Looking for this year’s Edward Manifold Stakes betting odds, field and tips? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 Results
The official 2026 Edward Manifold Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
- #2 Saintly Dancer
- #14 Joely
- #9 Beautiful You
Saintly Dancer ($6.50) emerged as a major Group 1 Thousand Guineas contender with a stunning six-length demolition in the 2026 Edward Manifold Stakes results at Flemington, relishing the testing Heavy (10) conditions and confirming her status as one of the spring’s most exciting three-year-old fillies. The Ciaron Maher-trained daughter of St Mark’s Basilica controlled the race from the front under Ethan Brown before putting her rivals away in dominant fashion, scoring by six lengths over Joely with Beautiful You another 3¼ lengths back in third. The eye-catching performance not only booked her place in the Group 1 Thousand Guineas at Caulfield on October 17 but also triggered a significant market plunge with Neds, where Saintly Dancer has firmed dramatically from $26 into $6 equal second favourite. With Maher now expected to press on towards the Guineas and Brown confident the filly is still improving, punters have quickly identified Saintly Dancer as a genuine chance to become the first filly since Amphitrite in 2018 to complete the Edward Manifold Stakes–Thousand Guineas double.
2026 Edward Manifold Stakes Race Replay
2026 Edward Manifold Stakes Odds & Finishing Order
Edward Manifold Stakes odds 2026 are beginning to attract attention as punters search for the season’s leading three-year-old fillies ahead of this key Flemington mile feature. Early Edward Manifold Stakes betting 2026 markets are being shaped by standout juvenile form, impressive spring performances, and fillies from top stables looking to enhance their Thousand Guineas and VRC Oaks credentials. As the traditional lead-up races unfold, expect plenty of movement in the futures market as emerging contenders rise through the ranks and betting support builds for the most progressive fillies. With the race boasting a strong record of producing future Group 1 stars, securing value in the Edward Manifold Stakes odds 2026 could prove a smart move for early-season race fans.
The latest Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.
| 2. Saintly Dancer (8) J: Ethan Brown 56kg 2162 T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 14. Joely (5) J: Craig Williams 56kg 16 T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | ||
| 9. Beautiful You (10) J: Daniel Stackhouse 56kg 211 T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | ||
| 13. Autumn In Grinzing (1) J: Blake Shinn 56kg 9×17 T: Danny O’brien | ||
| 11. Stipulation (4) J: John Allen 56kg 421 T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 5. Portinari (11) J: Mark Zahra 56kg 82434 T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | ||
| 16. Abaya (2) J: Jye Mcneil 56kg 34 T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | ||
| 8. Tolaga Bay (6) J: Michael Dee 56kg 1×15 T: Mark Walker | ||
| 15. Oceans Fouroseven (9) J: Ben Allen 56kg 51 T: L & T Corstens & W Larkin | ||
| 12. Nikitria (7) J: Ben Melham 56kg 85×1 T: Clinton McDonald | ||
| 4. Salann (3) J: Billy Egan 56kg 22×8 T: Ben Brisbourne |
Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 Tips
Our insider Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 tips will be available here the week of the race and a full Edward Manifold Stakes betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
| 3. Profligate (9) Scratched: | |||
| 2. Saintly Dancer (8) J: Ethan Brown 56kg 2162 T: Ciaron Maher |
| 8. Tolaga Bay (6) J: Michael Dee 56kg 1×15 T: Mark Walker |
The Edward Manifold Stakes is a Group 2 race run over a mile (1600m) at Flemington Racecourse in late September or early October each Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
Offering $300,000 in prize money, the event is part of Turnbull Stakes Day and is open only to three-year-old fillies.
Currently a set weights race, the Edward Manifold Stakes was first contested in 1932 and has been won by many nice fillies throughout history including Tranquil Star (1940), Light Fingers (1964), Storm Queen (1966), Emancipation (1982), Alinghi (2004), Mosheen (2011), Amphitrite (2018), and Zardozi (2023).
The best fillies out of the Edward Manifold Stakes may go on to contest either the Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) and or the Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) later in the spring.
The last Edward Manifold Stakes winning filly to go on and win the Thousand Guineas was Amphitrite (2018).
In 2021 Yearning improved on her Edward Manifold Stakes second to beat the winner Elusive Express in the Thousand Guineas results.
