Looking for this year’s Coolmore Stud Stakes betting tips, field and form guide? The expert tipsters at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
2026 Coolmore Stud Stakes Odds
The Coolmore Stud Stakes odds 2026 are some of the most heavily sought after of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, with Australia’s best three-year-old sprinters battling for Group 1 glory down Flemington’s famous straight six. As key lead-up races are run and the final field takes shape, the Coolmore Stud Stakes betting 2026 markets can shift rapidly, creating opportunities for punters to secure value on emerging stars before race day. Follow the latest Coolmore Stud Stakes odds, market movers, betting trends, and runner updates with Neds to stay ahead of the market and identify the leading chances in Australia’s premier sprint race for three-year-olds.
The latest Coolmore Stud Stakes 2026 odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.
| 1. The Next Episode (13) 57kg211×1 | |||
| 5. St Gotthard (6) 57kg11×22 | |||
| 9. Mbube (7) 57kg1×23 | |||
| 7. Under Focus (1) 57kg3×633 | |||
| 14. Pembrey (9) 55kg10×16 | |||
| 3. Alibaba (11) 57kg389×4 | |||
| 10. The Machine Gun (2) 57kg11×6 | |||
| 8. Steel Will (10) 57kgx1162 | |||
| 12. Natural Fling (8) 55kg2×132 | |||
| 6. Marffiano (3) 57kg525×1 | |||
| 4. Stretan Ruler (5) 57kg25×04 | |||
| 2. Paradoxium (12) 57kg06×14 | |||
| 13. Satono Glow (4) 55kg14×11 | |||
| 11. Doubt Time (12)SCRATCHED: | |||
Coolmore Stud Stakes 2026 Tips
Our exclusive 2026 Coolmore Stud Stakes tips will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
| 1. The Next Episode (13) 57kg211×1 |
| 13. Satono Glow (4) 55kg14×11 |
| 2. Paradoxium (12) 57kg06×14 |
Latest News
The Coolmore Stud Stakes is a Group 1 sprint down the iconic Flemington ‘Straight Six’ track held at HQ on the opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival – Victoria Derby Day.
Derby Day runs on the Saturday prior to the Melbourne Cup, which runs on the first Tuesday of November annually, so the Coolmore Stud Stakes date is traditionally either the last Saturday in October or first of November.
Offering $2 million in prize money and registered as the Ascot Vale Stakes, the Coolmore Stud Stakes is open only to three-year-olds and is run at set weights. It was originally a juveniles’ race for two-year-olds up until 1969 when Vain won the first edition of the race for three-year-olds.
Any three-year-olds that contested Sydney’s $20 million The Everest race earlier in the spring may head south for a shot at the Coolmore Stud Stakes.
Plenty of star youngsters have won the Coolmore Stud Stakes including in recent years Sepoy (2011) and Sunlight (2018).
Coolmore Stud Stakes 2026 – Fast Facts
- Race Day: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Track Location: Flemington Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 1,200 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set weights (Colts & Geldings: 57 kg, Fillies: 55 kg)
- Qualification: Three-year-olds
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 1
- Operator: Victoria Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $2,005,185
- Inaugural Race: 1863
- 2026 Coolmore Stud Stakes Winner: TBD
Coolmore Stud Stakes 2026 Results
The official 2026 Coolmore Stud Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- #1 The Next Episode
- #5 St Gotthard
- #9 Mbube
Coolmore Stud Stakes Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Coolmore Stud 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 Coolmore Stud Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Coolmore Stud Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Coolmore Stud Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in Coolmore Stud 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 Coolmore Stud Stakes, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within Coolmore Stud Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within Coolmore Stud Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the correct order, within Coolmore Stud 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 Coolmore Stud Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How to Bet on The Coolmore Stud Stakes in 2026
- Log in at neds
- Make sure to check out the form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Coolmore Stud Stakes in 2026?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Coolmore Stud Stakes in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up spring racing form, assess the barriers and consider their past record down the famous ‘Straight Six’ at Flemington among other factors.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Coolmore Stud Stakes winner include:
- Waller Factor: From 2013-2025 trainer Chris Waller has won six editions of the Coolmore Stud Stakes most recently in 2020 with his filly September Run, 2021 with three-length winner Home Affairs, and 2024 when Switzerland saluted by 2.75 lengths.
- Roman Consul Lead-Up: The Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes is the key lead-up into the event with Switzerland (2024) the last to do the double.
