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2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Odds
The latest Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) odds 2026 provide punters with an important guide to one of Flemington’s premier staying contests on Champions Day. Run over a testing 2600m, the race often attracts a quality field of seasoned stayers, Melbourne Cup Carnival performers, and emerging distance specialists, creating an intriguing betting market. By following the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) betting 2026 markets, punters can identify the leading chances, market movers, and potential value runners as race day approaches. Stay up to date with the latest Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) odds, form trends, and betting fluctuations to make more informed wagering decisions on this popular Group 3 feature.
The latest Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) 2026 odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.
| 1. Defiantly (9) 59.5kg4211x | |||
| Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation post a big 5.5 len win. Deauville G2 Pr Kergolay August 23 over 3000m slow track defeating Santorini Star carrying 59kg at $5.60. Previously first up; ran last of 16 at Cork April 24 over 2112m, 18 len behind Final Voyage carrying 63.5kg at $7.50. One-time Melbourne Cup favourite, have to respect. | |||
| 2. Vauban (1) 59.5kg33×90 | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 13 in the G3 Geelong Cup on October 21 over 2400m, 6 len behind Point Of Law with 60.5kg at $19. Second run from a spell ran last of 23 in the G1 Melbourne Cup at this track on November 3 over 3200m, on a slow track; 30 len behind Point Of Law carrying 56.5kg at $61. Hard to have off Tuesday’s run. | |||
| 3. Berkeley Square (8) 57.5kg60042 | |||
| Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 13 in the G3 Bendigo Cup on October 28 over 2400m, 0.8 len behind So You Are with 59.5kg at $31. The run before that 4th of 13 in the G3 Geelong Cup on October 21 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Point Of Law with 57.5kg at $31. Going very well and the Point Of Law form two back stands out. | |||
| 4. Pinhole (7) 56kgx3117 | |||
| At the latest run 7th of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 3.5 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 58kg at $6.50. Before that won by a nose in the G2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2400m defeating Suntora with 56kg at $3.70. Luckless last time and that form provided the Melbourne Cup third. | |||
| 5. King Pedro (11) 55.5kg11×44 | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 in the G2 Hill Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1900m, 2.25 len behind Attrition carrying 59kg at $21. Last start 4th of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 2 len behind Juja Kibo with 57kg at $7. Fitter again now and should be ready to fire. | |||
| 6. Torranzino (3) 55kg5×060 | |||
| Last start faded in the straight 12th of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 4.5 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 57.5kg at $61. The race before that ran last in a small field in the G1 Might And Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2000m, 11 len behind Land Legend carrying 59kg at $101. Needs to improve. | |||
| 7. Valiant King (4) 55kgx0038 | |||
| At the latest run 8th of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 3.5 len behind Juja Kibo with 57.5kg at $26. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 13 in a G3 The Bart Cummings at this track on October 3 over 2520m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Mr Monaco with 55.5kg at $13. Can improve again, not the worst. | |||
| 8. Litzdeel (6) 54kg25253 | |||
| Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 in the G3 Bendigo Cup on October 28 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind So You Are carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Before that 5th of 13 in the G3 Geelong Cup on October 21 over 2400m, 5 len behind Point Of Law carrying 54kg at $5.50. Making headway. Been so game all Spring and will run well again. | |||
| 9. Manzor Blue (2) 54kgx4640 | |||
| Last start 13th of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 4.5 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 55.5kg at $101. The race before that 4th of 14 in a Hcp at Hawera on October 3 over 2100m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Donnybrook carrying 56.5kg at $15.90. Outclassed. | |||
