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Memsie Stakes Form Guide 2026: Runner-by-Runner Analysis

Memsie Stakes Form Guide 2026: Runner-by-Runner Analysis

The Group 1 Memsie Stakes runs this Saturday at Caulfield, and Ladbrokes has our complete 2026 Memsie Stakes runner-by-runner guide.

All 12 runners are expected to line up in the $750,000 feature, with Memsie Stakes odds presenting an even field for punters, with the favourite at $4.

Our form guide features a breakdown of all the horses in this year’s field, so punters can make an informed bet and get Group 1 racing for the Melbourne Spring Carnival underway in style!

#1 Mr Brightside – $12

He is a former winner of the Memsie Stakes, and his odds are worth entertaining. He has proven form in wet conditions, and although winning this race won’t be easy for the 9YO gelding, he’s expected to run well coming off a spell. He’s a runner worth including in Memsie Stakes tips as a value hope.

Caulfield R8 – Stow Storage Memsie Stakes (G1)
Open Race time: 
1. Mr Brightside (9)
J: Craig Williams 59kg
2125xT: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Flemington in the G1 Champ Mile November 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 59kg at $2.90. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at this track in the G1 Memsie August 30 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 59kg at $7. Champion gelding but off the long break and some query on how he’s going.
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 28/08/2026 11:05:09 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
#2 Jimmysstar – $4.20

Most of the early money has come for Jimmysstar, and at least punters know how the tactics will be. He will settle at the back of the field before making a sustained run, and that should be possible in the wet conditions. He is a leading chance, so it could pay to follow the market support with Memsie Stakes odds.

Caulfield R8 – Stow Storage Memsie Stakes (G1)
Open Race time: 
2. Jimmysstar (8)
J: Ethan Brown 59kg
5342xT: Ciaron Maher
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at Eagle Farm in the G1 K-Smith Cup May 30 over 1300m, soft track; a nose behind Headley Grange with 59kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at this track in the G1 William Reid March 21 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Jigsaw carrying 58.5kg at $2.15. Love him at this trip, his best just about wins.
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 28/08/2026 11:05:09 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
#3 Tom Kitten – $21

He is unlikely to make much of an impression first-up, and he should need the run to show his best later this carnival.

Caulfield R8 – Stow Storage Memsie Stakes (G1)
Open Race time: 
3. Tom Kitten (1)
J: Mark Zahra 59kg
x117xT: Anthony & Sam Freedman
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Cup March 28 over 2000m, soft track; 5 len behind Light Infantry Man carrying 59kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by head this track G3 Heffernan February 7 over 1400m defeating Feroce with 59kg at $3. Big win fresh last campaign, might be a bit underrated here.
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 28/08/2026 11:05:09 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
#4 Buckaroo – $41

He’s not the worst bet in the Memsie Stakes at the odds, but he’s another runner we’d like to see with a run under his belt.

His targets are happening over the next two months, and he’s unlikely to be fully wound up for this race.

Caulfield R8 – Stow Storage Memsie Stakes (G1)
Open Race time: 
4. Buckaroo (10)
J: Jye Mcneil 59kg
0x25xT: Chris Waller
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at this track in the G2 Peter Young Stk March 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Birdman with 59kg at $2.25. Previously first up; second of 8 at this track in the G1 Futurity Stakes February 21 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Pericles carrying 59kg at $31. Will run on well but can’t see him winning.
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 28/08/2026 11:05:09 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
#5 Angel Capital – $7

A runner with all the potential in the world, but he’s a tough runner to back on a consistent basis.

He was given little chance to win fresh-up, so punters should ignore that performance behind Ninja, which was still a good run to finish third.

He should loom to win this race at some stage, so he’s worth a bet at $5.

Caulfield R8 – Stow Storage Memsie Stakes (G1)
Open Race time: 
5. Angel Capital (5)
J: Ben Melham 59kg
326×3T: Chris Waller
Second run back. First-up after four months came home 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 carrying 57.5kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 in the G1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington on March 7 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Caballus carrying 56kg at $12. Much better suited this trip, frustrating but he’s good enough.
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 28/08/2026 11:05:09 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
#6 Birdman – $26

There has been some money for Birdman to cause an upset with Memsie Stakes odds. He’s another Chris Waller-trained runner eyeing longer targets in the spring, and a win would surprise most punters.

He’s a watch horse, so look for him to hit the line with a good finish.

Caulfield R8 – Stow Storage Memsie Stakes (G1)
Open Race time: 
6. Birdman (4)
J: Beau Mertens 59kg
1521xT: Chris Waller
Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by 2.75 len Doomben G1 Doomben Cup May 23 over 2000m defeating Pride Of Jenni carrying 59kg at $3.30. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Flemington in the LR The Elms Hcp February 14 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Cafe Millenium carrying 60kg at $13. Had a great last campaign but this is probably too sharp.
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 28/08/2026 11:05:09 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
#7 Cosmic Crusader – $5

He might have been the outright favourite had he not drawn barrier 11. However, he’s all class, and the Western Australian raider could keep his unbeaten Caulfield record alive.

William Pike is a world-class rider, and he’ll need to rely on his skills to win. He won’t get any favours out wide, especially on a wet surface, but the horse is going well enough to overcome any bad luck.

Our Memsie Stakes picks have found room for Cosmic Crusader, but he’s a risky bet at the current odds.

