Looking for this year’s Cameron Handicap betting odds, tips and field guide? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
2026 Cameron Handicap Odds
Cameron Handicap odds 2026 are already live at Neds as punters target one of Newcastle’s key spring mile races, with early markets reacting to sharp trial performers, proven metro milers, and runners building towards major Sydney features. The Cameron Handicap betting 2026 markets are traditionally competitive, and this year’s futures board is no exception, with strong interest in Epsom‑bound horses, stablemates on upward form cycles, and runners boasting strong sectionals at 1400–1600m. As lead‑up races unfold and trainers lock in their spring plans, expect notable market movement as punters chase early value and identify runners primed to peak at the Newcastle carnival. Securing the right position in the Cameron Handicap odds 2026 is a smart play for early bettors looking to stay ahead of the pack.
The latest Cameron Handicap 2026 odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.
Cameron Handicap 2026 Results
| 8. Fully Lit (7) J: Regan Bayliss 55.5kg 20×34 T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | ||
| 9. I’Mintowin (6) J: Sam Clipperton 54kg 110×2 T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 12. Mr Miller (8) J: Tommy Berry 54kg 22×11 T: Chris Waller | ||
| 13. Matias (5) J: Kerrin McEvoy 54kg x831x T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | ||
| 3. Hellsing (3) J: Tom Sherry 58kg 2011x T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | ||
| 1. Tavi Time (10) J: Jason Collett 59kg 7866x T: Kris Lees | ||
| 6. El Castello (2) J: Chad Schofield 56kg x09x8 T: John P Thompson | ||
| 2. Vivy Air (9) J: Reece Jones 58kg x300x T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 11. Golden Cross (4) J: Ben Thompson 54kg 16111 T: Bryan Dais | ||
| 14. Tainui (1) J: Adrian Layt 54kg 98×71 T: Geoff O’brien |
Cameron Handicap 2026 Tips
Our insider Cameron Handicap 2026 tips will be detailed above here to the race with a full Newcastle Gold Cup Day betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
| 12. Mr Miller (8) J: Tommy Berry 54kg 22×11 T: Chris Waller |
| 8. Fully Lit (7) J: Regan Bayliss 55.5kg 20×34 T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
| 13. Matias (5) J: Kerrin McEvoy 54kg x831x T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou |
The Cameron Handicap is a 1500m Group 3 handicap event run and won in mid-September during the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival.
The race has taken place since 1950 and takes place on Newcastle Gold Cup Day at Broadmeadow Racecourse.
The Cameron Handicap has been won by some nice types over the years including Australian 2YO Triple Crown champion Luskin Star (1977), Hooked (2014), and the latest two-time champion Rock (2019-2020).
Each spring the Cameron Handicap winner earns a ballot exemption into the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m). Excellerator (2002) was the last horse to complete the Cameron Handicap – Epsom Handicap double.
The 2024 Cameron Handicap winner Here To Shock franked the form with a next-up win in the $1.5 million Alan Brown Stakes. He would also travel across the Tasman the following autumn to win the 2025 Group 1 BCD Group Sprint in New Zealand before a Group 1 Canterbury Stakes second back in Sydney.
The first two horses in the Cameron Handicap 2026 results also earn eligibility for the $3 million The Big Dance race held at Randwick in Sydney on the same day Flemington hosts the iconic Melbourne Cup.
Headley Grange turned the 2025 Cameron Handicap into a genuine spring form reference, backing it up with a sharp win in the Alan Brown Stakes before returning the next winter to score in Brisbane’s Group 1 Kingsford‑Smith Cup. The strength of the race was reinforced by Vivy Air, who ran second in The Big Dance on Cup Day and then claimed the $2 million Five Diamonds, making the Cameron one of the most reliable early‑spring guides for Neds punters.
