Chelmsford Stakes 2026 Odds, Betting & Race Preview

Looking for year’s top Chelmsford Stakes betting markets, odds and tips? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.

Chelmsford Stakes 2026 Results

The official 2026 Chelmsford Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Lindermann ($2.70F) was all class in the 2026 Chelmsford Stakes results, delivering a trademark on‑speed demolition to go back‑to‑back in the Randwick mile. Nash Rawiller took the seven‑year‑old Lonhro gelding straight to the front, controlled the race from the outset and slipped clear on the turn to score by 1¾ lengths over Ceolwulf, with Fangirl honest in third. It was Chris Waller’s ninth Chelmsford win and a sharp rebound from Lindermann’s Winx Stakes flop, pushing his prizemoney past $5.2 million and reaffirming him as a major spring player in Sydney.

2026 Chelmsford Stakes Race Replay

2026 Chelmsford Stakes Odds & Finishing Order

Chelmsford Stakes odds 2026 are already taking shape ahead of the Randwick mile, with punters locking in early prices as the big Sydney stables roll out their spring weight‑for‑age stars. As one of the key lead‑ups to major Group 1 targets, the Chelmsford is always a high‑interest betting race, and the Chelmsford Stakes betting 2026 markets tend to tighten quickly once trial form and first‑up runs start to drop. With proven WFA performers, second‑up improvers and emerging middle‑distance types all targeting the 1600m, early odds often provide the best value for Neds punters looking to get on before the big moves come. Whether you’re chasing a short‑priced favourite or hunting a live outsider with upside, keeping an eye on the shifting Chelmsford Stakes odds 2026 is essential for staying ahead of the market this spring.

The latest Chelmsford Stakes 2026 odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.

Chelmsford Stakes 2026 Tips

Our insider Chelmsford Stakes betting tips for 2026 will be listed here the week of the race and a full Chelmsford Stakes Day preview available on the Neds Blog.

The Chelmsford Stakes is a Group 2 Sydney Spring Racing Carnival feature held at Royal Randwick at the start of September annually on the Saturday after the Wyong Gold Cup takes place on the first Friday in September.

The weight-for-age event takes place over a mile (1600m) and serves as a key lead-up to the bigger Group 1 races during the festival like the Group 1 George Main Stakes (1600m) which has moved to mid-October and renamed the King Charles III Stakes on The Everest Day as of 2023. Superstar mare Winx (2017) was the last galloper to do the Chelmsford Stakes – George Main Stakes double before the latter was renamed.

The lucrative Rosehill Gold Cup (2000m) held in Sydney on the same day Melbourne hosts its Victoria Derby Day card is a likely end-of-spring option for Chelmsford Stakes graduates and Think It Over (2021) was the last to do the double.

Other Chelmsford Stakes graduates may continue on to Epsom Handicap Day with the 2022 third placegetter No Compromise winning that year’s Group 1 The Metropolitan (2400m).

In 2023 Think It Over ran third in a failed title defence but won the $1 million 7 Stakes at this next start.

The 2024 Chelmsford Stakes winner Buckaroo franked the form winning Caulfield’s Group 1 Underwood Stakes at his next start. He also ran second in the Turnbull Stakes and that year’s Caulfield Cup trifecta.

Lindermann franked the Chelmsford Stakes form with a strong prep, finishing second in the 7 Stakes before claiming both the Hill Stakes and Craven Plate at Group 2 level. The 2025 runner‑up Sir Delius went even bigger, heading south to complete the Underwood–Turnbull Group 1 double, then returning in 2026 to add a Queen Elizabeth Stakes victory.

Waller made it nine Chelmsford Stakes victories in 2026 with Lindermann going back-to-back in the event for the first time since the stable’s fellow dual champion Hawkspur in 2013-14.

