The next edition of the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes runs on Saturday, September 19, 2026 alongside the Underwood Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse.
The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes turns the heat up at Caulfield each spring, and Ladbrokes punters are already locking onto the latest Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes odds and insider Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes betting predictions as the sprinter/milers assemble. This high‑pressure Group 1 handicap over 1400 metres is famous for big fields, fast tempos and genuine value, making it one of the most lucrative early‑spring betting races on the calendar. Lightweights, on‑pace runners and in‑form gallopers from powerhouse stables regularly shake up the market, while proven performers returning for their spring campaigns add depth and volatility to the odds. With speed maps, barrier draws and market movers all playing a major role, the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes gives Ladbrokes customers a prime opportunity to spot overs, chase momentum and build strong early‑spring betting tips.
2026 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Odds
The latest Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2026 odds will be provided right here as soon as futures betting on the important middle-distance spring showdown are released followed by the official finishing order after the event.
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2026 Odds
| 1. Tom Kitten (14) J: Mark Zahra 59kg 117×0 T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | |||
| Second run back. First-up after five months ran second last of 12 in the G1 Memsie Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Beiwacht carrying 59kg at $26. Previously second-up won by a long-neck in a G1 The All-Star Mile at Flemington on March 7 over 1600m defeating Evaporate carrying 59kg at $3.90. Not the best run fresh, big weight but is a class animal. | |||
| 2. Evaporate (17) J: Blake Shinn 56.5kg 99×31 T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 in the G2 PB Lawrence Stakes at this track on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 59kg at $5. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 1.75 len in a So You Think at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Pinstriped carrying 58.5kg at $2.05. So consistent, draw not ideal but should be right there. | |||
| 3. Sepals (5) J: Ethan Brown 56.5kg 7x02x T: Cliff Brown | |||
| Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G1 Stradbroke June 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Spicy Martini carrying 55kg at $31. Previously first up; 14th of 16 at Eagle Farm in the G1 K-Smith Cup May 30 over 1300m, soft track; 6 len behind Headley Grange carrying 59kg at $17. Won this last year, goes in fresh is the niggle but he’s a good horse. | |||
| 4. War Machine (18) J: Damian Lane 56.5kg x30x3 T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | |||
| Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 8 in a G3 The Heath 1100 Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Oliveanotherday with 59kg at $6. Previously second-up 11th of 14 in the G1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington on March 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Caballus carrying 57kg at $13. Solid return, draw not ideal but he’s a class horse on his day. | |||
| 5. Angel Capital (7) J: Ben Melham 56kg 26×30 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 in the G2 Missile Stakes at Randwick on August 8 over 1200m, 2 len behind Ninja with 57.5kg at $2.20. Second-up 10th of 12 in the G1 Memsie Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Beiwacht carrying 59kg at $9.50. So frustrating but gets dry track and a good draw – can certainly atone! | |||
| 6. Lady Shenandoah (1) J: Craig Williams 56kg 342×4 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 11 in the G1 Winx Stakes at Randwick on August 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Autumn Glow with 57kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 in the G1 Canterbury Stakes at Randwick on March 7 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Joliestar carrying 57kg at $4.20. Very good mare through the A1 form, any luck and she goes close. | |||
| 7. Warnie (3) J: Declan Bates 55kg 08×41 T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 in the LR Regal Roller Stakes at this track on August 15 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Shadhavar with 59.5kg at $12. Second-up settled well back; won by 1.3 len in the G3 Chautauqua (Chandler Macleod) Stakes at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Tennessee Bound with 58kg at $3.70. Found his best form now. Tough win latest and should take holding out. | |||
| 8. Feroce (8) J: Billy Egan 54.5kg 272×5 T: Dominic Sutton | |||
| Second-up. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 in the G2 PB Lawrence Stakes at this track on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Cosmic Crusader with 59kg at $14. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 in the G1 Futurity Stakes at this track on February 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Pericles with 59kg at $10. Dry ground suits and gets in well, right in this. | |||
| 9. Von Hauke (6) J: Harry Coffey 54.5kg 5103x T: Cliff Brown | |||
| First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G1 Stradbroke June 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Spicy Martini carrying 53kg at $41. Previously first up; fifth of 15 at this track in the G3 Vic Hcp April 4 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hughes with 57.5kg at $26. Good horse, will be running on. | |||
