Looking for this year’s Up And Coming Stakes betting odds, race day tips and form? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
2026 Up And Coming Stakes Odds
Up And Coming Stakes odds 2026 at Neds are already drawing strong early interest, with punters eager to play a race that consistently unveils serious new‑season three‑year‑olds. This 1300m Rosehill Group 3 brings together sharp triallers, Golden Rose hopefuls and progressive colts and geldings rising through the grades, creating a highly reactive market as stable pushes, jump‑out form and early money land. Whether you’re chasing value, tracking market movers or locking in the best price before race day, staying across the latest Up And Coming Stakes betting 2026 updates is essential for punters looking to strike early in the Sydney spring.
The latest Up And Coming Stakes 2026 odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.
Up And Coming Stakes 2026 Tips
Our exclusive 2026 Up And Coming Stakes tips will be available here the week of the race and a complete Up And Coming Stakes Day betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
Run over 1,300 metres, the Up And Coming Stakes is a Group 3 race taking place at Rosehill Gardens in August during the Spring Racing Carnival. With a $250,000 prize purse, it attracts a quality line-up of three-year-old colts and geldings that may be targeting upcoming Group 1 events later in the season.
The event has been won by many champion racehorses including Mahogany (1993), Exceed And Excel (2003) and Fastnet Rock (2004), and is now held on Rosehill’s San Domenico Stakes Day card.
The best three-year-olds out of the Up And Coming Stakes race may head towards the $1 million Golden Rose Stakes (1400m) that spring with Manawanui (2011) the last to do the double.
In 2022 the Up & Coming Stakes form was franked with the runner-up Golden Mile continuing on to win a host of subsequent races including the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) in Melbourne.
Tom Kitten won the 2023 Up And Coming Stakes ahead of his Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) win later that season.
Up And Coming Stakes 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Track Location: Rosehill Gardens
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 1,300 metres
- Weight Conditions: Quality handicap
- Qualification: Three-year-olds (colts and geldings)
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 3
- Operator: Australian Turf Club
- Prize Purse: $250,00
- Inaugural Race: 1979
- 2026 Up & Coming Stakes Winner: TBD
Up And Coming Stakes 2026 Results
The official 2026 Up And Coming Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Up And Coming Stakes Betting in 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Up And Coming 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 Up And Coming Stakes |
|---|---|
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Up And Coming Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Up And Coming 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 Up And Coming 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 Up And Coming Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Up And Coming Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Up And Coming 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 Up And Coming Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on the Up And Coming Stakes in 2026
- Join up at neds
- 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 Up And Coming Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Up And Coming Stakes?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Up And Coming Stakes in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up early spring racing form, assess the barriers, and consider the weight each horse will carry.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Up And Coming Stakes winner include:
- Handicap Helper – Look for a horse that either benefits from weight relief or can easily handle the extra weight given to them.
- Middle Distance Magic – The 1300m distance of the Up And Coming Stakes means it is better suited to three-year-olds with the proven ability to run further than the 1200m sprint races.
- McDonald Factor – Jockey James McDonald rode three straight Up And Coming Stakes winners from 2019-21.
Up And Coming Stakes Favourites 2026
Favourites in 2026 Up And Coming Stakes betting will be updated here the week of the race.
True Detective ($2.30 in 2019), five length winner North Pacific ($1.85 in 2020), Tiger Of Malay ($3.30 in 2021), Kibou ($3.50 in 2022), Autumn Glow ($2.05 in 2024), and Grand Prairie ($3.90 in 2025) are the latest Up And Coming Stakes favourites to win.
Up And Coming Stakes Field 2026
The official 2026 Up And Coming Stakes field of final acceptors is announced on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
Up And Coming Stakes Race Day 2026
Up And Coming Stakes 2026 race day takes place at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, August 29, 2026, to accompany the Group 3 $250,000 San Domenico Stakes (1100m).
Up And Coming Stakes Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 Up And Coming Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Up And Coming Stakes Field section.
Up And Coming Stakes Nominations 2026
2026 Up And Coming Stakes nominations close by 11:00 AM on the Monday of race week.
Up And Coming Stakes Weights 2026
Quality handicap conditions apply. The minimum weight is 54 kilograms. Final 2026 Up And Coming Stakes weights will be announced by 4:00 PM on the Tuesday of race week with weights on the final acceptors to be published in our above Up And Coming Stakes Field section.
