Looking for this year’s Queen Of The Turf Stakes betting tips, field and odds? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes 2026 Results
The official 2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
- #8 Idle Flyer
- #2 Lady Shenandoah
- #3 Treasurethe Moment
Matthew Smith’s progressive four-year-old Dundeel mare Idle Flyer ($6) was huge racing over the top of a stacked field to post her maiden Group 1 success in the 2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes results. Ridden to perfection by the airborne Zac Lloyd, the last start Emancipation Stakes champ turned the tables on plenty of her past conquerors to secure a three-quarter length win in the mile classic and firm in from $15 to $8 to win Brisbane’s Ladbrokes Stradbroke Handicap in June.
2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes Odds
| 8. Idle Flyer (4) J: Zac Lloyd 57kg 10×41T: Matthew Smith | ||
| 2. Lady Shenandoah (2) J: James McDonald 57kg 2×334T: Chris Waller | ||
| 3. Treasurethe Moment (3) J: Damian Lane 57kg 34×31T: Matt Laurie | ||
| 5. She’s A Hustler (5) J: Jordan Childs 57kg 1121xT: Grahame Begg | ||
| 1. Pride Of Jenni (1) J: Declan Bates 57kg 18×32T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 6. Leica Lucy (8) J: Tommy Berry 57kg 2×566T: Chris Waller | ||
| 10. Pinito (10) J: Jason Collett 57kg 2×419T: Chris Waller | ||
| 13. Modella (9) J: Chad Schofield 57kg 8×516T: Lee & Cherie Curtis | ||
| 9. Melody Again (7) J: Winona Costin 57kg 38×34T: Scott Singleton | ||
| 7. Arctic Glamour (6) J: Tom Sherry 57kg 20×32T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | ||
| 12. Dark Glitter (11) J: Dylan Gibbons 57kg x4388T: Mick Van Gestel |
Queen Of The Turf Stakes 2026 Tips
Our exclusive 2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes tips will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
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| 3. Treasurethe Moment (3) J: Damian Lane 57kg 34×31T: Matt Laurie |
| 1. Pride Of Jenni (1) J: Declan Bates 57kg 18×32T: Ciaron Maher |
| 4. Lazzura (11) Scratched: | |||
The Queen Of The Turf Stakes (recently known as the Coolmore Legacy Stakes) is a 1600m mile showdown for fillies and mares held on Day 2 of Sydney’s ‘The Championships’ at Royal Randwick each April. Offering $1 million in prize money, the weight-for-age event offers a nice next-up option for runners out of the Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m).
Con Te Partiro (2020) and Zougotcha (2024) are the latest mares to complete the Coolmore Classic – Queen Of The Turf Stakes double, a popular punt during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.
First run in 1972, the event has been won by plenty of quality mares including More Joyous (2011-12) and Alizee (2018).
Queen Of The Turf Stakes 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Track Location: Randwick Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 1,000 metres
- Weight Conditions: Weight for age
- Qualification: Fillies and mares
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 1
- Operator: Australian Turf Club
- Prize Purse: $1,000,000
- Inaugural Race: 1972
- 2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes Winner: Idle Flyer
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Queen Of The Turf 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 Queen Of The Turf Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Queen Of The Turf Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Queen Of The Turf Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Queen Of The Turf 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 Queen Of The Turf 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 Queen Of The Turf Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Queen Of The Turf Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Queen Of The Turf 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 Queen Of The Turf Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on The Queen Of The Turf Stakes in 2026
- Login 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 Queen Of The Turf Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Queen Of The Turf Stakes in 2026
The best way to pick which female galloper will win the Queen Of The Turf Stakes in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up Sydney autumn racing form, assess the barriers, look for proven Group performing mares and those at longer odds with the favourites having a poor recent record.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Queen Of The Turf Stakes winner include:
- Four-Year-Old Factor: Four-year-old mares have the best strike-rate in the race over the past decade with Zougotcha (2024) and Idle Flyer (2026) the last to win.
- Form Runners: From 2005-2026 just six Queen Of The Turf Stakes winners ran worse than third in their lead-up performance. The 2020 Doncaster Mile winning mare Nettoyer (Doncaster Mile 9th in 2021) became the first Queen Of The Turf Stakes winner since 2001 to finish worse than sixth in the lead-up.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Favourites 2026
Favourites in 2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes betting at time of publish include Chris Waller’s dual Group 1 winner Lady Shenandoah coming off a fourth in the George Ryder, the Matt Laurie-trained Treasurethe Moment heading to Sydney off a two-length Group 2 Sunline Stakes victory at Caulfield and the incredible Ciaron Maher-trained front-runner Pride Of Jenni who ran out of her skin in her last start Australian Cup second at Flemington.
Zougotcha ($3.50 in 2024) and Fangirl ($1.60 in 2025) are the latest Queen Of The Turf Stakes favourites to win.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes 2026 Field
The official 2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes field of final acceptances is announced on the Tuesday of race week and will be published in full below once announced.
