Looking for this year’s Canonbury Stakes betting odds, field and tips? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Canonbury Stakes 2026 Results
The official 2026 Canonbury Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
- #8 Hidrix
- #7 Confederation
- #4 Eviction Notice
Hidrix ($13) made an immediate statement in the 2026 Canonbury Stakes results at Rosehill, bursting into Golden Slipper calculations with a brilliant debut win that showcased both his talent and composure. The Chris Waller-trained Extreme Choice colt—also a full brother to Flight Stakes winner Apocalyptic—bided his time behind the speed before Zac Lloyd found the gap he needed, and the response was instant. Hidrix surged clear in 1:04.03 to score by 1¾ lengths over stablemate Confederation, sealing the Group 3 in emphatic fashion. The performance sent his all-in Golden Slipper odds tumbling from $51 to $8, marking him as one of the early stars of the autumn.
| 8. Hidrix (1) J: Zac Lloyd54.5kg T: Chris Waller | ||
| 7. Confederation (3) J: James McDonald54.5kg T: Chris Waller | ||
| 4. Eviction Notice (2) J: Tim Clark54.5kg 7xT: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | ||
| 5. Written In Munny (6) J: Jason Collett54.5kg 8T: Richard & Will Freedman | ||
| 1. Incognito (5) J: Tommy Berry57.5kg 1xT: Michael Freedman | ||
| 3. Persian Wonder (4) J: Ashley Morgan54.5kg 7xT: David Payne |
Canonbury Stakes 2026 Tips
Our exclusive 2026 Canonbury Stakes tips will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
Run over 1,100 metres, the Canonbury Stakes is a Group 3 race taking place at Rosehill Racecourse in late January or early February. With a $250,000 prize purse as of 2024, it attracts a field of young, unproven horses looking to make a mark ahead of the bigger features of the autumn.
Starting out as Principal race, this race was made a Listed race in 1979, followed by an upgrade to Group 3 in 2015.
Open only to two-year-old colts and geldings, it is held on the same day as the Group 3 Widden Stakes (1100m) which is the fillies’ equivalent.
Horses that do well in this race may end up in the field of the Todman Stakes or the Blue Diamond Stakes. The key aim for the majority of the Canonbury Stakes runners is the Group 1 $4.95 million Golden Slipper Stakes (1200m) and Fine And Dandy (1958), Sebring (2007) and Vancouver (2015) all completed the double.
Most recently Best Of Bordeaux won the Canonbury Stakes, the Group 2 Silver Slipper Stakes and then ran second in the 2022 Golden Slipper Stakes results.
The 2023 Canonbury Stakes also provided that year’s Golden Slipper winner (Shinzo who ran third) and third placegetter (King’s Gambit who ran second).
Canonbury Stakes 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Track Location: Rosehill Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 1,100 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set weights (plus penalties)
- Qualification: Two-year-olds (colts and geldings)
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 3
- Prize Purse: $250,000
- Inaugural Race: 1930
- 2026 Canonbury Stakes Winner: Hidrix
Canonbury Stakes Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Canonbury 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 Canonbury Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Canonbury Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Canonbury Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Canonbury 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 Canonbury 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 Canonbury Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Canonbury Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Canonbury 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 Canonbury Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on the Canonbury 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 Canonbury Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Canonbury Stakes in 2026
The best way to pick which horse will win the Canonbury Stakes is to take into account any lead-up form from the two-year-old races, previous Rosehill performers and juveniles tested in Group company.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Canonbury Stakes winner include:
- Debutantes – Seeing as this race is for youngsters, a lot of the field is going to be made up of colts and geldings having their first big race. You may be able to find a very select few that have some experience at Sydney meets. Best Of Bordeaux (2022) and Hidrix (2026) are the latest debutants to win the Canonbury.
- Small Field – Due to being only for male two-year-olds, this race usually draws a small field. This makes place betting easier, though of course with a smaller payoff.
Canonbury Stakes Favourites 2026
Favourites in 2026 Canonbury Stakes betting include the Michael Freedman trained Group 3 Breeders Plate winner from last October Incognito and Stay Inside colt Eviction Notice from the Waterhouse/Bott yard.
Prost ($3.50EF) was the last Canonbury Stakes favourite / equal favourite to win.
Canonbury Stakes 2026 Field
The official 2026 Canonbury Stakes field of final acceptances is announced the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
The Canonbury Stakes 2026 final field features a promising line-up of potential Slipper bound youngsters including Michael Freedman’s Group 3 Breeders Plate winner from the spring, Incognito, who is the only non-maiden in the mix.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1. Incognito
J: Tommy Berry
T: Michael Freedman |
1x | C | 5 | 57.5kg | |
| 2. Defensemen (2) Scratched: | |||||
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3. Persian Wonder
J: Ashley Morgan
T: David Payne |
7x | G | 4 | 54.5kg | |
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4. Eviction Notice
J: Tim Clark
T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
7x | C | 2 | 54.5kg | |
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5. Written In Munny
J: Jason Collett
T: Richard & Will Freedman |
8 | C | 6 | 54.5kg | |
| 6. Campione D'italia (8) Scratched: | |||||
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7. Confederation
J: James McDonald
T: Chris Waller |
C | 3 | 54.5kg | ||
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8. Hidrix
J: Zac Lloyd
T: Chris Waller |
C | 1 | 54.5kg | ||
Canonbury Stakes Race Day 2026
The 2026 Canonbury Stakes takes place as part of Rosehill’s Southern Cross Stakes Day card on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The other key events on the program are the:
- Group 3 $250,000 Southern Cross Stakes (1200m) – run in 2026 as the JRA Plate, and the
- Group 3 $250,000 Widden Stakes (1100m).
