We have Courtza Stakes tips and predictions for the Group 3 feature race out of Caulfield this Saturday on Memsie Stakes Day.
Courtza Stakes odds have Shadhavar as the current favourite, and it should be a wide-open 1200m race this weekend.
Read on for our full 2026 Courtza Stakes best bets to give your Caulfield tipping on the weekend a boost!
CUSTOM (5) is a 4YO mare who has produced good form this preparation, including a win at Caulfield in July before placing last time to the races.
She is never too far away from winning the race, boasting two wins and five placings from 12 starts, and there has been solid money come for her at Ladbrokes. She got out to $7 before firming into $6, which is a good sign.
Ciaron Maher lines up the daughter of Street Boss, who has yet to run in heavy conditions, but as her breeding suggests, she should handle the cut out of the ground. Her two wins came on soft tracks, which gives punters a guide into how she’ll handle the wet.
At $6, she’s our best bet for the Courtza Stakes.
| 11. Custom (5) J: Ethan Brown 56kg 4×213T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 8 in a Bm88 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Flyer with 52kg at $1.75. The run before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track on July 25 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Sun Setting with 56.5kg at $2.35. Can bounce back with further upside. | |||
Punters get generous odds for WROTE TO ARATAKI (3), who is a proven fresh-up performer with eight starts for two wins and three placings.
The 8YO daughter of Wrote is bred to handle heavy tracks, and she owns a win in heavy conditions. That’s good to see before Saturday’s race, as the track could be cut up by the time they hit the track in Race 5.
Barrier 3 should see her land in a good position, and with her record at Caulfield and over the distance standing out, leaving her out of Courtza Stakes predictions would be a mistake. Therefore, the $8.50 to win and $2.40 to place are worth including in picks this week.
| 3. Wrote To Arataki (3) J: Dean Yendall 58kg x139xT: Matthew Williams | |||
| Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 15 at this track in the G3 Vic Hcp April 4 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Hughes with 54kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track G3 Bellmaine January 31 over 1200m defeating Damask Rose carrying 58kg at $12. Goes well fresh and can give a sight. | |||
A runner that shouldn’t go under the radar is GOLD MEDALLIST (6), who is a proven winner in wet conditions.
The 5YO mare has made a positive start to her career with five wins from eight starts, and three of those wins came on wet tracks. She has yet to be defeated with moisture in the surface, which makes her tough to leave out of Courtza Stakes tips.
If there is going to be an upset in this race, it will come from Gold Medallist, and her opening odds of $21 have firmed into $14. Punters have cottoned on, and she is a live hope of causing an upset.
| 10. Gold Medallist (6) J: Luke Nolen 56kg 7512xT: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | |||
| Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at this track Bm84 April 4 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Merrigold carrying 54kg at $2.60. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Sale Bm78 February 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Immortal Star carrying 55kg at $2.80. Rough hope. | |||
Punters get value odds with our Courtza Stakes SRM, which includes our three selected runners and the current race favourite.
- Top 4 – No. 11 Custom
- Top 4 – No. 6 Shadhavar
- Top 5 – No. 10 Gold Medallist
- Top 5 – No. 3 Wrote To Arataki
We have Custom Top 4, Gold Medallist Top 5, Wrote to Arataki Top 5, and Shadhavar Top 4, which pays a healthy $15 at Ladbrokes, and those odds are worth taking.
Punters get short odds for Shadhavar to finish in the Top 4, but she’s the clear favourite after winning three straight races, and it wouldn’t be smart to completely leave her out of Courtza Stakes predictions.
