Looking for this year’s VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final betting odds, field and tips? We have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Winter Championship Series Final Tips 2026
Our insider 2026 VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final betting tips will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
Run over 1,600 metres, the VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final is a Listed race taking place at Flemington Racecourse on ‘Finals Day’ in late June or early July each season.
This race marks the end of the VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series and is a quality handicap contested over the mile that offers $200,000 in total prize money as of 2022.
The 2022 Winter Championship Series Final form was franked with the winner Tuvalu went on to run third next start in the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) before a win in the Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m). He also finished runner-up at Flemington that Melbourne Cup Carnival in the Group 1 VRC Champion’s Mile (2000m).
Winter Championship Series Final 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Track Location: Flemington Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 1,600 metres
- Weight Conditions: Quality Handicap
- Qualification: Open
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Listed
- Operator: Victoria Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $200,000
- 2026 Winter Championship Series Final Winner: TBD
Winter Championship Series Final 2026 Results
The official 2026 VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Winter Championship Series Final Betting
There are many different ways to bet on the VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type of Bet on This Year’s VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final, 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 VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final 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 VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on the Winter Championship Series Final
- Join up 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 VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Winter Championship Series
The best way to pick which horse will win the VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up winter racing form, assess the barriers and consider the weights.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Winter Championship Series Final winner include:
- Flemington Experience – Looking for horses proven at the HQ track and the long home straight is key.
- Mile Form – Backing runners with previous 1600m winning form is a good tip in the Series Final.
Winter Championship Series Final Favourites 2026
Favourites in 2026 VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final betting will be updated here the week of the event.
Tuvalu ($2.20 in 2022) was the last Winter Championship Series Final favourite to win.
Winter Championship Series Final Field 2026
The official 2026 VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final field of final acceptances is announced on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below once confirmed.
Winter Championship Series Final Race Day 2026
The 2026 VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final takes place on ‘Finals Day’ at Flemington, Saturday, July 4, 2026. There are a host of Listed events on the program including the:
- $175,000 Listed All Victorian Sprint Series Final (1200) – run in 2026 as the Santa Ana Lane Sprint Series Final, and the
- $175,000 Listed Taj Rossi Series Final (1600m).
Winter Championship Series Final Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Winter Championship Series Final Field section.
Winter Championship Series Final Nominations 2026
2026 Winter Championship Series Final nominations close by 12:00 PM on the Monday of race week.
Winter Championship Series Final Weights 2026
Quality handicap conditions apply to this race. Final 2026 Winter Championship Series Final weights will be announced by 4:00 PM on the Monday of race week with weights on the final acceptors to be published in our above Winter Championship Series Final Field section.
Munhamek (60.5kg) was the last Winter Championship Series Final topweight to win.
2026 Winter Championship Series Final Topweight:
- TBD
Winter Championship Series Final Acceptances 2026
2026 Winter Championship Series Final acceptances must be declared before 9:30 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Winter Championship Series Final Field section.
Winter Championship Series Final Jockeys 2026
The final riders’ announcement is at 1 PM on the Wednesday of race week with the official 2026 Winter Championship Series Final jockeys to be published in our above Winter Championship Series Final Field section.
Winter Championship Series Final Scratchings 2026
2026 Winter Championship Series Final Scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Winter Championship Series Final Prize Money 2026
The 2026 VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final prize purse is worth $200,000 in total, distributed from places first through eighth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $120,000 |
| 2nd | $36,000 |
| 3rd | $18,000 |
| 4th | $9,000 |
| 5th | $5,000 |
| 6th | $4,000 |
| 7th | $4,000 |
| 8th | $4,000 |
Winter Championship Series Final Race Number 2026
The 2026 VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final race number is TBC for Saturday, July 4, 2026. There are nine races in total that day at Flemington Racecourse.
Winter Championship Series Final 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 VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final Form Guide following final acceptances.
Winter Championship Series Final Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final 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
Winter Championship Series Final Winners
Winners of the VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Jimmy The Bear | Patrick & Michelle Payne | Billy Egan | 59 kgs | 1:37.05 |
| 2024 | Munhamek | Nick Ryan | Jamie Mott | 60.5 kgs | 1:35.65 |
| 2023 | Riddle Me That | Matt Laurie | Jye McNeil | 54 kgs | 1:36.60 |
| 2022 | Tuvalu | Lindsey Smith | Jarrod Fry | 54 kgs | 1:37.45 |
| 2021 | Mongolian Marshall | Stuart Gower | Brett Prebble | 54.5 kgs | 1:39.61 |
| 2020 | Sircconi | Nick Ryan | Daniel Stackhouse | 56 kgs | 1:36.93 |
| 2019 | Reykjavik | Lindsey Smith | Linda Meech | 54 kgs | 1:36.91 |
| 2018 | Magic Consol | Paul Preusker | Craig Williams | 54 kgs | 1:35.25 |
| 2017 | Tshahitsi | Chris Crook & Imogen Miller | Brendon McCoull | 57.5 kgs | 1:35.47 |
| 2016 | Iggimacool | Robert Smerdon | Dwayne Dunn | 56.5 kgs | 1:37.93 |
| 2015 | Amovatio | Chris Waller | Damien Oliver | 60 kgs | 1:36.16 |
| 2014 | Akavoroun | Ciaron Maher | Michelle Payne | 55.5 kgs | 1:38.62 |
| 2013 | Magnifique Soleil | Darren Weir | Ben Melham | 56.5 kgs | 1:36.63 |
| 2012 | Glaneuse | Michael O’Leary | Linda Meech | 59 kgs | 1:39.27 |
| 2011 | Glaneuse | Michael O’Leary | Linda Meech | 54 kgs | 1:37.87 |
| 2010 | Doubtful Jack | Peter Moody | Luke Nolen | 55 kgs | 1:39.59 |
| 2009 | Gold Salute | Mark Riley | Damien Oliver | 56 kgs | 1:36.39 |
| 2008 | Sea Battle | Mark Kavanagh | Michael Rodd | 54.5 kgs | 1:37.35 |
| 2007 | Hillston Exchange | Dave Heywood | Darren Gauci | 58 kgs | 1:42.81 |
| 2006 | Chitabe | Brian Mayfield-Smith | Noel Callow | 55.5 kgs | 1:40.37 |
| 2005 | Salsa | David Bourne | Dale Smith | 52 kgs | 1:39.78 |
| 2004 | Capadan | Ross McDonald | Danny Nikolic | 54.5 kgs | 1:38.40 |
| 2003 | Ebony Night | Bill Mitchell | James Winks | 51.5 kgs | 1:38.62 |
| 2002 | The Big Ask | Michael Moroney | Jason Patton | 54.5 kgs | 1:38.72 |
| 2001 | Prince Benbara | Tony Rosolini | Stephen Baster | 52 kgs | 1:37.76 |
| 2000 | Mystic Morse | Tony Dynon | Brad Rawiller | 55 kgs | 1:39.96 |