Coolmore Stud Stakes 2026 Betting Tips
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The Coolmore Stud Stakes is a stallion-making race that's worth $2 million and takes place during the Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington.
Run on Victoria Derby Day, this sprinting event is a target for colts that the connections are looking to put to stud in the near future.
Bets.com.au provides punters with Coolmore Stud Stakes betting tips and previews, along with a complete guide to the Group 1.
Coolmore Stud Stakes Information
- DateSat 31 Oct, 2026
- Race Time03:30
- RacecourseFlemington
- Race Distance1200 metres
- Conditions3yo - Set Weights
- StatusGroup 1
- Prize Money$2,000,000
Coolmore Stud Stakes Betting Odds
Check back here closer to the race start date for the latest Coolmore Stud Stakes betting odds.
Coolmore Stud Stakes Betting Tips
Our experts provide Coolmore Stud Stakes betting tips in the lead up to the Flemington feature sprint race.
Punters will be able to get their Coolmore Stud Stakes tips, form guide and barrier draw analysis for the feature race on Derby Day at Flemington.
Coolmore Stud Stakes Bookmakers & Promotions
The Coolmore Stud Stakes is one of the main events punters focus on when the spring carnival rolls around.
Australian betting sites have special offers for customers - both new and existing - on the Coolmore Stud Stakes including special odds promos that can be used on Flemington races.
If you are looking to sign up with a bookmaker ahead of the Flemington Carnival, check out our top five below.
Coolmore Stud Stakes 2025 - Field & Barrier Draw
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beiwacht | Chris Waller | Adam Hyeronimus | 10 | 57kg |
| 2 | McGaw | Emma-Lee & David Browne | Lachlan Neindorf | 12 | 57kg |
| 3 | Tentyris | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Mark Zahra | 5 | 57kg |
| 4 | Tycoon Star | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Michael Dee | 9 | 57kg |
| 5 | Skyhook | Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | Craig Williams | 2 | 57kg |
| 6 | Hidden Motive | Nathan Doyle | Ashley Morgan | 6 | 57kg |
| 7 | Raging Force | Peter Snowden | Tommy Berry | 7 | 57kg |
| 8 | Jimmy Recard | Ciaron Maher | Ben Allen | 11 | 57kg |
| 9 | Legacy Bound | Robbie Griffiths | Jye McNeil | 4 | 57kg |
| 10 | Beadman | Peter Snowden | Blake Shinn | 8 | 57kg |
| 11 | Skyglider | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 3 | 57kg |
| 12 | My Gladiola | John McArdle | Jamie Mott | 1 | 55kg |
Coolmore Stud Stakes Form Guide
The Coolmore Stud Stakes is a stallion making racing which makes it a highly entertaining race.
This feature has been won by star sires Encosta de Lago, Sepoy and Zoustar. Although Sunlight and September Run, both Fillies, this race is typically a colts’ event.
Punters should follow the star colts leading into the event with favourites having a strong record in the race.
Coolmore Stud Stakes 2025 Betting Insights, Stats & Trends
- 2024 Winner: Switzerland ran a dominant 2¾-length victory, giving Chris Waller his sixth win in 11 years, and marking James McDonald’s third triumph in four renewals
- Favourites hold reasonable strike rate: 5 favourites have won since 2010, but several years have seen mid‑priced victories, so solid form is key
- Most winners placed in top four of lead-up races like the Danehill Stakes, McNeil Stakes, Red Anchor Stakes, or Poseidon Stakes (1200–1400 m). Switzerland notably bounced back with a big win in the Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes prior to the Coolmore
- Exclusively for three-year-olds, making this a stallion-making sprint. While predominantly colts and geldings, occasional fillies win (e.g., September Run, Sunlight)
- Notable winners in double-digit odds include Ozzmosis ($16 in 2023), September Run ($11 in 2020), and Sunlight ($11 in 2018). Recent years like 2023 and 2024 favored runners in the $5–$8 range, but longshots remain viable in exotics
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Coolmore Stud Stakes History
Originally run for two-year-old juveniles, the Coolmore Stud Stakes became a three-year-old feature in 1969.
It was previously held on Australian Cup day in earlier in the year but the Victoria Racing Club moved the race to the opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
The Coolmore Stud Stakes was given Group 1 status in 2006 when Gold Edition was victorious and since then it has become a must-win race for any early stud prospects.
Unfortunately the race has meant that winners are sometimes retired very early in their careers to begin life as a sire.
Zoustar and Sepoy are two examples of this and there'll be plenty more going into the future.
Coolmore Stud Stakes Past Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Tentyris |
| 2024 | Switzerland |
| 2023 | Ozzmosis |
| 2022 | In Secret |
| 2021 | Home Affairs |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | Exceedance |
| 2018 | Sunlight |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | Flying Artie |
| 2015 | Japonisme |
| 2014 | Brazen Beau |
| 2013 | Zoustar |
| 2012 | Nechita |
| 2011 | Sepoy |
| 2010 | Star Witness |
| 2009 | Headway |
| 2008 | |
| 2007 | |
| 2006 | Gold Edition |
| 2005 | Ferocity |
| 2004 | Alinghi |
| 2003 | Scaredee Cat |
| 2002 | |
| 2001 | North Boy |
| 2000 | So Gorgeous |
Coolmore Stud Stakes News
To get all the Coolmore Stud Stakes social news you should visit the Flemington social media channels.
Flemington's Twitter account can be found at @FlemingtonVRC while their Facebook page is at FlemingtonVRC.
The official site can be found at Flemington.com.au.
Coolmore Stud Stakes 2025 - Replay & Result
1st - Tentyris.
2nd - My Gladiola.
3rd - Legacy Bound.
Coolmore Stud Stakes FAQ
When is the Coolmore Stud Stakes?
The 2025 Coolmore Stud Stakes takes place on Saturday November 1.
Where is the Coolmore Stud Stakes held?
The Coolmore Stud Stakes is held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia.
How long is the Coolmore Stud Stakes?
The sprint contest is run over 1200m.
What time does the Coolmore Stud Stakes run?
The Coolmore Stud Stakes is held at approximately 3pm.
What’s the prize money for the Coolmore Stud Stakes?
$2 million is the total prize pool for the Coolmore Stud Stakes.
