{"id":80713,"date":"2021-11-06T12:50:57","date_gmt":"2021-11-06T02:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/betting-info\/?page_id=181"},"modified":"2026-11-04T16:52:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T06:52:19","slug":"queen-elizabeth-stakes-vrc","status":"publish","type":"betting-info","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/betting-info\/queen-elizabeth-stakes-vrc\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) 2026 Odds, Betting & Race Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking for this year’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) betting odds, field & form<\/strong>? Visit Neds for all the race facts and info!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) Odds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The latest Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) odds 2026 <\/a><\/strong>provide punters with an important guide to one of Flemington’s premier staying contests on Champions Day. Run over a testing 2600m, the race often attracts a quality field of seasoned stayers, Melbourne Cup Carnival performers, and emerging distance specialists, creating an intriguing betting market. By following the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) betting 2026 markets<\/strong>, punters can identify the leading chances, market movers, and potential value runners as race day approaches. Stay up to date with the latest Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) odds, form trends, and betting fluctuations to make more informed wagering decisions on this popular Group 3 feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) 2026 odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

Flemington R3 – Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Defiantly (9)<\/span>
59.5kg<\/span>4211x<\/span><\/div>
J: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle<\/span>T: Joseph O’brien<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation post a big 5.5 len win. Deauville G2 Pr Kergolay August 23 over 3000m slow track defeating Santorini Star carrying 59kg at $5.60. Previously first up; ran last of 16 at Cork April 24 over 2112m, 18 len behind Final Voyage carrying 63.5kg at $7.50. One-time Melbourne Cup favourite, have to respect.<\/td> <\/tr>
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2. Vauban (1)<\/span>
59.5kg<\/span>33×90<\/span><\/div>
J: Jordan Childs<\/span>T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
31.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
6.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 13 in the G3 Geelong Cup on October 21 over 2400m, 6 len behind Point Of Law with 60.5kg at $19. Second run from a spell ran last of 23 in the G1 Melbourne Cup at this track on November 3 over 3200m, on a slow track; 30 len behind Point Of Law carrying 56.5kg at $61. Hard to have off Tuesday’s run.<\/td> <\/tr>
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3. Berkeley Square (8)<\/span>
57.5kg<\/span>60042<\/span><\/div>
J: Declan Bates<\/span>T: Dan O’sullivan<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 13 in the G3 Bendigo Cup on October 28 over 2400m, 0.8 len behind So You Are with 59.5kg at $31. The run before that 4th of 13 in the G3 Geelong Cup on October 21 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Point Of Law with 57.5kg at $31. Going very well and the Point Of Law form two back stands out.<\/td> <\/tr>
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4. Pinhole (7)<\/span>
56kg<\/span>x3117<\/span><\/div>
J: James McDonald<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
At the latest run 7th of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 3.5 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 58kg at $6.50. Before that won by a nose in the G2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2400m defeating Suntora with 56kg at $3.70. Luckless last time and that form provided the Melbourne Cup third.<\/td> <\/tr>
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5. King Pedro (11)<\/span>
55.5kg<\/span>11×44<\/span><\/div>
J: Mark Zahra<\/span>T: John O’shea & Tom Charlton<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.75<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 in the G2 Hill Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1900m, 2.25 len behind Attrition carrying 59kg at $21. Last start 4th of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 2 len behind Juja Kibo with 57kg at $7. Fitter again now and should be ready to fire.<\/td> <\/tr>
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6. Torranzino (3)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>5×060<\/span><\/div>
J: Billy Egan<\/span>T: Paul Preusker<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
41.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
7.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Last start faded in the straight 12th of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 4.5 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 57.5kg at $61. The race before that ran last in a small field in the G1 Might And Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2000m, 11 len behind Land Legend carrying 59kg at $101. Needs to improve.<\/td> <\/tr>
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7. Valiant King (4)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>x0038<\/span><\/div>
J: Ben Melham<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
17.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
4.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
At the latest run 8th of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 3.5 len behind Juja Kibo with 57.5kg at $26. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 13 in a G3 The Bart Cummings at this track on October 3 over 2520m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Mr Monaco with 55.5kg at $13. Can improve again, not the worst.<\/td> <\/tr>
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8. Litzdeel (6)<\/span>
54kg<\/span>25253<\/span><\/div>
J: Damian Lane<\/span>T: Danny O’brien<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 in the G3 Bendigo Cup on October 28 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind So You Are carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Before that 5th of 13 in the G3 Geelong Cup on October 21 over 2400m, 5 len behind Point Of Law carrying 54kg at $5.50. Making headway. Been so game all Spring and will run well again.<\/td> <\/tr>
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9. Manzor Blue (2)<\/span>
54kg<\/span>x4640<\/span><\/div>
J: Michael Dee<\/span>T: Lisa Latta<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
27.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
5.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Last start 13th of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 4.5 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 55.5kg at $101. The race before that 4th of 14 in a Hcp at Hawera on October 3 over 2100m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Donnybrook carrying 56.5kg at $15.90. Outclassed.<\/td> <\/tr>
