Looking for this year’s Ramornie Handicap betting odds, field and racing tips? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Ramornie Handicap 2026 Results
The official 2026 Ramornie Handicap results will be available below once the race takes place on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
- #6 Band Of Brothers
- #4 Pereille
- #3 Givemethebeatboys
Band Of Brothers ($5F) proved the punters right at Grafton on Wednesday, rolling in as the favourite and digging deep to claim victory in the 2026 Ramornie Handicap results in tough, on‑pace fashion. Matthew Dunn’s talented Omaha Beach gelding bounced back from a luckless Glasshouse run, pushed forward from the draw, controlled the race, and kept finding when the challengers loomed — turning away late surges from Pereille and Givemethebeatboys to notch his second black‑type win and add the Ramornie to his G3 Vain Stakes trophy. A genuine fighter who handles all conditions, Band Of Brothers continues to build a strong record and confirm the promise he’s shown from day one, giving Dunn his first Ramornie success and delivering another quality performance for Hesket Bloodstock.
2026 Ramornie Handicap Odds & Finishing Order
The 2026 Ramornie Handicap odds are already taking shape ahead of Grafton’s premier sprint, with Neds punters zeroing in on the key chances, market movers and early value plays. As one of the headline races of the Grafton July Racing Carnival, the Ramornie always attracts proven sprinters, fresh winter form lines and wide‑draw specialists — creating a fast‑moving market where prices shift quickly once barriers, tempo and track pattern become clearer. Early Ramornie Handicap odds typically highlight a mix of seasoned campaigners and emerging speed horses capable of producing a peak run at 1200m, giving value‑hunters plenty to work with. For Neds customers chasing Ramornie Handicap odds, betting tips, favourites, and roughie chances, this year’s edition shapes as another high‑pressure sprint where finding the right profile early can make all the difference.
The latest Ramornie Handicap 2026 odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.
| 6. Band Of Brothers (6) J: Dylan Turner 54kg 31×29T: Matthew Dunn | ||
| 4. Pereille (10) J: Robbie Dolan 55.5kg x6383T: Tony Gollan | ||
| 3. Givemethebeatboys (9) J: Nash Rawiller 57.5kg x1967T: Michael Freedman | ||
| 5. Fire Star (11) J: Andrew Adkins 54.5kg 4×846T: Peter Snowden | ||
| 12. Ready To Schipp (12) J: Molly Bourke 54kg 47×15T: Toby Edmonds | ||
| 7. Cosmic Fire (14) J: Craig Newitt 54kg 6x30xT: Billy Healey | ||
| 9. Manolo Bling (8) J: Taylor Marshall 54kg x5222T: Kelly Schweida | ||
| 2. Brudenell (1) J: Aaron Bullock 57.5kg x9230T: Kris Lees | ||
| 11. Boom Torque (15) J: Jake Bayliss 54kg 576×0T: Matthew Dunn | ||
| 13. Lisztomania (5) J: Ben Looker 54kg 275×1T: Todd Payne | ||
| 14. World Alliance (2) J: Alysha Collett 54kg 7×335T: Matthew Smith | ||
| 19. Petite Palace (7) J: Mark Du Plessis 54kg 66321T: Michael Morrison | ||
| 16. My Mum’s Toyboy (13) J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor 54kg 11×11T: Brett Dodson | ||
| 8. Kitty Flash (3) J: Tahlia Fenlon 54kg 3×300T: Chris & Corey Munce | ||
| 1. Stoltz (4) J: Harrison Shaw 59kg x1x5xT: Stephen & Jordan Lee |
Ramornie Handicap 2026 Tips
Our exclusive 2026 Ramornie Handicap tips will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
Run over 1,200 metres, the Ramornie Handicap is a Listed race taking place at Grafton Racecourse and is the Clarence River Jockey Club’s premier sprint race. With a $200,000 prize purse, it attracts its share of mainly Queensland and New South Wales-trained sprinters coming off similar class races over the winter.
The Ramornie Handicap offers the winner a ballot exemption into the Group 3 Cameron Handicap (1500m) held at Newcastle Racecourse in September.
