Champions Sprint 2026 Betting Odds - Joliestar & Tempted Share Favouritism
Joliestar and Tempted share early favouritism at $4.60 with EliteBet for the 2026 Champions Sprint, a $3 million Group 1 race at Flemington. Joliestar is a standout with five Group 1 wins, while Tempted boasts a strong 1200m record. Other Group 1 winners like Briasa, Giga Kick, and Overpass are at $11, highlighting a competitive field. This event remains a highlight of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, attracting Australia's top sprinters.
- Joliestar & Tempted share $4.60 favouritism for the 2026 Champions Sprint
- Other top contenders include Briasa, Giga Kick, & Overpass at $11
- The $3M Group 1 race remains the Melbourne Spring Carnival's premier sprint
Giga Kick defeats Magic Time to win the 2025 Champions Sprint. (Getty)
Joliestar and Tempted share favouritism at $4.60 with EliteBet for the 2026 Champions Sprint.
Joliestar is a five-time Group 1 winner after adding the Canterbury Stakes and TJ Smith Stakes to victories in the Thousand Guineas, Newmarket Handicap and Kingsford Smith Cup.
The Chris Waller-trained mare also produced a brave effort when narrowly beaten in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot in June.
Tempted is a Group 1 winner after taking out the Surround Stakes at Randwick before adding the Group 2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint during The Championships.
The Godolphin sprinter boasts an outstanding record over 1200m, winning four of her past five starts at the trip, with her only defeat during that period coming when third behind champion Ka Ying Rising in The Everest.
Group 1 winners Briasa, Giga Kick, Jigsaw, Lady Shenandoah and Overpass share an $11 quote, while Caballus and My Gladiola are both available at $15.
Champions Sprint 2026 Betting Odds
| Runner | Win |
|---|---|
| Joliestar | $4.60 |
| Tempted | $4.60 |
| Briasa | $11.00 |
| Giga Kick | $11.00 |
| Jigsaw | $11.00 |
| Lady Shenandoah | $11.00 |
| Overpass | $11.00 |
| Caballus | $15.00 |
| My Gladiola | $15.00 |
| Others | $26.00+ |
Odds courtesy of EliteBet & correct on 06/07/2026.
Champions Sprint Winners
The Champions Sprint is the premier sprint of the Melbourne Spring Carnival, with the Group 1 feature run over 1200m down the famous Flemington straight on the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Worth $3 million, the Champions Sprint attracts many of Australia's and the world's best sprinters, with its honour roll featuring champions such as Vain, Takeover Target, Miss Andretti, Black Caviar and Nature Strip.
Recent winners include Imperatriz (2023), Sunshine In Paris (2024) and Giga Kick (2025), continuing the race's reputation as one of Australia's premier tests for elite sprinters.
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