| 10. Planet Red (10) J: Michael Dee 53.5kg 226×7 T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr | |||
| Second-up. First-up after five months sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 in the G1 Memsie Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Beiwacht carrying 58.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 in the G1 Australian Guineas at Flemington on February 28 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Observer carrying 57kg at $7. Solid return, could sneak a place. | |||
| 11. Sabaj (13) J: Jamie Melham 53kg 244×0 T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr | |||
| Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 12 in the G1 Memsie Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Beiwacht with 59kg at $101. Previously second-up 4th of 9 in a G1 The All-Star Mile at Flemington on March 7 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Tom Kitten with 59kg at $21. Prefer over further. | |||
| 12. Yellow Jersey (16) J: Daniel Stackhouse 53kg 3x2x7 T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy | |||
| Having second run back today. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 16 in a LR Heatherlie Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1700m, slow going 4.5 len behind Kingswood carrying 59kg at $2.15. At only start last preparation sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 in a LR The Wayne Wilson at Eagle Farm on June 13 over 1600m, on a wet track; long-neck behind War Eternal carrying 59kg at $2.60. Not sure what to do with him back in trip. | |||
| 13. Regal Award (4) J: Lachlan Neindorf 52.5kg 3517x T: Phillip & Tommy Stokes | |||
| Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G1 Stradbroke June 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Spicy Martini carrying 49.5kg at $8. When resuming last campaign seventh of 14 at Rosehill in the LR Darbymunro March 21 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Beskar carrying 56kg at $11. Enigmatic type who maps well (if he jumps), can run well. | |||
| 14. Sun God (2) J: Jye Mcneil 52.5kg x121x T: Chris Waller | |||
| Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation won by 0.7 len Eagle Farm LR Tatts Mile Qlty June 27 over 1600m slow track defeating War Eternal carrying 58kg at $2.35. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose Scone LR Luskinstar May 16 over 1300m defeating Point And Shoot carrying 53kg at $15. No weight and drawn low, could be a blowout hope. | |||
| 15. Persian Spirit (9) J: Damien Thornton 52kg 48×24 T: Symon Wilde | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 11 in the LR Regal Roller Stakes at this track on August 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Shadhavar carrying 55.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 in the G3 Chautauqua (Chandler Macleod) Stakes at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Warnie carrying 54.5kg at $2.70. Well backed last time, can peak third up with no weight. | |||
| 16. Recon (12) J: Patrick Moloney 52kg 60×60 T: Pat Carey & Harris Walker | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 11 in the LR Regal Roller Stakes at this track on August 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Shadhavar with 56kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 in the G2 Bobbie Lewis Quality at Flemington on September 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Losesomewinmore carrying 53.5kg at $15. Risking. | |||
| 17. Harry’s Yacht (15) J: Jett Stanley 52kg 234×5 T: L & T Corstens & W Larkin | |||
| Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 5th of 8 in a G3 The Heath 1100 Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Oliveanotherday carrying 57kg at $19. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 in a Vg Stockade at Ballarat on December 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Steel Move carrying 59kg at $1.95. This will test. | |||
| 18. Tennessee Bound (11) J: Unknown 52kg 11122 T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 7 in the G3 Chautauqua (Chandler Macleod) Stakes at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1300m, slow going 1.3 len behind Warnie carrying 54kg at $4.20. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 7 in a Bm88 at Sandown-Hillside on August 22 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Gold Coast Belle with 56.5kg at $2.90. Keeps racing well but have a few ahead. | |||
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Tips
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes tips favour the shorties in the markets with the favourite saluting plenty of times in the past decade including three times on the trot with Moment Of Change (2012), Rebel Dane (2011) and Trust In A Gust (2014) all getting the job done for the punters, along with Begood Toya Mother in 2019 and Behemoth in 2020 followed in 2023 by Magic Time.
Many Sir Rupert Clarke tipsters also like to predict Craig Williams’ mount to run well as the top hoop has ridden eight Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winners since 2005, most recently aboard Kimochi (2024) and Sepals (2025).
Other key Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes betting tips include backing the in-form four-year-olds in the field with seven four-year-olds with Sepals (2025) the last four-year-old to get the job done.
Only three winners have finished worse than fourth in their lead-up run from 2002 – 2021 including the internationally-trained 2018 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winner Jungle Cat who came off a lead-up win in Dubai’s Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint (1200m) that March.
