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George Ryder Stakes 2026 Betting Odds - Autumn Glow Dominates Early Market

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Last updated: Mon 16 Mar 2026 06:03

Autumn Glow, trained by Chris Waller, remains unbeaten after 10 starts and leads the betting odds as the dominant favorite for the 2026 George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill Gardens. The mare's flawless track record includes a notable Group 1 victory against Aeliana. As the race approaches, Lady Shenandoah, another formidable competitor, seeks to regain her stellar form from previous seasons alongside other top contenders like Pericles and past winners Beiwacht and Gringotts. This year's race promises to be a highlight of the Golden Slipper Day program.

Bets.com.au Staff 16 Mar 2026
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  • Autumn Glow remains unbeaten, favoured for George Ryder Stakes 2026
  • Lady Shenandoah and Pericles among main competitors
  • Prestigious race with a history of renowned winners
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Autumn Glow leads the George Ryder Stakes market. (Getty)

Arguably the most exciting galloper in Australia, the Chris Waller-trained Autumn Glow remains unbeaten from 10 starts, a sequence that includes her second Group 1 triumph last time out when denying Aeliana in the Verry Elleegant Stakes on February 28.

They have kept the mare around a similar distance range for this third-up assignment, with only a slight drop back in trip to 1500m, which is unlikely to trouble the four-year-old.

At $1.20 with Unibet Australia, Autumn Glow is a dominant favourite in the 2026 George Ryder Stakes market.

Lady Shenandoah ($11) is still looking to recapture her three-year-old form, a season that yielded three Group 1 victories.

The mare appears to be working back towards her best based on two runs this campaign, finishing third first-up in the Expressway Stakes before making ground for another third in the Canterbury Stakes on March 7 when ridden cold from a wide draw.

Stepping to 1500m looks favourable third-up.

She shares that quote with Pericles ($11), a Godolphin galloper who secured his first Group 1 victory in the Futurity Stakes on February 21.

Given his strong early campaign form, keeping him on the fresh side appears favourable here, with the gelding bringing solid second-up statistics that include three wins and three placings from seven attempts.

Group 1 winners Beiwacht and Gringotts sit on the next line of betting at $15, with Beiwacht recording his career highlight at Rosehill in the spring when bolting in to win the Golden Rose, while Gringotts saluted in this race last year.

George Ryder Stakes 2026 Betting Odds


HorseOdds
Autumn Glow$1.20
Lady Shenandoah$11.00
Pericles$11.00
Beiwacht$15.00
Gringotts$15.00
Angel Capital$26.00
Attica$26.00
Evaporate$26.00
Leica Lucy$26.00
Linebacker$26.00
Sepals$26.00
Yorkshire$26.00
Headley Grange$26.00
Pride Of Jenni$26.00
Treasurethe Moment$26.00
Wodeton$51.00
Vinrock$51.00
Encap$101.00
Nepotism$101.00

Odds courtesy of Unibet Australia & correct on 16/03/2026.

George Ryder Stakes Winners


Contested over 1500 metres at Rosehill Gardens, the George Ryder Stakes is run under weight-for-age conditions, a profile that has allowed champion gallopers such as Emancipation, Schillaci, Lonhro, Weekend Hussler and Winx to reign supreme.

This $1 million feature dates back to 1903 and is one of five Group 1 races staged on the famous Golden Slipper Day program, which ranks among the biggest race days on the Australian racing calendar.

Anamoe (2023), Veight (2024) and Gringotts (2025) have won the last three editions of the George Ryder Stakes.

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