Looking for this year’s Lexus Stakes betting odds, field and form guide? The expert tipsters at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Lexus Stakes 2026 Results
The official 2026 Lexus Archer Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
- #6 Shockletz
- #9 Think Giant
- #4 Jennivamoose
Shockletz ($2.90F) rocketed into Melbourne Cup betting calculations with a dominant 2.25 length victory in the 2026 Lexus Archer Stakes results, securing the crucial ballot exemption for the ‘race that stops a nation’ and firming sharply from $101 into $15 in all‑in Melbourne Cup odds at Neds. The blinkers proved a masterstroke from Ciaron Maher, who had long targeted the Archer as her ticket into the Cup after feeling she was “having a lend” at Caulfield last start, and the gear change immediately sharpened her focus. Travelling sweetly throughout and surging clear when Harry Coffey asked, the lightly framed, clean‑winded mare continued her rise through the staying ranks, now boasting 7 wins from 18 starts and proven Flemington, Pakenham and Sandown form. Her Archer Stakes triumph elevates her firmly into the elite bracket of Cup contenders — a new staying star emerging as Australia heads toward the first Tuesday in November.
2026 Lexus Archer Stakes Race Replay
2026 Lexus Archer Stakes Odds & Finishing Order
Lexus Archer Stakes odds 2026 are already drawing interest as punters assess the stayers set to tackle the 2500m test at Flemington on Makybe Diva Stakes Day. With proven stayers resuming, emerging talents rising through the grades and potential international runners adding depth, Lexus Archer Stakes betting 2026 at Neds is shaping up as one of the key early‑spring markets. Prices typically shift once barriers, tempo projections and track conditions become clearer, so keeping a close eye on Lexus Archer Stakes odds 2026 in the lead‑up is essential for punters chasing value before the market tightens.
The latest Lexus Archer Stakes 2026 odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.
Lexus Archer Stakes 2026 Results
| 6. Shockletz (3) J: Harry Coffey 54.5kg 34864 T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 9. Think Giant (4) J: Jamie Melham 54kg 5×744 T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr | ||
| 4. Jennivamoose (1) J: Jett Stanley 56.5kg 14×33 T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 11. Beach Pad (10) J: Declan Bates 54kg 17339 T: Shane Jackson | ||
| 2. Litzdeel (9) J: Blake Shinn 58.5kg 25×42 T: Danny O’brien | ||
| 5. Grand Pierro (7) J: Zac Spain 55kg 8×498 T: Jason Warren | ||
| 10. Suffolk Star (6) J: Michael Dee 54kg 5114x T: Paul Preusker | ||
| 7. Tajanis (2) J: Lachlan Neindorf 54kg 07305 T: Charlotte Littlefield | ||
| 1. Taramansour (11) J: Daniel Stackhouse 59kg 26×80 T: Phillip & Tommy Stokes | ||
| 8. Chief Little Rock (8) J: Jye Mcneil 54kg x0754 T: Patrick Kearney | ||
| 3. Nearco Frod (5) J: Craig Williams 57.5kg 21111 T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy |
Lexus Stakes 2026 Tips
Our Neds’ exclusive Lexus Archer Stakes 2026 tips will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
| 3. Nearco Frod (5) J: Craig Williams 57.5kg 21111 T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy |
| 4. Jennivamoose (1) J: Jett Stanley 56.5kg 14×33 T: Ciaron Maher |
| 10. Suffolk Star (6) J: Michael Dee 54kg 5114x T: Paul Preusker |
Latest Racing News
Registered as the Hotham Handicap and currently run as the Lexus Archer Stakes, the Lexus Stakes is a Group 3 race now taking place on Makybe Diva Stakes Day at Flemington in mid-September. The Lexus Stakes previously took place on VRC Derby Day at Flemington on the opening day of the coveted Melbourne Cup Carnival before moving to a much earlier position in 2024.
The quality handicap runs over 2500m and the winner of this race gains exemption from the Melbourne Cup on the first Tuesday of November. Shocking (2009) was the last horse to complete the Lexus Stakes – Melbourne Cup double when the events were held only three days apart. A daughter of Shocking, Shockletz, emulated her sire winning the 2026 Lexus Stakes.
Internationals have a strong recent record in the race including the 2020 win by Ashrun.
