Looking for this year’s The Cummings Stakes (RA Lee Stakes) betting tips, field and odds? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
The Cummings Stakes Tips 2026
Our exclusive 2026 The Cummings Stakes (RA Lee Stakes) tips will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
The Cummings Stakes (formerly the R.A Lee Stakes) is a Group 3 mile showdown run and won at Morphettville Racecourse in May during the Adelaide Autumn Racing Carnival.
The event is run at set weights plus penalties and is open to horses aged three and above.
First held in 1979, the race was originally named in named in honour of South Australian Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame inductee Robert A. Lee (2011).
It was renamed The Cummings Stakes ahead of the 2024 edition and prize money has increased to $220,000.
Currently held on The Goodwood Day, it gained Group 3 status in 2006 and has been won by plenty of nice types over the years including the latest two-time champ Linton (2012-13).
The Cummings Stakes (RA Lee Stakes) 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Track Location: Morphettville Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 1,600 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set weights plus penalties
- Qualification: Three-year-olds and over
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 3
- Operator: South Australian Jockey Club
- Prize Purse: $220,000
- Inaugural Race: 1979
- 2026 The Cummings Stakes Winner: TBD
The Cummings Stakes (RA Lee Stakes) 2026 Results
The official 2026 The Cummings Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
The Cummings Stakes Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on The Cummings Stakes, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type of Bet in This Year’s The Cummings Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s The Cummings Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s The Cummings Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in The Cummings 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 Cummings 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 Cummings Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within The Cummings Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within The Cummings 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 Cummings Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on The Cummings Stakes in 2026
- Join up 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 The Cummings Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win The Cummings Stakes in 2026
The best way to pick which horse will win The Cummings Stakes in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up autumn racing form, assess the barriers, look for the proven Group performers and star 1600m runners.
Additional factors to consider when picking The Cummings Stakes winner include:
- Double-Figure Fancies: Plenty of upsets have occurred in this race over the years so looking outside the favourite can prove profitable. En Francais ($17 in 2024) and Regal Azmon ($15 in 2025) are the last double-figure The Cummings Stakes winners.
- Queen Of The South: Any female runners backing up out of the Group 2 Queen Of The South Stakes are worth following into this event. En Francais (5th in 2024) was the last Queen Of The South graduate to go on and win The Cummings Stakes.
The Cummings Stakes Favourites 2026
Favourites in 2026 The Cummings Stakes betting will be updated here the week of the race.
Land Of Plenty ($2.70 in 2018) and Foxy Frida ($1.65 in 2023) are the latest RA Lee Stakes / The Cummings Stakes favourites to win.
The Cummings Stakes Field 2026
The official 2026 The Cummings Stakes (RA Lee Stakes) field of final acceptances is set for release the Wednesday of race week and will be published below.
The Cummings Stakes Race Day 2026
2026 The Cummings Stakes takes place on The Goodwood Day 2026 at Morphettville on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The other Group status races on the card are the:
- Group 1 $1,000,000 The Goodwood (1200m),
- Group 3 $170,000 SA Fillies Classic (2500m),
- Group 3 $150,000 Proud Miss Stakes (1200m), and the
- Group 3 $150,000 David Coles AM Stakes (1200m) – formerly the National Stakes.
The Cummings Stakes Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 The Cummings Stakes (RA Lee Stakes) barrier draw is announced a few days out from the event and will be published in our above The Cummings Stakes Field section.
The Cummings Stakes Nominations 2026
2026 The Cummings Stakes (RA Lee Stakes) nominations close at midday on the Monday of race week.
The Cummings Stakes Weights 2026
Set weights plus penalties apply to this race. Final weights are announced at 4:30 PM on the Tuesday of race week with the official 2026 The Cummings Stakes weights on the final acceptances to be published in our above The Cummings Stakes Field section.
2026 The Cummings Stakes Topweight:
- TBD
The Cummings Stakes Acceptances 2026
2026 The Cummings Stakes (RA Lee Stakes) final acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above The Cummings Stakes Field section.
The Cummings Stakes Jockeys 2026
The final riders’ announcement is at 12:30 PM on the Wednesday of race week with the official 2026 The Cummings Stakes (RA Lee Stakes) jockeys to be published in our above The Cummings Stakes Field section.
The Cummings Stakes Scratchings 2026
2026 The Cummings Stakes (RA Lee Stakes) scratchings close at 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
The Cummings Stakes Prize Money 2026
The 2026 The Cummings Stakes prize purse is worth $220,000 in total, distributed from places first through to tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $120,500 |
| 2nd | $39,000 |
| 3rd | $19,500 |
| 4th | $11,000 |
| 5th | $8,000 |
| 6th | $4,400 |
| 7th | $4,400 |
| 8th | $4,400 |
| 9th | $4,400 |
| 10th | $4,400 |
The Cummings Stakes Race Number 2026
The 2026 The Cummings Stakes (RA Lee Stakes) race number is TBC for Saturday, May 9, 2026. There are nine races in total that day at Morphettville Racecourse.
The Cummings Stakes Form Guide 2026
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for our full 2026 The Cummings Stakes (RA Lee Stakes) Form Guide following final acceptances.
The Cummings Stakes Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 The Cummings Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing.com
RA Lee Stakes / The Cummings Stakes Winners
Winners of the RA Lee Stakes / The Cummings Stakes dating back to the year 2000 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Regal Azmon | Arran Bay | Fine Future |
| 2024 | En Francais | Jimmy The Bear | Chicago Storm |
| 2023 | Foxy Friday | So Si Bon | Party Princess |
| 2022 | Belle Plaisir | Cherry Tortoni | Excelida |
| 2021 | Lord Vladivostok | Dr Drill | Vassilator |
| 2020 | Chapel City | Seabrook | Harbour Views |
| 2019 | Fastnet Tempest | Waging War | Brown Ben |
| 2018 | Land Of Plenty | Over Exposure | Lite’n In My Veins |
| 2017 | Burning Front | Hooked | Rhythm To Spare |
| 2016 | Tonopah | Prince Of Penzance | Rocket Commander |
| 2015 | The Bowler | Excites Zelady | Metaphorical |
| 2014 | Rhythm To Spare | Starkiato | Gig |
| 2013 | Linton | Lucky Penny | General Peekay |
| 2012 | Linton | Hawks Bay | Verco Road |
| 2011 | Budriguez | Majestic Music | Red Colossus |
| 2010 | Majestic Music | Life To The Full | Tagus |
| 2009 | Serious Speed | Chasm | Pinnacles |
| 2008 | Autumn Jeuney | Goin To Jackson | Peacemaker |
| 2007 | Brockmans Lass | Red For Lou | Lord Of The Dance |
| 2006 | Lifes A Bounty | Smart And Mighty | Tawqeet |
| 2005 | Sassbee | Barabba Road | Merlot Now |
| 2004 | Fly For Me | Sylvaner | Grundys Crossing |
| 2003 | Sylvaner | None For The Road | Circumnavigating |
| 2002 | Sylvaner | Oliver Beer | Market Price |
| 2001 | Typhoon Barney | Gold Crystal | Roralism |
| 2000 | More Action | Burning Clay | Our Guided Missile |