Looking this year’s Percy Sykes Stakes betting odds, form and tips? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Percy Sykes Stakes 2026 Results
The official 2026 Percy Sykes Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
- #6 Cherry Bomshell
- #1 Medicinal
- #5 Ciaron's Star
The progressive Annabel & Rob Archibald-trained Lucky Vega filly Cherry Bombshell ($17) made it three wins on the trot handling a sharp rise in grade to beat home her better fancied rivals by three-quarters of a length in the 2026 Percy Sykes Stakes results. Given a perfectly timed ride by Ben Thompson, the up-and-comer made up plenty of late ground inside the final furlong charging past the front runners to deny the beaten favourite Medicinal in her best performance yet.
2026 Percy Sykes Stakes Odds
| 6. Cherry Bomshell (8) J: Ben Thompson55kg 511T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | ||
| 1. Medicinal (7) J: Jamie Melham57kg 611T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | ||
| 5. Ciaron’s Star (5) J: Tommy Berry55kg 3164T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 2. Satono Glow (4) J: Zac Lloyd57kg 11T: Tom Charlton | ||
| 3. Lumbini (9) J: Tim Clark55kg 1272T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | ||
| 4. Screen Icon (1) J: Chad Schofield55kg 2×72T: John P Thompson | ||
| 9. Reachin’ Out (3) J: Regan Bayliss55kg 1T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | ||
| 7. Rachini (2) J: Rachel King55kg 5×514T: Bjorn Baker | ||
| 8. She’s Extra (6) J: Damian Lane55kg 112T: Kris Lees |
Percy Sykes Stakes 2026 Tips
Our exclusive 2026 Percy Sykes Stakes tips will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
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The Percy Sykes Stakes (registered as the Keith Mackay Handicap) is a 1200m mile showdown for two-year-old fillies held on Day 2 of Sydney’s ‘The Championships’ at Royal Randwick each April.
Offering $1 million in prize money, the set weights plus penalties event offers a nice next-up option for runners out of events like the Group 3 Magic Night Stakes held the previous month. Jamaea (2nd in 2021) was the last Percy Sykes Stakes winner to come off a Magic Night Stakes lead-up.
Fillies out of the coveted Group 1 Golden Slipper Stakes may also choose to contest the Percy Sykes dropping down in grade for a still very lucrative prize.
Run and won since 1960, the race was renamed in 2015 to honour veterinarian Percy Sykes who was best known for saving the life of champion racehorse Tulloch.
The 2025 Percy Sykes Stakes proved a serious form race, with Tempted returning in the spring to deliver a standout campaign that included a Golden Rose third and a runner‑up finish in The Everest, the world’s richest turf race. She kept climbing in the autumn too, resuming as a three‑year‑old to take out the Group 1 Surround Stakes, further stamping the strength of her Percy Sykes win.
Percy Sykes Stakes 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Track Location: Randwick Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 1,200 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set Weights + Penalties
- Qualification: Two-year-old Fillies
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 2
- Operator: Australian Turf Club
- Prize Purse: $1,000,000
- Inaugural Race: 1960
- 2026 Percy Sykes Stakes Winner: Cherry Bombshell
Percy Sykes Stakes Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Percy Sykes 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 Percy Sykes Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Percy Sykes Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Percy Sykes Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Percy Sykes 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 Percy Sykes 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 Percy Sykes Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Percy Sykes Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Percy Sykes 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 Percy Sykes Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on the Percy Sykes 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 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 Percy Sykes Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Percy Sykes Stakes in 2026
The best way to pick which filly will win the Percy Sykes Stakes in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up form from the autumn, assess the barriers and look for the proven Group performers in Sydney.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Percy Sykes Stakes winner include:
- Slipper Lead-Up: Graduates out of the Golden Slipper have a strong record in the Percy Sykes Stakes. Eneeza (7th in 2024) and Tempted (3rd in 2025) are the last Percy Sykes winners to come via a Slipper lead-up run.
- Favourite Factor: The best in betting have performed well in recent editions of the Percy Sykes.
Percy Sykes Stakes Favourites 2026
Favourites in 2026 Percy Sykes Stakes betting at time of publish include Tom Charlton’s undefeated Group 3 winner Satono Glow chasing a hat-trick, the Lindsay Park-trained last start Group 3 Ottawa Stakes champ Medicinal and Russian Revolution filly from the Waterhouse/Bott yard Lumbini drawn the outside alley.
Away Game ($3.20 in 2020), Paris Dior ($4 in 2022), and Tempted ($3.10 in 2025) are the latest Percy Sykes Stakes favourites to win.
Percy Sykes Stakes 2026 Field
The official 2026 Percy Sykes Stakes field of final acceptances is announced on the Tuesday of race week and will be published in full below once announced.
The Percy Sykes Stakes 2026 final field features just nine two-year-old fillies led by Lindsay Park’s Group 3 Ottawa Stakes winner Medicinal making her Sydney race debut and the undefeated Tom Charlton-trained Satono Glow out to make it three-from-three.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. Medicinal
J: Jamie Melham
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
611 | F | 7 | 57kg | |
|
2. Satono Glow
J: Zac Lloyd
T: Tom Charlton |
11 | F | 4 | 57kg | |
|
3. Lumbini
J: Tim Clark
T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
1272 | F | 9 | 55kg | |
|
4. Screen Icon
J: Chad Schofield
T: John P Thompson |
2x72 | F | 1 | 55kg | |
|
5. Ciaron's Star
J: Tommy Berry
T: Ciaron Maher |
3164 | F | 5 | 55kg | |
|
6. Cherry Bomshell
J: Ben Thompson
T: Annabel & Rob Archibald |
511 | F | 8 | 55kg | |
|
7. Rachini
J: Rachel King
T: Bjorn Baker |
5x514 | F | 2 | 55kg | |
|
8. She's Extra
J: Damian Lane
T: Kris Lees |
112 | F | 6 | 55kg | |
|
9. Reachin' Out
J: Regan Bayliss
T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
1 | F | 3 | 55kg |
Percy Sykes Stakes Race Day 2026
The 2026 Percy Sykes Stakes takes place as part of Day 2 of ‘The Championships’ at Royal Randwick running on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The meeting is headlined by four Group 1 events with the running of the:
- Group 1 $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m),
- Group 1 $2 million Sydney Cup (3200m),
- Group 1 $1 million Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m), and the
- Group 1 $1 million Australian Oaks (2400m).