Coolmore Stud Stakes 2026 Favourites
Favourites in Coolmore Stud Stakes betting for 2026 include Ciaron Maher’s first-up Group 2 Danehill Stakes winner The Next Episode, impressive Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes winning filly Satono Glow out of Sydney and the Tony & Calvin McEvoy-trained Home Affairs filly Natural Fling who ran third in the Group 1 Moir Stakes.
September Run ($4 in 2020), In Secret ($3.10 in 2022) and Tentyris ($2.90 in 2025) are the latest Coolmore Stud Stakes favourites to win.
Coolmore Stud Stakes Field 2026
The official Coolmore Stud Stakes 2026 field of final acceptances is announced on the Wednesday leading-up to the race and will be published in full below.
The 2026 Coolmore Stud Stakes field is now out featuring 14 smart young sprinters including the Ciaron Maher-trained Danehill Stakes champion The Next Episode in the outside barrier and talented filly Satono Glow coming off a win over the boys in Rosehill’s Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1. The Next Episode
J: Mark Zahra
T: Ciaron Maher |
1211×1 | C | 13 | 57kg | |
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2. Paradoxium
J: Jason Collett
T: Bjorn Baker |
106×14 | C | 12 | 57kg | |
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3. Alibaba
J: Craig Newitt
T: Ken & Kasey Keys |
1389×4 | C | 11 | 57kg | |
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4. Stretan Ruler
J: Jamie Mott
T: Phillip & Tommy Stokes |
125×04 | C | 5 | 57kg | |
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5. St Gotthard
J: James McDonald
T: Chris Waller |
11×22 | C | 6 | 57kg | |
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6. Marffiano
J: Luke Currie
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
1525×1 | C | 3 | 57kg | |
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7. Under Focus
J: Blake Shinn
T: Kris Lees |
13×633 | C | 1 | 57kg | |
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8. Steel Will
J: Jye Mcneil
T: Chris Waller |
7×1162 | C | 10 | 57kg | |
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9. Mbube
J: Billy Egan
T: Lloyd Kennewell |
1×23 | C | 7 | 57kg | |
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10. The Machine Gun
J: William Pike
T: Peter Snowden |
11×6 | C | 2 | 57kg | |
| 11. Doubt Time (12) Scratched: | |||||
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12. Natural Fling
J: Damian Lane
T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy |
12×132 | F | 8 | 55kg | |
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13. Satono Glow
J: Ben Melham
T: John O’shea & Tom Charlton |
114×11 | F | 4 | 55kg | |
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14. Pembrey
J: Craig Williams
T: Tony Gollan |
510×16 | F | 9 | 55kg | |
Coolmore Stud Stakes Race Day 2026
The 2026 Coolmore Stud Stakes takes place on 2026 Victoria Derby Day held at Flemington Racecourse on the Saturday prior to the Melbourne Cup. There are three Group 1 races headlining the VRC Derby Day racing along with a host of other top events with the running of the:
- Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m),
- Group 2 The Damien Oliver (1400m),
- Group 2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m),
- Group 3 The Vanity (1400m),
- Group 3 Rising Fast Stakes (1200m),
- Group 3 Begonia Belle Stakes (1100m) currently run as the Asahi Super Dry Sprint, and the
- Group 3 Carbine Club Stakes (1600m).
Coolmore Stud Stakes 2026 Barrier Draw
The 2026 Coolmore Stud Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Coolmore Stud Stakes Field section.
Coolmore Stud Stakes 2026 Nominations
The 2026 Coolmore Stud Stakes nominations are taken the Monday of race week and will be published in full below once announced.
The official 2026 Coolmore Stud Stakes nominations are now out featuring 17 classy three-year-old sprinters led in all-in betting at Neds by Ciaron Maher’s ultra-consistent Snitzel colt and last start Group 2 Danehill Stakes winner The Next Episode chasing his fourth win on the trot.
Coolmore Stud Stakes 2026 Weights
Set weight conditions apply to this race. Weights will be declared by 4 PM on the Monday of race week and the official 2026 Coolmore Stud Stakes weights will be published in our above Coolmore Stud Stakes Field section.
Coolmore Stud Stakes 2026 Acceptances
2026 Coolmore Stud Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 9:30 AM on the Wednesday of race week and published in our above Coolmore Stud Stakes Field section.
Coolmore Stud Stakes 2026 Jockeys
Riders must be declared by 1 PM on the Wednesday of race week and the official 2026 Coolmore Stud Stakes jockeys will be published in our above Coolmore Stud Stakes Field section.