In 2023 Magic Time became the latest Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winning mare coming off a third in Sydney’s $2 million The Invitation before the mares were on top again in 2024 with 25/1 outsider Kimochi.
Ladbrokes Tip: Four-year-olds have the best recent record in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes results
2026 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Predictions & Best Bets
Our Ladbrokes’ insider Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2026 betting tips will be detailed in full below the week of the race so bookmark this page for the horses to back and sack in the spring racing feature this season.
| 6. Lady Shenandoah (1) J: Craig Williams 56kg 342×4 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 11 in the G1 Winx Stakes at Randwick on August 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Autumn Glow with 57kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 in the G1 Canterbury Stakes at Randwick on March 7 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Joliestar carrying 57kg at $4.20. Very good mare through the A1 form, any luck and she goes close. | |||
| 3. Sepals (5) J: Ethan Brown 56.5kg 7x02x T: Cliff Brown | |||
| Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G1 Stradbroke June 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Spicy Martini carrying 55kg at $31. Previously first up; 14th of 16 at Eagle Farm in the G1 K-Smith Cup May 30 over 1300m, soft track; 6 len behind Headley Grange carrying 59kg at $17. Won this last year, goes in fresh is the niggle but he’s a good horse. | |||
| 14. Sun God (2) J: Jye Mcneil 52.5kg x121x T: Chris Waller | |||
| Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation won by 0.7 len Eagle Farm LR Tatts Mile Qlty June 27 over 1600m slow track defeating War Eternal carrying 58kg at $2.35. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose Scone LR Luskinstar May 16 over 1300m defeating Point And Shoot carrying 53kg at $15. No weight and drawn low, could be a blowout hope. | |||
Latest Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes News
The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is a handicap clash for middle distance sprint types held at Caulfield Racecourse.
In a calendar adjustment to the 2025/26 Australian Racing Season, the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m), a significant spring handicap, moved back from mid-November to its former position on Underwood Day in September. This relocation once again makes the September meeting a feature Group 1 double-header with the Underwood Stakes and renewed its established link with the Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m), which takes place three weeks later on Caulfield Guineas Day.
Raced over 1400m and worth $1 million in prize money, the race again now serves as a good lead-up into the Toorak Handicap with Trust In A Gust (2014) was the last galloper to complete the popular Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes – Toorak Handicap double.
Inaugurated in 1951 when Jovial Lad scored the race was originally known as the Invitation Stakes and it has held Group 1 status since a 1979 upgrade. It was renamed in honour of former Victorian Amateur Turf Club chairman Sir Rupert Clarke after his death in 2005.
Many notable horses have won the race including Stratum Star (2015), Moment Of Change (2012), Exceed And Excel (2003), dual Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes champ Testa Rossa (1999 & 2000), and Encosta De Lago (1996).
The Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at the same track and distance serves as an early lead-up into the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes with star South Australian galloper Behemoth (2020) the last to do the double.
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Race Info
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Track: Caulfield Racecourse
- Distance: 1400m
- Conditions: Open Handicap
- Status: Group 1
- Prize Money: $1,000,000
- First Run: 1951
2026 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Results
The official Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Results for 2026 will be available in full below once the race is run and won on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Betting
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes betting odds are usually dominated by in-form four-year-old horses in the field.
Kimochi (2024) and Sepals (2025) are the latest four-year-old Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winnesr.
Wide barriers are a non-issue but a good lead-up run ensures a shorter price in the markets, especially for graduates of the Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m) at Flemington, which is a traditional Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes lead-up producing four winners from 2007 – 2018.
Favourites in Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes betting have a solid recent record in the race winning three times on the trot from 2012 – 2014.
There have also been notable upsets including Santa Ana Lane ($26 in 2017), European raider Jungle Cat ($11 in 2018), Sierra Sue ($11 in 2021), talented Kiwi runner Callsign Mav ($16 in 2022), and underrated mare Kimochi ($26 in 2024).
In 2019 the favourite in Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes betting Begood Toya Mother saluted on the back of a lead-up sixth in the Memsie Stakes, while in 2020 Behemoth also won as the top fancy in betting coming off a win in the Memsie.
Magic Time ($4.80 in 2023) is the latest Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes favourite to salute.
2026 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Big Bets Tracker
Follow the big money Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes bets on the 1400m Group 1 at Caulfield this weekend right here!
