Looking for this year’s best Turnbull Stakes betting guide, how to bet on the Turnbull Stakes in 2026 and the top race form? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need.
2026 Turnbull Stakes Odds
The Turnbull Stakes odds 2026 are already shifting as top middle‑distance contenders build towards the early‑October Flemington feature under set weights plus penalties. Punters are watching key lead‑up runs, distance progression and stable intent closely, with early market moves offering strong clues ahead of one of the spring’s most reliable form races. As the field firms, the Turnbull Stakes betting 2026 picture becomes increasingly competitive, and Neds keeps you in front of the action with updated prices, form insights and value‑focused analysis for this pivotal 2000m Group 1.
The latest Turnbull Stakes odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.
| 1. Sir Delius | ||
| 2. Aeliana | ||
| 3. Birdman | ||
| 4. Lindermann | ||
| 5. Treasurethe Moment | ||
| 6. Autumn Boy | ||
| 7. Cosmic Crusader | ||
| 8. Tom Kitten | ||
| 9. Well Written | ||
| 10. Yellow Jersey | ||
| 11. Ohope Wins | ||
| 12. Pride Of Jenni | ||
| 13. Buckaroo | ||
| 14. Ceolwulf | ||
| 15. Barnavara | ||
| 16. Green Spaces | ||
| 17. Half Yours | ||
| 18. Light Infantry Man | ||
| 19. Middle Earth | ||
| 20. Shes A Hustler |
Turnbull Stakes 2026 Tips
Our insider 2026 Turnbull Stakes tips and betting selections will be detailed here the week of the race and a complete Turnbull Stakes tipping preview available on the Neds Blog.
The Turnbull Stakes is a Group 1 race held at Flemington Racecourse in early October.
Since 1972, this event has been a 2000 metre race. Run at set weights plus penalties, the Turnbull Stakes offers $750,000.
This race can be a great lead in to the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, especially for people wanting to bet on the Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and the iconic Melbourne Cup. Green Moon (2012) was the last galloper to complete the Turnbull Stakes – Melbourne Cup double in the same year.
In 2020 trainer Chris Waller prepared the First Four in the Turnbull Stakes results led by the champion mare Verry Elleegant who went on to complete the Turnbull Stakes – Caulfield Cup double. Verry Elleegant returned in 2022 to run fourth as the beaten Turnbull Stakes favourite before winning that year’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m).
After completing the Turnbull Stakes – Caulfield Cup double in 2021, the Peter Moody-trained Incentivise ran second to the previous year’s Turnbull Stakes champ Verry Elleegant in the 2021 Melbourne Cup results.
Plenty of outstanding horses have won the Turnbull Stakes throughout history including Ajax (1938, 1940), Comic Court (1949, 1950), triple Melbourne Cup champion Makybe Diva (2005), and more recently four-time Cox Plate hero Winx (2017, 2018).
The 2023 Turnbull Stakes winner Gold Trip returned to winning form in his first victory since taking out the previous year’s Melbourne Cup.
The 2023 Turnbull Stakes also produced that year’s Melbourne Cup runner-up with Soulcombe going one better than his third in the lead-up event.
In 2024 trainer Chris Waller won the Turnbull Stakes for the sixth time in 10 years preparing the quinella when Via Sistina beat Buckaroo.
Via Sistina franked the form with a next-up eight-length victory in the Cox Plate!
Turnbull Stakes 2026 – Fast Facts
- Race Day: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Track Location: Flemington Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 2,000 metres
- Weight Class: Set weights with penalties
- Qualification: Four-year-olds and older (excluding maidens)
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 1
- Operator: Victoria Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $750,000
- Inaugural Race: 1865
- 2026 Turnbull Stakes Winner: TBD
Turnbull Stakes 2026 Results
The official 2026 Turnbull Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Turnbull Stakes Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Turnbull 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 Turnbull Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Turnbull Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Turnbull Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in Turnbull 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 Turnbull Stakes, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within Turnbull Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within Turnbull Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the correct order, within Turnbull 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 Turnbull Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How to Bet on the Turnbull Stakes in 2026
- Log into neds
- 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 Turnbull Stakes in 2026
When looking at which horse will win the Turnbull Stakes in 2026 it is crucial to consider form indicators like the lead-up runs of the contenders, their experience over the 2000m distance and their previous record in Group 1 races.
Other important factors to determine the Turnbull Stakes winner include:
- Waller Factor: Trainer Chris Waller prepared six of the past 10 Turnbull Stakes winners in 2024 when Via Sistina saluted in 2024.
- Inside Alleys: Gold Trip (16 of 16 in 2023) was the first Turnbull Stakes winner to salute from wider than barrier nine since Makybe Diva (16 of 16 in 2005). Via Sistina (12 of 16 in 2024) and Sir Delius (14 of 14 in 2025) are the latest Turnbull Stakes winners from a double-digit barrier.
Turnbull Stakes Favourites 2026
2026 Turnbull Stakes favourites at time of publish including the defending Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained champion Sir Delius, Chris Waller’s multiple Group 1 winning mare Aeliana and her recent Doomben Cup winning stablemate Birdman.
Verry Elleegant ($5 in 2020) became the sixth Turnbull Stakes favourite since 2011 to win. Verry Elleegant jumped the $2.10 favourite in 2021 but only managed to run fourth behind the $2.70 second elect Incentivise.
