Looking for this year’s David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) betting odds, field and race day tips? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) 2026 Tips
Our insider 2026 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) tips will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
Run over 1,200 metres, the National Stakes is a Group 3 race taking place at Morphettville Racecourse on The Goodwood Day. Carrying a $150,000 prize purse, it attracts a lot of young local talent and is currently known as the David Coles AM Stakes.
A set weights race for two-year-olds, the SAJC National Stakes has been run and won since 1985 and some of the more notable winners include Toorak Toff (2010), I Am A Star (2016) and Extra Time (2020).
Previously a Listed Race, this race has held Group 3 status since 1987 and is a key event for juveniles during the Adelaide Autumn Racing Carnival.
The 2025 National Stakes form stacked up beautifully, with third‑placed filly Salty Pearl going on to prove her class in tougher company — winning the Group 2 Moonee Valley Fillies Classic in the spring and finishing third in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes during the 2026 autumn.
David Coles AM Stakes 2026 – Quick Information
- Former Race Name: National Stakes
- Race Day: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Track Location: Morphettville Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 1,200 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set weights
- Qualification: Two-year-olds
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 3
- Operator: South Australian Jockey Club
- Prize Purse: $150,000
- Inaugural Race: 1985
- 2026 National Stakes Winner: TBD
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) 2026 Results
The official 2026 David Coles AM Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
National Stakes Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes), we’ve included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type of Bet on This Year’s National Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s National Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s National Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the National 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 National 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 National Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the National Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the National 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 National Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on the National Stakes in 2026
- Login at neds.com.au
- 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 National Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) in 2026
The best way to pick which horse will win the David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up autumn racing form, assess the barriers, consider the weights and look for the past Morphettville performers.
Additional factors to consider when picking the David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) winner include:
- Lead-Up Races – While many two-year-olds in the National Stakes may be unproven at Black-Type level, looking at lead-up races like the Listed Queen Adelaide Stakes can serve as a nice guide.
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Favourites 2026
Favourites in David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) betting for will be updated here the week of the race.
Steel Trap ($1.80 in 2025) was the last David Coles AM Stakes favourite to win.
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Field 2026
The 2026 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) field of final acceptances will be announced the Wednesday of race week and published in full below.
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Race Day 2026
2026 David Coles AM Stakes takes place on The Goodwood Day 2026 on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The other Group status races on the card are the:
- Group 1 $1,000,000 The Goodwood (1200m),
- Group 3 $220,000 The Cummings Stakes (1600m) formerly known as the RA Lee Stakes,
- Group 3 $170,000 SA Fillies Classic (2500m), and the
- Group 3 $150,000 Proud Miss Stakes (1200m).
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and will be available in our above National Stakes Field section.
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Nominations 2026
2026 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) nominations close at 12:30 PM on the Monday of race week.
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Weights 2026
Set weights apply to this race. Final weights are announced at 4:30 PM on the Tuesday of race week. The official 2026 David Coles AM (National Stakes) weights will be available in our above National Stakes Field section.
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Acceptances 2026
Acceptances must be declared before 9:30 AM on the Wednesday of race week. The official 2026 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) final acceptances will be available in our above National Stakes Field section.
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Jockeys 2026
The final riders’ announcement is at 12:30 PM on the Wednesday of race week. The official 2026 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) jockeys will be available in our above National Stakes Field section.
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Scratchings 2026
2026 David Coles AM Stakes scratchings close at 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Prize Money 2026
The 2026 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) prize purse is worth $150,000 in total, distributed from places first through to tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $82,000 |
| 2nd | $26,750 |
| 3rd | $13,250 |
| 4th | $7,500 |
| 5th | $5,500 |
| 6th | $3,000 |
| 7th | $3,000 |
| 8th | $3,000 |
| 9th | $3,000 |
| 10th | $3,000 |
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Race Number 2026
The 2026 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) race number is TBC for Saturday, May 9, 2026. There are nine races in total that day at Morphettville Racecourse for The Goodwood Day.
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Form Guide 2026
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check our 2026 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Form Guide via the link below once released post-acceptances.
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing.com
National Stakes / David Coles AM Stakes Winners
Winners of the National Stakes / David Coles AM Stakes dating back to 2000 are displayed in the table below.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Steel Trap | Dan Clarken & Oopy MacGillivray | Jamie Melham | 55.5 kgs | 1:10.72 |
| 2024 | Flyer | Jason Warren | Craig Williams | 55.5 kgs | 1:12.11 |
| 2023 | Heuristic | James Cummings | Ben Melham | 57.5 kgs | 1:12.74 |
| 2022 | Maximillius | Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr | Mark Zahra | 57.5 kgs | 1:09.80 |
| 2021 | Heresy | James Cummings | Damien Oliver | 55.5 kgs | 1:10.78 |
| 2020 | Extra Time | Leon Macdonald & Andrew Gluyas | Jason Holder | 57.5 kgs | 1:11.32 |
| 2019 | Li’l Kontra | Ryan Balfour | Dwayne Dunn | 55.5 kgs | 1:09.91 |
| 2018 | Marcel From Madrid | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra | Damian Lane | 57.5 kgs | 1:10.67 |
| 2017 | I’ll Have A Bit | John McArdle | Craig Williams | 55.5 kgs | 1:10.48 |
| 2016 | I Am A Star | Shane Nichols | Steven King | 55.5 kgs | 1:11.36 |
| 2015 | Prince Of Brooklyn | Mick Price | Dale Smith | 57.5 kgs | 1:10.26 |
| 2014 | Moonovermanhattan | Mick Price | Damien Oliver | 56 kgs | 1:13.01 |
| 2013 | Vivi Veloce | Lloyd Kennewell | Dwayne Dunn | 54 kgs | 1:10.49 |
| 2012 | Dinkum Diamond | Leon Macdonald & Andrew Gluyas | Clare Lindop | 54 kgs | 1:11.25 |
| 2011 | Triple Asset | John Keys | Dwayne Dunn | 56 kgs | 1:10.11 |
| 2010 | Toorak Toff | Rick Hore-Lacy | Damien Oliver | 58 kgs | 1:10.18 |
| 2009 | Majestic Music | Leon Macdonald | Clare Lindop | 53 kgs | 1:10.48 |
| 2008 | Viennese | Lee Freedman | Steven King | 53 kgs | 1:10.21 |
| 2007 | Gabbidon | Gary Kennewell | Craig Newitt | 53 kgs | 1:10.92 |
| 2006 | Lectrice | Mick Price | Steven King | 54.5 kgs | 1:12.74 |
| 2005 | Tonz More Fun | Darren Weir | Brad Rawiller | 56 kgs | 1:10.09 |
| 2004 | General’s Dynasty | Brian Cox | Nick Ryan | 52 kgs | 1:10.40 |
| 2003 | Great Is Great | Greg Eurell | Steven King | 56 kgs | 1:12.03 |
| 2002 | Rohatyn | Robbie Laing | Noel Callow | 56 kgs | 1:12.03 |
| 2001 | Cable | Myles Plumb | Brett Prebble | 54.5 kgs | 1:12.19 |
| 2000 | Super Elegant | Tony Vasil | Damien Oliver | 56 kgs | 1:16.39 |