{"id":80651,"date":"2021-09-25T14:01:03","date_gmt":"2021-09-25T04:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/betting-info\/?p=1324"},"modified":"2026-09-24T11:37:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T01:37:24","slug":"jra-cup","status":"publish","type":"betting-info","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/betting-info\/jra-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"JRA Cup 2026 Odds, Betting & Race Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking for this year’s JRA Cup betting odds, field & form guide<\/strong>? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 JRA Cup Odds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

JRA Cup odds 2026<\/a><\/strong> at Neds give punters an early snapshot of how the leading middle\u2011distance and staying types are shaping ahead of Caulfield\u2019s Sunday feature. Early JRA Cup betting 2026 markets <\/strong>generally favour fit, progressive runners stepping up to the 2000m trip, along with proven spring performers capable of handling Caulfield\u2019s tighter turns and tactical racing pattern. As key lead\u2011up races unfold and stables lock in their carnival plans, the JRA Cup odds 2026 tighten quickly, offering punters strong futures angles, market\u2011movers to track, and value plays on horses ready to elevate toward bigger Group 1 staying targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest JRA Cup odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

Caulfield R3 – Drummond Golf JRA Cup (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Royal Supremacy (4)<\/span>
J: Mark Zahra<\/span> 60kg<\/span><\/div>
331×9<\/span> T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 16 in a LR Heatherlie Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1700m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kingswood with 60.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 in the G3 Chairman’s Handicap at Doomben on May 16 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Middle Earth carrying 58.5kg at $7.20. Did enough fresh and will be fitter with an ideal map.<\/td> <\/tr>
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2. Future History (1)<\/span>
J: Ben Melham<\/span> 59.5kg<\/span><\/div>
436×3<\/span> T: Gregory Hickman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Second run back. First-up after three months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 15 in a Hcp at Flemington on September 12 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind St Lawrence with 62.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 in the G3 Lord Mayor’s Cup at Eagle Farm on May 30 over 1800m, slow going head behind Athanatos with 58kg at $8. Nice return with big weight, very wary from the inside gate.<\/td> <\/tr>
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3. Detonator Jack (8)<\/span>
J: John Allen<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
01822<\/span> T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
3.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 in a Bm100 at this track on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Darkbonee carrying 59kg at $8. The run before that 2nd of 10 in a Bm100 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1800m, slow going long-neck behind First Chorus carrying 59.5kg at $18. Up in trip now can suit, hard to knock.<\/td> <\/tr>
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4. Land Legend (14)<\/span>
J: Ethan Brown<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
729×0<\/span> T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
13.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
3.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 10th of 15 in a Hcp at Flemington on September 12 over 1700m, 6 len behind St Lawrence carrying 59.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 7th of 13 in the LR Anniversary Vase at this track on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Al Duca carrying 57.5kg at $14. See again.<\/td> <\/tr>
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5. Torranzino (9)<\/span>
J: Celine Gaudray<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
8215x<\/span> T: Paul Preusker<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
35.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
7.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 24 at Flemington in the G1 Melb Cup November 4 over 3200m, soft track; 8 len behind Half Yours with 51kg at $31. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Moonee Valley So You Think September 6 2025 over 1500m, 6 len behind Desert Lightning with 58.5kg at $51. Good stayer who will improve for the run.<\/td> <\/tr>
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6. Smokin’ Romans (2)<\/span>
J: Jabez Johnstone<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div>
23246<\/span> T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
23.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
5.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently couldn’t go on with it; 6th of 10 in a Hcp at Sandown-Hillside on August 22 over 2400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Nearco Frod with 60kg at $7.50. The run before that 4th of 8 in a Bm100 at Flemington on August 1 over 2000m, 7 len behind See That Storm with 58.5kg at $3.10. Best probably behind him but drawn well and can figure.<\/td> <\/tr>
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7. Newlook (7)<\/span>
J: Michael Dee<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
574×9<\/span> T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
41.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
8.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 9 in a So You Think at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1500m, slow going 13 len behind Evaporate carrying 59kg at $61. Previously second-up 5th of 14 in the G3 NE Manion Cup at Rosehill on March 21 over 2400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Mr Monaco with 53kg at $41. See again.<\/td> <\/tr>
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8. Suntora (6)<\/span>
J: Daniel Stackhouse<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
33×65<\/span> T: Nick Ryan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.10<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 6th of 12 in a Bm100 at this track on August 29 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Fancify with 57.5kg at $91. Second-up 5th of 15 in a Hcp at Flemington on September 12 over 1700m, 3 len behind St Lawrence with 55.5kg at $12. Fitter again and can peak up in trip.<\/td> <\/tr>
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9. Newfoundland (10)<\/span>
J: Declan Bates<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
5190x<\/span> T: Shane Jackson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
67.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
11.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
First-up. Finished off last campaign 15th of 18 at Morphettville in the G2 Adl Cup March 9 over 3200m, 30 len behind American Wolf with 54kg at $6. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Randwick Bm88 December 27 over 2000m, 4 len behind Unlimited with 59kg at $20. Prefer to see.<\/td> <\/tr>
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10. See That Storm (5)<\/span>
J: Craig Williams<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
x7017<\/span> T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 15 in a Qlty at this track on August 29 over 2000m, slow going 5 len behind Saint George with 55.5kg at $13. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck in a Bm100 at Flemington on August 1 over 2000m defeating Star Of India carrying 54kg at $3.80. Can bounce back on top of the ground.<\/td> <\/tr>