Chelmsford Stakes 2026 – Fast Facts

• Race Day: Saturday, September 5, 2026
• Track Location: Randwick Racecourse
• Track Surface: Turf
• Track Direction: Right-handed
• Distance: 1600m
• Weight Class: Weight for age
• Qualification: Three-year-olds and over
• Type: Thoroughbred
• Grade: Group 2
• Operator: Australian Turf Club
• Prize Purse: $300,000
• Inaugural Race: 1895
• 2026 Chelmsford Stakes Winner: Lindermann

Chelmsford Stakes Betting 2026

There are many different ways to bet on the Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford Stakes
Win Bet	Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Chelmsford Stakes.
Place Bet	Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Chelmsford Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds.
Each-Way Bet	If your runner finishes 1st in the Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford Stakes to win the Exacta.
Trifecta Bet	You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Chelmsford Stakes to win the Trifecta.
First Four	You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie.

How to Bet on the Chelmsford Stakes in 2026

1. Login at neds
2. Make sure to check out the form guide, once it’s released
3. Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options
4. Select the horse(s) for the race.

Which Horse Will Win the Chelmsford Stakes in 2026?

Which horse will win the 2026 Chelmsford Stakes comes down to a number of key form factors including the barriers, form over the 1600m distance, any earlier lead-up form from the spring and their previous Group race experience.

When selecting the Chelmsford Stakes winner it is also important to consider:

• Waller Factor: Trainer Chris Waller has an outstanding record in the race having prepared his ninth winner in 2026 with the successful defending champion Lindermann.
• Winx Lead-Up: Any horses up in distance but down in grade out of the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) a fortnight earlier make a good Chelmsford Stakes bet. Samadoubt (2019) was the last horse to complete the Winx Stakes – Chelmsford Stakes double. Buckaroo (8th in 2024) and Lindermann (10th in 2025 and 9th in 2026) are the latest Chelmsford winners to come via the Winx Stakes.

Chelmsford Stakes Favourites 2026

The favourites in 2026 Chelmsford Stakes betting include four-time Group 1 winner Ceolwulf racing second-up off a Winx Stakes fifth in tougher grade, the defending Chris Waller-trained champion Lindermann looking to go back-to-back in the race for the first time since Hawkspur (2013-14), and his multiple Group 1 winning stablemate Fangirl who has a great record over the Randwick mile.

Mister Sea Wolf ($5EF in 2020) and Lindermann ($2.70 in 2026) for his second victory are the latest Chelmsford Stakes favourites or equal favourites to salute.

Chelmsford Stakes Field 2026

The official 2026 Chelmsford Stakes field of final acceptors is announced the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.

The Chelmsford Stakes 2026 final field features a cracking line-up of 10 middle-distance gallopers including the well supported Chris Waller-trained Lindermann who defends his title second-up and multiple Group 1 champ Ceolwulf for Joe Pride.

Randwick R9 - Asahi Super Dry Chelmsford Stakes (G2)

Final Race time: 

	Entrant	Last 6	Sex	Barrier	Weight
	1. Ceolwulf J: Chad Schofield T: Joseph Pride	1x66x5	G	7	59kg
	2. Lindermann J: Nash Rawiller T: Chris Waller	3922x9	G	8	59kg
	3. Campaldino J: Tim Clark T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	x5172x	G	9	59kg
	4. Soul Of Spain J: Zac Lloyd T: Chris Waller	4262x6	G	6	59kg
	5. The Euphrates J: Regan Bayliss T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	12417x	G	3	59kg
	6. Travolta J: Tommy Berry T: Chris Waller	4434x9	G	2	59kg
	7. Green Spaces J: Rachel King T: Bjorn Baker	6621x8	H	1	58.5kg
	8. Attica (3)  Scratched:
	9. Fangirl J: James McDonald T: Chris Waller	x834x0	M	5	57kg
	10. Piggyback J: Adam Hyeronimus T: Ciaron Maher	1456x5	M	4	57kg

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Chelmsford Stakes Race Day 2026

2026 Chelmsford Stakes Day takes place on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The other feature races held at the meeting include the:

• Group 2 Tramway Stakes (1400m),
• Group 2 Furious Stakes (1200m), and the
• Group 2 Concorde Stakes (1000m).

Chelmsford Stakes 2026 Barrier Draw

The 2026 Chelmsford Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race. The official Chelmsford Stakes barriers will be available in our above Chelmsford Stakes Field section.

Chelmsford Stakes 2026 Nominations

2026 Chelmsford Stakes nominations close by 11:00 AM on the Monday of race week.

The 2026 Chelmsford Stakes nominations attracted 13 classy milers led in all-in betting by the Joe Pride-trianed four-time Group 1 hero Ceolwulf.

