Looking for this year’s best AJ Moir Stakes betting markets, field guide and tips? The expert tipsters at Neds have put together everything you need to know on the race.
Moir Stakes 2026 Results
The official 2026 Moir Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
- #7 My Gladiola
- #9 Cavalry Girl
- #13 Natural Fling
My Gladiola ($9.50) lit up Sandown for punters on Saturday, producing a blistering late burst to claim victory in the 2026 Moir Stakes results and finally secure her maiden Group 1 for trainer John McArdle and jockey Jamie Mott. In the first Moir Stakes staged away from Moonee Valley, the I Am Invincible mare settled closer than usual on the improving Soft 7 before unleashing her trademark acceleration down the Hillside straight to reel in Cavalry Girl, with favourite Natural Fling sticking on bravely for third. McArdle revealed he almost scratched her when rain threatened heavier ground, while an emotional Mott said, “To do it for John is unbelievable… she’s always been good enough — she just needed her day. She’s a proper 1000‑metre Group 1 sprinter.” The $550,000 Inglis Easter buy has now banked more than $1.5 million, adding a long‑awaited elite victory to a résumé stacked with top‑level placings and delivering another Inglis‑bred quinella. Her Moir heroics also triggered a major futures shift at Neds, with My Gladiola tightening sharply in 2026 Manikato Stakes betting from $26 into $11, shaping as one of the most exciting short‑course players heading deeper into the spring.
2026 Moir Stakes Race Replay
2026 AJ Moir Stakes Odds & Finishing Order
The 2026 AJ Moir Stakes odds are already shifting as punters assess how the move to Sandown Hillside will reshape one of Australia’s fastest Group 1 sprints. Early AJ Moir Stakes odds 2026 at Neds tend to favour genuine short‑course specialists with proven 1000m speed, but the longer Hillside straight and flowing layout introduce fresh variables that can quickly influence market movement. Trial form, first‑up strike rates, barrier draws and stable intent all play a major role as trainers unveil their spring plans, and punters diving into AJ Moir Stakes betting 2026 will be watching closely for early firmers, hidden value and sprinters capable of sustaining pressure across the more expansive Sandown circuit.
The latest AJ Moir Stakes 2026 odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.
AJ Moir Stakes 2026 Results
| 7. My Gladiola (6) J: Jamie Mott 56.5kg 2047x T: John Mcardle | ||
| 9. Cavalry Girl (5) J: Craig Williams 56.5kg 12111 T: Tom Dabernig | ||
| 13. Natural Fling (13) J: Jamie Melham 50kg 12×1 T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy | ||
| 11. Extragalactic (2) J: Ethan Brown 56.5kg 1122x T: Trent Edmonds | ||
| 6. Geegees Mistruth (4) J: Blake Shinn 56.5kg 0721x T: Mark Walker | ||
| 3. Skybird (12) J: Ben Melham 56.5kg 3070x T: Mitchell Freedman | ||
| 4. Generosity (7) J: Jye Mcneil 56.5kg x156x T: Chris Waller | ||
| 2. Rothfire (1) J: Brad Rawiller 58.5kg 0170x T: Robert Heathcote | ||
| 12. Bazaball Rewarded (3) J: Teo Nugent 56.5kg 12732 T: Kelvin Southey | ||
| 1. Giga Kick (9) J: Mark Zahra 58.5kg 5420x T: Clayton Douglas | ||
| 8. Point Barrow (10) J: Daniel Stackhouse 56.5kg x515x T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | ||
| 10. Hearcomesthestar (11) J: Beau Mertens 56.5kg x331x T: John Moloney | ||
| 5. Ole Dancer (8) J: Luke Nolen 56.5kg x230x T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
AJ Moir Stakes 2026 Tips
Our insider 2026 AJ Moir Stakes tips on the horses to back and sack in the sprint classic will be detailed here the week of the race and a full Moir Stakes betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
| 13. Natural Fling (13) J: Jamie Melham 50kg 12×1 T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy |
| 1. Giga Kick (9) J: Mark Zahra 58.5kg 5420x T: Clayton Douglas |
| 9. Cavalry Girl (5) J: Craig Williams 56.5kg 12111 T: Tom Dabernig |
The Group 1 A.J. Moir Stakes is a weight-for-age sprint race previously contested on a Friday night under the lights at The Valley in late September before being moved to a Saturday in early September ahead of the 2024 edition.