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Field
The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes race field had a capacity of 18 starters, a number the race has run at a number of times in recent years, most recently in 2015 when Stratum Star beat home 17 rivals from a wide barrier 15 draw but now can have a maximum of 16 starters.
Horses may come into the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes field via an earlier Group 1 spring run in the season’s opening elite level race, the Memsie Stakes.
Behemoth (2020) became the first to do the Memsie Stakes – Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes double since Regal Roller (2004).
Callsign Mav (6th in 2022) was the last Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winner to come via a lead-up run in the Memsie Stakes.
2026 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Field
The official Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2026 Final Field & Barriers are announced the Wednesday of race week with the full line-up to be published below.
The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2026 final field features a capacity line-up of middle-distance gallopers including Lindsay Park’s last start So You Think Stakes winner Evaporate, Chris Waller’s multiple Group 1 winning mare Lady Shenandoah drawn the rails and the resuming Cliff Brown-trained Stradbroke runner-up from the winter Sepals.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1. Tom Kitten
J: Mark Zahra
T: Anthony & Sam Freedman |
x117x0 | G | 14 | 59kg | |
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2. Evaporate
J: Blake Shinn
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
299×31 | G | 17 | 56.5kg | |
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3. Sepals
J: Ethan Brown
T: Cliff Brown |
47x02x | G | 5 | 56.5kg | |
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4. War Machine
J: Damian Lane
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
0x30x3 | G | 18 | 56.5kg | |
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5. Angel Capital
J: Ben Melham
T: Chris Waller |
326×30 | H | 7 | 56kg | |
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6. Lady Shenandoah
J: Craig Williams
T: Chris Waller |
3342×4 | M | 1 | 56kg | |
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7. Warnie
J: Declan Bates
T: Ciaron Maher |
308×41 | G | 3 | 55kg | |
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8. Feroce
J: Billy Egan
T: Dominic Sutton |
x272x5 | G | 8 | 54.5kg | |
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9. Von Hauke
J: Harry Coffey
T: Cliff Brown |
x5103x | G | 6 | 54.5kg | |
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10. Planet Red
J: Michael Dee
T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr |
x226x7 | G | 10 | 53.5kg | |
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11. Sabaj
J: Jamie Melham
T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr |
x244x0 | G | 13 | 53kg | |
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12. Yellow Jersey
J: Daniel Stackhouse
T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy |
x3x2x7 | G | 16 | 53kg | |
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13. Regal Award
J: Lachlan Neindorf
T: Phillip & Tommy Stokes |
73517x | G | 4 | 52.5kg | |
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14. Sun God
J: Jye Mcneil
T: Chris Waller |
1x121x | G | 2 | 52.5kg | |
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15. Persian Spirit
J: Damien Thornton
T: Symon Wilde |
648×24 | G | 9 | 52kg | |
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16. Recon
J: Patrick Moloney
T: Pat Carey & Harris Walker |
160×60 | G | 12 | 52kg | |
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17. Harry’s Yacht
J: Jett Stanley
T: L & T Corstens & W Larkin |
1234×5 | G | 15 | 52kg | |
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18. Tennessee Bound
J: Unknown
T: Ciaron Maher |
x11122 | M | 11 | 52kg |
2026 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Nominations
The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2026 nominations close the Monday ahead of the event.
The 2026 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes nominations attracted a bumper 24 early entries led in all-in betting by Chris Waller’s triple Group 1 winning mare Lady Shenandoah.
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Form Guide
The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes form guide has all the info punters need to place a well-informed wager on the Caulfield, spring classic like saddlecloth numbers, starting barriers, jockeys and trainers as well as the allocated weights. The form guide also shows the lead-up races horses come via and their record at the track and distance.
The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes form guide data from the past decade reveals some key things to consider including the dominant record of four-year-olds in the race and the fact that from 2012 – 2025 seven of the winners jumped from wide barriers including Moment Of Change (15 of 15 in 2012), Magic Time (13 of 16 in 2023), Kimochi (13 of 14 in 2024) and Sepals (14 of 15 in 2025).
The 2021 Sir Rupert Clarke form was franked with the third placed I’m Thunderstruck going on to win the Toorak Handicap – Golden Eagle interstate double at his next two starts.