| 10. Newlook (5) 54kgx9047 | |||
| Most recently eased back early on 7th of 10 in the G3 Atc St Leger Stakes at Randwick on October 17 over 2600m, slow going 5.5 len behind So You Are carrying 58.5kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 13 in a G3 The Bart Cummings at this track on October 3 over 2520m, in the wet; 6 len behind Mr Monaco carrying 54kg at $41. Not going well enough. | |||
| 11. Bella Montagna (12) 54kgx4335 | |||
| Last start 5th of 10 in the G3 Atc St Leger Stakes at Randwick on October 17 over 2600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind So You Are with 53.5kg at $4.40. Before that 3rd in a small field in the G3 Colin Stephen Quality at Rosehill on September 26 over 2400m, 1.2 len behind So You Are with 53kg at $3. Going well in Sydney, in the minor mix. | |||
| 12. House Of Lords (10) 54kg00940 | |||
| At the latest run got back early 12th of 15 in the G3 Tesio Stakes at this track on October 24 over 2040m, 4.5 len behind Soverato carrying 54kg at $51. The start before that came from midfield; 4th of 13 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on October 14 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Johnich carrying 57kg at $26. Outclassed. | |||
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) 2026 Tips
Our exclusive 2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) tips will be detailed above the week of the race and a full betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
| 4. Pinhole (7) 56kgx3117 | |||
| At the latest run 7th of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 3.5 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 58kg at $6.50. Before that won by a nose in the G2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2400m defeating Suntora with 56kg at $3.70. Luckless last time and that form provided the Melbourne Cup third. | |||
| 1. Defiantly (9) 59.5kg4211x | |||
| Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation post a big 5.5 len win. Deauville G2 Pr Kergolay August 23 over 3000m slow track defeating Santorini Star carrying 59kg at $5.60. Previously first up; ran last of 16 at Cork April 24 over 2112m, 18 len behind Final Voyage carrying 63.5kg at $7.50. One-time Melbourne Cup favourite, have to respect. | |||
| 11. Bella Montagna (12) 54kgx4335 | |||
| Last start 5th of 10 in the G3 Atc St Leger Stakes at Randwick on October 17 over 2600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind So You Are with 53.5kg at $4.40. Before that 3rd in a small field in the G3 Colin Stephen Quality at Rosehill on September 26 over 2400m, 1.2 len behind So You Are with 53kg at $3. Going well in Sydney, in the minor mix. | |||
Not to be confused with the Australian Turf Club Group 1 race of the same name, the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) is a Group 3 event contested over 2,600m at Flemington Racecourse on the first Saturday of November annually.
The race has recently been run as the Queen’s Cup.
A key support act on the Champion Stakes Day program, the Queen Elizabeth Stakes makes a nice consolation race for stayers that failed to gain a start in the coveted Melbourne Cup race the Tuesday before.
A quality handicap event also known as the Queen’s Cup, the VRC Queen Elizabeth Stakes also offers a bonus to any horse that was paid up for at final acceptances stage but was balloted out of the Melbourne Cup field. Irish-trained mare True Self (2019) was the last Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner to take out the bonus. She returned in 2020 and improved on a lead-up 13th in the Caulfield Cup to successfully defend her Queen Elizabeth Stakes title at Flemington.
Good lead-up races into the Queen Elizabeth Stakes include the Caulfield Cup and the Moonee Valley Gold Cup.
Horses that do well in this race often go on to enter the Zipping Classic at Sandown. In 2021 the Queen Elizabeth Stakes runner-up at Flemington, Sound, went on to win that year’s Zipping Sandown Classic.
The 2022 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) form was franked with the winner Soulcombe returning the following spring to run second to Without A Fight in the 2023 Melbourne Cup results.
The 2023 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) third placegetter Duke De Sessa franked the form the following spring with his 2024 Group 1 Caulfield Cup victory.
