen of the Turf Stakes win.

Fangirl became the first official two-time 7 Stakes winner with her second success in 2025.

All three placegetters from the 2026 7 Stakes results went on to perform well at elite level over the season, especially the third placed Ceolwulf who completed the interstate Group 1 King Charles III Stakes / Champions Mile double that spring.

Trainer Chris Waller won his third straight 7 Stakes trophy in 2026 with his brilliant mare Autumn Glow easily saluting as the prohibitive odds-on $1.16 favourite to take her record up to 13 wins from 14 starts.

2026 7 Stakes
Date:	Saturday, September 19, 2026
Track:	Royal Randwick Racecourse
Distance:	1600m
Conditions:	3YO & Up – Weight-for-age
Status:	Group 2 (upgraded in 2026)
Prize Money:	$1,000,000
Inaugurated:	2023

2026 7 Stakes Betting

The top 7 Stakes 2026 betting odds and links to the markets at Ladbrokes will be available here at Races.com.au the week of the race so stay tuned.

Fangirl ($1.75 in 2024 and $2.05 in 2025) and the fellow Chris Waller-trained mare Autumn Glow ($1.16 in 2026) are latest favourites in 7 Stakes betting to salute for the punters.

2026 7 Stakes Form

The 7 Stakes form guide is your complete breakdown of every runner lining up in Randwick’s weight-for-age mile, giving punters a clear snapshot of each horse’s recent performances, preferred conditions, racing pattern, and suitability to the 1600m test. As one of Sydney’s key early spring WFA races, the 7 Stakes regularly features elite milers and Group 1-bound talent, making the form guide an essential tool for anyone assessing 7 Stakes betting markets.

What Punters Should Look for on the 7 Stakes Form Guide:

• Weight-for-age credentials — this race rewards genuine WFA performers with established Group-level strength.
• Randwick mile form — horses proven at 1600m on the big track often hold a major advantage.
• Recent sectionals — strong late splits in lead-up runs are a key sign a horse is ready to peak.
• Map and racing pattern — on-pace runners and horses with tactical versatility typically profile well at Randwick.
• Track conditions — many top milers have clear preferences for firm or soft ground, which can swing betting value.
• Stable intent — leading Sydney stables often target this race as a stepping-stone to major Group 1 features.

FULL 2026 7 STAKES FORM GUIDE

2026 7 Stakes Field

The 7 Stakes 2026 field of final acceptances and barrier draw are released on the Wednesday of race week attracting the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival’s top weight-for-age hopefuls.

The official 7 Stakes 2026 Final Field & Barrier Draw will be published in full below once announced by Racing NSW.

The 2026 Seven Stakes field features a compact but class line-up of just seven runners including the red hot favourite Autumn Glow drawn the inside alley and chasing her incredible 13th win from 14 starts.

Read more on the key contenders in the 7 Stakes 2026 field and betting markets.

2026 7 Stakes Nominations

Nominations for the 7 Stakes race in 2026 close the Monday leading-up to the new million-dollar feature.

7 Stakes History

The 7 Stakes race history kicked off with a thriller as Think It Over ($5) enjoyed his first win since the previous year’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes defeating Zaaki after an exciting two-horse race to the line.

The second installment in 2024 saw the previous year’s third placed mare Fangirl return as the odds-on $1.75 favourite and win for the punters.

Fangirl (2025) holds the current 7 Stakes race record winning in 1 minute 34.27 seconds.

Fangirl (2024 & 2025) is the race’s only two-time winner.

It was upgraded to a Group 2 race in 2026 and saw Chris Waller win for a third time with his champion mare Autumn Glow.

7 Stakes Results

The 7 Stakes results, winners, placegetters and times from the first running in 2023 are detailed in the table below.

Year	Place	Horse	Time
2026 7 Stakes	1st	Autumn Glow	1 minute 33.78 seconds
	2nd	Aeliana
	3rd	Ceolwulf
2025 7 Stakes	1st	Fangirl	1 minute 34.27 seconds
	2nd	Lindermann
	3rd	Ceolwulf
2024 7 Stakes	1st	Fangirl	1 minute 34.88 seconds
	2nd	My Oberon
	3rd	Royal Patronage
2023 7 Stakes	1st	Think It Over	1 minute 35.95 seconds
	2nd	Zaaki
	3rd	Fangirl

7 Stakes FAQs

What is the 7 Stakes?
The 7 Stakes is a Group 2 weight-for-age mile run at Randwick during the early spring. It’s one of Sydney’s key lead-up races for elite milers heading towards major Group 1 features.

When is the 7 Stakes held?
The race is run in September as part of Racing NSW’s expanded spring program. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday September 19.

What distance is the 7 Stakes run over?
The 7 Stakes is contested over 1600 metres, making it a true test of class, tempo and weight-for-age strength.

Who can run in the 7 Stakes?
The race is open to weight-for-age gallopers, attracting top-tier milers, proven Group performers and emerging stars building towards bigger spring targets.

Where is the 7 Stakes run?
The race takes place at Randwick Racecourse, a spacious track that suits strong-finishing horses and genuine 1600m specialists.

Is the 7 Stakes an important lead-up race?
Yes — the race often feeds directly into major Group 1 events such as the Epsom Handicap and King Charles III Stakes.

What are the most popular 7 Stakes betting markets?
Punters typically target 7 Stakes odds following the final acceptaces include:

• Win/Place
• Exotics (Quinella, Trifecta, First Four)
• Speed map driven 7 Stakes same race multis
• WFA form-based bets

Does the 7 Stakes produce future Group 1 winners?
Frequently — the race has quickly become a reliable spring launching pad for top-class milers.

Where can I find the latest 7 Stakes odds and market movers?
You can follow updated prices, trends and betting insights at Ladbrokes.