Cameron Handicap 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Friday, September 18, 2026
- Track Location: Newcastle Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 1,500 metres
- Weight Conditions: Open handicap
- Qualification: Open
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 3
- Prize Purse: $250,000
- Inaugural Race: 1950
- 2026 Cameron Handicap Winner: TBD
Cameron Handicap 2026 Results
The official 2026 Cameron Handicap results will be available below once the race takes place on Friday, September 18, 2026.
- #8 Fully Lit
- #9 I’Mintowin
- #12 Mr Miller
Cameron Handicap Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Cameron Handicap, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type of Bet on This Year’s Cameron Handicap |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Cameron Handicap. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Cameron Handicap. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Cameron Handicap, 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 Cameron Handicap, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the Cameron Handicap to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Cameron Handicap to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Cameron Handicap 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 Cameron Handicap, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
2026 Cameron Handicap Big Bets
How To Bet on The Cameron Handicap in 2026
- Join up 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 Cameron Handicap Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Cameron Handicap in 2026
The best way to pick which horse will win the Cameron Handicap in 2026 is to take into account the lead-up spring racing form, assess the barriers and consider the weight each horse will carry.
Some of the key Cameron Handicap form facts to consider include:
- Sydney Lead-Ups: Runners coming via a lead-up run in New South Wales do well in the Cameron Handicap with key lead-up races including Grafton’s Listed Ramornie Handicap (1200m) in July that offers the winner a Cameron Handicap ballot exemption and the Group 2 Tramway Stakes (1400m) a fortnight before the race. Democracy Manifest (10th in 2023) was the last Tramway Stakes graduate to win the Cameron Handicap.
- Boys’ Club: The last Cameron Handicap winning mare to beat home the boys was Raspberries (2011).
- Older Runners: The sole three-year-old Cameron Handicap winner to date was Luskin Star back in 1977.
Cameron Handicap Favourites 2026
Favourites in Cameron Handicap 2026 betting include the flying Chris Waller-trained four-year-old Mr Miller chasing a hat-trick and the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Fully Lit presenting fit third-up.
Here To Shock ($3 in 2024) was the last Cameron Handicap favourite to win.
Cameron Handicap Field 2026
The official Cameron Handicap 2026 field of final acceptances is announced on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
The 2026 Cameron Handicap field features a quality line-up of potential Big Dance-bound gallopers including Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott’s Epsom Handicap runner-up from last spring Fully Lit who was third in this race last year and the Ciaron Maher-trained 2025 runner-up Vivy Air resuming.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1. Tavi Time
J: Jason Collett
T: Kris Lees |
x7866x | G | 10 | 59kg | |
|
2. Vivy Air
J: Reece Jones
T: Ciaron Maher |
8x300x | M | 9 | 58kg | |
|
3. Hellsing
J: Tom Sherry
T: Annabel & Rob Archibald |
02011x | G | 3 | 58kg | |
| 4. Punch Lane (3) Scratched: | |||||
| 5. Althoff (1) Scratched: | |||||
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6. El Castello
J: Chad Schofield
T: John P Thompson |
4x09x8 | G | 2 | 56kg | |
| 7. Matcha Latte (13) Scratched: | |||||
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8. Fully Lit
J: Regan Bayliss
T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
320×34 | G | 7 | 55.5kg | |
|
9. I’Mintowin
J: Sam Clipperton
T: Ciaron Maher |
x110x2 | G | 6 | 54kg | |
| 10. Declichy Boulevard (7) Scratched: | |||||
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11. Golden Cross
J: Ben Thompson
T: Bryan Dais |
016111 | G | 4 | 54kg | |
|
12. Mr Miller
J: Tommy Berry
T: Chris Waller |
122×11 | G | 8 | 54kg | |
|
13. Matias
J: Kerrin McEvoy
T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou |
1x831x | G | 5 | 54kg | |
|
14. Tainui
J: Adrian Layt
T: Geoff O’brien |
798×71 | G | 1 | 54kg | |
Cameron Handicap Race Day 2026
2026 Cameron Handicap takes place on Friday, September 18, 2026 as part of Broadmeadow’s 2026 Newcastle Gold Cup Day. The Cameron Handicap is one of three Group status events on the card that also features the:
- Group 3 $300,000 Newcastle Gold Cup (2300m), and the
- Group 3 $250,000 Tibbie Stakes (1400m).