Tiger Of Malay (61kg in 2021) followed by Tom Kitten (59kg in 2023) are the latest Up And Coming Stakes top weights to win.
2026 Up And Coming Stakes Topweight:
- TBD
Up And Coming Stakes Acceptances 2026
2026 Up And Coming Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Up And Coming Stakes Field section.
Up And Coming Stakes Jockeys 2026
The final riders’ announcement is at 12:00 PM on the Wednesday of race week with jockeys to be published in our above Up And Coming Stakes Field section.
Up And Coming Stakes Scratchings 2026
2026 Up And Coming Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Up And Coming Stakes Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Up And Coming Stakes prize purse is worth $250,000 in total, distributed from places first through tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $140,000 |
| 2nd | $46,250 |
| 3rd | $22,400 |
| 4th | $11,000 |
| 5th | $6,100 |
| 6th | $4,000 |
| 7th | $3,500 |
| 8th | $3,500 |
| 9th | $3,500 |
| 10th | $3,500 |
Up And Coming Stakes Race Number 2026
The 2026 Up And Coming Stakes race number is TBC for Saturday, August 29, 2026. There are ten races in total that day at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.
Up And Coming 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 Up And Coming Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
Up And Coming Stakes Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Up And Coming Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing NSW
Up And Coming Stakes Winners
Winners of the Up And Coming Stakes going back to 1999 are displayed in the table below.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Grand Prairie | Peter Snowden | Tom Sherry | 54 kgs | 1:17.81 |
| 2024 | Autumn Glow | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 53 kgs | 1:15.79 |
| 2023 | Tom Kitten | James Cummings | Nash Rawiller | 59 kgs | 1:16.00 |
| 2022 | Kibou | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Regan Bayliss | 53 kgs | 1:17.14 |
| 2021 | Tiger Of Malay | Richard & Michael Freedman | James McDonald | 61 kgs | 1:15.71 |
| 2020 | North Pacific | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | James McDonald | 56.5 kgs | 1:21.81 |
| 2019 | True Detective | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 55.5 kgs | 1:15.59 |
| 2018 | Master Ash | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 53 kgs | 1:16.91 |
| 2017 | Dracarys | Peter & Paul Snowden | Andrew Adkins | 53.5 kgs | 1:14.76 |
| 2016 | Divine Prophet | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Tommy Berry | 55 kgs | 1:16.68 |
| 2015 | Shards | John O’Shea | James McDonald | 56 kgs | 1:16.31 |
| 2014 | Scissor Kick | Paul Messara | Tye Angland | 54.5 kgs | 1:18.78 |
| 2013 | War | Gai Waterhouse | Tommy Berry | 54 kgs | 1:16.66 |
| 2012 | Albrecht | Peter Snowden | Kerrin McEvoy | 54.5 kgs | 1:16.28 |
| 2011 | Manawanui | Ron Leemon | Glyn Schofield | 55 kgs | 1:20.09 |
| 2010 | Blackball | Peter Snowden | Tye Angland | 54 kgs | 1:10.96 |
| 2009 | Rarefied | Peter Snowden | Chris Munce | 54 kgs | 1:09.98 |
| 2008 | Dreamscape | Gai Waterhouse | Peter Robl | 54 kgs | 1:11.88 |
| 2007 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2006 | Court Command | Darren Smith | Darryl McLellan | 54 kgs | 1:10.71 |
| 2005 | Snitzel | Gerald Ryan | Scott Seamer | 56.5 kgs | 1:09.88 |
| 2004 | Fastnet Rock | Paul Perry | Glen Boss | 56 kgs | 1:10.28 |
| 2003 | Exceed And Excel | Tim Martin | Hugh Bowman | 56 kgs | 1:11.82 |
| 2002 | Snowland | Gai Waterhouse | Chris Munce | 56 kgs | 1:08.97 |
| 2001 | Newquay | Gai Waterhouse | Brian York | 54 kgs | 1:11.23 |
| 2000 | Zariz | Gerald Ryan | Brian York | 54 kgs | 1:09.41 |
| 1999 | Testa Rossa | Dean Lawson | Damien Oliver | 54 kgs | 1:10.13 |