Lexus Stakes 2026 – Quick Information
- 2026 Race Name: Lexus Archer Stakes
- Race Day: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Track Location: Flemington Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 2,500 metres
- Weight Conditions: Quality handicap
- Qualification: Three-year-olds and over (excludes maidens)
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 3
- Operator: Victoria Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $300,000
- Inaugural Race: 1869
- 2026 Lexus Archer Stakes Winner: Shockletz
Lexus Stakes Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Lexus Archer 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 Lexus Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Lexus Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Lexus Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Lexus 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 Lexus 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 Lexus Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Lexus Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Lexus 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 Lexus Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on the Lexus Stakes in 2026
- Login at neds
- 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 Lexus Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Lexus Stakes in 2026?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Lexus Stakes in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up form, the horse’s record over the distance and any previous Flemington race experience.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Lexus Stakes winner include:
- Stayers – Look for a proven track record at distances between 2,500 and 3,200 metres.
- Internationals – Winners often come from overseas, using this race as a stepping stone towards a potential Melbourne Cup entry.
Lexus Stakes 2026 Favourites
Favourites in Lexus Archer Stakes 2026 betting include Tony & Calvin McEvoy’s airborne Nearco Frod chasing his fifth win on the trot, the Danny O’Brien-trained Dundeel mare Litzdeel who ran a close fifth in the autumn’s Sydney Cup race and the Ciaron Maher-trained mare Shockletz who is a daughter of former Melbourne Cup champion Shocking.
Downdraft ($5.50 in 2019), Surefire ($1.90 in 2022), Revelare ($2.90 in 2025) and Shockletz ($2.90 in 2026) are the latest Lexus Stakes favourites to win.
Lexus Stakes 2026 Field
The official Lexus Archer Stakes 2026 field of final acceptances is announced the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
The Lexus Archer Stakes 2026 field features a quality line-up of potential Melbourne Cup contenders led in betting by the flying Nearco Frod chasing his fifth win on the trot for last year’s Caulfield Cup / Melbourne Cup winning trainers Tony & Calvin McEvoy.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. Taramansour
J: Daniel Stackhouse
T: Phillip & Tommy Stokes |
926x80 | G | 11 | 59kg | |
|
2. Litzdeel
J: Blake Shinn
T: Danny O'brien |
225x42 | M | 9 | 58.5kg | |
|
3. Nearco Frod
J: Craig Williams
T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy |
321111 | G | 5 | 57.5kg | |
|
4. Jennivamoose
J: Jett Stanley
T: Ciaron Maher |
114x33 | M | 1 | 56.5kg | |
|
5. Grand Pierro
J: Zac Spain
T: Jason Warren |
88x498 | G | 7 | 55kg | |
|
6. Shockletz
J: Harry Coffey
T: Ciaron Maher |
x34864 | M | 3 | 54.5kg | |
|
7. Tajanis
J: Lachlan Neindorf
T: Charlotte Littlefield |
007305 | G | 2 | 54kg | |
|
8. Chief Little Rock
J: Jye Mcneil
T: Patrick Kearney |
0x0754 | G | 8 | 54kg | |
|
9. Think Giant
J: Jamie Melham
T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr |
35x744 | G | 4 | 54kg | |
|
10. Suffolk Star
J: Michael Dee
T: Paul Preusker |
x5114x | G | 6 | 54kg | |
|
11. Beach Pad
J: Declan Bates
T: Shane Jackson |
017339 | G | 10 | 54kg |
Lexus Stakes Race Day 2026
The 2026 Lexus Archer Stakes takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 as part of Makybe Diva Stakes Day. The other key races on the card include:
- Group 1 $750,000 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m),
- Group 2 $300,000 Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m),
- Group 2 $300,000 Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m),
- Group 3 Cap D’Antibes Stakes (1100m) upgraded ahead of the 2026 edition, and the also recently upgraded
- Group 3 Poseidon Stakes (1100m).
Lexus Stakes 2026 Barrier Draw
The 2026 Lexus Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public before the weekend of the race and published in our above Lexus Stakes Field section.
Lexus Stakes 2026 Nominations
2026 Lexus Archer Stakes nominations close 12 PM on the Monday of race week.
Lexus Stakes 2026 Weights
Quality handicap conditions apply to this race. 2026 Lexus Archer Stakes weights on the final acceptors will be listed in our above Lexus Stakes Field section.