Coolmore Stud Stakes Scratchings 2026
2026 Coolmore Stud Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Coolmore Stud Stakes Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Coolmore Stakes prize purse is $2 million in total, distributed from places first through to eighth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,200,000 |
| 2 | $360,000 |
| 3 | $180,000 |
| 4 | $90,000 |
| 5 | $50,000 |
| 6 | $40,000 |
| 7 | $40,000 |
| 8 | $40,000 |
Coolmore Stud Stakes Race Number 2026
The 2026 Coolmore Stud Stakes race number is scheduled as Flemington Race 6 at 3:40pm (AEDT) on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as part of Victoria Derby Day, the first day of the VRC Spring Carnival. There are nine races in total that day at Flemington Racecourse.
Coolmore Stud 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 Coolmore Stud Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
Coolmore Stud Stakes Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Coolmore Stud Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Telecast: Channel Nine
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing.com
Mobile: Neds App
Coolmore Stud Stakes Winners
Past winners of the Coolmore Stud Stakes dating back to 1983 are detailed in the table below. For a complete list of past Coolmore Stud Stakes winners from the race’s inauguration to the present – click here.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer/s | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Tentyris | Mark Zahra | Anthony & Sam Freedman | 1:08.10 |
| 2024 | Switzerland | James McDonald | Chris Waller | 1:08.30 |
| 2023 | Ozzmosis | Rachel King | Bjorn Baker | 1:09.65 |
| 2022 | In Secret | James McDonald | James Cummings | 1:10.4 |
| 2021 | Home Affairs | James McDonald | Chris Waller | 1:08.7 |
| 2020 | September Run | Craig Williams | Chris Waller | 1:09.6 |
| 2019 | Exceedance | Dwayne Dunn | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | 1:09.7 |
| 2018 | Sunlight | Luke Currie | Tony McEvoy | 1:09.1 |
| 2017 | Merchant Navy | Mark Zahra | Aaron Purcell | 1:09.1 |
| 2016 | Flying Artie | Hugh Bowman | Mick Price | 1:08.9 |
| 2015 | Japonisme | Glyn Schofield | Chris Waller | 1:09.5 |
| 2014 | Brazen Beau | Joao Moreira | Chris Waller | 1:10.7 |
| 2013 | Zoustar | Jim Cassidy | Chris Waller | 1:09.2 |
| 2012 | Nechita | Christian Reith | John P Thompson | 1:08.5 |
| 2011 | Sepoy | Kerrin Mcevoy | Peter Snowden | 1:10.4 |
| 2010 | Star Witness | James Winks | Danny O’Brien | 1:09.9 |
| 2009 | Headway | Luke Nolen | Peter G Moody | 1:08.5 |
| 2008 | Northern Meteor | Nash Rawiller | Gai Waterhouse | 1:10.5 |
| 2007 | Weekend Hussler | Brad Rawiller | Ross Mcdonald | 1:08.9 |
| 2006 | Gold Edition | J Byrne | R E Maund | 1:09.6 |
| 2005 | Ferocity | S W Arnold | Danny O’Brien | 1:08.3 |
| 2004 | Alinghi | D Oliver | D L Freedman | 1:10.5 |
| 2003 | Scaredee Cat | S W Arnold | Clifford I Brown | 1:08.8 |
| 2002 | Innovation Girl | Kerrin Mcevoy | B Mayfield-Smith | 1:10.8 |
| 2001 | North Boy | D Oliver | Tony Mcevoy | 1:09.6 |
| 2000 | So Gorgeous | N Rawiller | Dan O’sullivan | 1:12.9 |
| 1999 | Spargo | S Aitken | Myles Plumb | 1:11.06 |
| 1998 | Theatre | D Gauci | Rick Hore-Lacy | – |
| 1997 | Show No Emotion | Craig Williams | Tony Noonan | – |
| 1996 | Encosta De Lago | S R King | D L Freedman | – |
| 1995 | Our Maizcay | B York | G L Searle | – |
| 1994 | Racer’s Edge | D Oliver | J W Mason | – |
| 1993 | Brawny Spirit | H White | L J Corstens | – |
| 1992 | Quegent | S R King | V R Rail | – |
| 1991 | Tierce | R S Dye | Clarry Conners | – |
| 1990 | Bureaucracy | Mick Dittman | J Denham | – |
| 1989 | Courtza | H White | Ross Mcdonald | – |
| 1988 | Zeditave | Greg Hall | A A Armanasco | – |
| 1987 | Kaapstad | M Clarke | – | – |
| 1986 | Zephyr Cross | P Jarman | A W Yeomans | – |
| 1985 | Campaign King | G Murphy | Bart Cummings | – |
| 1984 | Royal Troubador | B S Compton | V P Sutherland | – |
| 1983 | Top Post | B Thomson | C S Hayes | – |