The 2023 Sir Rupert winner Magic Time franked the form the following autumn with her Sydney Group 1 success in the 2024 All Aged Stakes.
The form out of the 2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, held in November, was franked by the runner-up Another Wil who returned the following autumn to win the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes in 2025.
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Form Facts
- Four-year-olds have dominated the recent Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes results.
- Horses coming off a top three run last time out are the best bets in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes field.
- The Memsie Stakes and Bobbie Lewis Quality have served as top Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes lead-up races.
- Jockey Craig Williams has ridden eight Sir Rupert Clarke winners since 2005.
- Single-figure horses in Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes betting have a dominant record in the race over the past 20 years.
2026 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Form Guide
A link to our comprehensive Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2026 Form Guide will be provided for punters below the week of the race.
Past Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Results
The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes race results and race finishing order of all the starters is known after the event runs on the Underwood Stakes Day card and also reveals the winning margin, time and starting price of each horse so you can see how the favourites fared.
Exceed And Excel (2003) was the last three-year-old Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winner.
Exceed And Excel also holds the current Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes race record winning over 1400m in 2003 in a time of 1 minute 21.20 seconds.
Kimochi (2024) was the last Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winning mare.
Recent Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Winners
Past Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winners going back to the year 1951 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer/s | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Sepals | Craig Williams | Cliff Brown | 1:21.39 |
| 2024 | Kimochi | Craig Williams | Gary Portelli | 1:23.56 |
| 2023 | Magic Time | Michael Dee | Grahame Begg | 1:22.51 |
| 2022 | Callsign Mav | Danny O’Brien | Jamie Mott | 1:26.88 |
| 2021 | Sierra Sue | Daniel Moor | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 1:23.07 |
| 2020 | Behemoth | Craig Williams | David Jolly | 1:23.84 |
| 2019 | Begood Toya Mother | Declan Bates | Daniel Bowman | 1:21.98 |
| 2018 | Jungle Cat | James Doyle | Charlie Appleby | 1:21.31 |
| 2017 | Santa Ana Lane | Dean Yendell | Anthony Freedman | 1:22.28 |
| 2016 | Bon Aurum | Kerrin McEvoy | Ciaron Maher | 1:22.28 |
| 2015 | Stratum Star | Craig Williams | Darren Weir | 1:23.4 |
| 2014 | Trust In A Gust | Damian Lane | Darren Weir | 1:22.0 |
| 2013 | Rebel Dane | Glen Boss | Gary Portelli | 1:23.0 |
| 2012 | Moment Of Change | Luke Nolen | Peter G Moody | 1:23.9 |
| 2011 | Toorak Toff | Craig Williams | Rick Hore-Lacy | 1:22.1 |
| 2010 | Response | Craig Williams | Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra | 1:21.9 |
| 2009 | Turffontein | Glen Boss | Anthony Cummings | 1:22.23 |
| 2008 | Orange County | Damien Oliver | B Mayfield-Smith | 1:24.3 |
| 2007 | Bon Hoffa | Vlad Duric | Wendy Kelly | 1:22.5 |
| 2006 | Rewaaya | Craig Williams | D A Hayes | 1:23.4 |
| 2005 | Barely A Moment | Craig Williams | Tony McEvoy | 1:25.7 |
| 2004 | Regal Roller | M Flaherty | Clinton McDonald | 1:24.2 |
| 2003 | Exceed & Excel | C W Brown | Tim Martin | 1:21.2 |
| 2002 | Pernod | Kerrin McEvoy | Michael Moroney | 1:22.6 |
| 2001 | Mr Murphy | D Oliver | D L Freedman | 1:23.5 |
| 2000 | Testa Rossa | B Prebble | D R Lawson | 1:21.9 |
| 1999 | Testa Rossa | D Oliver | D R Lawson | 1:22.1 |
| 1998 | Lord Luskin | S Baster | R N McDonell | 1:23.3 |
| 1997 | Cut Up Rough | S R King | David Noonan | 1:22.9 |
| 1996 | Encosta De Lago | S R King | D L Freedman | 1:24.2 |
| 1995 | Our Maizcay | B York | G L Searle | 1:22.3 |
| 1994 | Poetic King | D Oliver | D L Freedman | 1:23.2 |
| 1993 | Black Rouge | N Wilson | Brendan McCarthy | 1:23.3 |
| 1992 | Mannerism | D Oliver | D L Freedman | 1:26.2 |
| 1991 | St Jude | B York | B J McLachlan | 1:27.4 |
| 1990 | Submariner | D Oliver | Bart Cummings | 1:23.6 |
