Looking for this year’s Dane Ripper Stakes betting tips, form and field guide? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Dane Ripper Stakes Tips 2026
Our exclusive Dane Ripper Stakes 2026 betting tips and selections will be detailed here the week of the race as well as on the Neds Blog.
Run over 1,300 metres as of 2021, the Dane Ripper Stakes is a Group 2 race taking place at Eagle Farm Racecourse each Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival.
Traditionally held as one of the key support acts on Stradbroke Handicap Day, the Dane Ripper Stakes is open only to mares aged four-years-old and above and is a set weights plus penalties event offering $300,000 as of 2023.
The Dane Ripper Stakes serves as the major lead-up into the Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara, and Invincibella (2019) was the last to do the double. Invincibella also won the 2018 edition of the Dane Ripper and in 2019 handed trainer Chris Waller with his fourth victory in the event following his earlier success with fellow dual champion Red Tracer (2012, 2013).
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Queensland Racing, a reshuffled Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival saw the Dane Ripper Stakes take place the weekend after the Stradbroke. The race offered a reduced $175,000 in prize money and took place as a weight-for-age event with no running of the Tattersall’s Tiara in 2020.
In 2025 the Dane Ripper Stakes runner-up, Tashi, went on to win the Tiara next start.
Dane Ripper Stakes 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Track Location: Eagle Farm Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 1,300 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set weights plus penalties
- Qualification: Fillies and mares
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 2
- Operator: Brisbane Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $200,000
- Inaugural Race: 1992
- 2026 Dane Ripper Stakes Winner: TBD
Dane Ripper Stakes Results 2026
The official 2026 Dane Ripper Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Dane Ripper Stakes 2026 Race Day Schedule
There are nine races on the Dane Ripper Stakes Day Card, including the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap and Group 1 J.J. Atkins.
| Race Name | Number | Time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wayne Wilson | 1 | 11:43 am | 1600m |
| Oxlade Stakes | 2 | 12:18 pm | 1200m |
| XXXX Brisbane Cup | 3 | 12:53 pm | 3200m |
| Sky Racing Gunsynd Classic | 4 | 1:28 pm | 1600m |
| Seven Hinkler Stakes | 5 | 2:03 pm | 1200m |
| Magic Millions Dane Ripper Stakes | 6 | 2:38 pm | 1300m |
| J.J. Atkins | 7 | 3:13 pm | 1600m |
| Stradbroke Handicap | 8 | 3:57 pm | 1400m |
| HKJC World Pool Q22 | 9 | 4:30 pm | 2200m |
Dane Ripper Stakes 2026 Date & Race Time
The 2026 Dane Ripper Stakes is run at 2:38 pm on Saturday, June 13. It’s the sixth race on the card at Eagle Farm, and the precursor to the two Group 1 races.
Dane Ripper Stakes Prize Money Breakdown
The Dane Ripper Stakes 2026 runs for a total prize pool of $300,000, with $174,000 going to the winner. Places are paid down to 10th for the Group 2 contest.
| Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $174,000 |
| 2nd | $55,500 |
| 3rd | $28,500 |
| 4th | $15,000 |
| 5th | $8,250 |
| 6th-10th | $3,750 |
Dane Ripper Stakes Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 Dane Ripper Stakes final field and barriers are announced on Wednesday, June 10. The barrier draw is important for the 1300m race, and bookmakers suspend betting on the morning of the draw.
The final field, draw, and odds are released between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm on the Wednesday before the race. Betting markets are heavily dependent on barrier draws, so the odds can move significantly post-draw.
Dane Ripper Stakes Barrier Statistics
Barrier positions play a key role over 1300 metres, and recent editions of the race highlight their importance.
In 2025, Floozie enjoyed an ideal run from barrier 3 before going on to win, becoming the second horse in three years to score from that gate after Comrade Rosa’s victory in 2023. While C’est Magnique overcame the trend by winning from barrier 8 in 2024, proving success is possible from wider draws, horses generally benefit from starting closer to the rail at Eagle Farm, although track conditions can have a significant influence.