Mosheen (2011) followed by Zardozi (2023) are the latest fillies to complete the Edward Manifold Stakes – VRC Oaks double.
Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 – Fast Facts
- Race Day: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Track Location: Flemington Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Distance: 1600m
- Weight Class: Set weights
- Qualification: Three-year-olds fillies
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 2
- Operator: Victorian Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $300,000
- Inaugural Race: 1932
- 2026 Edward Manifold Stakes Winner: Saintly Dancer
Edward Manifold Stakes Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Edward Manifold 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 Edward Manifold Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Edward Manifold Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Edward Manifold Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Edward Manifold 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 Edward Manifold 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 Edward Manifold Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Edward Manifold Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Edward Manifold 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 Edward Manifold Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How to Bet on the Edward Manifold Stakes in 2026
- Login 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 Edward Manifold Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Edward Manifold Stakes in 2026?
Deciding on which horse will win the Edward Manifold Stakes in 2026 comes down to a number of key form facts and statistics on the race including:
- Flemington Mile: Any mares proven at the famous Flemington track and with a good mile record make a nice bet in the Edward Manifold Stakes.
- Favourite Factor: The favourites in the Edward Manifold Stakes have a strong recent strike-rate in the event.
Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 Favourites
Favourites in 2026 Edward Manifold Stakes betting include Profligate who ran third in the Group 2 Thousand Guineas Prelude at her latest, Lindsay Park’s progressive daughter of Home Affairs Portinari and the Ciaron Maher-trained Saintly Dancer who was runner-up in the Thousand Guineas Prelude.
Thermosphere ($3.60 in 2020), Elusive Express ($3.80 in 2021) and She’s Licketysplit ($3.10 in 2022) are the latest Edward Manifold Stakes favourites to win.
Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 Field
The official Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 field of final acceptors will be announced on the Wednesday of race week and published in full below.
The 2026 Edward Manifold Stakes final field features a bumper line-up of three-year-old fillies led in betting by Profligate coming off a third in the Thousand Guineas Prelude.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Leopard Shark (5) Scratched: | |||||
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2. Saintly Dancer
J: Ethan Brown
T: Ciaron Maher |
2162 | F | 8 | 56kg | |
| 3. Profligate (9) Scratched: | |||||
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4. Salann
J: Billy Egan
T: Ben Brisbourne |
22×8 | F | 3 | 56kg | |
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5. Portinari
J: Mark Zahra
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
x82434 | F | 11 | 56kg | |
| 6. La Barrita (16) Scratched: | |||||
| 7. Crown Of Fire (11) Scratched: | |||||
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8. Tolaga Bay
J: Michael Dee
T: Mark Walker |
1×15 | F | 6 | 56kg | |
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9. Beautiful You
J: Daniel Stackhouse
T: Annabel & Rob Archibald |
211 | F | 10 | 56kg | |
| 10. Autumn Lover (2) Scratched: | |||||
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11. Stipulation
J: John Allen
T: Ciaron Maher |
421 | F | 4 | 56kg | |
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12. Nikitria
J: Ben Melham
T: Clinton McDonald |
85×1 | F | 7 | 56kg | |
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13. Autumn In Grinzing
J: Blake Shinn
T: Danny O’brien |
9×17 | F | 1 | 56kg | |
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14. Joely
J: Craig Williams
T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
16 | F | 5 | 56kg | |
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15. Oceans Fouroseven
J: Ben Allen
T: L & T Corstens & W Larkin |
51 | F | 9 | 56kg | |
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16. Abaya
J: Jye Mcneil
T: Anthony & Sam Freedman |
34 | F | 2 | 56kg | |
Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 Race Day
The 2026 Edward Manifold Stakes takes place at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday, October 3, 2026 as part of the Turnbull Stakes Day program. The other key Group status races on the card that day are the:
- Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m),
- Group 2 Danehill Stakes (1200m),
- Group 2 Gilgai Stakes (1200m),
- Group 2 Rose Of Kingston Stakes (1400m) – formerly the Blazer Stakes, and the
- Group 3 The Bart Cummings (2500m).
Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 Nominations
2026 Edward Manifold Stakes nominations close at 12 PM on the Monday of race week.
Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 Weights
The race is run at set weights. Final 2026 Edward Manifold Stakes weights will be declared by 4 PM on the Monday of race week and will be published in our above Edward Manifold Stakes Field section.
Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 Acceptances
2026 Edward Manifold Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 9:30 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Edward Manifold Stakes Field section.
Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 Jockeys
Riders must be declared before 1 PM on the Wednesday of race week and the official 2026 Edward Manifold Stakes jockeys will be published in our above Edward Manifold Stakes Field section.
Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 Barrier Draw
The 2026 Edward Manifold Stakes barrier draw will take place a few days before the race and will be published in our above Edward Manifold Stakes Field section.
Edward Manifold Stakes 2026 Scratchings
2026 Edward Manifold Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
- No. 1 Leopard Shark (5)
- No. 6 La Barrita (16)
- No. 7 Crown Of Fire (11)
- No. 10 Autumn Lover (2)
Edward Manifold Stakes Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Edward Manifold Stakes prize money is set at a total of $300,000 with prize money paid from first to eighth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $180,000 |
| 2nd | $54,000 |
| 3rd | $27,000 |
| 4th | $13,500 |
| 5th | $7,500 |
| 6th | $6,000 |
| 7th | $6,000 |
| 8th | $6,000 |
Edward Manifold Stakes Race Number 2026
The 2026 Edward Manifold Stakes race number is scheduled as Flemington Race 4 at 2:05pm (AEST) on Saturday, October 3, 2026. There will be a total of ten races that day at Flemington Racecourse.
Edward Manifold 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 Edward Manifold Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
Edward Manifold Stakes Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Edward Manifold Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Free-to-air television: Seven Network
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Stream Online: 7Live
Streaming: Racing.com
Mobile: Neds App
Edward Manifold Stakes Winners (Past Results)
See below for a list of past Edward Manifold Stakes winners going back to 2000.
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Third | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saintly Dancer | Joely | Beautiful You | 1:38.60 |
| 2025 | Getta Good Feeling | Just A Journey | Mating Call | 1:37.11 |
| 2024 | Too Darn Discreet | Declichy Boulevard | Killcare Beachgirl | 1:38.02 |
| 2023 | Zardozi | Aprilia | Amazonian Lass | 1:37.35 |
| 2022 | She’s Licketysplit | Typhoon Titmus | Tajneed | 1:35.41 |
| 2021 | Elusive Express | Yearning | Glint Of Hope | 1:38.14 |
| 2020 | Thermosphere | Starelle | Chica Fuerte | 1:37.3 |
| 2019 | Moonlight Maid | Fascino | Miami Bound | 1:36.8 |
| 2018 | Amphitrite | Krone | Verry Elleegant | 1:37.4 |
| 2017 | Bring Me Roses | Hiyaam | Leather’n’lace | 1:38.3 |
| 2016 | Serenely Discreet | Bella Sorellastra | Warterloo Sunset | 1:37.5 |
| 2015 | Badawiya | Sacred Eye | My Poppette | 1:36.4 |
| 2014 | Fontein Ruby | Maastricht | Crafty | 1:37.6 |
| 2013 | Su Sauver | Star Fashion | Solicit | 1:39.5 |
| 2012 | Maybe Discreet | Members Joy | Commanding Jewel | 1:37.6 |
| 2011 | Mosheen | Bliss Street | Celebrity Girl | 1:39.4 |
| 2010 | Sistine Angel | Brazilian Pulse | Shamrocker | 1:38.1 |
| 2009 | Majestic Music | Fomalite | Silent Surround | 1:38.3 |
| 2008 | Gallica | Cats Whisker | Sparks Fly | 1:38.0 |
| 2007 | El Daana | Serious Speed | Absolut Glam | 1:40.1 |
| 2006 | She Will Be Loved | Miss Finland | My Only Hope | 1:37.0 |
| 2005 | Serenade Rose | Empress Lily | Mary Marvel | 1:37.2 |
| 2004 | Alinghi | Ballet Society | Kylikwong | 1:36.4 |
| 2003 | Special Harmony | Ashenti | Bahamian Star | 1:38.2 |
| 2002 | Coupe | Fuji Dancer | Lashed | 1:39.4 |
| 2001 | Ugachuka | Li Lo Lill | Hot Beat | 1:38.7 |
| 2000 | So Gorgeous | Shelbourne Lass | Dashing Granada | 1:37.9 |