Looking for this year’s Winx Stakes betting odds, field and race day tips? The expert tipsters at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Winx Stakes 2026 Tips
Our insider Winx Stakes 2026 betting tips and exotic race selections on the August Group 1 clash will be published here the week of the race and a full Winx Stakes Day tipping preview available on the Neds Blog.
Previously a Group 2 race and known as the Warwick Stakes, the Winx Stakes race has upgraded and moved across to Royal Randwick from it’s former home at Warwick Farm. The race track and grade aren’t the only thing that’ve been upgraded, with the purse doubling in size to $500,000. The Winx Stakes prize money was increased again ahead of 2023 and is now worth $1 million.
The 2018 edition of the race was renamed as the Winx Stakes in honour of the iconic Winx who won in both 2016 and 2017 before her hat-trick when taking out the event as the namesake in 2018.
Winx’s trainer Chris Waller won the race for a sixth time in 2020 with his subsequent Caulfield Cup winning mare Verry Elleegant defeating stablemate Star Of The Seas. Verry Elleegant defended her title in 2021, but ran second to Mo’unga, before winning the George Main Stakes (now King Charles III Stakes) next race and the Melbourne Cup later that spring.
The high quality of Winx Stakes winners continued in 2022 with subsequent Cox Plate hero Anamoe saluting for the punters.
Waller added to his Winx Stakes record with a seventh success in 2023 with Fangirl improving on her second to Anamoe the year before, and then trained the 2024 trifecta for his eighth success with Via Sistina.
The Winx Stakes now serves as a key lead-up into the new $1 million 7 Stakes (1600m) race held the next month at Randwick on The Shorts Day offering the winner an Epsom Handicap ballot exemption.
Via Sistina franked the 2024 Winx Stakes form going on to win a record number of subsequent Group 1 races that season including her historic eight-length victory in the Ladbrokes Cox Plate.
Waller won the Winx Stakes for a ninth time in 2025 with the defending champion, Via Sistina, resuming to go back-to-back in the event for her 10th career Group 1.
Via Sistina proved the class of her crop, returning in the spring of 2025 to sweep the Cox Plate–Champions Stakes double before heading into retirement on a high. That Winx Stakes form only strengthened as the season unfolded, with runner‑up Aeliana putting together an outstanding campaign of her own — consistently landing in the placings at the top level and ultimately claiming the Ranvet Stakes–Tancred Stakes double at Rosehill in March 2026.
Winx Stakes 2026 Fast Facts
- Race Day: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Former Race Name: Warwick Stakes
- Track: Royal Randwick Racecourse
- Distance: 1400m
- Weight Class: Weight for Age
- Qualification: Three-year-olds and over
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 1
- Operator: Australian Turf Club
- Purse: $1,000,000
- Inaugural Race: 1923
- 2026 Winx Stakes Winner: TBD
Winx Stakes 2026 Results
The official 2026 Winx Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Winx Stakes Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Winx 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 Winx Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Winx Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Winx Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Winx Stakaes, 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 Winx 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 Winx Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Winx Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Winx 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 Winx Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on the Winx 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 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 Winx Stakes in 2026?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Winx Stakes in 2026 is to take into account their previous recent form, assess the barriers, look for first-up performers with a good fresh strike-rate and those proven in Group 1 grade.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Winx Stakes winner include:
- Waller Factor – Trainer Chris Waller has won the race nine times including the three-peat of Winx (2016-18) and most recently in 2023 with Fangirl and 2024 & 2025 with dual champion Via Sistina so looking for his runners can be a key tip.
- Mighty Mares – The mares have dominated the Winx Stakes results over the past decade so looking for the class female gallopers is useful. Eleven mares have won the race in total, most recently Verry Elleegant (2020) and the fellow Waller-trained Fangirl (2023) and Via Sistina (2024 & 2025).
- Fresh is Best – First-up runners usually salute in the Winx Stakes results so watch for the fresh specialists kicking off their spring bids. Mo’unga (2021), Anamoe (2022), Fangirl (2023), and Via Sistina (2024 & 2025) are the last first-up Winx Stakes winners.
Winx Stakes Favourites 2026
Favourites in Winx Stakes 2026 betting will be updated here closer to the event.
Winx (2016, 2017 and 2018) was the last favourite to win jumping the punters’ pick in all three of her victories before the 2022 success of Anamoe ($2.50) from the powerhouse Godolphin stable and the 2025 win by Via Sistina ($2.80) for her second success.
Winx Stakes 2026 Field
The official 2026 Winx Stakes field of final acceptances for the $1 million showdown are announced on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
Winx Stakes 2026 Race Day
The 2026 Winx Stakes is the feature event held on 2026 Winx Stakes Day at Royal Randwick on Saturday, August 22, 2026 There are four other Group races on the card:
- Group 2 Silver Shadow Stakes (1200m),
- Group 3 Show County Quality (1200m),
- Group 3 Toy Show Quality (1100m), and the
- Group 3 Premier’s Cup (2000m).
