Looking for this year’s best 7 Stakes betting markets, tips and form? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
7 Stakes 2026 Results
The official 2026 7 Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place for the first time at Group 2 level at Randwick on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
- #4 Autumn Glow
- #5 Aeliana
- #1 Ceolwulf
The 2026 Seven Stakes results at Randwick was another masterclass from champion mare Autumn Glow ($1.16 favourite), with the Chris Waller-trained daughter of The Autumn Sun further enhancing her exceptional record with a dominant victory under James McDonald. Taking up a prominent position before controlling the race throughout, Autumn Glow powered clear when challenged to score by 1.25 lengths over stablemate Aeliana ($21), while Ceolwulf ($15) filled third. The Group 2 triumph extended her record to an outstanding 13 wins from 14 starts and confirmed a return to Randwick for the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m) on October 17, with connections opting to bypass a crack at The Everest. Unsurprisingly, punters rallied behind the superstar mare, with Neds slashing her King Charles III Stakes odds from $1.70 into $1.30, further cementing Autumn Glow’s position as the clear horse to beat in one of the headline features on The Everest Day card.
2026 7 Stakes Race Replay
2026 7 Stakes Odds & Finishing Order
The 2026 7 Stakes odds are already shaping as one of the most closely watched early‑spring markets, with punters diving into 7 Stakes odds 2026 to get an early read on the key weight‑for‑age milers heading to Randwick. As a fast‑emerging Group 2 mile, the race consistently attracts elite WFA performers and rising stars, creating a competitive betting landscape where market moves, trial form and early‑spring sectionals play a major role. With several runners using the event as a launchpad towards major Group 1 targets, 7 Stakes betting 2026 offers punters strong value opportunities, live market shifts and plenty of angles to assess before locking in their plays.
The latest 7 Stakes 2026 odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.
7 Stakes 2026 Results
| 4. Autumn Glow (1) J: James McDonald 57kg 113×1 T: Chris Waller | ||
| 5. Aeliana (2) J: Jason Collett 57kg 211×0 T: Chris Waller | ||
| 1. Ceolwulf (5) J: Chad Schofield 59kg 66×52 T: Joseph Pride | ||
| 6. Idle Flyer (3) J: Zac Lloyd 57kg 11×64 T: Matthew Smith | ||
| 2. Gringotts (4) J: Nash Rawiller 59kg 924×3 T: Ciaron Maher |
7 Stakes 2026 Tips
Our exclusive 7 Stakes 2026 betting tips will be published here the week of the race and a full tipping preview available on the Neds Blog.
| 4. Autumn Glow (1) J: James McDonald 57kg 113×1 T: Chris Waller |
| 2. Gringotts (4) J: Nash Rawiller 59kg 924×3 T: Ciaron Maher |
| 1. Ceolwulf (5) J: Chad Schofield 59kg 66×52 T: Joseph Pride |
The 7 Stakes one of the newer races added to the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival line-up first held in 2023 and receiving an official Group 2 upgrade in 2026. The $1 million event is run at weight-for-age over the mile at Royal Randwick in mid-September as the co-main event along with the Group 2 The Shorts for The Everest-bound sprinters.
It serves as a key lead-up to the Group 1 $5 million King Charles III Stakes (1600m) and the 7 Stakes offers the winner a ballot exemption into the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) at the same track and trip a fortnight later. The 7 Stakes – Epsom Handicap double is now a popular spring punt.
Think It Over was the inaugural 7 Stakes winner in 2023. In 2024 Fangirl improved on her third the year before to salute for the punters as the $1.75 favourite.
Fangirl became the event’s official first two-time winner with a successful title defence 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.
In 2026, trainer Chris Waller celebrated his third straight 7 Stakes victory with his brilliant mare Autumn Glow beating home stablemate Aeliana.
7 Stakes 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Track Location: Randwick Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 1,600 metres
- Weight Conditions: Weight for age
- Qualification: Three-Years-Old and Upwards
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 2
- Operator: Randwick Racecourse
- Prize Purse: $1,000,000
- Inaugural Race: 2003
- 2026 7 Stakes Winner: Autumn Glow
7 Stakes Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the 7 Stakes, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type of Bet on This Year’s 7 Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s 7 Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers in this year’s 7 Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the 7 Stakes, you will collect both the Win and the Place dividend. If your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd you will collect the Place dividend. |
| Quinella Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in any order, within the 7 Stakes, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the 7 Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the 7 Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the 7 Stakes to win the First 4. |
| Quadrella Bet (Quaddie) | You must select the winners of four nominated races to win the Quaddie. This means you would have to select three other races apart from the 7 Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
2026 Seven Stakes Big Bets
How to Bet on the 7 Stakes in 2026
- Join up at neds
- Make a deposit, using your credit card, PayPal or other safe electronic method
- Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options, please read our section on 7 Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the 7 Stakes in 2026
The best way to pick which horse will win the 7 Stakes in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up spring racing form, assess the barriers, their record over the 1600m distance and any previous Group race experience against similar rivals.