Turnbull Stakes Field 2026
The official Turnbull Stakes 2026 field of final acceptances is announced on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
Turnbull Stakes Race Day 2026
Race day takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Turnbull Stakes Day 2026 is also host to five other Group status races with the running of the:
- Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes (1600m),
- Group 2 Gilgai Stakes (1200m),
- Group 2 Rose Of Kingston Stakes (1400m) – Formerly the Blazer Stakes,
- Group 2 Danehill Stakes (1200m), and the
- Group 3 The Bart Cummings (2500m).
Turnbull Stakes 2026 Nominations
2026 Turnbull Stakes nominations close at 12 PM on the Monday of race week.
Turnbull Stakes 2026 Weights
The race is run at set weights plus penalties. Final weights will be declared at 4pm on the Monday of race week. The official Turnbull Stakes 2026 weights for the final field will be published in our above Turnbull Stakes Field section.
2026 Turnbull Stakes Topweights:
- TBD
Turnbull Stakes 2026 Acceptances
Acceptances will be declared before 9:30 AM on the Wednesday of race week. The official Turnbull Stakes 2026 final acceptances will be published in our above Turnbull Stakes Field section.
Turnbull Stakes 2026 Jockeys
Riders must be announced by 1 PM on the Wednesday of race week. The official Turnbull Stakes 2026 jockeys will be published in our above Turnbull Stakes Field section.
Turnbull Stakes Barrier Draw 2026
The official 2026 Turnbull Stakes barriers are confirmed on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Turnbull Stakes Field section.
Turnbull Stakes Scratchings 2026
2026 Turnbull Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Turnbull Stakes Race Number 2026
The 2026 Turnbull Stakes race number is TBC for Saturday, October 3, 2026. There are ten races in total that day at Flemington Racecourse.
Turnbull 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 Turnbull Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
Turnbull Stakes Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Turnbull 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; Racing.com
Mobile: Neds App
Turnbull Stakes Winners (Past Results)
Winners of the Turnbull Stakes dating back to the year 1983 are detailed in the table below. For a complete list of past Turnbull Stakes winners from the race’s inauguration to the present – click here.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer/s | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Sir Delius | Craig Williams | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 2:02.82 |
| 2024 | Via Sistina | Damian Lane | Chris Waller | 2:02.62 |
| 2023 | Gold Trip | Mark Zahra | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 2:01.6 |
| 2022 | Smokin’ Romans | Ethan Brown | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 2:02.2 |
| 2021 | Incentivise | Brett Prebble | Peter Moody | 2:01.4 |
| 2020 | Verry Elleegant | Mark Zahra | Chris Waller | 2:01.8 |
| 2019 | Kings Will Dream | Jye McNeil | Chris Waller | 2:03.5 |
| 2018 | Winx | Hugh Bowman | Chris Waller | 2:01.6 |
| 2017 | Winx | Hugh Bowman | Chris Waller | 2:02.0 |
| 2016 | Hartnell | James McDonald | John O’Shea | 2:01.0 |
| 2015 | Preferment | Hugh Bowman | Chris Waller | 2:01.3 |
| 2014 | Lucia Valentina | Kerrin McEvoy | Kris Lees | 2:01.8 |
| 2013 | Happy Trails | Dwayne Dunn | Paul Beshara | 2:02.9 |
| 2012 | Green Moon | Craig Williams | Robert Hickmott | 2:02.1 |
| 2011 | December Draw | Michael Rodd | Mark Kavanagh | 2:03.9 |
| 2010 | Zipping | Nicholas Hall | Robert Hickmott | 2:03.2 |
| 2009 | Efficient | Nicholas Hall | John Sadler | 2:01.6 |
| 2008 | Littorio | Steven King | Nigel Blackiston | 2:02.4 |
| 2007 | Devil Moon | – | – | 2:03.4 |
| 2006 | Sphenophyta | – | – | 2:01.9 |
| 2005 | Makybe Diva | S R King | D L FREEDMAN | 2:01.5 |
| 2004 | Elvstroem | N Rawiller | Tony Vasil | 2:00.4 |
| 2003 | Studebaker | S Baster | B W PETERSON | 2:04.0 |
| 2002 | Northerly | G J Childs | Fred Kersley | 2:02.3 |
| 2001 | Sunline | G J Childs | T J MCKEE | 2:03.9 |
| 2000 | Fairway | D Beadman | J DENHAM | 2:02.2 |
| 1999 | Sky Heights | D Oliver | C ALDERSON | – |
| 1998 | Aerosmith | G J Childs | Peter Hurdle | – |
| 1997 | Marble Halls | D Oliver | D L FREEDMAN | – |
| 1996 | Doriemus | Greg Hall | D L FREEDMAN | – |
| 1995 | All Our Mob | W Harris | Gai Waterhouse | – |
| 1994 | Redding | D Brereton | G J KELLY | – |
| 1993 | The Phantom Chance | R D Vance | John Wheeler | – |
| 1992 | Naturalism | S D Marshall | D L FREEDMAN | – |
| 1991 | Let’s Elope | S R King | Bart Cummings | – |
| 1990 | Better Loosen Up | M Clarke | D A HAYES | – |
| 1989 | Super Impose | D Gauci | D L FREEDMAN | – |
| 1988 | Vo Rogue | C Small | V R RAIL | – |
| 1987 | Vo Rogue | C Small | V R RAIL | – |
| 1986 | Just Now | H White | J J ATKINS | – |
| 1985 | Lacka Reason | G Willetts | MS M BULL | – |
| 1984 | Al Dwain | R J Skelton | R Autridge | – |
| 1983 | Chez Nous | M Clarke | C S HAYES | – |