The latest edition of the Courtza Stakes (formerly the Cockram Stakes) took place on Memsie Stakes Day, Saturday, August 29, 2026 and saw the Ciaron Maher-trained Custom ($6) enjoy a dominant 1.75 length romp home over the fellow Godolphin-raced Photograph for her first Group race success.
The Cockram Stakes, run in 2026 as the Courtza Stakes, is a key early‑spring mares’ sprint at Caulfield, and Ladbrokes punters are already locking onto the latest Cockram Stakes odds and Cockram Stakes betting predictions as the new season form starts to take shape. Traditionally a launching pad for high‑quality mares resuming ahead of bigger Group races, the Cockram Stakes delivers sharp tempo, tactical barriers and plenty of first‑up intrigue — all of which drive strong market activity and value plays. With proven sprinters, emerging talents and major‑stable runners all targeting the race, this Caulfield feature is a prime betting highlight, giving Ladbrokes customers the insights, momentum and early spring engagement they need to stay ahead of the field.
2026 Courtza Stakes (Cockram Stakes) Results
The official Courtza Stakes 2026 results & finishing order will be published in full right here once the Group 3 race is run and won on Saturday, August 29, 2026 as part of the Memsie Stakes Day card in Melbourne.
- #11 Custom
- #12 Photograph
- #2 Salty Pearl
Custom ($6) delivered a sharp return to form in Saturday’s 2026 Courtza Stakes results at Caulfield, sweeping past the well‑supported Shadhavar and powering clear to score her first black‑type victory in a strong Godolphin quinella. The Ciaron Maher‑trained mare — a progressive 4YO by Street Boss — has now put together a tidy record and over $300,000 in earnings, adding this stakes breakthrough to earlier wins at Caulfield and Randwick‑Kensington and her Listed Atlantic Jewel placing. Maher credited a three‑week freshen for getting her back to peak, while Ethan Brown praised her improved turn of foot after enjoying an ideal run in transit. She proved far too strong late, beating Photograph ($10) by 1¾ lengths with Salty Pearl ($15) another length away, stopping the clock in 1:10.68 and stamping herself as a mare ready to climb further through the spring ranks.
2026 Courtza Stakes Race Replay
2026 Courtza Stakes (Cockram Stakes) Odds & Finishing Order
The season’s top Courtza Stakes 2026 odds and betting market links will be available below as soon as open followed by the official finishing order after the event.
Courtza Stakes 2026 Results
| 11. Custom (5) J: Ethan Brown 56kg 4×213 T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 12. Photograph (12) J: Blake Shinn 56kg 46x2x T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | ||
| 2. Salty Pearl (8) J: Ben Allen 59kg 3135x T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 6. Shadhavar (1) J: Damian Lane 57kg x11x1 T: Tom Dabernig | ||
| 10. Gold Medallist (6) J: Luke Nolen 56kg 7512x T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | ||
| 3. Wrote To Arataki (3) J: Dean Yendall 58kg x139x T: Matthew Williams | ||
| 5. Proved (2) J: Carleen Hefel 58kg x510x T: Enver Jusufovic | ||
| 9. Pondalowie (11) J: Lachlan Neindorf 56kg 4x35x T: Emma-Lee & David Browne | ||
| 7. Flyer (9) J: Jye Mcneil 56kg 31081 T: Jason Warren | ||
| 8. Betwitchery (4) J: William Pike 56kg 11×38 T: L & T Corstens & W Larkin | ||
| 4. Bossy Benita (10) J: Daniel Stackhouse 58kg 1469x T: Michael Mehegan | ||
| 1. Belle Cheval (7) J: Craig Williams 60kg 1121x T: Mark Walker |
Courtza Stakes (Cockram Stakes) Tips
Courtza Stakes betting tips include looking for graduates out of the previous season’s top three-year-old fillies’ races, proven stakes performing mares and those with a strong 1200m record.
2026 Courtza Stakes Predictions & Best Bets
Our Ladbrokes’ insider Courtza Stakes 2026 betting tips and early spring Group race selections will be detailed below the week of the race so bookmark this page for the horses to back and sack in the event.