Cameron Handicap 2026 Barrier Draw
The 2026 Cameron Handicap barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Cameron Handicap Field section.
Cameron Handicap 2026 Nominations
2026 Cameron Handicap nominations close at 11:00 AM on the Monday of race week.
Cameron Handicap 2026 Weights
The Cameron Handicap is a handicap race. Final 2026 Cameron Handicap weights will be announced by 4:00 PM on the Tuesday of race week with final weights to be published in our above Cameron Handicap Field section.
Here To Shock (59kg in 2024) was the last Cameron Handicap topweight to win.
2026 Cameron Handicap Topweight:
- No. 1 Tavi Time (59kg)
Cameron Handicap 2026 Acceptances
2026 Cameron Handicap final acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Cameron Handicap Field section.
Cameron Handicap 2026 Jockeys
The final riders’ announcement is at 12:00 PM on the Wednesday of race week and the official 2026 Cameron Handicap jockeys will be published in our above Cameron Handicap Field section.
Cameron Handicap Scratchings 2026
2026 Cameron Handicap scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Friday, September 18, 2026.
- No. 4 Punch Lane (3)
- No. 5 Althoff (1)
- No. 7 Matcha Latte (13)
- No. 10 Declichy Boulevard (7)
Cameron Handicap Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Cameron Handicap 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 |
Cameron Handicap Race Number 2026
The 2026 Cameron Handicap race number is scheduled as Newcastle Race 7 at 4:40pm (AEST) on Friday, September 18, 2026. There are eight races in total that day at Newcastle Racecourse.
Cameron Handicap 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 Cameron Handicap Form Guide following final acceptances.
Cameron Handicap Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Cameron Handicap live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing NSW
Cameron Handicap Winners
Winners of the Cameron Handicap going back to 2000 are displayed in the table below.
The 2025 Cameron Handicap winner Headley Grange set a new track record winning in 1 minute 28.32 seconds.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Headley Grange | Vivy Air | Fully Lit |
| 2024 | Here To Shock | Matcha Latte | Berkshire Shadow |
| 2023 | Democracy Manifest | Palmetto | Spangler |
| 2022 | Wild Chap | Luncies | Character |
| 2021 | Ashman | Sky Lab | Duais |
| 2020 | Rock | Just Thinkin’ | Chief Ironside |
| 2019 | Rock | Articus | Nettoyer |
| 2018 | New Tipperary | Red Excitement | Best Of Days |
| 2017 | Got Unders | Sound Proposition | Spectroscope |
| 2016 | Chetwood | Le Romain | Famous Seamus |
| 2015 | Forget | Malice | Wouldnt It Be Nice |
| 2014 | Hooked | Rugged Cross | Mighty Lucky |
| 2013 | Toydini | High Esteem | Scream Machine |
| 2012 | Rolling Pin | Lightinthenite | Offenders |
| 2011 | Raspberries | Light Brigade | Kaunda |
| 2010 | Kenny’s World | Prince Braeman | Chasm |
| 2009 | Absolutelyfabulous | Black Piranha | McClintock |
| 2008 | Raheeb | Ashikaga | Falaise |
| 2007 Race Not Held Due to Equine Influenza | – | – | – |
| 2006 | Court’s In Session | Malcolm | Mac’s Tune |
| 2005 | Collate | Mr Celebrity | Cincinatti Gal |
| 2004 | Osca Warrior | Shamekha | Tsuimai |
| 2003 | Archave | Britt’s Best | Stoway |
| 2002 | Excellerator | Hey Pronto | Mowerman |
| 2001 | Kingsgate | Lord Essex | Maitland Gold |
| 2000 | Mulan Princess | Kenconcarne | Spying |