A number of nice sprinters have won the Ramornie Handicap over the years including the champion Takeover Target (2004), Pinwheel (2010) and Howmuchdoyouloveme (2012).
Throughout Ramornie Handicap history there have been seven multiple champions of the race including four-time local hero Cuban Song (1933-36).
The race was inaugurated in 1910 as the Newcastle Handicap before being renamed to the Ramornie in 1917.
Co-trainer Peter Snowden celebrated his record sixth Ramornie Handicap win in 2024 with upset champion Ka Bling.
Ramornie Handicap 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Track Location: Grafton Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 1,200 metres
- Weight Conditions: Quality handicap
- Qualification: Open
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Listed
- Operator: Clarence River Jockey Club
- Prize Purse: $200,000
- 2026 Ramornie Handicap Winner: Band Of Brothers
Ramornie Handicap Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Ramornie Handicap, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type of Bet on This Year’s Ramornie Handicap |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s race. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s race. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the race, 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 race, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the Ramornie Handicap to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Ramornie Handicap to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Ramornie Handicap 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 Ramornie Handicap, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on the Ramornie Handicap 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 Ramornie Handicap Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Ramornie Handicap in 2026?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Ramornie Handicap in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up winter racing form, assess the barriers and look at the weights.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Ramornie Handicap winner include:
- Home State Advantage – Grafton Racecourse is known as the ‘Randwick of the North’. Look for horses that do well at Randwick, you might just find they perform similarly on Grafton turf.
- Handicap Helper – Look for any horses that get weight relief from the handicap or have no problem handling the extra kilos.
- Snowden Factor – Trainer Peter Snowden has won the Ramornie Handicap six times most recently with Ranges (2022) and Ka Bling (2024) in partnership with his son Paul.
- Top Hoop – Prolific jockey Robert Thompson has ridden four Ramornie Handicap winners since 2007 with: The Jackal (two victories), Youthful Jack and Big Money.
Ramornie Handicap Favourites 2026
Favourites in 2026 Ramornie Handicap betting include Cosmic Force four-year-old Cosmic Fire racing first-up, last start John Carlton Cup champion My Mum’s Toyboy chasing their sixth straight victory and the Rex Lipp-trained dual Group 2 winner Cifrado.
There was a notable upset in 2024 with Ka Bling winning at Ramornie Handicap odds of $19.
Ranges ($6.50EF in 2022) and Band Of Brothers ($5 in 2026) are the latest Ramornie Handicap favourites or equal favourites to win.
Ramornie Handicap 2026 Field
The official 2026 Ramornie Handicap field of final acceptances close the Monday of race week and will be published in full below once announced.
Ramornie Handicap Race Day 2026
2026 Ramornie Handicap race day takes place on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 and is followed by Grafton Cup Day on the Thursday.
Ramornie Handicap Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 Ramornie Handicap barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Ramornie Handicap Field section.
Ramornie Handicap Nominations 2026
2026 Ramornie Handicap nominations close by 11:00 AM on the Thursday prior to the race.
The 2026 Ramornie Handicap nominations attracted 27 winter sprinters led in all-in betting by Billy Healey’s resuming four-year-old Cosmic Fire who has previous winning form at the track and the flying John Carlton Cup winner My Mum’s Toyboy chasing a sixth win on the trot.
Ramornie Handicap Weights 2026
Handicap conditions apply to this race. Minimum weight is 54 kilograms. Maximum weight is 62 kilograms. Final 2026 Ramornie Handicap weights will be announced by 4:00 PM on the Friday prior to the race with weights on the final acceptors to be published in our above Ramornie Handicap Field section.
2026 Ramornie Handicap Topweight:
- TBD
Ramornie Handicap Acceptances 2026
2026 Ramornie Handicap final acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on the Monday of race week and will be published in our above Ramornie Handicap Field section.
Ramornie Handicap Jockeys 2026
The final riders’ announcement is at 12:00 PM on the Monday prior to the race with the official 2026 Ramornie Handicap jockeys to be published in our above Ramornie Handicap Field section.