Winx Stakes 2026 Barrier Draw
The Winx Stakes 2026 barrier draw takes place on the Wednesday leading up to the event and will be published in our above Winx Stakes Field section.
Winx Stakes 2026 Nominations
2026 Winx Stakes nominations close on the Monday of race week.
Winx Stakes 2026 Weights
Standard weight-for-age conditions apply to this race. 2026 Winx Stakes weights must be declared by 4:00pm (AEST) on the Tuesday of race week with weights on the final acceptors to be published in our above Winx Stakes Field section.
Winx Stakes 2026 Acceptances
2026 Winx Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 9:00am (AEST) on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Winx Stakes Field section.
Winx Stakes 2026 Jockeys
Final riders must be declared before 12:00pm (AEST) on the Wednesday of race week and the official 2026 Winx Stakes jockeys will be published in our above Winx Stakes Field section.
Winx Stakes 2026 Scratchings
2026 Winx Stakes scratchings close at 7:30am (AEST) on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Winx Stakes 2026 Prize money
The 2026 Winx Stakes prize money is set at $1,000,000 including $580,000 going to the Winx Stakes winner. Prize money is paid down to 10th place.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $580,000 |
| 2nd | $190,000 |
| 3rd | $96,000 |
| 4th | $42,000 |
| 5th | $21,000 |
| 6th | $10,000 |
| 7th | $10,000 |
| 8th | $10,000 |
| 9th | $8,000 |
| 10th | $8,000 |
Winx Stakes 2026 Race Number
The 2026 Winx Stakes race number is TBC for Saturday, August 22, 2026. There is a total of ten races that day at Royal Randwick Racecourse.
Winx Stakes 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 Winx Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
Winx Stakes Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Winx Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Free to air television: Seven Network
Streaming: Racing NSW
Winx Stakes Winners
Winners of the Winx Stakes (formerly the Warwick Stakes) dating right back to 1930 are listed below. For a complete list of past Warwick Stakes winners and Winx Stakes winners from the event’s inauguration to the present – click here.
| Year | Winner | Weight (kg) | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Via Sistina | 57 | J. McDonald | 1:26.02 |
| 2024 | Via Sistina | 57 | K. McEvoy | 1:23.15 |
| 2023 | Fangirl | 57 | J. McDonald | 1:24.11 |
| 2022 | Anamoe | 58.5 | J. McDonald | 1:24.23 |
| 2021 | Mo’unga | 58.5 | T. Berry | 1:22.12 |
| 2020 | Verry Ellegant | 57 | J. McDonald | 1:23.26 |
| 2019 | Samadoubt | 59 | T. Clark | 1:21.05 |
| 2018 | Winx | 57 | H. Bowman | 1:22.50 |
| 2017 | Winx | 57 | H. Bowman | 1:21.87 |
| 2016 | Winx | 57 | H. Bowman | 1:23.83 |
| 2015 | Royal Descent | 57 | H. Bowman | 1:21.57 |
| 2014 | Tiger Tees | 59 | G. Schofield | 1:27.73 |
| 2013 | Veyron | 59 | C. Reith | 1:21.55 |
| 2012 | Pinwheel | 59 | K. McEvoy | 1:22.59 |
| 2011 | Pinwheel | 59 | K. McEvoy | 1:25.86 |
| 2010 | Metal Bender | 1.24.20 | T. Clark | 1:24.20 |
| 2009 | Trusting | 50.5 | C. Munce | 1:21.59 |
| 2008 | Racing to Win | 59 | H. Bowman | 1:24.53 |
| 2007 | Race Not Run | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2006 | Court’s in Session | 58 | D. Beasley | 1:23.33 |
| 2005 | Sir Dex | 58 | Z. Purton | 1:22.84 |
| 2004 | Private Steer | 55.5 | G. Boss | 1:22.79 |
| 2003 | Lonhro | 58 | D. Beadman | 1:24.35 |
| 2002 | Defier | 58 | C. Munce | 1:21.85 |
| 2001 | Lonhro | 49.5 | D. McLellan | 1:17.30 |
| 2000 | Al Mansour | 58 | D. Beadman | 1:14.77 |