A wide barrier is not necessarily a disadvantage on rain-affected ground, as runners can often shift towards the middle of the track where conditions may be more favourable. Brooklyn Hustle demonstrated this when winning from barrier 10 in 2021. Even so, the strongest historical results in the Dane Ripper have come from barriers 1 to 5, which continue to produce the highest winning strike rate.
Dane Ripper Stakes Favourites 2026
It’s an open field with a loose favourite, which goes to Niance at $6. There are multiple runners vying for favouritism, including Tuilleries and She’s Got Pizzazz.
The Dane Ripper Stakes is always a hotly-contested betting market, and the favourites have a good record in the race. However, the 2026 edition is one of the more open contests in recent history.
It’s a maximum field, so it could be a case of picking your favourite horse and taking the generous odds at Neds.
Dane Ripper Stakes Field 2026
| 8. She’s Got Pizzazz (6) J: Mark Zahra57kg 53812T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | ||
| 12. Gerringong (7) J: Craig Williams55.5kg 2x75xT: Chris & Corey Munce | ||
| 10. Savagery Vibe (15) J: Daniel Moor56kg 22191T: Tony Gollan | ||
| 13. Poster Girl (11) J: Martin Harley55.5kg 11×33T: Chris & Corey Munce | ||
| 18. Ready To Schipp (4) J: Tom Sherry55.5kg 147×1T: Toby Edmonds | ||
| 1. Super Smink (14) J: Nash Rawiller58kg x1870T: Daniel Morton | ||
| 14. Soft Love (13) J: Daniel Stackhouse55.5kg x8312T: Matt Laurie | ||
| 4. Niance (3) J: Jordan Childs57kg 73×06T: Grahame Begg | ||
| 9. Snow In May (5) J: Ben Melham56kg 3×842T: Tom Charlton | ||
| 19. Mercurial Lady (9) J: Ben Thompson55.5kg x3319T: Desleigh Forster | ||
| 7. Paradise City (12) J: Luke Nolen57kg 117×9T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | ||
| 11. Zaszou (8) J: Ryan Maloney56kg 0x909T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 2. Firestorm (10) J: James McDonald58kg x603xT: Chris Waller | ||
| 5. Ahha Ahha (1) J: Tommy Berry57kg 2221xT: Chris Waller | ||
| 15. Roll On High (2) J: Jamie Melham55.5kg 87×38T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
Dane Ripper Stakes Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Dane Ripper 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 Dane Ripper Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Dane Ripper Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Dane Ripper Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Dane Ripper 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 Dane Ripper 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 Dane Ripper Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Dane Ripper Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Dane Ripper 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 Dane Ripper Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on The Dane Ripper Stakes
- Log in at neds.com.au
- 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 Dane Ripper Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Dane Ripper Stakes in 2026
The best way to pick which horse will win the Dane Ripper Stakes in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up winter racing form, assess the barriers and consider the weights.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Dane Ripper Stakes winner include:
- Lead Up – The previous weekend’s Group 3 Queensland Sapphire Stakes could be your best indicator for this race.
- Interstate Entrants – A lot of winners have come from out of state, mainly from Sydney stables and racetracks.
- Mature Mares – The more experienced mares tend to do better than the fillies in this race.
Dane Ripper Stakes Favourites 2026
2026 Dane Ripper Stakes favourites will be updated here shortly.
Floozie ($4.60 in 2025) was the last Dane Ripper Stakes favourite to win.
Dane Ripper Stakes Race Day 2026
The Dane Ripper Stakes 2026 takes place on Stradbroke Handicap Day 2026 at Eagle Farm on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The meeting is headlined by the following events:
- $3 million Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m),
- $1 million Group 1 J.J. Atkins (1600m),
- $1.2 million Group 2 The Q22 (2200m),
- $400,000 Group 2 Brisbane Cup (3200m),
- $300,000 Group 2 Dane Ripper Stakes (1300m), and the
- $200,000 Group 3 Gunsynd Classic (1600m).