The short-distance feature runs over 1000m and was elevated to its current elite level status for the first time in 2013.
In 2026, the Moir Stakes ran at Sandown-Hillside with Moonee Valley under redevelopment.
Many legendary sprinters have won the A.J. Moir Stakes over the years including Manikato (1982), Schillaci (1992), the undefeated superstar Black Caviar (2010, 2011), and brilliant Queensland galloper Buffering (2012, 2014, 2015) who took the race out three times.
The A.J. Moir Stakes serves as a nice Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival lead-up to other Group 1 sprint races including the VRC Champions Sprint run down the famous ‘Straight Six’ at Flemington during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Imperatriz (2023) was the last horse to complete the Moir Stakes – Champions Sprint double with the ace Kiwi mare also winning that year’s Manikato Stakes in between.
A potential early lead-up into the A.J. Moir Stakes race is Caulfield’s Group 3 The Heath 1100 Stakes (1100m) run in August, a double last achieved by Samaready (2013).
AJ Moir Stakes 2026 – Fast Facts
- Race Day: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Track Location: Moonee Valley Racecourse (Sandown-Hillside in 2026)
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Distance: 1000m
- Weight Class: Weight for age
- Qualification: Three-year-olds and over
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 1
- Operator: Moonee Valley Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $750,000
- Inaugural Race: 1976
- 2026 Moir Stakes Winner: My Gladiola
AJ Moir Stakes Betting
There are many different ways to bet on the AJ Moir 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 AJ Moir Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s AJ Moir Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s AJ Moir Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the AJ Moir 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 AJ Moir 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 AJ Moir Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the AJ Moir Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the AJ Moir 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 AJ Moir Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on the AJ Moir Stakes 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 Moir Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the AJ Moir Stakes in 2026
The best way to pick which horse will win the AJ Moir Stakes in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up spring racing form, assess the barriers, and consider the weight each horse will carry.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Moir Stakes winner include:
- The Valley: Moonee Valley Racecourse features a notoriously tight circuit and horses proven at the track make the best bet in the Moir. In 2024 Mornington Glory scored an upset in the Moir after previous back-to-back wins at the track and trip, while in 2025 Baraqiel won at The Valley for the fourth time from as many runs at the track including his lead-up Listed Norman Carlyon Stakes victory. Note: In 2026 the race ran at Sandown.
- Short Distance Specialists: With the race run over just 1000m the Moir is best suited to gallopers with a good record at the distance with even 1200m horses sometimes finding the Moir too short.
- Previous Group 1 Winners: From 2011-2025 Wild Ruler, Coolangatta, Mornington Glory, Baraqiel and My Gladiola are the only Moir Stakes winners to not have previously won a Group 1 race.
AJ Moir Stakes Favourites 2026
AJ Moir Stakes 2026 favourites (at time of publish) include former The Everest champion Giga Kick, four-length Group 3 Quezette Stakes winning filly Natural Fling and the resuming John McArdle-trained grey mare My Gladiola.
From 2009-12 all four Moir Stakes favourites saluted for the punters. The last top fancies in Moir Stakes betting to get the job done were Nature Strip ($3.30 in 2019) and the odds-on favourite Imperatriz ($1.65 in 2023).
AJ Moir Stakes 2026 Field
The official AJ Moir Stakes 2026 field of final acceptances is announced on the Tuesday leading up to race and will be published in full below.
