Canterbury Stakes 2026 Tips & Betting Selections
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The Canterbury Stakes is a Group One, weight-for-age event held over 1300 meters at Royal Randwick racecourse.
It's on the same day as the Randwick Guineas and been popular race with many notable winners in its long history.
Canterbury Stakes Information
- DateSat 07 Mar, 2026
- Race Time04:30
- RacecourseRandwick
- Race Distance1300 metres
- ConditionsWeight-for-age
- StatusGroup 1
- Prize Money$750,000
Canterbury Stakes 2026 Betting Odds
Betting odds for the 2027 Canterbury Stakes are not currently available.
Canterbury Stakes Betting Tips
Our experts will provide their free Canterbury Stakes tips and betting preview in the lead up to the Group 1.
Our early tips and Canterbury Stakes preview will be available in advance of the race as our tipsters pick out the best value from the futures markets and the final field.
Canterbury Stakes Bookmaker Promotions
Canterbury Stakes bookmaker offers come thick with a lot of interest in the sprint. The biggest and best Australian betting sites all have special offers for customers ahead of the race and you can grab boosted and specials in the build up.
If you are looking to sign up with a bookmaker ahead of the Canterbury Stakes, check out our top five below.
Canterbury Stakes 2026 - Field & Barrier Draw
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gringotts (NZ) | Ciaron Maher | Tommy Berry | 8 | 59kg |
| 2 | Headley Grange | Joseph Pride | Chad Schofield | 10 | 59kg |
| 3 | Linebacker (NZ) | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | Dylan Gibbons | 6 | 59kg |
| 4 | Yorkshire | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | Jason Collett | 5 | 59kg |
| 5 | Encap | Gary Portelli | Rachel King | 1 | 59kg |
| 6 | Joliestar | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 4 | 57kg |
| 7 | Lady Shenandoah | Chris Waller | Nash Rawiller | 9 | 57kg |
| 8 | Beiwacht | Chris Waller | Adam Hyeronimus | 3 | 56kg |
| 9 | Napoleonic | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | Zac Lloyd | 7 | 56kg |
| 10 | Nepotism | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | Tyler Schiller | 2 | 56kg |
Canterbury Stakes Form Guide
The Group Two Millie Fox Stakes run over 1300 meters at Rosehill and the Group Two Expressway Stakes are two of the more popular lead-up races for the Canterbury Stakes.
Given it's still on at the same time as the Melbourne Autumn Carnival, the Canterbury Stakes leads itself mainly to runners based in Sydney.
It's been a popular race for the market elects and favourites in the modern era.
Canterbury Stakes Live Stream
Want to watch a live stream of the Canterbury Stakes?
A number of bookmakers stream Australian horse racing live online and you can watch on your PC, Tablet or Smartphone. Check out our live streaming section to find where you watch the Canterbury Stakes.
Canterbury Stakes History
A group one since 2013 when the champion Pierro took it out, the Canterbury Stakes has a famous honour roll of winners.
San Domenico, Sky High, At Sea and More Joyous are multiple winners of the Canterbury Stakes whilst Manikato, Emancipation, Placid Ark, Pierro, Happy Clapper and Trapeze Artist are other notable victors.
The Canterbury Stakes shifted between both Canterbury and Rosehill racecourses since 1996 before establishing a permanent position at Royal Randwick since 2014.
Canterbury Stakes Results
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Joliestar |
| 2025 | Royal Patronage |
| 2024 | Lady Laguna |
| 2023 | Artorius |
| 2022 | Forbidden Love |
| 2021 | Mizzy |
| 2020 | The Bostonian |
| 2019 | Trapeze Artist |
| 2018 | Happy Clapper |
| 2017 | Le Romain |
| 2016 | Holler |
| 2015 | Cosmic Endeavour |
| 2014 | Appearance |
| 2013 | Pierro |
| 2012 | More Joyous |
| 2011 | More Joyous |
| 2010 | Hot Danish |
| 2009 | All Silent |
| 2008 | Mentality |
| 2007 | Malcolm |
| 2006 | Paratroopers |
| 2005 | Dance Hero |
| 2004 | Yell |
| 2003 | Defier |
| 2002 | Empire |
| 2001 | Shogun Lodge |
Canterbury Stakes 2026 - Replay & Result
1st - Joliestar.
2nd - Beiwacht.
3rd - Lady Shenandoah.
Canterbury Stakes Social News
Punters looking to get the latest Canterbury Stakes social news should visit the Australian Turf Club's social media accounts, which can be found at @atc_races and Royal Randwick on Facebook.
Canterbury Stakes FAQs
How to bet on the Canterbury Stakes?
To place a bet on the Canterbury Stakes you'll need to be signed up with an online bookmaker.
Corporate bookies provide betting markets on the Canterbury Stakes well in advance of the race date and provide best tote and fixed odds markets in the week leading into the race.
Who to bet on in the Canterbury Stakes?
Our experts will provide their selections for closer to the race date for the Canterbury Stakes.
Best way to bet on the Canterbury Stakes?
Punters wanting to live stream the Canterbury Stakes can get all the information from our live streaming hub.
What distance is the Canterbury Stakes?
The Canterbury Stakes is run over 1300 meters.
Where is the Canterbury Stakes?
The Canterbury Stakes is held at Royal Randwick Racecourse.