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10. Newlook (5)<\/span>
54kg<\/span>x9047<\/span><\/div>
J: Jamie Melham<\/span>T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
61.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
9.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 10 in the G3 Atc St Leger Stakes at Randwick on October 17 over 2600m, slow going 5.5 len behind So You Are carrying 58.5kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 13 in a G3 The Bart Cummings at this track on October 3 over 2520m, in the wet; 6 len behind Mr Monaco carrying 54kg at $41. Not going well enough.<\/td> <\/tr>
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11. Bella Montagna (12)<\/span>
54kg<\/span>x4335<\/span><\/div>
J: Rachel King<\/span>T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
26.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
5.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Last start 5th of 10 in the G3 Atc St Leger Stakes at Randwick on October 17 over 2600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind So You Are with 53.5kg at $4.40. Before that 3rd in a small field in the G3 Colin Stephen Quality at Rosehill on September 26 over 2400m, 1.2 len behind So You Are with 53kg at $3. Going well in Sydney, in the minor mix.<\/td> <\/tr>
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12. House Of Lords (10)<\/span>
54kg<\/span>00940<\/span><\/div>
J: Jye Mcneil<\/span>T: Peter Gelagotis<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
126.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
15.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
At the latest run got back early 12th of 15 in the G3 Tesio Stakes at this track on October 24 over 2040m, 4.5 len behind Soverato carrying 54kg at $51. The start before that came from midfield; 4th of 13 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on October 14 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Johnich carrying 57kg at $26. Outclassed.<\/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: 05\/11\/2026 05:59:35 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div>
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Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) 2026 Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our exclusive 2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) tips<\/strong> will be detailed above the week of the race and a full betting preview available on the Neds Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Flemington R3 – Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Pinhole (7)<\/span>
56kg<\/span>x3117<\/span><\/div>
J: James McDonald<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
At the latest run 7th of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 3.5 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 58kg at $6.50. Before that won by a nose in the G2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2400m defeating Suntora with 56kg at $3.70. Luckless last time and that form provided the Melbourne Cup third.<\/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: 05\/11\/2026 05:59:35 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Flemington R3 – Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Defiantly (9)<\/span>
59.5kg<\/span>4211x<\/span><\/div>
J: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle<\/span>T: Joseph O’brien<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation post a big 5.5 len win. Deauville G2 Pr Kergolay August 23 over 3000m slow track defeating Santorini Star carrying 59kg at $5.60. Previously first up; ran last of 16 at Cork April 24 over 2112m, 18 len behind Final Voyage carrying 63.5kg at $7.50. One-time Melbourne Cup favourite, have to respect.<\/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: 05\/11\/2026 05:59:35 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Open<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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11. Bella Montagna (12)<\/span>
54kg<\/span>x4335<\/span><\/div>
J: Rachel King<\/span>T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
26.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
5.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Last start 5th of 10 in the G3 Atc St Leger Stakes at Randwick on October 17 over 2600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind So You Are with 53.5kg at $4.40. Before that 3rd in a small field in the G3 Colin Stephen Quality at Rosehill on September 26 over 2400m, 1.2 len behind So You Are with 53kg at $3. Going well in Sydney, in the minor mix.<\/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: 05\/11\/2026 05:59:35 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n Bet Now: Flemington Race 3<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Not to be confused with the Australian Turf Club Group 1 race of the same name<\/a>, the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) is a Group 3 event contested over 2,600m at Flemington Racecourse on the first Saturday of November annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The race has recently been run as the Queen’s Cup<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A key support act on the Champion Stakes Day program, the Queen Elizabeth Stakes makes a nice consolation race for stayers that failed to gain a start in the coveted Melbourne Cup race the Tuesday before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A quality handicap event also known as the Queen’s Cup, the VRC Queen Elizabeth Stakes also offers a bonus to any horse that was paid up for at final acceptances stage but was balloted out of the Melbourne Cup field<\/a>. Irish-trained mare True Self (2019) was the last Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner to take out the bonus. She returned in 2020 and improved on a lead-up 13th in the Caulfield Cup to successfully defend her Queen Elizabeth Stakes title at Flemington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good lead-up races into the Queen Elizabeth Stakes include the Caulfield Cup<\/a> and the Moonee Valley Gold Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horses that do well in this race often go on to enter the Zipping Classic<\/a> at Sandown. In 2021 the Queen Elizabeth Stakes runner-up at Flemington, Sound, went on to win that year’s Zipping Sandown Classic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2022 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) form was franked with the winner Soulcombe returning the following spring to run second to Without A Fight in the 2023 Melbourne Cup results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2023 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) third placegetter Duke De Sessa franked the form the following spring with his 2024 Group 1 Caulfield Cup victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, the VRC Queen Elizabeth winner Smokin\u2019 Romans ran a next-up second in the Zipping Classic while Berkeley Square ran third in both races before taking out the Listed Ballarat Cup (2000m) that summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC) 2026 – Quick Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n