COMPLETE MEMSIE STAKES DAY 2026 PREVIEW, TIPS & BEST BETS
| 6. Shadhavar (1) J: Damian Lane 57kg x11x1 T: Tom Dabernig |
| 11. Custom (5) J: Ethan Brown 56kg 4×213 T: Ciaron Maher |
| 2. Salty Pearl (8) J: Ben Allen 59kg 3135x T: Ciaron Maher |
The recently renamed Courtza Stakes – registered as the W.W. Cockram Stakes is a Group 3 race for mares held at Caulfield Racecourse in late August or early September annually on Memsie Stakes Day.
The day is the opening Group 1 meeting of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival and also features the Group 1 Memsie Stakes, Group 3 H.D.F. McNeil Stakes and the Group 3 The Heath 1100 for potential The Everest horses.
Now offering $200,000 in prize money the Cockram Stakes was first run in 1992 and the 1200m sprint race is contested at set weights plus penalties.
Many quality female gallopers have won the Cockram Stakes over the years including Mid Summer Music (2011), Pippie (2019) who went on to win the following year’s Group 1 Oakleigh Plate – Moir Stakes double, Perfect Jewel (2020), and Probabeel (2021) who was a three-time Group 1 winner at the time of her victory and who went on to win another elite level in that year’s Caulfield Stakes.
The race was renamed as the Courtza Stakes ahead of the 2026 edition.
Courtza Stakes Race Info
- Former Race Name: Cockram Stakes
- Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Track: Caulfield Racecourse
- Distance: 1200m
- Conditions: Set Weights + Penalties – Mares 4YOs and Above
- Status: Group 3
- Prize Money: $200,000
- First Run: 1992
Courtza Stakes (Cockram Stakes) Betting
Courtza Stakes betting is led by quality mares kicking off their spring campaigns that have a strong first-up record. Any proven Group performers, especially past Group 1 runners down in grade, sit high up the markets as do those mares with a good Caulfield track record.
Pippie ($2.05 in 2019), Probabeel ($1.95 in 2021) and Magic Time ($3.90 in 2025) are the latest favourites in the Cockram Stakes odds to salute for the punters.
Courtza Stakes (Cockram Stakes) Field
The Courtza Stakes race field attracts a quality line-up of mares many of which may be having their first start as four-year-olds on the back of their final campaigns as fillies in the autumn / winter.
The best mares out of the Cockram Stakes field will continue on to target tougher races over the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival including Flemington’s Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m). The Group 2 Stocks Stakes (1600m) at The Valley in late September is also a popular target for Cockram Stakes runners although no mare has done the double. The 2020 Cockram Stakes winner Perfect Jewel came close running second in the Stocks Stakes results that year.
The Group 3 How Now Stakes (1200m) run at Caulfield in September is another good next-up option for Cockram Stakes graduates and Savanna Amour (2017) was the last mare to do the double.
The Cockram Stakes final acceptances are released on the Wednesday before the race runs on a Saturday and the nominations close that Monday.
2026 Courtza Stakes Field
The official Courtza Stakes 2026 field and barriers will be published in full below once final acceptances are taken by Racing Victoria on the Wednesday of race week.
