Looking for this year’s Eskimo Prince Stakes betting odds, race field and form? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Eskimo Prince Stakes 2026 Results
The official 2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
- #3 Tempted
- #2 Napoleonic
- #5 Wodeton
Three-time Group 2 winning Street Boss filly Tempted ($1.60F) kicked off her autumn campaign in perfect style at Randwick on Saturday, proving too strong late to easily salute for the punters fresh in the 2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes results with a sharp, sustained sprint that put her rivals away inside the final 150 metres. Settling just off the speed with Chad Schofield in the saddle, she peeled out at the top of the straight and let down powerfully to score a comfortable 1.27 length win, confirming she’s returned in top order and stamping herself as a major player heading toward the key three-year-old features this preparation.
Eskimo Prince Stakes 2026 Results
| 3. Tempted (4) J: Chad Schofield 57.5kg x132x T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 2. Napoleonic (2) J: Zac Lloyd 58.5kg 1141x T: John O'shea & Tom Charlton | ||
| 5. Wodeton (3) J: James McDonald 56kg 2420x T: Chris Waller | ||
| 8. Watson (6) J: Tim Clark 56kg 36x11 T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | ||
| 1. Rivellino (7) J: Jason Collett 59kg 6682x T: Kris Lees | ||
| 7. Dusty Bay (5) J: Alysha Collett 56kg 0440x T: Tracey Bartley | ||
| 4. Memo (1) J: Nash Rawiller 56.5kg 25x36 T: Peter Snowden | ||
| 6. Ruination (8) J: Tommy Berry 56kg 1126x T: Michael Freedman |
Eskimo Prince Stakes 2026 Tips
Our insider 2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes tips will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2026 INGLIS MILLENNIUM DAY PREVIEW & BEST BETS
| 3. Tempted (4) J: Chad Schofield 57.5kg x132x T: Ciaron Maher |
| 5. Wodeton (3) J: James McDonald 56kg 2420x T: Chris Waller |
| 8. Watson (6) J: Tim Clark 56kg 36×11 T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
Run over 1,200 metres in early February, the Eskimo Prince Stakes attracts a quality line-up of three-year-old horses that may be heading towards the Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) later in the autumn.
Kementari (2018) was the last horse to do the Eskimo Prince Stakes – Randwick Guineas double as a three-year-old. The 2022 Eskimo Prince Stakes third placed Converge improved on his Group 3 placing to win that year’s Randwick Guineas before a second in the Group 1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m).
Starting out as a Listed Race, this race was upgraded to Group 3 in 2015. The race has had a varied history of being held at several racecourses, such as Canterbury Park, Rosehill Gardens, Randwick and Warwick Farm.
The 2020 Eskimo Prince Stakes was abandoned and not rescheduled with the Warwick Farm race program cancelled due to heavy rainfall and the state of the track.
For 2021 edition, the event took place back at Royal Randwick Racecourse for the first time since 2017.
The 2025 Eskimo Prince Stakes produced that year’s Randwick Guineas winner with Linebacker improving on a second in the Eskimo Prince.
The 2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes winner Tempted saluted for the punters fresh in her first start since running second to Hong Kong hero Ka Ying Rising in the previous spring’s $20 million The Everest race.
Eskimo Prince Stakes 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, February 7, 2026
- Track Location: Royal Randwick Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 1,200 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set weights (plus penalties)
- Qualification: Three-year-olds
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 3
- Operator: Australian Turf Club
- Prize Purse: $250,000
- Inaugural Race: 1984
- 2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes Winner: Tempted
Eskimo Prince Stakes Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Eskimo Prince 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 Eskimo Prince Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Eskimo Prince Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Eskimo Prince Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Eskimo Prince 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 Eskimo Prince 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 Eskimo Prince Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Eskimo Prince Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Eskimo Prince 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 Eskimo Prince Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on the Eskimo Prince Stakes in 2026
- Log in 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 Eskimo Prince Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Eskimo Prince Stakes
The best way to pick which horse will win the Eskimo Prince Stakes in 2026 is to take into account the lead-up autumn racing form, assess the barriers, look for past Group performers and those with a previous win at the track.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Eskimo Prince Stakes winner include:
- Carrying A Penalty – The penalty weights in this race will make it harder for some horses and easier for others.