Dane Ripper Stakes Nominations 2026
2026 Dane Ripper Stakes nominations appear below and will close at 11:00 AM on the Monday of race week.
Dane Ripper Stakes Weights 2026
Set weights plus penalties apply to this race. Final 2026 Dane Ripper Stakes weights are announced at 4:00 PM on the Tuesday of race week with weights on the final acceptors to be published in our above Dane Ripper Stakes Field section.
2026 Dane Ripper Stakes Topweight:
- TBD
Dane Ripper Stakes Acceptances 2026
2026 Dane Ripper Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Dane Ripper Stakes Field section.
Dane Ripper Stakes Jockeys 2026
The final riders’ announcement is at 12 PM on the Wednesday of race week with the official 2026 Dane Ripper Stakes jockeys to be published in our above Dane Ripper Stakes Field section.
Dane Ripper Stakes Scratchings 2026
2026 Dane Ripper Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Dane Ripper Stakes Race Number 2026
The 2026 Dane Ripper Stakes race number is TBC for Saturday, June 13, 2026. There are nine races in total that day at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
Dane Ripper 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 Dane Ripper Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
Dane Ripper Stakes Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Dane Ripper Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Free to air television: Seven Network
Streaming: Racing NSW
Dane Ripper Stakes Winners
Winners of the Dane Ripper Stakes going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Floozie | Tony Gollan | Angela Jones | 56 kgs | 1:15.52 |
| 2024 | C’est Magique | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 55.5 kgs | 1:15.17 |
| 2023 | Comrade Rosa | Tony Gollan | Ryan Maloney | 56 kgs | 1:17.73 |
| 2022 | Palaisipan | Chris Munce | Luke Tarrant | 55.5 kgs | 1:16.81 |
| 2021 | Brooklyn Hustle | Jason Warren & Dean Krongold | Craig Williams | 57 kgs | 1:17.00
(1300m) |
| 2020 | Love You Lucy | Barry Squair | Glen Colless | 57 kgs | 1:21.74 |
| 2019 | Invincibella | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 59 kgs | 1:23.80 |
| 2018 | Invincibella | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 55.5 kgs | 1:21.51 |
| 2017 | Prompt Response | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tommy Berry | 54.5 kgs | 1:19.29 |
| 2016 | Cradle Me | David Pfieffer | Zac Purton | 57.5 kgs | 1:24.10 |
| 2015 | Hazard | Anthony Freedman | James McDonald | 57.5 kgs | 1:19.31 |
| 2014 | Cosmic Endeavour | Gai Waterhouse | Tommy Berry | 58 kgs | 1:22.82 |
| 2013 | Red Tracer | Chris Waller | Nash Rawiller | 59.5 kgs | 1:22.74 |
| 2012 | Red Tracer | Chris Waller | Hugh Bowman | 57.5 kgs | 1:26.03 |
| 2011 | Hurtle Myrtle | Matthew Smith | Brenton Avdulla | 57.5 kgs | 1:23.95 |
| 2010 | Set For Fame | Peter Moody | Luke Nolen | 56 kgs | 1:22.58 |
| 2009 | Chinchilla Rose | Steele Ryan | Craig Williams | 57.5 kgs | 1:25.44 |
| 2008 | Vietnam | Liam Birchley | Glen Colless | 55.5 kgs | 1:25.23 |
| 2007 | Rosa’s Spur | Rodney Northam | Craig Williams | 55.5 kgs | 1:22.90 |
| 2006 | Countess Bathory | John Wallace | Kevin Forrester | 54 kgs | 1:22.22 |
| 2005 | Our Sweet Moss | Gerald Ryan | Michael Cahill | 53.5 kgs | 1:16.00 |
| 2004 | Ta Ta Tatiana | Joe Cleary | Jim Byrne | 55.5 kgs | 1:15.80 |
| 2003 | Recurring | Gerald Ryan | Kerrin McEvoy | 52 kgs | 1:16.40 |