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Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2026 Betting Tips - Is 2000m a Query for Autumn Glow?
The 2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Randwick is set to be a thrilling weight-for-age horse race. Autumn Glow, the unbeaten mare trained by Chris Waller, leads as the $1.45 favorite and aims to maintain her flawless record over 2000m for the first time. While only one double-figure winner has triumphed in the last decade, Sir Delius emerges as a strong contender after overcoming a series of setbacks. With only one double-figure winner in the past 10 years, punters are focusing on top market contenders, signifying another highly competitive race.
- The 2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Randwick features unbeaten favourite Autumn Glow
- Autumn Glow, trained by Chris Waller, aims to continue her streak at 2000m for the first time
- Sir Delius poses a strong challenge, recovering from setbacks for a potential upset
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Autumn Glow winning the George Ryder Stakes on Golden Slipper Day. (Getty)
A world-class 2000m weight-for-age contest headlines Day Two of The Championships at Royal Randwick, with the running of the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
The feature has delivered some memorable clashes in recent years, including Addeybb’s battles with Verry Elleegant, while Winx’s farewell victory in 2019 remains one of the most iconic moments in Australian racing, and Pride Of Jenni produced a dominant all-the-way display in 2024.
Via Sistina stamped her authority on the race in 2025, proving too strong in last year’s renewal and continuing the event’s recent run of high-quality winners.
Autumn Glow heads the market for the 2026 edition, with the unbeaten mare a $1.45 favourite with Picklebet as she looks to make her mark at 2000m for the first time.
2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes Tips
2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes Best Bet - Autumn Glow
Chris Waller is in the box seat to land a seventh Queen Elizabeth Stakes with the hot favourite Autumn Glow, who is looking to extend her unbeaten run to 12.
The four-year-old steps up to 2000m for the first time, which is an obvious query.
However, she has been bomb-proof to date, and her George Ryder Stakes win against genuine 1500m to 1600m horses proved a walk in the park.
This race often favours those prominent in the market, with only one double-figure winner in the past 10 editions and five winners at $2.50 or under.
We have seen very short-priced favourites from this stable dominate this race before, and with her versatility and ability to handle all conditions, she can make another statement here.
2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes Value Bet - Sir Delius
Veterinary issues forced connections to abandon a spring campaign that included the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup, where he was expected to feature strongly.
That followed a dominant Turnbull Stakes victory at his most recent Melbourne start prior to that setback.
His summer trials were only fair, as was his resumption in the Verry Elleegant Stakes on February 28.
He improved into the Ranvet Stakes over 2000m last start, coming from the rear and still looking a touch fresh, but closing off strongly.
That form has since been franked through Aeliana and ties in through Dubai Honour, and with further improvement third-up, he shapes as the most likely danger to the favourite.
2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes - Field & Odds
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubai Honour (IRE) | William Haggas | Tom Marquand | 5 | 59kg | $9 |
| 2 | Sir Delius (GB) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Craig Williams | 3 | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 3 | Light Infantry Man (FR) | Ciaron Maher | Ethan Brown | 1 | 59kg | $41 |
| 4 | Lindermann | Chris Waller | Nash Rawiller | 6 | 59kg | $23 |
| 5 | Wootton Verni (FR) | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 7 | 59kg | $81 |
| 6 | Caviar Heights (IRE) | William Haggas | Zac Lloyd | 4 | 59kg | $151 |
| 7 | Autumn Glow | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 2 | 57kg | $1.45 |
| 8 | Aeliana (NZ) | Chris Waller | Damian Lane | 8 | 57kg | $7 |
Odds provided by Picklebet & correct on 09/04/2026.
Verdict
Our tips for the 2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes are:
Sir Delius
Top Two
$2.40 - 3 Units
Same Game & Race Multis
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