Ramornie Handicap Scratchings 2026
2026 Ramornie Handicap scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Ramornie Handicap Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Ramornie Handicap prize purse is worth $200,000 in total, distributed from places first through tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $109,350 |
| 2nd | $36,750 |
| 3rd | $17,750 |
| 4th | $8,900 |
| 5th | $5,250 |
| 6th | $4,000 |
| 7th | $3,500 |
| 8th | $3,500 |
| 9th | $3,500 |
| 10th | $3,500 |
Ramornie Handicap Race Number 2026
The 2026 Ramornie Handicap race number TBC for Wednesday, July 15, 2026. There are eight races in total that day at Grafton Racecourse.
Ramornie Handicap 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 Ramornie Handicap Form Guide following final acceptances.
Ramornie Handicap Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Ramornie Handicap live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing NSW
Ramornie Handicap Winners
Winners of the Ramornie Handicap going back to 2000 are displayed in the table below.
There have been seven multiple Ramornie Handicap winners throughout history with Cuban Song (1933-36); Trovatore (1955-56); (Develope (1970-71); High Classic (1980,1982); Credit Again (1986-87); The Jackal (2007-08); and Havasay (2018-19).
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Band Of Brothers | Matthew Dunn | Dylan Turner | 54 kgs | 1:07.92 |
| 2025 | Sha Of Gomer | Jeff Dunn | Rikki Jamieson | 54 kgs | 1:10.02 |
| 2024 | Ka Bling | Peter & Paul Snowden | Andrew Adkins | 56 kgs | 1:08.69 |
| 2023 | The Big Goodbye | Robert Heathcote | Martin Harley | 57 kgs | 1:09.96 |
| 2022 | Ranges | Peter & Paul Snowden | Tom Sherry | 55.5 kgs | 1:10.90 |
| 2021 | Southern Lad | John O’Shea | Christian Reith | 55 kgs | 1:08.52 |
| 2020 | Signore Fox | Peter & Paul Snowden | Jeff Penza | 56 kgs | 1:08.70 |
| 2019 | Havasay | Toby Edmonds | Matthew McGillivray | 54 kgs | 1:10.12 |
| 2018 | Havasay | Toby Edmonds | Matthew McGillivray | 54 kgs | 1:08.25 |
| 2017 | Calanda | Peter & Paul Snowden | Jim Byrne | 54 kgs | 1:07.56 |
| 2016 | Smart Volatility | John Sargent | Tye Angland | 57.5 kgs | 1:08.87 |
| 2015 | Rock Royalty | Liam Birchley | Chris Whiteley | 55.5 kgs | 1:07.87 |
| 2014 | Big Money | Rodney Northam | Robert Thompson | 56 kgs | 1:08.87 |
| 2013 | Youthful Jack | Ross Stitt | Robert Thompson | 55 kgs | 1:08.73 |
| 2012 | Howmuchdoyouloveme | Con Karakatsanis | Brenton Avdulla | 54 kgs | 1:08.72 |
| 2011 | Jerezana | Peter Snowden | Andrew Gibbons | 53 kgs | 1:09.65 |
| 2010 | Pinwheel | Peter Snowden | Danny Nikolic | 54.5 kgs | 1:08.42 |
| 2009 | Battlefield | Paul Messara | Daniel Ganderton | 55 kgs | 1:09.14 |
| 2008 | The Jackal | Paul St Vincent | Robert Thompson | 57 kgs | 1:08.02 |
| 2007 | The Jackal | Paul St Vincent | Robert Thompson | 58 kgs | 1:08.35 |
| 2006 | For Valour | Mitchell Hudson | Lacey Morrison | 54.5 kgs | 1:08.45 |
| 2005 | King Rex | Stephen Hood | Michael Cahill | 53.5 kgs | 1:09.06 |
| 2004 | Takeover Target | Joe Janiak | Jay Ford | 54.5 kgs | 1:08.41 |
| 2003 | Sir Breakfast | Liam Birchley | Allan Robinson | 53 kgs | 1:08.51 |
| 2002 | Citichy | Nick Flouskos | Kim Bell | 54 kgs | 1:09.19 |
| 2001 | Juggling Time | Ron Quinton | Mitch Newman | 54.5 kgs | 1:08.63 |
| 2000 | Mother’s Gift | John Shelton | Stephen Traecey | 55 kgs | 1:08.54 |