Chelmsford Stakes Weights 2026

Standard weight-for-age conditions apply to this race. Final weights will be announced by 4:00 PM on the Tuesday of race week. The official 2026 Chelmsford Stakes weights will be available in our above Chelmsford Stakes Field section.

Chelmsford Stakes 2026 Acceptances

Acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on the Wednesday of race week. The official 2026 Chelmsford Stakes final acceptances will be available in our above Chelmsford Stakes Field section.

Chelmsford Stakes 2026 Jockeys

The final riders’ announcement is at 12:00 PM on the Wednesday of race week. with the official 2026 Chelmsford Stakes jockeys to be published in our above Chelmsford Stakes Field section.

Chelmsford Stakes Scratchings 2026

2026 Chelmsford Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

• No. 8 Attica (3)

Chelmsford Stakes Prize Money 2026

The 2026 Chelmsford Stakes prize money is set for $300,000 including $170,000 for the winner. Chelmsford Stakes prize money is paid down to 10th place.

Place	Prize Money
1st	$170,000
2nd	$56,000
3rd	$27,250
4th	$13,250
5th	$7,250
6th	$3,750
7th	$3,750
8th	$3,750
9th	$3,750
10th	$3,750

Chelmsford Stakes Race Number 2026

The 2026 Chelmsford Stakes race number is scheduled as Randwick Race 9 at 4:35pm (AEST) on Saturday, September 5, 2026. There are a total of ten races running at Randwick Racecourse on the day.

Chelmsford Stakes 2026 Form Guide

The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2026 Chelmsford Stakes Form Guidefollowing final acceptances. 

Chelmsford Stakes Live 2026

You can watch or listen to the 2026 Chelmsford Stakes live, across the following mediums.

Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)

Radio: Radio Sport National

Streaming: Racing NSW

Chelmsford Stakes Winners

Winners of the Chelmsford Stakes going back to 1930, the year the mighty Phar Lap won, are displayed in the table below.