Additional factors to consider when picking the 7 Stakes winner include:
- Local Edge – Sydney horses, especially those with plenty of Randwick Racecourse experience, could have the advantage in the 7 Stakes race.
- Group 1 Runners – Proven Group 1 winners at weight-for-age are set to dominate the 7 Stakes race.
- Winx Stakes Lead-Up: The Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) run the month before looks the key 7 Stakes lead-up race. Think It Over won the inaugural 7 Stakes in 2023 on the back of a Winx Stakes 3rd. Fangirl (3rd in 2024) was another Winx Stakes graduate to win the 7 Stakes. The Winx Stakes – 7 Stakes double was last completed by Autumn Glow (2026).
7 Stakes Favourites 2026
7 Stakes 2026 favourites include the Chris Waller-trained Autumn Glow coming off a win fresh in the Winx Stakes, last year’s third placegetter Ceolwulf for Joe Pride and the Ciaron Maher-trained Winx third placegetter Gringotts.
The first 7 Stakes favourite was Zaaki ($3) who finished runner-up narrowly beaten by Think It Over ($5 in 2023).
Fangirl ($1.75 in 2024 and $2.05 in 2025) was the first favourite in 7 Stakes betting to win.
Autumn Glow ($1.16 in 2026) was the last 7 Stakes favourite to salute for the punters.
7 Stakes Field 2026
The official 2026 7 Stakes field of final acceptances is announced the Wednesday leading up to the race and will be published in full below.
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.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. Ceolwulf
J: Chad Schofield
T: Joseph Pride |
x66x52 | G | 5 | 59kg | |
|
2. Gringotts
J: Nash Rawiller
T: Ciaron Maher |
x924x3 | G | 4 | 59kg | |
| 3. Lindermann (3) Scratched: | |||||
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4. Autumn Glow
J: James McDonald
T: Chris Waller |
1113×1 | M | 1 | 57kg | |
|
5. Aeliana
J: Jason Collett
T: Chris Waller |
2211×0 | M | 2 | 57kg | |
|
6. Idle Flyer
J: Zac Lloyd
T: Matthew Smith |
411×64 | M | 3 | 57kg | |
| 7. Lady Shenandoah (5) Scratched: | |||||
7 Stakes Race Day 2026
The 2026 7 Stakes takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026 and the other key races at the Randwick meeting include the:
- Group 2 The Shorts (1100m),
- Group 2 Tea Rose Stakes (1400m),
- Group 2 Kingston Town Stakes (2000m), and the
- Group 3 Bill Ritchie Handicap (1400m).
7 Stakes Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 7 Stakes barrier draw will be released the Wednesday of race week and published in our above 7 Stakes Field section.
7 Stakes Nominations 2026
2026 7 Stakes nominations close at 11:00 AM on the Monday of race week.
Trainer Chris Waller dominates the early 2026 Seven Stakes nominations with early entries dominated by his brilliant first-up Winx Stakes winning mare Autumn Glow.
7 Stakes Weights 2026
Standard weight-for-age conditions apply to this race. Final 2026 7 Stakes weights will be announced by 4:00 PM on the Tuesday of race week with the final weights announced in our above 7 Stakes Field section.
7 Stakes Acceptances 2026
2026 7 Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above 7 Stakes Field section.
7 Stakes Jockeys 2026
The final riders’ announcement is at 12:00 PM on the Wednesday of race week with the official 2026 7 Stakes jockeys to be published in our above 7 Stakes Field section.
7 Stakes Scratchings 2026
2026 7 Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
- No. 3 Lindermann (3)
- No. 7 Lady Shenandoah (5)
7 Stakes Prize Money 2026
The 2026 7 Stakes prize purse is worth $1,000,000 in total, distributed from places first through tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $580,000 |
| 2nd | $190,000 |
| 3rd | $96,000 |
| 4th | $42,000 |
| 5th | $21,000 |
| 6th | $10,000 |
| 7th | $10,000 |
| 8th | $10,000 |
| 9th | $8,000 |
| 10th | $8,000 |
7 Stakes Race Number 2026
The 2026 7 Stakes race number is scheduled as Randwick Race 8 at 3:55pm (AEST) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. There are ten races in total that day at Randwick Racecourse.
7 Stakes Form Guide 2026
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2026 7 Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
7 Stakes Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 7 Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing NSW
7 Stakes Winners
Winners of the 7 Stakes going back to the race’s first running in 2003 are listed in the below table.
Autumn Glow (2026) holds the 7 Stakes race record winning in 1:33.78.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third | Time |
| 2026 | Autumn Glow | Aeliana | Ceolwulf | 1:33.78 (R) |
| 2025 | Fangirl | Lindermann | Ceolwulf | 1:34.27 |
| 2024 | Fangirl | My Oberon | Royal Patronage | 1:34.88 |
| 2023 | Think It Over | Zaaki | Fangirl | 1:35.95 |