Moir Stakes 2026 Betting Odds - Jigsaw & Giga Kick Share Favouritism
The 2026 Moir Stakes, a 1000m Group 1 sprint traditionally held at Moonee Valley, will take place at Sandown Hillside on September 5 due to ongoing redevelopment. Early betting has Jigsaw and Giga Kick as $6 favorites, with Hedged, Marhoona, and Guest House close behind at $8. The event's rich history includes previous champions like Black Caviar and recent winners such as Imperatriz and Baraqiel. Watch for these contenders as they headline one of the country's most prestigious sprinting features.
- The 2026 Moir Stakes has been moved to Sandown Hillside amid Moonee Valley redevelopment
- Jigsaw and Giga Kick are joint early favourites at $6 in a competitive field
- Race history includes legendary winners; event remains a sprinting highlight
Jigsaw is a leading contender for the Group 1 Moir Stakes. (Getty)
The Moir Stakes is a Group 1 sprint run over 1000m under weight-for-age conditions, with the 2026 edition to be held at Sandown Hillside on Saturday, September 5.
Traditionally staged at Moonee Valley, the feature has been transferred to Sandown Hillside due to The Valley’s ongoing redevelopment.
Jigsaw and Giga Kick share favouritism at $6 with BetRight in an open early market.
The Cindy Alderson-trained Jigsaw enters the new season as a dual Group 1 winner after claiming the Railway Stakes in New Zealand before extending his winning sequence to six in the William Reid Stakes at Caulfield.
One of the most in-form sprinters in the country, he brought up a seventh consecutive victory in The Quokka at Ascot before heading for a spell.
Giga Kick remains one of Australia’s leading sprinters, and while his autumn campaign did not go to plan, the former The Everest winner rounded out his previous spring preparation with victories in the Schillaci Stakes and Champions Sprint.
Hedged, Marhoona and Guest House share the next line of betting at $8.
Hedged returned to winning form in the Group 2 Australia Stakes in January before adding two placings in February, including a runner-up finish at Group 1 level in the Oakleigh Plate.
Marhoona added another Group 1 victory to her record when successful in The Galaxy at Rosehill, while Golden Slipper winner Guest House adds further interest as the three-year-old prepares to take on the older sprinters during the spring.
Moir Stakes 2026 Betting Odds
| Runner | Win Odds |
|---|---|
| Jigsaw | $6.00 |
| Giga Kick | $6.00 |
| Hedged | $8.00 |
| Marhoona | $8.00 |
| Guest House | $8.00 |
| My Gladiola | $11.00 |
| Streisand | $11.00 |
| Caballus | $11.00 |
| Skybird | $11.00 |
| Bazaball Rewarded | $15.00 |
| Stretan Ruler | $15.00 |
| Spicy Martini | $15.00 |
| Point Barrow | $15.00 |
| Geegees Mistruth | $15.00 |
| Extragalactic | $15.00 |
| Gallant Son | $15.00 |
| Others | $26.00+ |
Odds provided by BetRight & correct on 03/08/2026.
Moir Stakes Winners
The Moir Stakes might not be the oldest race on the Melbourne calendar, but it has developed into one of the country’s most popular and important sprinting features.
Champion sprinters Black Caviar, Buffering and Apache Cat all launched major campaigns with victory in the race, while Viddora claimed the 2018 edition before heading to Hong Kong for the International Sprint.
Traditionally staged on the night before the AFL Grand Final, the 1000m weight-for-age contest was moved to early September in 2024 as a key lead-up to the Manikato Stakes.
The most recent winners are Imperatriz in 2023, Mornington Glory in 2024 and Baraqiel in 2025.
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