The Queen Of The Turf Stakes 2026 final field features 14 fillies and mares including Ciaron Maher’s front-running queen Pride Of Jenni drawn barrier one, the Matt Laurie-trained Treasurethe Moment coming off a two-length Group 2 Sunline Stakes win in Melbourne and Chris Waller’s last start Group 1 Coolmore Classic champ Lazzura.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1. Pride Of Jenni
J: Declan Bates
T: Ciaron Maher |
718x32 | M | 1 | 57kg | |
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2. Lady Shenandoah
J: James McDonald
T: Chris Waller |
72x334 | M | 2 | 57kg | |
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3. Treasurethe Moment
J: Damian Lane
T: Matt Laurie |
234x31 | M | 3 | 57kg | |
| 4. Lazzura (11) Scratched: | |||||
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5. She's A Hustler
J: Jordan Childs
T: Grahame Begg |
x1121x | M | 5 | 57kg | |
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6. Leica Lucy
J: Tommy Berry
T: Chris Waller |
32x566 | M | 8 | 57kg | |
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7. Arctic Glamour
J: Tom Sherry
T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou |
120x32 | M | 6 | 57kg | |
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8. Idle Flyer
J: Zac Lloyd
T: Matthew Smith |
210x41 | M | 4 | 57kg | |
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9. Melody Again
J: Winona Costin
T: Scott Singleton |
438x34 | M | 7 | 57kg | |
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10. Pinito
J: Jason Collett
T: Chris Waller |
12x419 | M | 10 | 57kg | |
| 11. Perfumist (8) Scratched: | |||||
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12. Dark Glitter
J: Dylan Gibbons
T: Mick Van Gestel |
6x4388 | M | 11 | 57kg | |
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13. Modella
J: Chad Schofield
T: Lee & Cherie Curtis |
18x516 | M | 9 | 57kg | |
| 14. Ole Dancer (5) Scratched: | |||||
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Race Day 2026
The 2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes takes place as part of Day 2 of ‘The Championships’ at Royal Randwick running on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Along with the Queen Of The Turf Stakes the meeting features a further three other Group 1 events with the running of the:
- Group 1 $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m),
- Group 1 $2 million Sydney Cup (3200m), and the
- Group 1 $1 million Australian Oaks (2400m).
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and will be published in our above Queen Of The Turf Stakes Field section.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Nominations 2026
2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes nominations are taken on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The Queen Of The Turf Stakes 2026 nominations attracted 97 class mares with futures markets led by a Chris Waller’s unbeaten queen Autumn Glow who won her 10th start on the trot in the Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes First Acceptances 2026
2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes first acceptances are taken on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Weights 2026
Standard weight for age conditions apply to this race. Final 2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes weights are announced at 4 PM on the Tuesday of race week with weights on the final acceptances to be published in our above Queen Of The Turf Stakes Field section.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Acceptances 2026
Final 2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes acceptances must be declared before 9 AM on the Tuesday of race week and will be published in our above Queen Of The Turf Stakes Field section.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Jockeys 2026
The final riders must be announced by 12 PM on the Wednesday of race week with the official 2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes jockeys to be published in our above Queen Of The Turf Stakes Field section.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Scratchings 2026
2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes prize purse is worth $1,000,000 in total, distributed from places first through to tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $580,000 |
| 2nd | $190,000 |
| 3rd | $98,000 |
| 4th | $44,000 |
| 5th | $22,000 |
| 6th | $10,000 |
| 7th | $10,000 |
| 8th | $10,000 |
| 9th | $8,000 |
| 10th | $8,000 |
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Race Number 2026
The 2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes race number is scheduled as Randwick Race 8 at 3:55pm (AEST) on Saturday, April 11, 2026. There are ten races in total that day at Randwick Racecourse.
Queen Of The Turf 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 Queen Of The Turf Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2026 QUEEN OF THE TURF STAKES FORM GUIDE
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Queen Of The Turf Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Free to air television: Seven Network
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing NSW
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Winners
Winners of the Queen Of The Turf Stakes going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below. To view a complete list of past Queen Of The Turf Stakes winners from 1972 – the present click here.
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Third | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Idle Flyer | Lady Shenandoah | Treasurethe Moment | 1:33.81 |
| 2025 | Fangirl | Stefi Magnetica | Atishu | 1:34.58 |
| 2024 | Zougotcha | Atishu | Semana | 1:35.71 |
| 2023 | Atishu | Hope In Your Heart | More Secrets | 1:38.2 |
| 2022 | Nimalee | Annavisto | Icebath | 1:40.2 |
| 2021 | Nettoyer | Probabeel | Quantum Mechanic | 1:35.8 |
| 2020 | Con Te Partiro | Funstar | Danzdanzdance | 1:39.1 |
| 2019 | Kenedna | Dixie Blossoms | Unforgotten | 1:35.3 |
| 2018 | Alizee | Prompt Response | Heavens Above | 1:34.9 |
| 2017 | Foxplay | Zanbagh | Dixie Blossoms | 1:39.6 |
| 2016 | Azkadellia | Heavens Above | Noble Protector | 1:35.9 |
| 2015 | Amanpour | Catkins | Noble Protector | 1:37.7 |
| 2014 | Diamond Drille | Gypsy Diamond | Red Tracer | 1:35.8 |
| 2013 | Appearance | Red Tracer | Streama | 1:30.7 |
| 2012 | More Joyous | Miss Keepsake | King’s Rose | 1:28.5 |
| 2011 | More Joyous | Melito | Happy Hippy | 1:29.2 |
| 2010 | Typhoon Tracy | Illuminates | Montana Flyer | 1:29.9 |
| 2009 | Neroli | Hot Danish | Imananabaa | 1:31.2 |
| 2008 | Forensics | Perfect Drop | Occurrence | 1:31.5 |
| 2007 | Divine Madonna | Cheeky Choice | Beauty Watch | 1:30.6 |
| 2006 | Mnemosyne | Regal Cheer | Shania Dane | 1:28.2 |
| 2005 | Ike’s Dream | Tui Song | Dannu Martine | 1:28.7 |
| 2004 | In A Bound | Hec Of A Party | Ain’t Seen Nothin’ | 1:28.0 |
| 2003 | Hosannah | Arrabeea | Faith Hill | 1:27.9 |
| 2002 | Ugachaka | Miss Zoe | Snow Hero | 1:28.4 |
| 2001 | Sorrento | Poppett | Belle Du Jour | 1:27.7 |
| 2000 | Danglissa | Glided Angel | Zatella | 1:28.2 |