In 2024, the VRC Queen Elizabeth winner Smokin’ Romans ran a next-up second in the Zipping Classic while Berkeley Square ran third in both races before taking out the Listed Ballarat Cup (2000m) that summer.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) 2026 – Quick Information
- Recent Race Name: Queen’s Cup
- Race Day: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Track Location: Flemington Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 2,600 metres
- Weight Conditions: Quality Handicap
- Qualification: Three year olds and over (excluding maidens)
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 3
- Operator: Victoria Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $300,000
- Inaugural Race: 1854
- 2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Winner: TBD
VRC Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2026 Results
The official 2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
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Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC), and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How to Place This Type of Bet on This Year’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC). |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC). Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC), 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 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC), in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) 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 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC), in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) 2026 Big Bets
How to Bet on the Queen Elizabeth Stakes VRC in 2026
- Login at neds
- 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 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Betting (above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Favourites 2026
Favourites in 2026 VRC Queen Elizabeth Stakes betting include Chris Waller’s recent Group 2 Herbert Power Stakes winning Frankel gelding Pinhole, the consistent King Pedro coming off back-to-back fourths in the Group 2 Hill Stakes and Moonee Valley Gold Cup, and Joseph O’Brien’s Irish raider Defiantly who was withdrawn from the Melbourne Cup but gets his chance at a staying win down under now.
Warning ($3.40 in 2021), Soulcombe ($3 in 2022) and Muramasa ($4.40 in 2023) are the latest Queen Elizabeth Stakes favourites to win.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) 2026 Field
The official 2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) field of final acceptances is released the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
The VRC Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2026 final field features a quality line-up of spring stayers led in betting by the Chris Waller-trained recent Herbert Power Stakes winner Pinhole coming off a credible seventh behind subsequent Melbourne Cup third placegetter Juja Kibo in the Moonee Valley Gold Cup (run at Flemington).
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1. Defiantly
J: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
T: Joseph O’brien |
04211x | G | 9 | 59.5kg | |
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2. Vauban
J: Jordan Childs
T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
133×90 | G | 1 | 59.5kg | |
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3. Berkeley Square
J: Declan Bates
T: Dan O’sullivan |
560042 | G | 8 | 57.5kg | |
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4. Pinhole
J: James McDonald
T: Chris Waller |
2×3117 | G | 7 | 56kg | |
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5. King Pedro
J: Mark Zahra
T: John O’shea & Tom Charlton |
211×44 | G | 11 | 55.5kg | |
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6. Torranzino
J: Billy Egan
T: Paul Preusker |
15×060 | G | 3 | 55kg | |
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7. Valiant King
J: Ben Melham
T: Chris Waller |
0x0038 | G | 4 | 55kg | |
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8. Litzdeel
J: Damian Lane
T: Danny O’brien |
425253 | M | 6 | 54kg | |
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9. Manzor Blue
J: Michael Dee
T: Lisa Latta |
2×4640 | M | 2 | 54kg | |
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10. Newlook
J: Jamie Melham
T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
4×9047 | G | 5 | 54kg | |
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11. Bella Montagna
J: Rachel King
T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
5×4335 | M | 12 | 54kg | |
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12. House Of Lords
J: Jye Mcneil
T: Peter Gelagotis |
x00940 | M | 10 | 54kg |
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Race Day 2026
The 2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026 as one of the key support acts on Flemington’s Stakes Day program. The other Group status races on the card include the:
- Group 1 $3,000,000 Champions Stakes (2000m),
- Group 1 $3,000,000 Champions Sprint (1200m),
- Group 1 $3,000,000 Champions Mile (1600m), and the
- Group 3 $300,000 Matriarch Stakes (2000m).
VRC Champions Stakes Day in Melbourne takes place on the same date as Sydney’s Group 3 $1 million Golden Gift and the Listed $2 million The Five Diamonds.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Nominations 2026
2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) nominations close at 12PM on the Monday of race week.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Weights 2026
Quality handicap conditions apply to this race. 2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) weights will be declared by 4 PM on the Monday of race week with weights on the final acceptances listed in our above Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Field section.
Warning (59kg in 2021) was the last Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) topweight to win.
