{"id":92242,"date":"2026-10-02T11:50:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T01:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=92242"},"modified":"2026-10-02T11:50:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T01:50:53","slug":"turnbull-stakes-2026-betting-tips-predictions-favourites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/10\/turnbull-stakes-2026-betting-tips-predictions-favourites\/","title":{"rendered":"Turnbull Stakes 2026 Betting Tips, Predictions & Favourites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the most important lead-up races of the Melbourne Spring Carnival headlines proceedings at Flemington this Saturday, and the Neds form team has done the hard work with our 2026 Turnbull Stakes tips, predictions and favourites<\/strong>, breaking down the key contenders, market leaders and best betting opportunities in this year’s elite Group 1 feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Group 1 $750,000 Turnbull Stakes<\/a><\/strong> (2000m) is once again shaping as a crucial spring form reference, with an outstanding field of weight-for-age performers, Cox Plate<\/a> hopefuls and Melbourne Cup<\/a> aspirants set to clash down the famous Flemington straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defending champion Sir Delius heads the Turnbull Stakes betting odds<\/a><\/strong> as he chases consecutive victories in the race after an encouraging first-up performance in the Makybe Diva Stakes. The Waterhouse & Bott-trained star looks ideally suited getting back to 2000m and remains the horse to beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris Waller’s premier mare Aeliana sits prominently in the market after an eye-catching second-up effort behind Autumn Glow in Sydney, while in-form galloper Cosmic Crusader has attracted plenty of attention following another strong showing at Group 1 level through the Underwood Stakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further depth comes from reigning Cups hero Half Yours, Naturalism Stakes winner Zahrann, emerging mare She’s A Hustler, and value contender Saint George, whose brave recent performances suggest he can measure up against the elite stayers this spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With proven Group 1 stars, established spring performers and genuine betting value spread throughout the field, this year’s Turnbull shapes as one of the standout wagering races of the Melbourne Spring Carnival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below you’ll find our full 2026 Turnbull Stakes preview, predictions and Same Race Multi selections.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Turnbull Stakes Favourites & Best Bets<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Favourite & Best Bet<\/div>\n
No. 2 Sir Delius<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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I’m happy to stay with reigning Turnbull Stakes winner SIR DELIUS (9)<\/strong>, who looks primed to go back-to-back in Flemington’s premier weight-for-age feature.<\/p>\n

The Waterhouse & Bott-trained six-year-old returned in excellent order when finishing an eye-catching fourth in the Makybe Diva Stakes<\/a>, working home strongly after settling off a slow tempo.<\/p>\n

That run should have him perfectly set to peak second-up, with the rise to 2000m a major advantage given his outstanding record at the trip.<\/p>\n

Already established among the leading Cox Plate contenders, Sir Delius profiles as the class runner of the field and gets conditions to suit on Saturday.<\/p>\n

With Craig Williams retaining the ride, a favourable draw and natural improvement to come, he ticks all the major boxes.<\/p>\n

A victory would see Sir Delius become the first horse since the mighty Winx to win consecutive Turnbull Stakes, and if he reproduces his best weight-for-age form, he’ll take plenty of beating.<\/p>\n

Flemington R8 – Tab Turnbull Stakes (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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4th<\/span><\/div>
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2. Sir Delius (9)<\/span>
J: Craig Williams<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
331×4<\/span> T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/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: 03\/10\/2026 05:29:12 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Sir Delius<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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