Looking for this year’s Memsie Stakes betting odds, race form and tips? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Memsie Stakes 2026 Tips
Our insider tips on the 2026 Memsie Stakes will be detailed here the week of the Group 1 spring lead-up and a full Memsie Stakes Day betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
The Group 1 Memsie Stakes, run over 1400m, is the opening elite level of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. It is the second Group 1 races of the new racing season each year following the Group 1 Winx Stakes in Sydney.
Because of its early spring date, there is a lot of interest to see which horses will come back with a strong start after their winter spell.
Currently offering $750,000 in prize money, the Memsie Stakes has been won by plenty of class horses over the years including Sincero (2012), So You Think (2010), Weekend Hussler (2008), triple Melbourne Cup champion Makybe Diva (2005), and the most recent dual champion Sunline (2000, 2001).
In 2020 the Memsie Stakes winner Behemoth saluted for the punters before franking the form with a next-up win in the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) at the same track and distance.
Behemoth returned to successfully defend his title in 2021 become the first dual Memsie Stakes winner since Sunline (2000, 2001).
In 2023, star Lindsay Park galloper Mr Brightside became the latest horse and the first since Dissident in 2014 to complete the Memsie Stakes – Makybe Diva Stakes double.
Mr Brightside returned to run second in the 2024 Memsie Stakes before another Makybe Diva Stakes win at his next start.
Mr Brightside also ran second in the 2025 Memsie Stakes results in a brave but distant run behind the brilliant 2.5 length winner Treasurethe Moment who had won the VRC Oaks – ATC Oaks double as a filly the season prior.
Mr Brightside was brave again in 2025, chasing hard for a clear second behind the electric Treasurethe Moment, who stretched her unbeaten run to nine with a dominant first‑up win. He quickly proved the form by returning to Flemington and securing a third consecutive Makybe Diva Stakes. Treasurethe Moment’s spring only got stronger, adding Group 1 placings in the Might And Power and Cox Plate, while Buckaroo — third in 2025 — also held his own with top‑level seconds in the Underwood and Cox Plate, plus a placing in the Might And Power.
Memsie Stakes 2026 – Quick Info
- Race Day: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Track: Caulfield Racecourse
- Surface: Turf
- Distance: 1400m
- Weight Class: Weight for Age
- Qualification: Three-year-olds and over (Excluding Maidens)
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 1
- Operator: Melbourne Racing Club
- Purse: $750,000
- Inaugural Race: 1899
- 2026 Memsie Stakes Winner: TBD
Memsie Stakes 2026 Results
The official 2026 Memsie Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Memsie Stakes Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Memsie 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 Memsie Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Memsie Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Memsie Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Memsie 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 Memsie 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 Memsie Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Memsie Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Memsie 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 Memsie Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on The Memsie Stakes in 2026
- Login at neds.com.au
- Make a deposit, using your credit card, PayPal or other safe electronic method
- Make sure to check out the form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Memsie Stakes in 2026?
Which horse will win the 2026 Memsie Stakes comes down to a number of key form factors including the barriers, form over the 1400m distance and their previous Group 1 race experience.
When selecting the Memsie Stakes winner it is also important to consider:
- Group 1 Grade – The majority of Memsie Stakes winners in recent history have had previous Group 1 race experience.
- Bad Barriers – Very few horses have won the Memsie Stakes from a double-digit barrier in the past decade. Mr Brightside (14 in 2023) was the last to overcome a wide alley and win.
- Favourite Backers – The top fancies in Memsie Stakes betting have an outstanding recent record in the event. Mr Brightside ($2.70 in 2023) was the last favourite to salute for the punters.
- Adelaide Lead-Up: Two-time Memsie Stakes winner Behemoth (2020-21) came via a lead-up win in Adelaide’s Group 3 SAJC Spring Stakes (1200m) ahead of both of his victories.
Memsie Stakes Favourites 2026
Favourites in Memsie Stakes betting for 2026 will be updated here closer to the event.
From 2008 – 2025 nine Memsie Stakes favourites saluted for the punters most recently Vega Magic ($2.45 in 2017), Behemoth ($3.30 in 2020), and Mr Brightside ($2.70 in 2023). Behemoth jumped at shorter odds ($3.20) for a successful title defence in 2021, but it was third-placed Tofane ($3) who was that year’s Memsie Stakes favourite.
Memsie Stakes 2026 Field
The official 2026 Memsie Stakes field of final acceptances is made public on the Wednesday of race week and will be available right here.
