{"id":80615,"date":"2021-08-10T10:00:19","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T00:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/betting-info\/?p=1213"},"modified":"2026-08-04T11:45:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T01:45:18","slug":"auries-star-handicap","status":"publish","type":"betting-info","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/betting-info\/auries-star-handicap\/","title":{"rendered":"Aurie’s Star Handicap 2026 Odds, Betting & Race Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking for this year’s Aurie’s Star Handicap betting odds, field and tips<\/strong>? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know on the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aurie’s Star Handicap 2026 Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The official 2026<\/strong> Aurie’s Star Handicap results<\/strong> will be available below once the race takes place on Thursday, July 30, 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2026 Aurie’s Star Handicap winner Boomtown Boss. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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  1. #6 Boomtown Boss<\/td>\n
  2. #8 Royal Insignia<\/td>\n
  3. #2 Arkansaw Kid<\/td>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n

    Boomtown Boss ($13) <\/strong>pulled off a boilover in the 2026 Aurie\u2019s Star Handicap results<\/strong>, storming up the inside to score after a chaotic start that saw favourite War Machine scratched for breaking through the gates. Daniel Moor nursed the Spirit Of Boom sprinter through a patient stalking ride before surging past the on\u2011pace pair Royal Insignia and Arkansaw Kid, with stewards later dismissing a protest for excessive whip use on the grounds it didn\u2019t influence the finish. The win handed Tony Gollan his second Aurie\u2019s Star trophy and flagged the Queensland raider as a genuine straight\u2011track threat heading towards a possible tilt at the Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality<\/a> next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2026 Aurie’s Star Handicap Odds & Finishing Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The 2026 Aurie\u2019s Star Handicap odds<\/a><\/strong> are already taking shape as punters target Flemington\u2019s traditional August sprint, with early Aurie\u2019s Star Handicap Odds 2026<\/strong> markets highlighting fresh spring hopefuls, straight\u2011track specialists and proven Group performers resuming. As one of the most reliable early\u2011spring form races, the Aurie\u2019s Star Handicap betting 2026 <\/strong>landscape is packed with value, driven by fitness edges, tempo profiles and the unique demands of Flemington\u2019s famous straight. With market movers, stable intent and sectional strength all influencing prices in the lead\u2011up, this year\u2019s edition again promises a competitive betting contest \u2014 making it a prime play for Neds punters chasing sharp early\u2011spring racing opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The latest Aurie’s Star Handicap 2026 odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

    Flemington R7 – Aurie’s Star Hcp (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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    6. Boomtown Boss (1)<\/span>
    J: Daniel Moor<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
    x3059<\/span>T: Tony Gollan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    12.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    2.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
    2nd<\/span><\/div>
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    8. Royal Insignia (4)<\/span>
    J: Luke Cartwright<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
    x7562<\/span>T: Grahame Begg<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    2.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
    3rd<\/span><\/div>
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    2. Arkansaw Kid (2)<\/span>
    J: Mark Zahra<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
    3273x<\/span>T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
    4th<\/span><\/div>
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    5. Ndola (3)<\/span>
    J: Jye Mcneil<\/span> 54.5kg<\/span><\/div>
    213×1<\/span>T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    3.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    1.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
    For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/08\/2026 04:20:13 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div>
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    Aurie’s Star Handicap 2026 Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Our insider Aurie’s Star Handicap 2026<\/strong> betting tips<\/strong> will be available here the week of the race and a detailed betting preview published on the Neds Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2026 AURIE’S STAR HANDICAP BETTING TIPS, PREDICTIONS & FAVOURITES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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    <\/td>1. War Machine (1)<\/span> Scratched: <\/span><\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
    For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/08\/2026 04:20:13 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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    Flemington R7 – Aurie’s Star Hcp (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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    5. Ndola (3)<\/span>
    J: Jye Mcneil<\/span> 54.5kg<\/span><\/div>
    213×1<\/span>T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    3.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    1.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
    For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/08\/2026 04:20:13 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
    \n View Results: Flemington Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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    No. 8 Royal Insignia<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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    Flemington R7 – Aurie’s Star Hcp (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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    8. Royal Insignia (4)<\/span>
    J: Luke Cartwright<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
    x7562<\/span>T: Grahame Begg<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
    8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
    2.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
    For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/08\/2026 04:20:13 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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    Latest Aurie’s Star Handicap News<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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    2026 Aurie\u2019s Star Handicap Day Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
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    Saturday racing heads to Flemington for a strong nine-race card, headlined by the Group 3 Aurie\u2019s Star Handicap down the famous straight. Flemington had a Good 4 rating on Wednesday, but showers are forecast around Wednesday and Thursday. With the rail out 10m, track conditions could land in the soft range by race day. That should put added focus on race shape, the speed map and proven Flemington form. Track position may also prove important if there is still give in the ground. The Group 3 feature has attracted a handy field, but there are betting opportunities right across the…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n
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    Aurie’s Star Handicap 2026 Betting Tips, Predictions & Favourites<\/h2>\n
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    The new Melbourne racing season fires up in style this Saturday with the Aurie\u2019s Star Handicap down the famous Flemington straight, and punters are in for a beauty. It\u2019s a compact line\u2011up but stacked with genuine talent, and the first Group race of the season always gives us an early read on who\u2019s ready to make a splash heading into spring. We\u2019ve broken down the key chances, the form that matters, and the runners you want in your multis \u2014 here are our Aurie\u2019s Star Handicap tips, predictions and favourites for 2026. We wrapped up the winter racing action in…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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    The Aurie’s Star Handicap is a Group 3 race held during the Melbourne Winter Racing Carnival in early August as a lead-up into the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Named after The Goodwood<\/a>, Oakleigh Plate and Newmarket Handicap winner, Aurie’s Star, the Aurie’s Star Handicap marks the start of the new season in Victoria and is officially the first Group race on the calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Run over 1,200 metres down the famous ‘Straight Six’ track at Flemington, the Aurie’s Star Handicap holds a prize-purse of $200,000 as of 2021 and attracts a fair share of talented sprinters hoping to step up in distance to the Group 1 Memsie Stakes<\/a> (1400m) at Caulfield in the coming weeks. So Si Bon (2019) won the Aurie’s Star at 20\/1 before a next-up Memsie Stakes second franking the form out of the Flemington Group 3. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Horses that do well in the Aurie’s Star Handicap may choose to back-up in Caulfield’s Group 3 The Heath 1100 Stakes<\/a> (1100m) over less distance on Memsie Stakes Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From the inaugural race until 2004, the Aurie’s Star was run as an Unlisted handicap. From 2005 to 2009, it was a Listed race, before becoming a Group 3 race in 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The venue for this race was temporarily shifted to Moonee Valley Racecourse in 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Plenty of good horses have won the Aurie’s Star Handicap over the years including recent victories by the likes of Temple Of Boom (2011), Tiger Tees (2014), Hey Doc (2017), Voodoo Lad (2018), and Home Of The Brave (2020).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Aurie’s Star Handicap 2026 – Quick Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n