The Courtza Stakes 2026 final field features a strong line-up of a dozen fillies and mares led in betting by the rails-drawn Tom Dabernig-trained Shadhavar coming off a win fresh in the Listed Regal Roller Stakes at the track and trip.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. Belle Cheval
J: Craig Williams
T: Mark Walker |
x1121x | M | 7 | 60kg | |
|
2. Salty Pearl
J: Ben Allen
T: Ciaron Maher |
23135x | M | 8 | 59kg | |
|
3. Wrote To Arataki
J: Dean Yendall
T: Matthew Williams |
0x139x | M | 3 | 58kg | |
|
4. Bossy Benita
J: Daniel Stackhouse
T: Michael Mehegan |
31469x | M | 10 | 58kg | |
|
5. Proved
J: Carleen Hefel
T: Enver Jusufovic |
1x510x | M | 2 | 58kg | |
|
6. Shadhavar
J: Damian Lane
T: Tom Dabernig |
2x11x1 | M | 1 | 57kg | |
|
7. Flyer
J: Jye Mcneil
T: Jason Warren |
x31081 | M | 9 | 56kg | |
|
8. Betwitchery
J: William Pike
T: L & T Corstens & W Larkin |
411x38 | M | 4 | 56kg | |
|
9. Pondalowie
J: Lachlan Neindorf
T: Emma-Lee & David Browne |
64x35x | M | 11 | 56kg | |
|
10. Gold Medallist
J: Luke Nolen
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
x7512x | M | 6 | 56kg | |
|
11. Custom
J: Ethan Brown
T: Ciaron Maher |
44x213 | M | 5 | 56kg | |
|
12. Photograph
J: Blake Shinn
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
446x2x | M | 12 | 56kg |
2026 Courtza Stakes Nominations
Punters get an early indication of the mares that will line-up in the Group 3 race when the Courtza Stakes 2026 nominations are taken on the Monday leading-up to the race.
Courtza Stakes (Cockram Stakes) Form Guide
The Courtza Stakes form guide has all the details you need to know before placing your bets on the Group 3 sprint for mares. Along with the saddlecloth numbers, trainers, jockeys and barriers the form guide shows the recent lead-up runs of all the runners and their starting price in the markets.
Looking for mares that have previous Group experience, run well fresh and are drawn well are all important things the form guide for the Cockram Stakes will reveal.
The Cockram Stakes 2024 form was franked with the winner, Benedetta, returning in 2024 to run fourth in the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate and Group 1 Newmarket, third in the Group 1 Robert Sangster, and win Adelaide’s Group 1 The Goodwood.
Magic Time was superb in the 2025 Cockram Stakes, and she franked that form in a big way through the spring. After her Caulfield victory, the classy mare went on to finish third in the Group 1 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes before producing another elite run for second in the Champions Sprint during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
2026 Courtza Stakes Form Guide
A link to our comprehensive Courtza Stakes 2026 Form Guide will be provided for punters below the week of the race.
Past Cockram Stakes / Courtza Stakes Results
The official Cockram Stakes race results and finishing order on the event now known as the Courtza Stakes are confirmed when the event runs at Caulfield on the first major meeting of the spring in Melbourne each August.
The results show the Cockram Stakes winner, successful quinella and trifecta as well as the margin and time run to see if any records are broken.
Benedetta holds the current Cockram Stakes race record winning in 2023 in a time of 1 minute 09:55 seconds.
Recent Cockram Stakes / Courtza Stakes Winners
Recent Cockram Stakes / Courtza Stakes winners and placegetters dating back to the year 1998 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third | Time |
| 2026 | Custom | Photograph | Salty Pearl | 1:10.68 |
| 2025 | Magic Time | Miss Roumbini | Abounding | 1:10.01 |
| 2024 | Quintessa | Extratwo | La Danseuse Rouge | 1:11.51 |
| 2023 | Benedetta | Parisal | Wrote To Arataki | 1:09.5 |
| 2022 | Chain Of Lightning | She’s All Class | Kissonallforcheeks | 1:11.4 |
| 2021 | Probabeel | Chassis | Instant Celebrity | 1:10.5 |
| 2020 | Perfect Jewel | Bless Her | She Shao Fly | 1:10.2 |