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11. Darkbonee (11)<\/span>
J: Jamie Melham<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
3×210<\/span> T: Symon Wilde<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 13th of 15 in a Qlty at this track on August 29 over 2000m, slow going 8 len behind Saint George carrying 54.5kg at $2.45. The race before that favourite; won by 1.75 len in a Bm100 at this track on August 15 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Detonator Jack with 53kg at $2.70. Burnt punters last time, wide draw and more room can see him bounce back.<\/td> <\/tr>
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12. Autumn Mystery (12)<\/span>
J: Teo Nugent<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
93×06<\/span> T: Rory Hunter<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
35.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
7.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 14th of 16 in a Bm84 at this track on August 29 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Home Rule with 62kg at $81. Second run from a spell 6th of 15 in a Hcp at Flemington on September 12 over 1700m, 4 len behind St Lawrence carrying 54kg at $41. Risking.<\/td> <\/tr>
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13. Blonde Star (3)<\/span>
J: Damien Thornton<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
4×024<\/span> T: Imogen Miller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
35.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
7.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
At the latest run came from midfield; 4th of 15 in a Hcp at Flemington on September 12 over 1700m, 3 len behind St Lawrence with 53kg at $71. Before that 2nd in a small field in a Open Hcp at Hobart on August 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Rubbleonthedouble carrying 57kg at $7.50. Measured up quite well last time but it doesn’t get any easier.<\/td> <\/tr>
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14. Sapphire Siren (13)<\/span>
J: Teo Nugent<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
131×1<\/span> T: Bill Papazaharoudakis<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
10.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
3.10<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len in a F&M Bm70 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1600m in soft going defeating Eleanor Dumont with 59.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 in a Cl3 at Pakenham on February 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Plunger with 55.5kg at $6. Nice mare, this is a big jump in class.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 26\/09\/2026 02:30:33 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div>
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JRA Cup 2026 Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our exclusive JRA Cup 2026<\/strong> tips<\/strong> will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview available on the Neds Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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No. 11 Darkbonee<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Caulfield R3 – Drummond Golf JRA Cup (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
Open<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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11. Darkbonee (11)<\/span>
J: Jamie Melham<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
3×210<\/span> T: Symon Wilde<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 13th of 15 in a Qlty at this track on August 29 over 2000m, slow going 8 len behind Saint George carrying 54.5kg at $2.45. The race before that favourite; won by 1.75 len in a Bm100 at this track on August 15 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Detonator Jack with 53kg at $2.70. Burnt punters last time, wide draw and more room can see him bounce back.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 26\/09\/2026 02:30:33 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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2. Future History (1)<\/span>
J: Ben Melham<\/span> 59.5kg<\/span><\/div>
436×3<\/span> T: Gregory Hickman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Second run back. First-up after three months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 15 in a Hcp at Flemington on September 12 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind St Lawrence with 62.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 in the G3 Lord Mayor’s Cup at Eagle Farm on May 30 over 1800m, slow going head behind Athanatos with 58kg at $8. Nice return with big weight, very wary from the inside gate.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 26\/09\/2026 02:30:33 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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5. Torranzino (9)<\/span>
J: Celine Gaudray<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
8215x<\/span> T: Paul Preusker<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
35.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
7.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 24 at Flemington in the G1 Melb Cup November 4 over 3200m, soft track; 8 len behind Half Yours with 51kg at $31. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Moonee Valley So You Think September 6 2025 over 1500m, 6 len behind Desert Lightning with 58.5kg at $51. Good stayer who will improve for the run.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 26\/09\/2026 02:30:33 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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2026 Manikato Stakes Day Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
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Group 1 racing heads to Caulfield on Sunday, where a high-octane Manikato Stakes field has been assembled for the $2 million feature. Nine races are spread across the card post AFL Grand Final Day, and the headline Group 1 sprint race looks to be a doozy with notable names like Giga Kick, Beiwacht, and Jimmysstar contending. Seven other black-type races compliment the program, including the Group 2 Feehan and Stutt Stakes. For a comprehensive look at every race on Manikato Stakes Day at Caulfield, as well as our best bets and form analysis, keep scrolling below! JARBARDAR (11) is one…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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Run over 2,000 metres, the JRA Cup is a Group 3 race formerly run at The Valley on Ladbrokes Cox Plate Day. In 2026 the JRA Cup has moved forward to join the Manikato Stakes Day card and runs on a Sunday in late September at Caulfield Racecourse with The Valley under redevelopment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a $200,000 prize purse, it attracts a quality field of potential Melbourne Cup Carnival hopefuls that may even target a run in the iconic Group 1 Melbourne Cup<\/a> (3200m) on the first Tuesday of November. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable JRA Cup winners<\/strong> include The Taj Mahal (2018), Jon Snow (2017), Real Love (2016), The Cleaner (2014), Mourinho (2013), Precedence (2010), Alcopop (2009), Maldivian (2007), El Segundo (2005), Rain Gauge (2001), and Brave Chief (1999).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maldivian and El Segundo both won the Cox Plate<\/a> during their careers, but not in the same year as their respective JRA Cup victories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2025, the JRA Cup form was franked with the third placed Middle Earth running in the Melbourne Cup to finish third again in the ‘race that stops a nation’. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

JRA Cup 2026 – Quick Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n