The 2026 Memsie Stakes was won by Beiwaict on Saturday, August 29, at Caulfield.
There was a lot of hype before the 2026 Memsie Stakes, and one of the best-backed runners was Beiwacht, who opened at $8.50 at Neds before firming into a closing price of $6.50.
The Chris Waller-trained colt graduated to an elite thoroughbred with a dominant win on Saturday. He had no trouble finding the front, and with no pressure put on him throughout the 1400m Group 1, he had every right to kick clear.
He’s in for a big spring carnival, which could include a Cox Plate, and there’s little doubt that the Goldolphin runner was the best on the day.
Mr Brightside and Cosmic Crusader filled out the placings. Mr Brightside is all class, and he showed why with another top performance for second. Cosmic Crusader didn’t have all favours in the run after getting caught a bit wide. The Andrea Leek-trained runner has loads of upside and will likely win a Group 1 this spring.
Full Memsie Stakes 2026 Finishing Order
Defending champion Treasurethe Moment finished fourth for exotic punters, and she is now in line to run well in bigger races.
Other notable finishers were Buckaroo in 5th and Birdman in 6th for Chris Waller. They’re on track to win a Group 1 race this season.
Memsie Stakes odds 2026 Results
| 10. Beiwacht (7) 58.5kg8261x | ||
| 1. Mr Brightside (9) 59kg2125x | ||
| 7. Cosmic Crusader (11) 59kg12×11 | ||
| 12. Treasurethe Moment (6) 57kgx313x | ||
| 4. Buckaroo (10) 59kg0x25x | ||
| 6. Birdman (4) 59kg1521x | ||
| 11. Planet Red (2) 58.5kgx226x | ||
| 9. Autumn Boy (3) 58.5kg3212x | ||
| 2. Jimmysstar (8) 59kg5342x | ||
| 5. Angel Capital (5) 59kg326×3 | ||
| 3. Tom Kitten (1) 59kgx117x | ||
| 8. Sabaj (12) 59kgx244x |
Memsie Stakes 2026 Dividends
1st – Beiwacht @ $6.50/$2.20
2nd – Mr Brightside @ $4.60
3rd – Cosmic Crusader @ $1.55
Quinella (10-1) – $78.55
Trifecta (10-1-7) – $581.80
First Four (10-1-7-12) – $2104.50