Turnbull Stakes Tips & Betting Advice
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The Turnbull Stakes is a Group 1 staying race and a great lead up race in terms of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
Horses that take out this event typically become big players as the spring rolls on.
The Turnbull Stakes (2000m) is held at the Flemington racecourse in Victoria each year and has a total prize pool of $750,000.
Turnbull Stakes Information
- DateSat. 03 Oct., 2026
- Race Time05:30
- RacecourseFlemington
- Race Distance2000 metres
- Conditions4yo&Up - Set Weights + Penalty
- StatusGroup 1
- Prize Money$750,000
Turnbull Stakes Betting Tips
Our experts provide their free Turnbull Stakes tips and betting preview in the lead up to the Spring Carnival Group 1.
Our early preview and Turnbull Stakes best bets are available in advance of the race as our tipsters pick out the best value from the betting markets.
Turnbull Stakes Bookmaker Promotions
Turnbull Stakes bookmaker offers come thick and fast given it is a key Flemington race during the Melbourne Spring Carnival. The biggest and best Australian betting sites all have special offers for customers ahead of the race and you can grab boosted and enhanced odds specials in the build up. If you are looking to sign up with a bookmaker ahead of the Turnbull Stakes, check out our top five below.
Turnbull Stakes Form Guide
The Turnbull Stakes form guide is important as it is a huge lead in race for the big three of Melbourne racing the Cox Plate, the Caulfield Cup and the Melbourne Cup.
A number of runners have claimed the Turnbull Stakes before going on to bigger and better things later in the campaign, most notably Winx who took out this race en route to a fourth Cox Plate.
Turnbull Stakes 2026 - Barriers & Final Field
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Half Yours | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Jamie Melham | 14 | 59kg |
| 2 | Sir Delius (GB) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Craig Williams | 9 | 59kg |
| 3 | Light Infantry Man (FR) | Ciaron Maher | Harry Coffey | 3 | 58kg |
| 4 | Cosmic Crusader (NZ) | Andrea Leek | William Pike | 4 | 58kg |
| 5 | Aeliana (NZ) | Chris Waller | Damian Lane | 2 | 57kg |
| 6 | Asterix (NZ) | Chris Waller | Ben Melham | 11 | 56.5kg |
| 7 | Zahrann (IRE) | Ciaron Maher | Ethan Brown | 1 | 56.5kg |
| 8 | Ohope Wins (NZ) | Chris Waller | Blake Shinn | 5 | 56kg |
| 9 | Middle Earth (GB) | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | 6 | 56kg |
| 11 | Buckaroo (GB) | Chris Waller | Jye McNeil | 8 | 55kg |
| 12 | She’s A Hustler (NZ) | Grahame Begg | Jordan Childs | 7 | 55kg |
| 13 | Saint George (GB) | Ciaron Maher | Michael Dee | 13 | 55kg |
| 15 | Kings Valley (IRE) | Ciaron Maher | Lachlan Neindorf | 10 | 55kg |
Turnbull Stakes Live Stream
Want to watch a live stream of the Turnbull Stakes? A number of bookmakers including Dabble stream Australian horse racing live online and you can watch on your PC, Tablet or Smartphone. Check out our live streaming section to find where you watch the Turnbull Stakes.
Turnbull Stakes History
The Turnbull Stakes was first run 1865, making it one of Australia’s oldest 2000m races.
Named after the former Victorian Racing Club Chairman Richard Turnbull, this Group One has since changed names on a few occasions but the original name was reinstated in 1948.
It has been taken out by some of Australia’s finest middle-distance horses including Ajax, Rising Fast, Sunline and Winx.
The Turnbull Stakes is a great race in its own right it is considered one of the main form lines leading into the big three of Victorian racing, the Cox Plate, Caulfield Melbourne Cup.
Turnbull Stakes Past Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Cosmic Crusader |
| 2025 | Sir Delius |
| 2024 | Via Sistina |
| 2023 | Gold Trip |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | Incentivise |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | Winx |
| 2017 | Winx |
| 2016 | Hartnell |
| 2015 | Preferment |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | Happy Trails |
| 2012 | Green Moon |
| 2011 | |
| 2010 | Zipping |
| 2009 | Efficient |
| 2008 | Littorio |
| 2007 | Devil Moon |
| 2006 | Sphenophyta |
| 2005 | Makybe Diva |
| 2004 | Elvstroem |
| 2003 | Studebaker |
| 2002 | Northerly |
| 2001 | Sunline |
| 2000 | Fairway |
Turnbull Stakes 2026 Result
1st - Cosmic Crusader
2nd - Light Infantry Man
3rd - Aeliana
Turnbull Stakes Social News
Punters looking to get the latest Turnbull Stakes social news should visit the Flemington racecourse social media accounts, which can be found at @Flemington, Flemington's official page and Flemington on Facebook.
Turnbull Stakes FAQ
- How long is the Turnbull Stakes?
The staying contest is run over 2000m.
- Where is the Turnbull Stakes held?
The Turnbull Stakes is held at Flemington racecourse in Melbourne, Australia.
- Who won the 2026 Turnbull Stakes?
Cosmic Crusader won the 2026 Turnbull Stakes.
- What’s the prize money for the Turnbull Stakes?
$750,000 is the total prize pool for the Turnbull Stakes.