- Returning From a Spell – You might want to keep an eye out for any strong horses returning from a spell. Kementari had this as his return to racing after a post-Spring spell and went on to win the race. Paulele (2022), Aft Cabin (2023), Public Attention (2025) and Tempted (2026) are the latest first-up Eskimo Prince Stakes winners.
Eskimo Prince Stakes Favourites 2026
Favourites in 2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes betting include Ciaron Maher’s resuming The Everest second placed filly Tempted and talented Group 3 winning colt Napoleonic.
Paulele ($3.10 in 2022), Aft Cabin ($2.20 in 2023) and Tempted ($1.60 in 2026) are the last Eskimo Prince Stakes favourites to win.
Eskimo Prince Stakes 2026 Field
The official 2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes field of final acceptances is set for release on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
Despite having a field limit of 18 starters, the Eskimo Prince Stakes 2026 final field attracted just eight hopefuls including The Everest second placed filly Tempted making her highly anticipated return.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. Rivellino
J: Jason Collett
T: Kris Lees |
46682x | C | 7 | 59kg | |
|
2. Napoleonic
J: Zac Lloyd
T: John O'shea & Tom Charlton |
x1141x | C | 2 | 58.5kg | |
|
3. Tempted
J: Chad Schofield
T: Ciaron Maher |
1x132x | F | 4 | 57.5kg | |
|
4. Memo
J: Nash Rawiller
T: Peter Snowden |
925x36 | F | 1 | 56.5kg | |
|
5. Wodeton
J: James McDonald
T: Chris Waller |
x2420x | C | 3 | 56kg | |
|
6. Ruination
J: Tommy Berry
T: Michael Freedman |
1126x | C | 8 | 56kg | |
|
7. Dusty Bay
J: Alysha Collett
T: Tracey Bartley |
30440x | G | 5 | 56kg | |
|
8. Watson
J: Tim Clark
T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
436x11 | G | 6 | 56kg |
Eskimo Prince Stakes Race Day 2026
Eskimo Prince Stakes Day 2026 takes place at Royal Randwick on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The meeting’s other key event is the Restricted Listed $2 million Inglis Millennium (1100m).
Eskimo Prince Stakes Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and will be published in our above Eskimo Prince Stakes Field section.
Eskimo Prince Stakes Nominations 2026
2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes nominations close at 11:00 AM on the Monday of race week.
2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes nominations extended until 11:00am (AEDT) – 03/02/2026
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08x430440x | DUSTY BAY | G | 3 | Tracey Bartley | 68 |
| 2 | 374×511 | KILBRANNAN | C | 3 | Gary Portelli | 66 |
| 3 | 818x925x36 | MEMO | F | 3 | Peter Snowden | 82 |
| 4 | 62x1141x | NAPOLEONIC | C | 3 | John O’Shea & Tom Charlton | 85 |
| 5 | 45x14x2 | NASHVILLE JACK | C | 3 | Brad Widdup | 80 |
| 6 | 145x46682x | RIVELLINO | C | 3 | Kris Lees | 91 |
| 7 | 1126x | RUINATION | C | 3 | Michael Freedman | 71 |
| 8 | 129x | SNITZEL DANCER | F | 3 | Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | 66 |
| 9 | 27131x132x | TEMPTED | F | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 109 |
| 10 | 436×11 | WATSON | G | 3 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 67 |
| 11 | 3224x2420x | WODETON | C | 3 | Chris Waller | 100 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Eskimo Prince Stakes Weights 2026
Set weights plus penalties apply to this race. Final weights are announced at 4 PM on the Tuesday of race week with the 2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes weights on the final acceptances to be published in our above Eskimo Prince Stakes Field section.
2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes Topweight:
- No. 1 Rivellino (59kg)
Eskimo Prince Stakes Acceptances 2026
2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Eskimo Prince Stakes Field section.