Ashrun (61kg in 2020) was the last Lexus Stakes topweight to salute.
2026 Lexus Archer Stakes Topweight:
- No. 1 Taramansour (59kg)
Lexus Stakes 2026 Acceptances
2026 Lexus Archer Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 9:30 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Lexus Stakes Field section.
Lexus Stakes 2026 Jockeys
Riders must be declared by 1 PM on the Wednesday of race week and the official 2026 Lexus Archer Stakes jockeys will be published in our above Lexus Stakes Field section.
Lexus Stakes Scratchings 2026
2026 Lexus Archer Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Lexus Stakes Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Lexus Archer Stakes prize purse is worth $300,000 in total, distributed from places first through 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 |
Lexus Stakes Race Number 2026
The 2026 Lexus Archer Stakes race number is scheduled as Flemington Race 5 at 2:30pm (AEST) on Saturday, September 12, 2026. There are ten races in total that day at Flemington Racecourse.
Lexus 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 Lexus Archer Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
Lexus Stakes Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Lexus Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Free to air television: 7 Network; Cannels 78 (and 68 in regional areas)
Streaming: Racing.com
Mobile: Neds App
Lexus Stakes Winners
Winners of the Lexus Stakes going back to 1999 are displayed in the table below. If you would like to view the full list of Lexus Stakes winners, going all the way back to 1869, please visit our Lexus Stakes Winners page.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Shockletz | Ciaron Maher | Harry Coffey | 54.5kg | 2:35.18 |
| 2025 | Revelare | Robert Hickmott | Declan Bates | 55.5kg | 2:40.28 |
| 2024 | Point King | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Jamie Kah | 56kg | 2:38.11 |
| 2023 | Kalapour | Kris Lees | Damien Oliver | 56kg | 2:38.11 |
| 2022 | Surefire | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 55kg | 2:39.11 |
| 2021 | Great House | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 57.5kg | 2:34.56 |
| 2020 | Ashrun | Andreas Wohler | Kerrin McEvoy | 61kg | 2:37.94 |
| 2019 | Downdraft | Joseph O’Brien | John Allen | 59kg | 2:38.85 |
| 2018 | Prince Of Arran | Charlie Fellowes | Michael Walker | 57.5kg | 2:37.46 |
| 2017 | Cismontane | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Stephen Baster | 54kg | 2:35.41 |
| 2016 | Oceanographer | Charlie Appleby | Kerrin McEvoy | 54kg | 2:35.68 |
| 2015 | Excess Knowledge | Gai Waterhouse | Dwayne Dunn | 56.5kg | 2:36.89 |
| 2014 | Signoff | Darren Weir | Joao Moreira | 56.5kg | 2:37.85 |
| 2013 | Ruscello | Ed Walker | Kerrin McEvoy | 54kg | 2:39.87 |
| 2012 | Kelinni | Chris Waller | Nash Rawiller | 57kg | 2:37.67 |
| 2011 | Niwot | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Dean Yendall | 55kg | 2:37.53 |
| 2010 | Maluckyday | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Jim Cassidy | 53kg | 2:35.10 |
| 2009 | Shocking | Mark Kavanagh | Michael Rodd | 53.5kg | 2:38.32 |
| 2008 | Moatize | Bart Cummings | Michael Rodd | 53.5kg | 2:37.78 |
| 2007 | Sculptor | Peter Mckenzie | Lisa Cropp | 55kg | 2:35.49 |
| 2006 | Maybe Better | Brian Mayfield-Smith | Steven Arnold | 57kg | 2:35.86 |
| 2005 | Strasbourg | Bart Cummings | Luke Nolen | 52kg | 2:40.39 |
| 2004 | Don Raphael | Kerry Parker | Glen Boss | 53.5kg | 2:36.69 |
| 2003 | Big Pat | Robbie Griffiths | Peter Mertens | 53.5kg | 2:39.40 |
| 2002 | Requiem | Tony McEvoy | Greg Childs | 52.5kg | 2:35.37 |
| 2001 | Maythehorsebewithu | Michael Moroney | Jason Patton | 54kg | 2:35.84 |
| 2000 | Brew | Michael Moroney | Chris Munce | 56.5kg | 2:37.15 |
| 1999 | The Warrior | Richard Otto | Gary Grylls | 51kg | 2:35.26 |