Memsie Stakes 2026 Race Day
2026 Memsie Stakes Day is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026.
There are a number of Group 3 support races on the Memsie Stakes race day card including the:
- Group 3 HDF McNeil Stakes (1200m),
- Group 3 Cockram Stakes (1200m), and the
- Group 3 The Heath 1100 Stakes (1100m) for potential The Everest-bound runners.
Memsie Stakes 2026 Barrier Draw
The official 2026 Memsie Stakes barrier draw takes place the week of the race and will be published in our above Memsie Stakes Field section.
Memsie Stakes 2026 Nominations
2026 Memsie Stakes nominations will be announced on the Monday of race week at midday (local time) with the full list of early entries to be published below.
Memsie Stakes 2026 Weights
The Memsie Stakes is a weight-for-age event with three-year-old fillies carrying the least weight in the event. Standard weight-for-age conditions apply. 2026 Memsie Stakes weights on the final acceptors will be published in our above Memsie Stakes Field section.
Memsie Stakes 2026 Acceptances
Memsie Stakes 2026 final acceptances close the Wednesday of race week and will be available in full in our above Memsie Stakes Field section.
Memsie Stakes 2026 Jockeys
2026 Memsie Stakes jockeys must be declared following acceptances and will be available in our above Memsie Stakes Field section.
Memsie Stakes 2026 Scratchings
2026 Memsie Stakes scratchings must be declared by 7:30AM on race day morning, Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Memsie Stakes Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Memsie Stakes prize money is set at a total of $750,000 with prize money paid from first to eighth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $450,000 |
| 2nd | $135,000 |
| 3rd | $67,500 |
| 4th | $33,750 |
| 5th | $18,750 |
| 6th | $15,000 |
| 7th | $15,000 |
| 8th | $15,000 |
Memsie Stakes Race Number 2026
The 2026 Memsie Stakes race number is TBC for Saturday, August 29, 2026. A total of ten races runs at Caulfield Racecourse on Memsie Stakes Day.
Memsie Stakes 2026 Form Guide
The final form guide will be available the Wednesday of race week. You can check below for a link to our full 2026 Memsie Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
How to Watch the Memsie Stakes 2026 Live
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Memsie Stakes live, across the following mediums:
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing.com
Mobile: Neds App
Memsie Stakes Winners
Winners of the Memsie Stakes going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below. To view a complete list of past Memsie Stakes winners from the race’s inauguration through until the present – click here.
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Third | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Treasurethe Moment | Mr Brightside | Buckaroo | 1:22.93 |
| 2024 | Pinstriped | Mr Brightside | Gentleman Roy | 1:22.66 |
| 2023 | Mr Brightside | Princess Grace | I Wish I Win | 1:23.22 |
| 2022 | Snapdancer | I’m Thunderstruck | Cascadian | 1:24.38 |
| 2021 | Behemoth | Beau Rossa | Tofane | 1:23.59 |
| 2020 | Behemoth | Mr Quickie | Glenfiddich | 1:22.71 |
| 2019 | Scales Of Justice | So Si Bon | Alizee | 1:22.14 |
| 2018 | Humidor | Kementari | Kings Will Dream | 1:23.2 |
| 2018 | Vega Magic | Black Heart Bart | Tosen STardom | 1:23.3 |
| 2016 | Black Heart Bart | Rising Romance | Mahuta | 1:23.9 |
| 2015 | Boban | Entirely Platinum | Stratum Star | 1:24.6 |
| 2014 | Dissident | Sweet Idea | Puissance De Lune | 1:22.7 |
| 2013 | Atlantic Jewel | Ferlax | Super Cool | 1:24.4 |
| 2012 | Sincero | Happy Trails | Second Effort | 1:23.2 |
| 2011 | King’s Rose | Heart Of Dreams | Red Colossus | 1:23.4 |
| 2010 | So You Think | Whobegotyou | Shoot Out | 1:26.6 |
| 2009 | Mic Mac | Whobegotyou | Zarita | 1:24.4 |
| 2008 | Weekend Hussler | Maldivian | Pompeii Ruler | 1:23.2 |
| 2007 | Miss Finland | Haradasun | Tipungwuti | 1:24.2 |
| 2006 | El Segundo | Casual Pass | Apache Cat | 1:23.2 |
| 2005 | Makybe Diva | Barely A Moment | Regal Roller | 1:26.7 |
| 2004 | Regal Roller | Pacific Dancer | Delzao | 1:23.0 |
| 2003 | Le Zagaletta | Super Elegant | Out Of Options | 1:25.2 |
| 2002 | Magical Miss | Fields Of Omagh | Dash For Cash | 1:24.0 |
| 2001 | Sunline | Piavonic | Rum | 1:25.5 |
| 2000 | Sunline | Umrum | Oliver Twist | 1:25.4 |