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Sydney Cup 2026 Betting Odds - Mr Monaco tops an open market
The 2026 Sydney Cup at Randwick promises to be an exciting 3200m staying test. Mr Monaco leads the betting market at $4.60, showcasing strong form with recent victories, including a Group 3 win at Randwick. Following closely is Campaldino at $6, alongside Soul Of Spain priced at $7, both bringing competitive edge and stamina credentials. River Of Stars, a notable contender from last year's race, returns at $11 odds. The Sydney Cup, which began in 1862, continues to be a prestigious event, renowned for featuring champion gallopers.
- Mr Monaco leads betting at $4.60, showcasing recent strong form
- Campaldino and Soul Of Spain are key competitors at $6 and $7 respectively
- Historic race with notable winners, continues its legacy in 2026
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Mr Monaco heads the 2026 Sydney Cup market. (Getty)
The 2026 Sydney Cup market is taking shape, with a competitive 3200m staying test set for Randwick.
Mr Monaco heads betting at $4.60 with Unibet Australia following a strong Sydney preparation, having won three of his last four starts, including a Group 3 victory over 2400m at Randwick.
The Ciaron Maher-trained galloper brings winning form into this feature and now gets his chance at Group 1 level.
Campaldino sits on the second line of betting at $6 and comes through the Chairman’s Quality, having been competitive throughout the preparation.
The Waterhouse & Bott-trained stayer has been building toward this distance and profiles as a genuine contender.
Soul Of Spain is rated a $7 chance and returns to handicap conditions after competing well in stronger weight-for-age races this campaign.
The Chris Waller-trained galloper brings solid staying credentials and looks suited stepping up to the two-mile trip.
River Of Stars and Newlook are both at $11, with the latter coming through the Chairman’s Quality, a key lead-up that has produced 15 of the last 31 winners of this race.
River Of Stars was placed in last year’s Sydney Cup and profiles as a genuine staying type back out to 3200m.
Juja Kibo sits at $15 and arrives off a hat-trick of placings, including a strong effort in the Chairman’s Quality, and gets in light at the weights.
Sydney Cup 2026 Betting Odds
| Horse | Odds |
|---|---|
| Mr Monaco | $4.60 |
| Campaldino | $6.00 |
| Soul Of Spain | $7.00 |
| River Of Stars | $11.00 |
| Newlook | $11.00 |
| Juja Kibo | $15.00 |
| Whisky On The Hill | $15.00 |
| Piggyback | $15.00 |
| Litzdeel | $15.00 |
| Machine Gun Gracie | $15.00 |
| Paradise Storm | $15.00 |
| Valiant King | $26.00 |
| Highland Bling | $26.00 |
| Changingoftheguard | $51.00 |
| Athabascan | $51.00 |
Odds from Unibet Australia & correct on 07/04/2026.
Sydney Cup Winners
Originally run as the Jockey Club Handicap in 1862 before being renamed the Sydney Cup in 1866, the race boasts a rich history, with early champions including The Barb and Carbine.
The feature was elevated to Group 1 status in 1980, a landmark year highlighted by Kingston Town adding his name to the honour roll.
This 3200m staying test has long been associated with elite gallopers, with Carbine, Galilee, Kingston Town, Tie The Knot and three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva among its notable winners.
In more recent years, Explosive Jack (2023), Circle Of Fire (2024) and Arapaho (2025) have taken out the race, continuing its strong modern legacy.
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