Percy Sykes Stakes Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 Percy Sykes Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and will be published in our above Percy Sykes Stakes Field section.
Percy Sykes Stakes Nominations 2026
The 2026 Percy Sykes Stakes nominations close on Tuesday the 10th of February 202.
The 2026 Percy Sykes Stakes nominations attracted 163 two-year-old fillies led in all-in betting by Clinton McDonald’s Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes winning filly Streisand.
Percy Sykes Stakes First Acceptances 2026
2026 Percy Sykes Stakes first acceptances are taken on Tuesday the 10th of March 2026.
Percy Sykes Stakes Weights 2026
Set weights plus penalties conditions apply to this race. Final weights are announced at 4 PM on the Tuesday of race week with the official 2026 Percy Sykes Stakes weights on the final acceptors to be published in our above Percy Sykes Stakes Field section.
Tempted (57kg in 2025) was the last Percy Sykes Stakes topweight to win.
2026 Percy Sykes Stakes Topweights:
- No. 1 Medicinal (57kg)
- No. 2 Satono Glow (57kg)
Percy Sykes Stakes Acceptances 2026
2026 Percy Sykes Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 9 AM on the Tuesday of race week and will be published in our above Percy Sykes Stakes Field section.
Percy Sykes Stakes Jockeys 2026
The final riders’ announcement is at 12 PM on the Wednesday of race week with the official 2026 Percy Sykes Stakes jockeys to be published in our above Percy Sykes Stakes Field section.
Percy Sykes Stakes Scratchings 2026
2026 Percy Sykes Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Percy Sykes Stakes Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Percy Sykes Stakes prize purse is worth $1,000,000 in total, distributed from places first through to tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $580,000 |
| 2nd | $190,000 |
| 3rd | $98,000 |
| 4th | $44,000 |
| 5th | $22,000 |
| 6th | $10,000 |
| 7th | $10,000 |
| 8th | $10,000 |
| 9th | $8,000 |
| 10th | $8,000 |
Percy Sykes Stakes Race Number 2026
The 2026 Percy Sykes Stakes race number is scheduled as Randwick Race 3 at 12:55pm (AEST) on Saturday, April 11, 2026. There are ten races in total that day at Randwick Racecourse.
Percy Sykes 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 Percy Sykes Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2026 PERCY SYKES STAKES FORM GUIDE
Percy Sykes Stakes Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Percy Sykes 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
Streaming: Racing NSW
Percy Sykes Stakes Winners
Winners of the Percy Sykes Stakes going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below. Visit our Percy Sykes Stakes winners page to see the winning fillies going back to the race’s inauguration in 1960.
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Third | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cherry Bombshell | Medicinal | Ciaron’s Star | 1:09.59 |
| 2025 | Tempted | Savvy Hallie | Within The Law | 1:09.22 |
| 2024 | Eneeza | Lady Of Camelot | Erno’s Cube | 1:09.74 |
| 2023 | Kristilli | Tiz Invincible | Kimochi | 1:11.6 |
| 2022 | Paris Dior | Willinga Beast | Lady Laguna | 1:14.4 |
| 2021 | Jamaea | Crystal Bound | Joyous Legend | 1:10.9 |
| 2020 | Away Game | Vangelic | See You Soon | 1:12.2 |
| 2019 | Anaheed | Flit | Villami | 1:09.6 |
| 2018 | Pure Elation | Fiesta | Outback Barbie | 1:10.0 |
| 2017 | Shoals | Formality | Serena Bay | 1:13.7 |
| 2016 | Missrock | Prompt Response | Spright | 1:11.0 |
| 2015 | Ottoman | Calaverite | Lake Geneva | 1:12.4 |
| 2014 | Eloping | Ygritte | Shaumari | 1:10.8 |
| 2013 | Everage | Little Miss Smiley | Major Conquest | 1:13.4 |
| 2012 | Single Style | Driefontein | Meidung | 1:10.5 |
| 2011 | Streama | Charm’s Honour | Houston Benefactor | 1:08.5 |
| 2010 | Golden Millennium | Boto Vermelho | Parables | 1:10.2 |
| 2009 | Readyor | Amarantha | Tallow | 1:13.1 |
| 2008 | Shoboard | Strawberry Field | Silent But Deadly | 1:12.6 |
| 2007 | Sliding Cube | Gamble Me | Mega Lass | 1:11.1 |
| 2006 | Catechuchu | Heart Of Fire | Admirelle | 1:10.6 |
| 2005 | Blizzardly | Regal Cheer | Heart Strings | 1:12.3 |
| 2004 | Strawberry Storm | Sweet Ransom | Monsoon Wedding | 1:11.5 |
| 2003 | Bella Corona | Shamekha | Danish Magic | 1:12.0 |
| 2002 | Before Too Long | Verstak | Cirque du Soleil | 1:10.2 |
| 2001 | Allez France | Miss Bussell | Breezer | 1:10.8 |
| 2000 | Actress | She’s A Pretender | Mielleuse | 1:09.7 |