Year	Winner	Jockey	Weight (kg)	Time
2026	Lindermann	N. Rawiller	59	1:35.60
2025	Lindermann	N. Rawiller	59	1:34.46
2024	Buckaroo	N. Rawiler	59	1:33.76 (R)
2023	Navajo Peak	C. Schofield	59	1:35.92
2022	Knights Order	T. Clark	59	1:42.57
2021	Think It Over	N. Rawiller	59	1:35.77
2020	Mister Sea Wolf	N. Rawiller	59	1:34.32
2019	Samadoubt	T. Clark	59	1:35.15
2018	Unforgotten	H. Bowman	56.5	1:35.18
2017	Winx	H. Bowman	57	1:34.11
2016	Hartnell (GB)	J. B McDonald	59	1:39.13
2015	Complacent	S. Clipperton	59	1:37.68
2014	Hawkspur	J. Cassidy	59	1:39.32
2013	Hawkspur	J. Cassidy	58.5	1:34.79
2012	Danleigh	H. Bowman	59	1:36.24
2011	Trusting	J. Moreira	59	1:37.12
2010	Theseo	N. Rawiller	59	1:39.61
2009	O’lonhro	J. Ford	58.5	1:34.50
2008	Gallant Tess	J. Lloyd	57	1:39.38
2007	Race Not Run	–	–	–
2006	Eremein	G. Boss	58	1:35.15
2005	Nevis	H. Bowman	55	1:35.73
2004	Unearthly	C. Brown	55	1:37.93
2003	Lonhro	D. Beadman	58	1:35.06
2002	Lonhro	D. Beadman	57.5	1:36.30
2001	Brave Prince	J. Innes	58	1:24.51
2000	Pasta Express	J. Marshall	58	1:30.26
1999	Intergaze	C. Carmody	58	1:38.42
1998	Might and Power (NZ)	B. York	58	1:42.07
1997	Juggler	G. Boss	58.5	1:40.74
1996	Filante	L. Dittman	57	1:35.03
1995	Oppressor	S. Scriven	58.5	1:37.70
1994	March Hare	J. Cassidy	57	1:36.37
1993	Soho Square	J. Cassidy	58.5	1:36.20
1992	Dr. Grace	R.S. Dye	58.5	1:36.20
1991	Stargazer	W.F. Harris	58.5	1:36.60
1990	Stargazer	L. Dittman	57	1:36.90
1989	High Regard	J. Cassidy	58.5	1:36.90
1988	Sky Chase	G. Duffy	57	1:37.70
1987	Campaign King	J. Marshall	58.5	1:39.20
1986	Shankhill Lass	L. Dittman	54.5	1:37.20
1985	Lord Of Camelot	L. Dittman	57	1:37.10
1984	Hayai	R. Quinton	59	1:53.00
1983	Emancipation	R. Quinton	54.5	1:36.10
1982	Rare Form	R. Hardwicke	57	1:51.20
1981	Kingston Town	M. Johnston	59	1:52.20
1980	Kingston Town	M. Johnston	57	1:49.30
1979	Mighty Kingdom	P. Cook	48	1:49.00
1978	Ming Dynasty	K. Langby	59	1:56.00
1977	Flirting Prince	R.M. Quinn	48	1:55.70
1976	Purple Patch	A. Denham	59	1:51.60
1975	Leica Lover	J. Duggan	59	1:49.20
1974	Passetreul	K. Langby	50	1:52.90
1973	Longfella	K. Langby	57	1:50.40
1972	Turbino	R. Selkrig	57	1:52.10
1971	Tails	G. Howard	9 4	1:51.00
1970	Gunsynd	J. Thompson	7 9	1:49.90
1969	Roman Consul	D. Lake	9 4	1:51.00
1968	Roman Consul	G. Moore	9 0	1:49.60
1967	Roman Consul	R. Quinton	7 4	1:56.10
1966	Trevors	A. Mulley	9 4	1:53.60
1965	Pyramus	W. Camer	7 4	1:55.20
1964	Summer Fair	G. Moore	9 4	1:51.10
1963	Maidenhead	R. Selkrig	8 13	1:54.00
1962	Burgos	G. Moore	9 2	1:49.80
1961	Sharply	B. Howlett	9 4	1:50.20
1960	Tulloch	N. Sellwood	9 4	1:49.90
1959	Pique	A. Taylor	6 11	1:54.00
1958	Prince Darius	G. Moore	9 0	1:50.50
1957	Prince Darius	A. Mulley	7 9	1:49.40
1956	Advocate	A. Ward	9 4	1:49.20
1955	Electro	W. Camer	9 4	1:50.75
1954	Prince Cortauld	N. Sellwood	9 0	1:49.75
1953	Royal Stream	B. Smith	7 11	1:50.75
1952	Delta	N. Sellwood	9 5	1:49.25
1951	Delta	N. Sellwood	9 4	1:52.25
1950	Delta	N. Sellwood	9 0	1:53.75
1949	Columnist	W. Cook	9 4	1:59.50
1948	Bernbrook	N. Sellwood	7 9	1:52.50
1947	Proctor	W. Briscoe	9 0	1:51.75
1946	Bernborough	A. Mulley	9 11	1:54.75
1945	Sleepy Fox	D. Munro	9 8	1:52.25
1944	Veiled Threat	R. Maxwell	9 8	2:00.00
1943	Tribal	J. Duncan	7 9	1:59.00
1942	Rimveil	E. Bartle	9 11	1:57.75
1941	Beau Vite	D. Munro	9 11	1:51.00
1940	Beaulivre	D. Munro	9 7	1:51.50
1939	Defaulter	A.E. Ellis	9 7	1:54.00
1938	Royal Chief	E. Bartle	9 7	1:51.25
1937	Mala	M. McCarten	9 0	1:51.00
1936	Gold Rod	M. McCarten	8 2	1:51.25
1935	Sylvandale	J. Pratt	9 7	1:54.75
1934	Rogilla	D. Munro	9 8	1:52.75
1933	Rogilla	D. Munro	9 8	1:52.50
1932	Gaine Carrington	T. Green	8 2	1:59.00
1931	Ammon Ra	W. Johnstone	7 13	1:52.75
1930	Phar Lap	J. Pike	9 4	1:51.50