Eskimo Prince Stakes Jockeys 2026
The final riders must be announced by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday of race week with the official 2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes jockeys to be published in our above Eskimo Prince Stakes Field section.
Eskimo Prince Stakes Scratchings 2026
2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Eskimo Prince Stakes Prize Money 2025
The 2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes prize purse is worth $250,000 in total, distributed from places first through tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $140,000 |
| 2nd | $46,250 |
| 3rd | $22,400 |
| 4th | $11,000 |
| 5th | $6,100 |
| 6th | $4,000 |
| 7th | $3,500 |
| 8th | $3,500 |
| 9th | $3,500 |
| 10th | $3,500 |
Eskimo Prince Stakes Race Number 2026
The 2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes race number is scheduled as Randwick Race 8 at 4:35pm (AEDT) on Saturday, February 7, 2026. There are ten races in total that day at Randwick Racecourse.
Eskimo Prince Stakes 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 Eskimo Prince Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2026 ESKIMO PRINCE STAKES FORM GUIDE
Eskimo Prince Stakes Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Eskimo Prince Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing NSW
Eskimo Prince Stakes Winners
Winners of the Eskimo Prince Stakes going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tempted | Ciaron Maher | Chad Schofield | 57.5 kgs | 1:08.78 |
| 2025 | Public Attention | Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr | Chad Schofield | 56 kgs | 1:09.60 |
| 2024 | Caballus | Bjorn Baker | Joshua Parr | 57 kgs | 1:09.64 |
| 2023 | Aft Cabin | James Cummings | James McDonald | 58.5 kgs | 1:08.85 |
| 2022 | Paulele | James Cummings | Kerrin McEvoy | 59 kgs | 1:10.46 |
| 2021 | Peltzer | Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | Tim Clark | 59 kgs | 1:11.21 |
| 2020
(Abandoned) | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2019 | Gem Song | Kris Lees | Jason Collett | 57 kgs | 1:12.42 |
| 2018 | Kementari | James Cummings | Glyn Schofield | 56 kgs | 1:09.69 |
| 2017 | Man From Uncle | Anthony Cummings | Jason Collett | 56 kgs | 1:11.20 |
| 2016 | Spill The Beans | Gerald Ryan | Tim Clark | 56 kgs | 1:10.67 |
| 2015 | Scissor Kick | Paul Messara | Tye Angland | 58.5 kgs | 1:09.96 |
| 2014 | El Roca | Trent Busuttin | Hugh Bowman | 58 kgs | 1:11.37 |
| 2013 | Ichihara | Allan Denham | Hugh Bowman | 58 kgs | 1:09.16 |
| 2012 | Nobby Snip | Gai Waterhouse | Tommy Berry | 58.5 kgs | 1:10.88 |
| 2011 | Agister | Allan Denham | Josh Adams | 53 kgs | 1:08.66 |
| 2010 | Chater Mikado | Tim Martin | Tye Angland | 54.5 kgs | 1:09.24 |
| 2009 | Bhutane Dane | Gai Waterhouse | Nash Rawiller | 56.5 kgs | 1:10.52 |
| 2008 | Tenant’s Tiara | Kevin Moses | Tim Clark | 53.5 kgs | 1:10.79 |
| 2007 | Absolutelyfabulous | Kris Lees | Corey Brown | 54.5 kgs | 1:03.00 |
| 2006 | Strada | Gai Waterhouse | Zac Purton | 53 kgs | 1:04.25 |
| 2005 | Snippetson | Guy Walter | Glen Boss | 53 kgs | 1:03.77 |
| 2004 | Spark Of Life | Allan Denham | Chris Munce | 57.5 kgs | 1:04.26 |
| 2003 | Dehero | Gregory Paul Schumaker | Glen Boss | 53 kgs | 1:03.05 |
| 2002 | Red Hannigan | Gai Waterhouse | Danny Beasley | 58 kgs | 1:04.50 |
| 2001 | National Saint | Sterling M Smith | Jim Cassidy | 55.5 kgs | 1:04.80 |
| 2000 | Major | Clarry Conners | Shane Dye | 52.5 kgs | 1:04.40 |