| 3. Wrote To Arataki (3) J: Dean Yendall 58kg x139xT: Matthew Williams | |||
| Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 15 at this track in the G3 Vic Hcp April 4 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Hughes with 54kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track G3 Bellmaine January 31 over 1200m defeating Damask Rose carrying 58kg at $12. Goes well fresh and can give a sight. | |||
| 6. Shadhavar (1) J: Damian Lane 57kg x11x1T: Tom Dabernig | |||
| Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; won by a long-neck in the LR Regal Roller Stakes at this track on August 15 over 1200m in soft going defeating Persian Spirit carrying 54kg at $5. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len in the LR Matrice Stakes at Morphettville on March 28 over 1200m defeating Power Beau with 54.5kg at $2.35. Strong win fresh and this is an ideal race. | |||
| 10. Gold Medallist (6) J: Luke Nolen 56kg 7512xT: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | |||
| Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at this track Bm84 April 4 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Merrigold carrying 54kg at $2.60. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Sale Bm78 February 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Immortal Star carrying 55kg at $2.80. Rough hope. | |||
| 11. Custom (5) J: Ethan Brown 56kg 4×213T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 8 in a Bm88 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Flyer with 52kg at $1.75. The run before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track on July 25 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Sun Setting with 56.5kg at $2.35. Can bounce back with further upside. | |||
Latest 2026 Courtza Stakes Odds
| 1. Belle Cheval (7) J: Craig Williams 60kg 1121xT: Mark Walker | |||
| Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign won by nose Rosehill G1 Vinerystud March 28 over 2000m slow track defeating After Summer with 56kg at $2.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.2 len Ellerslie G3 Almanzor Trphy January 24 over 1200m slow track defeating Bulgari with 55kg at $4.80. Good mare, watch for her late. | |||
| 2. Salty Pearl (8) J: Ben Allen 59kg 3135xT: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 16 at Morphettville in the G1 A’asian Oaks April 25 over 2000m, 4 len behind Panova carrying 56kg at $4.60. First up last campaign third of 9 at this track in the G3 Manfred January 24 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Space Rider carrying 57kg at $5. Good mare, watch betting. | |||
| 3. Wrote To Arataki (3) J: Dean Yendall 58kg x139xT: Matthew Williams | |||
| Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 15 at this track in the G3 Vic Hcp April 4 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Hughes with 54kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track G3 Bellmaine January 31 over 1200m defeating Damask Rose carrying 58kg at $12. Goes well fresh and can give a sight. | |||
| 4. Bossy Benita (10) J: Daniel Stackhouse 58kg 1469xT: Michael Mehegan | |||
| Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Morphettville in the G1 Sangster April 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Geegees Mistruth carrying 56.5kg at $101. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at this track in the G3 Bellmaine January 31 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Wrote To Arataki with 56kg at $5. Can run well fresh. | |||
| 5. Proved (2) J: Carleen Hefel 58kg x510xT: Enver Jusufovic | |||
| Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Pakenham Supernova December 13 over 1400m, 5 len behind Warnie with 56.5kg at $31. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Bendigo Bm78 October 29 over 1100m, 4 len behind Harry’s Yacht with 59.5kg at $3.40. Risking. | |||
| 6. Shadhavar (1) J: Damian Lane 57kg x11x1T: Tom Dabernig | |||
| Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; won by a long-neck in the LR Regal Roller Stakes at this track on August 15 over 1200m in soft going defeating Persian Spirit carrying 54kg at $5. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len in the LR Matrice Stakes at Morphettville on March 28 over 1200m defeating Power Beau with 54.5kg at $2.35. Strong win fresh and this is an ideal race. | |||
| 7. Flyer (9) J: Jye Mcneil 56kg 31081T: Jason Warren | |||
| Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1200m in soft going defeating Welcometotheshow with 55kg at $21. Before that 8th of 14 in a Bm88 at Flemington on July 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Piastri with 55kg at $15. Surprise winner last time, this is tougher. | |||
| 8. Betwitchery (4) J: William Pike 56kg 11×38T: L & T Corstens & W Larkin | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 14 in a Bm88 at Flemington on July 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Piastri carrying 53.5kg at $11. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 in a Bm88 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Flyer with 57kg at $4.40. Needs to lift. | |||
| 9. Pondalowie (11) J: Lachlan Neindorf 56kg 4x35xT: Emma-Lee & David Browne | |||
| Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at this track F&M Bm100 April 11 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Soft Love carrying 57.5kg at $3.10. First up last campaign third of 8 at this track Bm96 March 21 over 1200m, a long neck behind Meridius carrying 55kg at $17. Has ability but need to see her win one. | |||
| 10. Gold Medallist (6) J: Luke Nolen 56kg 7512xT: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | |||
| Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at this track Bm84 April 4 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Merrigold carrying 54kg at $2.60. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Sale Bm78 February 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Immortal Star carrying 55kg at $2.80. Rough hope. | |||
| 11. Custom (5) J: Ethan Brown 56kg 4×213T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 8 in a Bm88 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Flyer with 52kg at $1.75. The run before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track on July 25 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Sun Setting with 56.5kg at $2.35. Can bounce back with further upside. | |||
| 12. Photograph (12) J: Blake Shinn 56kg 46x2xT: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | |||
| Dual acceptor. Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 2nd in a small field in a F&M Swp at this track on March 14 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Gentle Steel carrying 55kg at $2.50. First up last campaign 6th of 11 in the LR Alinghi Stakes at this track on October 18 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Stretan Angel carrying 56kg at $19. Won a jump-out at Flemington on August 14. Handy and should be running on. | |||
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