The Moir Stakes 2026 final field features a class line-up of 13 sprinters led in betting by Tony & Calvin McEvoy’s progressive young Home Affairs filly Natural Fling drawn the outside alley but coming off a smart Group 3 Quezette Stakes victory.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1. Giga Kick
J: Mark Zahra
T: Clayton Douglas |
x5420x | G | 9 | 58.5kg | |
|
2. Rothfire
J: Brad Rawiller
T: Robert Heathcote |
x0170x | G | 1 | 58.5kg | |
|
3. Skybird
J: Ben Melham
T: Mitchell Freedman |
53070x | M | 12 | 56.5kg | |
|
4. Generosity
J: Jye Mcneil
T: Chris Waller |
7x156x | M | 7 | 56.5kg | |
|
5. Ole Dancer
J: Luke Nolen
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
1x230x | M | 8 | 56.5kg | |
|
6. Geegees Mistruth
J: Blake Shinn
T: Mark Walker |
30721x | M | 4 | 56.5kg | |
|
7. My Gladiola
J: Jamie Mott
T: John Mcardle |
x2047x | M | 6 | 56.5kg | |
|
8. Point Barrow
J: Daniel Stackhouse
T: Anthony & Sam Freedman |
1x515x | M | 10 | 56.5kg | |
|
9. Cavalry Girl
J: Craig Williams
T: Tom Dabernig |
212111 | M | 5 | 56.5kg | |
|
10. Hearcomesthestar
J: Beau Mertens
T: John Moloney |
7x331x | M | 11 | 56.5kg | |
|
11. Extragalactic
J: Ethan Brown
T: Trent Edmonds |
x1122x | M | 2 | 56.5kg | |
|
12. Bazaball Rewarded
J: Teo Nugent
T: Kelvin Southey |
512732 | M | 3 | 56.5kg | |
|
13. Natural Fling
J: Jamie Melham
T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy |
12x1 | F | 13 | 50kg |
AJ Moir Stakes Race Day 2026
Race day takes place at Sandown-Hillside Racecourse (Moonee Valley Racecourse under redevelopment in 2026) on Saturday, September 5, 2026. 2026 AJ Moir Stakes Day features a number of Black-Type status support races including the recently upgraded Group 3 Chautauqua Stakes (1200m).
AJ Moir Stakes 2026 Barrier Draw
The 2026 AJ Moir Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race. The official AJ Moir Stakes barriers will be available in our above AJ Moir Stakes Field section.
AJ Moir Stakes 2026 Nominations
2026 AJ Moir Stakes nominations close 12PM on the Monday of race week.
The 2026 Moir Stakes nominations attracted 18 short distance specialists led in all-in betting by former The Everest champ Giga Kick resuming for the spring and lightly raced young filly Natural Fling coming off a four-length romp home fresh in the Group 3 Quezette Stakes.
AJ Moir Stakes 2026 Weights
Final weights are announced on the Monday of race week. The official 2026 AJ Moir Stakes weights will be available in our above AJ Moir Stakes Field section.
AJ Moir Stakes 2026 Acceptances
Final acceptances will be announced at 9 AM on the Tuesday of race week. The official 2026 AJ Moir Stakes acceptances will be available in our above AJ Moir Stakes Field section.
AJ Moir Stakes 2026 Jockeys
Rider selections are announced at 12PM on the Wednesday of race week. The official 2026 AJ Moir Stakes jockeys will be available in our above AJ Moir Stakes Field section.
AJ Moir Stakes Prize Money 2026
Prize money for the 2026 AJ Moir Stakes is set at $750,000 including $450,000 for the AJ Moir Stakes winner.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $450,000 |
| 2nd | $135,000 |
| 3rd | $67,500 |
| 4th | $33,750 |
| 5th | $18,750 |
| 6th | $15,000 |
| 7th | $15,000 |
| 8th | $15,000 |
AJ Moir Stakes Race Number 2026
The 2026 AJ Moir Stakes race number is scheduled as Sandown Race 8 at 4:15pm (AEST) on Saturday, September 5, 2026 with a total of ten races taking place on the program.
AJ Moir Stakes 2026 Form Guide
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2026 AJ Moir Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
Moir Stakes Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Moir Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Free to air: Channel 68/78
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing.com
Online: Neds App
AJ Moir Stakes Winners (Past Results)
Winners of the AJ Moir Stakes going back to 1983 are detailed below.
