Looking for this year’s Golden Pendant betting tips, odds and field guide? The expert tipsters at Neds have put together everything you need to know on the race.
2026 Golden Pendant Odds
Golden Pendant odds 2026 are already taking shape at Neds as punters lock onto the key Sydney mares set to contest the Group 2 feature at Rosehill, with early Golden Pendant betting 2026 highlighting proven performers, emerging spring talents and runners building toward major carnival targets. The 1400m race traditionally attracts a strong field of fillies and mares resuming or second‑up, and the futures prices often shift quickly as form lines from the Sheraco Stakes, Theo Marks and other early‑spring lead‑ups begin to settle. With tactical speed, Rosehill form and second‑up improvement historically crucial in this race, the Golden Pendant odds 2026 provide punters with an early snapshot of the mares most likely to peak on the day and progress toward bigger Group 1 assignments later in the carnival.
The latest Golden Pendant odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.
Golden Pendant 2026 Odds
| 1. Lazzura | ||
| 2. Gangsta Granny | ||
| 3. Apocalyptic | ||
| 4. Surfin’ Bird | ||
| 5. Verona Rose | ||
| 6. Modella | ||
| 7. Ahha Ahha | ||
| 8. Butternut Princess | ||
| 9. Dark Glitter | ||
| 10. Grand Omaha | ||
| 11. Pillow Fight |
Golden Pendant 2026 Tips
Our exclusive Golden Pendant 2026 betting tips will be detailed here the week of the race and a complete tipping preview available on the Neds Blog.
Formerly known as the Research Stakes, the Golden Pendant is now a Group 2 event for fillies and mares held at Rosehill Gardens on Golden Rose Stakes Day in late October each spring. Offering $400,000 in prize money the event is run at set weights plus penalties over 1400m and has been won by many quality mares over the years including More Joyous (2012) and Daysee Doom (2017).
The Golden Pendant now also serves as a potential lead-up for any four-year-old mares targeting the $10 million The Golden Eagle (1500m), which the 2019 Golden Pendant Mizzy went on to run third in for the inaugural edition, as well as the recently created $2 million The Invitation (1400m) held for the first time in 2021.
In 2021 the Golden Pendant winner Vangelic also went on to finish third in that year’s Golden Eagle trifecta.
In 2022 the Golden Pendant winner Nimalee went on to place third in that year’s The Invitation results.
Espiona (2023) is the latest mare to complete the Golden Pendant – The Invitation double.
Golden Pendant 2026 – Fast Facts
- Race Day: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Track: Rosehill Racecourse
- Surface: Turf
- Surface: Right-handed
- Distance: 1400m
- Weight Class: Set weights (with penalties)
- Qualification: Three-year-olds and over (only fillies and mares may run)
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 2
- Operator: Australian Turf Club
- Purse: $400,000
- Inaugural Race: 1996
- 2026 Golden Pendant Winner: TBD
Golden Pendant 2026 Results
The official 2026 Golden Pendant results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Golden Pendant Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Golden Pendant, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type of Bet on This Year’s Golden Pendant |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Golden Pendant. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Golden Pendant. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Golden Pendant, 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 Golden Pendant, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the Golden Pendant to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Golden Pendant to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Golden Pendant 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 Golden Pendant, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on the Golden Pendant in 2026
- Login at neds
- Make a deposit, using your credit card, PayPal or other safe electronic method
- 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 Golden Pendant in 2026?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Golden Pendant in 2026 is to take into account the form, assess the barriers and look at their lead-up record in earlier Sydney races for mares.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Golden Pendant winner include:
- Sheraco Stakes Form – The Group 2 Sheraco Stakes (1200m) held at the track over 200m shorter is a key lead-up into the Golden Pendant with Mizzy (2019) and Manaal (2025) the latest to do the double.
- Single-Figure Fancies – Favourites and mares starting under $10 in the markets have the best recent record in the Golden Pendant.
Golden Pendant Favourites 2026
Golden Pendant 2026 favourites include Chris Waller’s Group 1 winning Snitzel mare Lazzura coming off a third fresh in the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes, Team Hawkes’ consistent Gangsta Granny who ran second in that same key lead-up and the Michael Freedman-trained Extreme Choice four-year-old Apocalyptic.
Espiona ($2.35 in 2023) was the last Golden Pendant favourite to win.
Golden Pendant Field 2026
The official Golden Pendant 2026 field of final acceptances is announced on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
Golden Pendant Race Day 2026
The 2026 Golden Pendant takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026 as part of the Golden Rose Stakes Day card. There are a number of other Group status support races on the program including the:
- Group 1 Golden Rose Stakes (1400m),
- Group 2 Shannon Stakes (1500m),
- Group 3 Colin Stephen Quality (2400m), and the recently upgraded
- Group 3 Heritage Stakes (1100m).
Golden Pendant 2026 Barrier Draw
The 2026 Golden Pendant barrier draw takes place on the Wednesday of race week and will be available in our above Golden Pendant Field section.