2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Topweights:
- No. 1 Defiantly (59.5kg)
- No. 2 Vauban (59.5kg)
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Acceptances 2026
2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) final acceptances must be declared before 9:30 AM on the Wednesday of race week – one day after the iconic Melbourne Cup race is run and won on the first Tuesday of November – and published in our above Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Field section.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Jockeys 2026
Riders must be declared by 1 PM on the Wednesday of race week and the official 2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) jockeys will be published in our above Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Field section.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Scratchings 2026
2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) prize purse is worth $300,000 in total, distributed from places first through to eighth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $180,000 |
| 2nd | $54,000 |
| 3rd | $27,000 |
| 4th | $13,500 |
| 5th | $7,500 |
| 6th | $6,000 |
| 7th | $6,000 |
| 8th | $6,000 |
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Race Number 2026
The 2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) race number is scheduled as Flemington Race 3 at 1:50pm (AEDT) on VRC Champions Stakes Day, Saturday, November 7, 2026. There are nine races in total that day at Flemington Racecourse.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) 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 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Form Guide following final acceptances.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Free to air: Channel 9
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing.com
Mobile: Neds App
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) / Queen’s Cup Winners
Winners of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) / Queen’s Cup going back to 1999 are displayed in the table below. If you would like to view the full list of Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) / Queen’s Cup winners, going all the way back to 1854, please visit our winners’ page.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Whisky On The Hill | Glen Thompson | Damian Lane | 2:49.17 |
| 2024 | Smokin’ Romans | Ciaron Maher | Ben Melham | 2:47.20 |
| 2023 | Muramasa | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Daniel Moor | 2:42.26 |
| 2022 | Soulcombe | Chris Waller | Craig Williams | 2:43.87 |
| 2021 | Warning | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Nash Rawiller | 2:44.69 |
| 2020 | True Self | Willie Mullins | Hugh Bowman | 2:44.99 |
| 2019 | True Self | Willie Mullins | Ryan Moore | 2:45.42 |
| 2018 | Jaameh | David Hayes | Mark Zahra | 2:45.09 |
| 2017 | Vengeur Masque | Michael Moroney | Patrick Moloney | 2:42.99 |
| 2016 | Francis Of Assisi | Charlie Appleby | William Buick | 2:41.13 |
| 2015 | Dandino | Darren Weir | Ben Melham | 2:46.93 |
| 2014 | Le Roi | Tony McEvoy | Damien Oliver | 2:43.13 |
| 2013 | Precedence | Bart Cummings | Craig Williams | 2:46.45 |
| 2012 | Puissance De Lune | Darren Weir | Glen Boss | 2:44.23 |
| 2011 | Ironstein | Gerald Ryan | Brenton Avdulla | 2:44.81 |
| 2010 | Moudre | Ciaron Maher | Craig Williams | 2:45.22 |
| 2009 | Sterling Prince | Wayne Hillis | Hugh Bowman | 2:34.58 |
| 2008 | Capecover | Alexander R Fieldes | Craig Williams | 2:38.89 |
| 2007 | Zavite | Anthony Cummings | Nash Rawiller | 2:38.57 |
| 2006 | Gallant Guru | Lee Freedman | Steven Arnold | 2:40.67 |
| 2005 | Our Smoking Joe | Lee Freedman | Noel Callow | 2:33.81 |
| 2004 | Fantastic Love | Saeed Bin Suroor | Kerrin McEvoy | 2:44.80 |
| 2003 | Zazzman | Tony Vasil | Kerrin McEvoy | 2:37.52 |
| 2002 | Makybe Diva | David Hall | Luke Currie | 2:35.78 |
| 2001 | Hatha Anna | Saeed Bin Suroor | Patrick Payne | 2:40.98 |
| 2000 | Savrocca | Jeff Rogers | Brett Prebble | 2:37.81 |
| 1999 | Zerpour | David Hall | Brett Prebble | 2:41.04 |