| 1989 | Potrero | R S Dye | DR G Chapman | 1.23.6 |
| 1988 | Rancho Ruler | H White | G Marconi | 1.24.0 |
| 1987 | Western pago | J Scorse | Wally Mitchell | 1:23.8 |
| 1986 | Canny Lass | Greg Hall | Rick Hore-Lacy | 1:24.2 |
| 1985 | Trichelle | R Mallyon | C S Hayes | 1:23.4 |
| 1984 | King Phoenix | M Goreham | T R Howe | 1:25.8 |
| 1983 | Ranger’s Son | M Goreham | J K McIntosh | 1:26.7 |
| 1982 | Magari | – | – | 1:23.0 |
| 1981 | Soldier of Fortune | – | – | 1:23.0 |
| 1980 | Torbek | – | – | 1:22.8 |
| 1979 | Private Talk | – | – | – |
| 1978 | Manikato | – | – | – |
| 1977 | Raffindale | – | – | – |
| 1976 | Private Talk | – | – | – |
| 1975 | Cap D’Antibes | – | – | – |
| 1974 | Ptery’s Son | – | – | – |
| 1973 | Millefleurs | – | – | – |
| 1972 | Proud Toff | – | – | – |
| 1971 | Tauto | – | – | – |
| 1970 | Tauto | – | – | – |
| 1969 | Heralding | – | – | – |
| 1968 | Joking | – | – | – |
| 1967 | Snub | – | – | – |
| 1966 | Maritana | – | – | – |
| 1965 | Nicopolis | – | – | – |
| 1964 | Ripa | – | – | – |
| 1963 | Samson | – | – | – |
| 1962 | Anonyme | – | – | – |
| 1961 | Anonyme | – | – | – |
| 1960 | My Peak | – | – | – |
| 1959 | St. Joel | – | – | – |
| 1958 | Gay Saba | – | – | – |
| 1957 | Luire | – | – | – |
| 1956 | St. Joel | – | – | – |
| 1955 | Matrice | – | – | – |
| 1954 | Rio Janeiro | – | – | – |
| 1953 | St. Joel | – | – | – |
| 1952 | Fetlar | – | – | – |
| 1951 | Jovial Lad | – | – | – |
FAQs
How do I bet on the 2026 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes?
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Which horse will win the 2026 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Sir Rupert Clarke 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 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2026?
The 2026 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is set to run on Saturday September 19 at Caulfield during the early stages of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival as part of the double shot of Group 1 racing action on Underwood Stakes Day. It is scheduled as Caulfield Race 9 at 4:50pm (AEST) as the penultimate event on the 10-race card.
What is the prize money for the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2026?
The 2026 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes prize money is set at $1 million which is paid from 1st to 8th place including $600,000 going to the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winner.
Where is the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2026?
The 2026 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is set to run a Melbourne's Caulfield Racecourse, home to many iconic races including the Caulfield Cup each October, which is located at Gate 2, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145.
What distance is the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes run over?
The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is run over 1400 metres, a high‑intensity Caulfield trip that puts sprinter/miler types under real pressure from the jump. This distance is a key factor for Ladbrokes punters analysing Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes odds and shaping confident Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes betting plays, with lightly weighted on‑pace runners and proven 1400m performers often gaining a major edge in this fast‑run Group 1 handicap.
How many horses run in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes?
The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes typically attracts a capacity‑style field of around 14 to 18 runners, making it one of Caulfield’s most competitive early‑spring handicaps. Big numbers are common thanks to the race’s 1400m trip, fast tempo and appealing handicap conditions, all of which create strong betting value for Ladbrokes punters checking out the latest Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes odds and locking in confident Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes betting tips. Larger fields often mean more pressure, more map variables and more opportunities to spot overs — a key reason this Group 1 is a favourite among value‑hunters each spring.
Who won the 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes?
The 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes was won by four-year-old Calyx gelding Sepals at $3.50 for trainer Cliff Brown with the race's now eight-time winning jockey Craig Williams aboard on 52kg from barrier 14 to win by 0.75 lengths on a Good (3) track in a time of 1:21.39.