Imperatriz (2023) holds the AJ Moir Stakes 1000m race record winning in 56.47 seconds. View a complete list of past AJ Moir Stakes winners now before betting on this year’s race!
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer/s | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | My Gladiola | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 0.57.22 |
| 2025 | Baraqiel | Ben Allen | Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin | 0.57.82 |
| 2024 | Mornington Glory | Ethan Brown | Gavin Bedggood | 0.57.78 |
| 2023 | Imperatriz | Opie Bosson | Mark Walker | 0.56.47 (R) |
| 2022 | Coolangatta | Ms Jamie Kah | Ciaron Maher | 0.59.1 |
| 2021 | Wild Ruler | Daniel Moor | Peter & Paul Snowden | 0.57.0 |
| 2020 | Pippie | Damian Lane | John & Chris Meagher | 0.58.3 |
| 2019 | Nature Strip | James McDonald | Chris Waller | 00:57.7 |
| 2018 | Viddora | Joe Bowditch | Lloyd Kennewell | 0:57.7 |
| 2017 | She Will Reign | Kerrin McEvoy | Gary Portelli | 0:58.3 |
| 2016 | Extreme Choice | Craig Newitt | Mick Price | 0:58.7 |
| 2015 | Buffering | Damien Browne | Robert Heathcote | 0:57.2 |
| 2014 | Buffering | Damien Browne | Robert Heathcote | 01.10.9 |
| 2013 | Samaready | Craig Newitt | Mick Price | 01.11.2 |
| 2012 | Buffering | High Bowman | Robert Heathcote | 01.10.9 |
| 2011 | Black Caviar | Luke Nolan | Peter Moody | 01.10.1 |
| 2010 | Black Caviar | Luke Nolan | Peter Moody | 01.11.0 |
| 2009 | Apache Cat | Damien Oliver | Greg Eurell | 01.10.0 |
| 2008 | Lucky Secret | Danny Brereton | Tony Vasil | 01.09.9 |
| 2007 | Miss Andretti | Craig Newitt | Lee Freedman | 01.10.6 |
| 2006 | California Dane | Kieren Fallon | Lee Freedman | 00.58.4 |
| 2005 | Virage De Fortune | Craig Williams | B J McLachlan | – |
| 2004 | Bomber Bill | S W Arnold | Robert Smerdon | – |
| 2003 | Our Egyptian Rane | N Rawiller | Grahame Begg | – |
| 2002 | Spinning Hill | L Dettori | G H Walter | – |
| 2001 | Mistegic | G Boss | Lee Curtis | – |
| 2000 | Falvelon | D Oliver | Danny J Bougoure | – |
| 1999 | Magic Music | D Oliver | F W Mitchell | – |
| 1998 | Show No Emotion | N Rawiller | Tony Noonan | – |
| 1997 | Al Mansour | L V Cassidy | John Size | – |
| 1996 | Spartacus | R S Dye | Rick Hore-Lacy | – |
| 1995 | Quality Gold | R S Dye | G L Searle | – |
| 1994 | Sequalo | N Waymouth | C O Waymouth | – |
| 1993 | Sports Works | G J Childs | J R Hawkes | – |
| 1992 | Schillaci | D Oliver | D L Freedman | – |
| 1991 | With Me | S R King | B J McLachlan | – |
| 1990 | With Me | S R King | B J McLachlan | – |
| 1989 | Clay Hero | R S Dye | Rick Hore-Lacy | – |
| 1989 | Good Old Ted | Rod Griffiths | M D Fox | – |
| 1988 | Scarlet Bisque | D Murphy | C S Hayes | – |
| 1987 | Placid Ark | B Clements | Wally Mitchell | – |
| 1986 | Special | M Clarke | C S Hayes | – |
| 1985 | Aquilone | P Hyland | J Hoysted | – |
| 1984 | Foystaan | M Clarke | Max Crockett | – |
| 1983 | Bold Jet | H White | P J Moylan | – |