Canonbury Stakes Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 Canonbury Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Canonbury Stakes Field section.
Canonbury Stakes Nominations 2026
2026 Canonbury Stakes nominations close at 11:00 AM on the Monday of race week.
2026 Canonbury Stakes nominations extended until 11:00am (AEDT) – 27/01/2026
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAMPIONE D’ITALIA | C | 2 | Chris Waller | ||
| 2 | CONFEDERATION | C | 2 | Chris Waller | ||
| 3 | 35x | DEFENSEMEN | C | 2 | Chris Waller | |
| 4 | 7x | EVICTION NOTICE | C | 2 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | |
| 5 | HIDRIX | C | 2 | Chris Waller | ||
| 6 | 1x | INCOGNITO | C | 2 | Michael Freedman | |
| 7 | IOMMI | C | 2 | Chris Waller | ||
| 8 | 7x | PERSIAN WONDER (NZ) | G | 2 | David Payne | |
| 9 | THREADS | C | 2 | Ciaron Maher | ||
| 10 | 8 | WRITTEN IN MUNNY | C | 2 | Richard & Will Freedman |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Canonbury Stakes Weights 2026
Set weights plus penalties apply to this race. Final 2026 Canonbury Stakes weights will be announced by 4:00 PM on the Tuesday of race week with weights on the final acceptances to be published in our above Canonbury Stakes Field section.
2026 Canonbury Stakes Topweight:
- No. 1 Incognito (57.5kg)
Canonbury Stakes Acceptances 2026
Final 2026 Canonbury Stakes acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Canonbury Stakes Field section.
Canonbury Stakes Jockeys 2026
The final riders must be announced by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday of race week with the official 2026 Canonbury Stakes jockeys to be published in our above Canonbury Stakes Field section.
Canonbury Stakes Scratchings 2026
2026 Canonbury Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
- No. 6 Campione D’italia (8)
Canonbury Stakes Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Canonbury 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 |
Canonbury Stakes Race Number 2026
The 2026 Canonbury Stakes race number is scheduled as Rosehill Race 3 at 1:45pm (AEDT) on Saturday, January 31, 2026. There are ten races in total that day at Rosehill Racecourse.
Canonbury 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 Canonbury Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2026 CANONBURY STAKES FORM GUIDE
Canonbury Stakes Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Canonbury Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing NSW
Canonbury Stakes Winners
Winners of the Canonbury Stakes going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hidrix | Chris Waller | Zac Lloyd | 54.5 kgs | 1:04.03 |
| 2025 | Blitzburg | Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | Tyler Schiller | 54.5 kgs | 1:04.07 |
| 2024 | Prost | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 54.5 kgs | 1:03.25 |
| 2023 | Red Resistance | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Brett Prebble | 54.5 kgs | 1:03.60 |
| 2022 | Best Of Bordeaux | Kacy Fogden | Sam Clipperton | 54.5 kgs | 1:03.91 |
| 2021 | Zethus | James Cummings | Ms Rachel King | 54.5 kgs | 1:06.62 |
| 2020 | Prague | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Tom Marquand | 54.5 kgs | 1:03.94 |
| 2019 | Mclaren | Peter & Paul Snowden | James McDonald | 54.5 kgs | 1:05.98 |
| 2018 | Performer | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 57.5 kgs | 1:06.21 |
| 2017 | Pariah | Peter & Paul Snowden | Kerrin McEvoy | 54.5 kgs | 1:04.63 |
| 2016 | Tessera | John O’Shea | James McDonald | 56 kgs | 1:06.08 |
| 2015 | Vancouver | Gai Waterhouse | Tommy Berry | 57.5 kgs | 1:05.85 |
| 2014 | Fighting Sun | Gai Waterhouse | Tommy Berry | 54 kgs | 1:05.40 |
| 2013 | Never Can Tell | Anthony Cummings | Peter Robl | 54 kgs | 1:05.33 |
| 2012 | Raceway | Gai Waterhouse | Hugh Bowman | 54 kgs | 1:03.93 |
| 2011 | Diamond To Pegasus | Tony Sergi | Nathan Berry | 54 kgs | 1:03.41 |
| 2010 | Hinchinbrook | Gerald Ryan | Kerrin McEvoy | 54 kgs | 1:05.33 |
| 2009 | Tickets | John O’Shea | Hugh Bowman | 54 kgs | 1:04.27 |
| 2008 | Sebring | Gai Waterhouse | Blake Shinn | 54 kgs | 0:58.15 |
| 2007 | Danehill Smile | Anthony Cummings | Darren Beadman | 54 kgs | 1:05.67 |
| 2006 | Diego Garcia | Gai Waterhouse | Larry Cassidy | 56 kgs | 1:04.74 |
| 2005 | Bradbury’s Luck | Graeme Rogerson | Chris Munce | 56 kgs | 1:03.62 |
| 2004 | Not A Single Doubt | Graeme Rogerson | Larry Cassidy | 58.5 kgs | 0:58.03 |
| 2003 | Hammerbeam | John Hawkes | Darren Beadman | 55.5 kgs | 0:59.70 |
| 2002 | Snowland | Gai Waterhouse | Chris Munce | 53 kgs | 0:59.09 |
| 2001 | Excellerator | Gai Waterhouse | Chris Munce | 53 kgs | 0:57.80 |
| 2000 | Kootoomootoo | Jack Denham | Jim Cassidy | 53 kgs | 0:57.90 |