| 2019 | Pippie | Spanish Whisper | Sylvia’s Mother | 1:10.1 |
| 2018 | Ellicazoom | I Am Excited | I Am A Star | 1:09.6 |
| 2017 | Savanna Amour | Flying Jess | Written Era | 1:11.1 |
| 2016 | Ocean Embers | Thames Court | Telopea | 1:12.2 |
| 2015 | Madam Gangster | Hazard | Vezalay | 1:11.1 |
| 2014 | Gregers | A Time For Julia | Commanding Jewel | 1:09.8 |
| 2013 | Octavia | A Time for Julia | Oriental Ruby | 1:11.2 |
| 2012 | Lady Melksham | Le Societe | Glows | 1:12.4 |
| 2011 | Mid Summer Music | Parables | Anabaa’s Legacy | 1:10.4 |
| 2010 | Rhythm In Paris | Response | Lady Lynette | 1:13.2 |
| 2009 | Cats Whisker | Annesong | Flying Ruby | 1:12.2 |
| 2008 | Princess Gisella | Mimi Lebrock | Devil Moon | 1:11.4 |
| 2007 | Storm Signal | Universal Queen | Juste Momente | 1:09.6 |
| 2006 | Storm Alert | Sorenstam | Doubting | 1:10.3 |
| 2005 | Dea | Pretty Penny | Sarah Michelle | 1:14.5 |
| 2004 | Strikeline | Beautiful Gem | Rinky Dink | 1:11.9 |
| 2003 | Brief Embrace | Royal Sash | Ain’t Seen Nothin | 1:11.9 |
| 2002 | Pernod | Calming | Miss La La | 1:09.6 |
| 2001 | Libidinious | Poppett | Tickle My | 1:13.2 |
| 2000 | Tickle My | Piavonic | Monterosso | 1:12.2 |
| 1999 | Chillies | Zapeace | Follow Gold | 1:13.4 |
| 1998 | Spectrum | Chillies | Sweet Delight | 1:15.7 |
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Which horse will win the 2026 Courtza Stakes (Cockram Stakes)?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Cockram Stakes is to take into account the form, assess the barriers, and consider the weight the horse will carry (among other factors). Check out Ladbrokes in the lead up to the race for full form information.
When is the Courtza Stakes 2026?
The 2026 Courtza Stakes is scheduled to run on Saturday August 29 at Caulfield as part of Memsie Stakes Day which kicks off Group 1 racing for the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. It is set to run as Caulfield Race 5 at 2:20pm (AEST) as the opening Group status race on the 10-event card.
What is the prize money for the Courtza Stakes (Cockram Stakes) 2026?
The 2026 Courtza Stakes prize money is set at $200,000 which is paid from 1st to 8th place including $120,000 going to the Courtza Stakes winner.
Where is the Courtza Stakes (Cockram Stakes) 2026?
The 2026 Courtza Stakes will run at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, which is located at Gate 2, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145.
What distance is the Courtza Stakes (Cockram Stakes) run over?
The Courtza Stakes (formerly the Cockram Stakes) is run over 1200 metres, a sharp early‑spring sprint at Caulfield that regularly attracts high‑quality mares resuming for their spring campaigns. This distance is a key factor for punters analysing Courtza Stakes form and shaping confident Courtza Stakes betting plays, with proven short‑course performers often gaining a clear market edge.
How many horses run in the Courtza Stakes (Cockram Stakes)?
Field sizes for the Courtza Stakes (formerly the Cockram Stakes) generally sit between 12 and 16 mares, with Caulfield regularly attracting a deep and competitive early‑spring line‑up. This range is typical for a Group 3 sprint at this time of year and is a key consideration for punters analysing Courtza Stakes odds and shaping confident Courtza Stakes betting plays, as bigger fields often create stronger tempo and more value in the market.
Who won the 2026 Courtza (Cockram) Stakes?
The 2026 Cockram Stakes ran as the Courtza Stakes and was won in dominant fashion by four-year-old Street Boss mare Custom at $6 for Godolphin and trainer Ciaron Maher with jockey Ethan Brown aboard on 56kg from barrier 5 to win by 1.75 lengths in a time of 1:10.68 on a Soft (6) track.
Who won the 2025 Cockram Stakes?
The 2025 Cockram Stakes was won by six-year-old Hellbent mare Magic Time at $3.90 favouritism for trainer Grahame Begg with jockey Michael Dee aboard on 59kg from barrier 6 to win by 0.75 lengths on a Soft (5) track in a time of 1:10.01.