| 1999 | Sunline | 55 | L. Cassidy | 1:22.14 |
| 1998 | What Can I Say | 55.5 | C. Munce | 1:27.68 |
| 1997 | Filante | 58.5 | J. Cassidy | 1:21.06 |
| 1996 | Filante | 57 | L. Dittman | 1:21.74 |
| 1995 | Star Dancer | 58.5 | G. Cooksley | 1:23.77 |
| 1994 | March Hare | 57 | J. Cassidy | 1:22.90 |
| 1993 | Prince Of Praise | 58.5 | B. York | 1:22.30 |
| 1992 | Shaftesbury Avenue | 58.5 | L. Dittman | 1:23.80 |
| 1991 | Super Impose | 58.5 | D. Beadman | 1:24.70 |
| 1990 | Super Impose | 58.5 | D. Gauci | 1:24.30 |
| 1989 | Groucho | 58.5 | D. Oliver | 1:26.70 |
| 1988 | Flotilla | 57 | G. Duffy | 1:22.40 |
| 1987 | Pablo’s Pulse | 50 | J. de Belin | 1:27.60 |
| 1986 | Riverdale | 58.5 | N. Barker | 1:23.50 |
| 1985 | Castanillia | 57 | P. Cook | 1:24.30 |
| 1984 | Phillip | 49.5 | J. Cassidy | 1:23.90 |
| 1983 | Yoyangamble | 49.5 | N. Voigt | 1:23.30 |
| 1982 | Kingston Town | 58.5 | M. Johnston | 1:23.60 |
| 1981 | Kingston Town | 58.5 | M. Johnston | 1:25.20 |
| 1980 | Kingston Town | 57 | M. Johnston | 1:23.20 |
| 1979 | Gypsy Kingdom | 58.5 | K. Langby | 1:23.20 |
| 1978 | Party’s Pride | 58.5 | A. Marney | 1:23.30 |
| 1977 | Proficient | 52 | R. Quinton | 1:24.10 |
| 1976 | Purple Patch | 58.5 | A. Denham | 1:23.40 |
| 1975 | Silver Shadow | 47.5 | K. Langby | 1:24.80 |
| 1974 | Jenarkol | 52 | N. Campton | 1:25.40 |
| 1973 | Longfella | 57 | K. Langby | 1:24.60 |
| 1972 | Nippon | 52.5 | W. Camer | 1:23.50 |
| 1971 | Ricochet | 9 3 | D. Lake | 1:29.10 |
| 1970 | Royal Show | 7 6 | K. Langby | 1:24.70 |
| 1969 | Fair Law | 8 3 | R. McCarthy | 1:28.90 |
| 1968 | Swift Peter | 9 0 | R. Selkrig | 1:24.60 |
| 1967 | Gay Gauntlet | 9 3 | N. Voigt | 1:25.90 |
| 1966 | Prince Max | 7 11 | C. Clare | 1:24.50 |
| 1965 | Gay Gauntlet | 7 5 | W. Camer | 1:23.50 |
| 1964 | Reveille | 7 1 | F. White | 1:24.80 |
| 1963 | Cele’s Image | 7 1 | N. Campton | 1:26.80 |
| 1962 | Sky High | 9 3 | W. Camer | 1:25.20 |
| 1961 | Sky High | 9 0 | G. Moore | 1:24.40 |
| 1960 | Sparkler | 8 12 | A. Mulley | 1:23.90 |
| 1959 | Up And Coming | 9 0 | N. Sellwood | 1:24.10 |
| 1958 | Grey Ghost | 9 0 | C. Kelly | 1:25.70 |
| 1957 | Tulloch | 7 11 | F. Leman | 1:25.60 |
| 1956 | El Khobar | 9 0 | N. Sellwood | 1:24.10 |
| 1955 | Prince Cortauld | 9 3 | N. Sellwood | 1:24.50 |
| 1954 | Tarien | 8 12 | D. Munro | 1:24.00 |
| 1953 | Tarien | 8 7 | G. Moore | 1:24.50 |
| 1952 | Foreign Exchange | 7 4 | P. Burkhardt | 1:27.50 |
| 1951 | San Domenico | 9 0 | A. Ward | 1:24.50 |
| 1950 | San Domenico | 9 0 | A. Ward | 1:29.00 |
| 1949 | The Groom | 9 3 | N. Sellwood | 1:29.50 |
| 1948 | Septet | 7 1 | R. Selkrig | 1:27.00 |
| 1947 | Victory Lad | 9 3 | E. Fordyce | 1:25.25 |
| 1946 | Bernborough | 9 3 | A. Mulley | 1:26.25 |
| 1945 | Removal | 8 9 | D. Munro | 1:27.00 |
| 1944 | Flight | 8 9 | J. Thompson | 1:25.50 |
| 1943 | Katanga | 8 12 | D. Munro | 1:29.25 |
| 1942 | Yaralla | 9 0 | E. McMenamin | 1:25.50 |
| 1941 | High Caste | 9 3 | E. Bartle | 1:25.25 |
| 1940 | Beaulivre | 9 0 | D. Munro | 1:24.50 |
| 1939 | Defaulter | 9 0 | A.E. Ellis | 1:25.25 |
| 1938 | Stretto | 8 7 | E. Bartle | 1:26.75 |
| 1937 | Allunga | 9 3 | D. Munro | 1:38.25 |
| 1936 | Talking | 7 3 | J. O’Sullivan | 1:38.00 |
| 1935 | Rogilla / Silver King | 9 0 / 8 9 | D. Munro / E. Bartle | 1:38.25 |
| 1934 | Chatham | 9 3 | J. Pike | 1:41.50 |
| 1933 | Chatham | 9 3 | S. Davidson | 1:37.50 |
| 1932 | Johnnie Jason | 8 11 | J. Simpson | 1:38.00 |
| 1931 | Johnnie Jason | 7 3 | J. Simpson | 1:38.50 |
| 1930 | Amounis | 9 0 | H. Jones | 1:38.00 |