Golden Pendant 2026 Nominations
The 2026 Golden Pendant nominations close at 11:00am (local time) on the Monday of race week and will be published below once released.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52221x04x8 | AHHA AHHA | M | 5 | Chris Waller | 100 |
| 2 | 1112x24x35 | APOCALYPTIC | M | 4 | Michael Freedman | 103 |
| 3 | 12766×4378 | BUTTERNUT PRINCESS | M | 5 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 77 |
| 4 | 3880641666 | DARK GLITTER | M | 6 | Mike Van Gestel | 92 |
| 5 | 313x123x62 | GANGSTA GRANNY | M | 5 | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | 108 |
| 6 | 10x312339x | GRAND OMAHA | M | 4 | Matt Laurie | 77 |
| 7 | 1155x212x3 | LAZZURA | M | 5 | Chris Waller | 115 |
| 8 | 718x5168x1 | MODELLA | M | 5 | Lee & Cherie Curtis | 91 |
| 9 | 57x67222x6 | PILLOW FIGHT | M | 4 | Bjorn Baker | 78 |
| 10 | 71115x251x | SURFIN’ BIRD | M | 5 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 100 |
| 11 | 841x3150x3 | VERONA ROSE | M | 5 | Gary Portelli | 105 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Golden Pendant 2026 Weights
Set weights plus penalties apply to this race.
2026 Golden Pendant weights must be declared by 4:00pm (local time) on the Tuesday of race week with the final weights to be published in our above Golden Pendant Field section.
Nimalee (58kg in 2022), Espiona (58kg in 2023) and Manaal (58kg in 2025) are the latest Golden Pendant topweights to win. Nimalee was the first Golden Pendant winner to carry more than 57kg to victory since More Joyous (59kg in 2012).
2026 Golden Pendant Topweight:
- TBC
Golden Pendant 2026 Acceptances
2026 Golden Pendant final acceptances must be declared before 9:00am (local time) on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Golden Pendant Field section.
Golden Pendant 2026 Jockeys
The official Golden Pendant 2026 jockeys are confirmed following final acceptances the week of the race and will be available in our above Golden Pendant Field section.
Golden Pendant 2026 Scratchings
2026 Golden Pendant scratchings close at 7:30AM on race day morning, Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Golden Pendant Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Golden Pendant prize money is set at a total of $400,000 with prize money paid from first to tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $227,600 |
| 2nd | $75,200 |
| 3rd | $36,600 |
| 4th | $17,800 |
| 5th | $9,800 |
| 6th | $5,000 |
| 7th | $5,000 |
| 8th | $5,000 |
| 9th | $5,000 |
| 10th | $5,000 |
Golden Pendant Race Number 2026
The 2026 Golden Pendant race number is TBC for Saturday, September 26, 2026. A total of ten races runs that day at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.
Golden Pendant 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 Golden Pendant Form Guide following final acceptances.
Golden Pendant Winners
Winners of the Golden Pendant dating back to the year 2000 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Weight (kg) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Manaal | T. Berry | 58 | 1:22.12 |
| 2024 | Makarena | Z. Lloyd | 54 | 1:23.12 |
| 2023 | Espiona | N. Rawiller | 58 | 1:22.35 |
| 2022 | Nimalee | T. Clark | 58 | 1:22.56 |
| 2021 | Vangelic | T. Clark | 54 | 1:22.58 |
| 2020 | Subpoenaed | T. Berry | 54 | 1:22.59 |
| 2019 | Mizzy | T. Berry | 56 | 1:22.58 |
| 2019 | Shumookh | T. Clark | 54 | 1:23.09 |
| 2017 | Daysee Doom | A. Adkins | 56 | 1:23.7 |
| 2016 | Tycoon Tara | J. Parr | 57 | 1:22.6 |
| 2015 | Peeping | S. Clipperton | 55 | 1:23.0 |
| 2014 | Arabian Gold | B. Shinn | 57 | 1:22.7 |
| 2013 | Sharnee Rose | B. Avdulla | 55 | 1:23.1 |
| 2012 | More Joyous | N. Rawiller | 59 | 1:25.4 |
| 2011 | Screen | C. Reith | 55 | 1:09.9 |
| 2010 | Trim | – | – | 1:09.8 |
| 2009 | Hot Danish | – | – | 1:10.6 |
| 2008 | Judged | – | – | 1:11.0 |
| 2007 | Race Not Run | – | – | – |
| 2006 | Coolroom Candidate | – | – | 1:11.1 |
| 2005 | Fumble | – | – | 1:09.5 |
| 2004 | Besame Mucho | – | – | 1:10.6 |
| 2003 | Classy Dane | – | – | 1:10.4 |
| 2002 | Mica’s Pride | – | – | 1:09.2 |
| 2001 | La Rieuse | – | – | 1:10.7 |
| 2000 | Spinning Hill | – | – | 1:11.1 |