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Surround Stakes 2026 Betting Tips - Does Tempted Run 1400m?
The 2026 Surround Stakes kicks off the autumn carnival in Sydney as the first Group 1 race of the year at Randwick, with a 1400-meter competition for three-year-old fillies. Tempted is the favorite at 1.65 boasting a solid track record at Randwick. Her consistent performance, demonstrated by the first-up victory in the Group 3 Eskimo Prince Stakes, makes her a top contender, despite 1400m being a challenging distance. Meanwhile, Ole Dancer, fresh from a Group 1 win in the Thousand Guineas, bolsters her case with valuable form lines and fitness under set weights.
- The 2026 Surround Stakes marks first Group 1 of the year in Sydney
- Tempted is the favourite with odds of $1.65
- Ole Dancer poses a threat, providing value second-up
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Tempted winning Eskimo Prince Stakes on February 7. (Getty)
The Surround Stakes is the first Group 1 of the year in Sydney, kicking off the autumn carnival with a key 1400-metre test for three-year-old fillies at Randwick.
A competitive field has assembled for the set weights feature, with Thousand Guineas winner Ole Dancer and last-start runner-up Apocalyptic adding depth and genuine Group 1 quality to the contest.
Tempted sits as favourite at $1.65 with Picklebet.
2026 Surround Stakes Tips
2026 Surround Stakes Best Bet - Tempted
The Godolphin filly has been consistent throughout her two-year-old season and into three-year-old company, including a comfortable first-up victory in the Group 3 Eskimo Prince Stakes on February 7.
Her spring campaign culminated with a second to the world’s best sprinter, Ka Ying Rising, while finishing ahead of the likes of Jimmysstar, Joliestar, Lady Shenandoah and Briasa.
Those form lines rate well above this set weights three-year-old fillies affair and give her a clear edge on exposed class.
That Everest second was her only defeat at Randwick, with wins in all other appearances at the track.
The main query is 1400m, having been beaten second-up over that trip last preparation following a big fresh win, although that came in a fast-run Golden Rose.
2026 Surround Stakes Value Bet - Ole Dancer
Ole Dancer shapes as a genuine threat, the Victorian visitor spelled after a Group 1 triumph in the Thousand Guineas during the spring.
She defeated Apocalyptic on that occasion, with the second and third home both winning at Group level at their subsequent starts, strengthening the form.
Her first-up run at Flemington was effectively a trial, snagged back early before working home strongly for second behind a fit and in-form winner who controlled the race.
Connections could have taken the Australian Guineas route if they felt the challenge of Tempted was too great, and the 3kg drop under set weights conditions combined with added fitness are notable positives.
With rain predicted, she may be the runner best suited should it become a testing 1400m contest.
2026 Surround Stakes - Field & Odds
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tempted | Ciaron Maher | Chad Schofield | 2 | 56kg | $1.65 |
| 2 | Apocalyptic | Michael Freedman | Tommy Berry | 4 | 56kg | $4 |
| 3 | Ole Dancer | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Zac Lloyd | 5 | 56kg | $10 |
| 4 | Savvy Hallie | Brad Widdup | Nash Rawiller | 6 | 56kg | $10 |
| 5 | Karinska | Chris Waller | Sam Clipperton | 1 | 56kg | $34 |
| 6 | Sunrays | Kelly Schweida | Jason Collett | 3 | 56kg | $34 |
| 7 | Panova | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 8 | 56kg | $16 |
| 8 | Queen Of Clubs | Gary Portelli | Craig Williams | 7 | 56kg | $151 |
Odds courtesy of Picklebet & correct on 25/02/2026.
Verdict
Our tips for the 2026 Surround Stakes are:
Tempted
To Win
$1.65 - 7 Units
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Ole Dancer
Top Two
$3.40 - 3 Units
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