Caulfield R8 – Stow Storage Memsie Stakes (G1)
Open Race time: 
7. Cosmic Crusader (11)
J: William Pike 59kg
12×11T: Andrea Leek
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by 2.5 len in the G3 Bletchingly Stakes at this track on July 25 over 1200m in soft going defeating Winnasedge carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len in the G2 PB Lawrence Stakes at this track on August 15 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Private Eye carrying 59kg at $2.50. Very good winner last time, will take plenty of holding out again.
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 28/08/2026 11:05:09 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
#8 Sabaj – $31.00

He adds more depth to this field, but he would need to improve a length to win.

He has five wins from 12 starts, so his record is tidy. However, his best form comes in Group 2 and 3 company, so he could find this a little too rich.

Caulfield R8 – Stow Storage Memsie Stakes (G1)
Open Race time: 
8. Sabaj (12)
J: Jamie Melham 59kg
x244xT: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Cup March 28 over 2000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Light Infantry Man with 59kg at $13. First up last campaign second of 8 at Flemington in the LR The Elms Hcp February 14 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Cafe Millenium with 57kg at $3.10. Can’t see him figuring from the gate.
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 28/08/2026 11:05:09 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
#9 Autumn Boy – $9.50

Don’t overlook the Waller-trained runner, who will only be stronger as a 4YO.

He’s coming off a good 3YO campaign, and he’s a runner worth including in Memsie Stakes if he’s ready to produce fresh-up.

By all accounts, he’s ready to go, and he could sneak under the radar.

Caulfield R8 – Stow Storage Memsie Stakes (G1)
Open Race time: 
9. Autumn Boy (3)
J: James McDonald 58.5kg
3212xT: Chris Waller
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster April 4 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 52kg at $10. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Rosehill in the G2 Hobartvlle February 21 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Ninja carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. Talented but fancy he finds a few too sharp.
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 28/08/2026 11:05:09 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
#10 Beiwacht – $7

Scratched from the Winx Stakes last week, but Waller might have pulled the right rein.

He should be better suited to this race compared to taking on the star mares, and his toughness could be enough to figure in the finish.

There is respect for him in Memsie Stakes betting, and his odds could firm right up until start time.

Caulfield R8 – Stow Storage Memsie Stakes (G1)
Open Race time: 
10. Beiwacht (7)
J: Nash Rawiller 58.5kg
8261xT: Chris Waller
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 by 0.9 len Randwick G1 All Aged April 18 over 1400m defeating Lazzura with 56.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Flemington in the G1 Lightning February 14 over 1000m, 6 len behind Tentyris carrying 55.5kg at $9. Classy horse who will give a huge sight.
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 28/08/2026 11:05:09 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
#11 Planet Red – $34

An interesting runner, but he’ll likely be struggling from the 300m mark. His last start run didn’t come with much luck, but we question if he’s up to this level just yet.

We would prefer to see him run in something easier, but good on connections for having a go at the top level.

Caulfield R8 – Stow Storage Memsie Stakes (G1)
Open Race time: 
11. Planet Red (2)
J: Blake Shinn 58.5kg
x226xT: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track in the G2 Alister Clark March 21 over 2000m, 5 len behind Roulette King carrying 57kg at $1.75. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at this track in the G2 Autumn Stks February 7 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Observer with 57kg at $4.40. Has ability but this will test.
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 28/08/2026 11:05:09 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
#12 Treasurethe Moment – $7

She won this race last year, which can’t be forgotten. She didn’t do much wrong in her last preparation, including a win and two placings, so she’s being underrated in betting markets.

If she is anywhere near her best, she should battle out the finish, and our Memsie Stakes picks won’t be leaving her out of calculations, especially at the generous odds.

Caulfield R8 – Stow Storage Memsie Stakes (G1)
Open Race time: 
12. Treasurethe Moment (6)
J: Damian Lane 57kg
x313xT: Matt Laurie
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Randwick in the G1 Queen Turf April 11 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Idle Flyer carrying 57kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at this track in the G1 Futurity Stakes February 21 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Pericles with 57kg at $1.90. Dominant in this last year and maps well.
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 28/08/2026 11:05:09 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

Latest Memsie Stakes 2026 Odds

Caulfield R8 – Stow Storage Memsie Stakes (G1)
Open Race time: 
1. Mr Brightside (9)
J: Craig Williams 59kg
2125xT: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Flemington in the G1 Champ Mile November 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 59kg at $2.90. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at this track in the G1 Memsie August 30 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 59kg at $7. Champion gelding but off the long break and some query on how he’s going.
2. Jimmysstar (8)
J: Ethan Brown 59kg
5342xT: Ciaron Maher
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at Eagle Farm in the G1 K-Smith Cup May 30 over 1300m, soft track; a nose behind Headley Grange with 59kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at this track in the G1 William Reid March 21 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Jigsaw carrying 58.5kg at $2.15. Love him at this trip, his best just about wins.
3. Tom Kitten (1)
J: Mark Zahra 59kg
x117xT: Anthony & Sam Freedman
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Cup March 28 over 2000m, soft track; 5 len behind Light Infantry Man carrying 59kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by head this track G3 Heffernan February 7 over 1400m defeating Feroce with 59kg at $3. Big win fresh last campaign, might be a bit underrated here.
4. Buckaroo (10)
J: Jye Mcneil 59kg
0x25xT: Chris Waller
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at this track in the G2 Peter Young Stk March 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Birdman with 59kg at $2.25. Previously first up; second of 8 at this track in the G1 Futurity Stakes February 21 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Pericles carrying 59kg at $31. Will run on well but can’t see him winning.
5. Angel Capital (5)
J: Ben Melham 59kg
326×3T: Chris Waller
Second run back. First-up after four months came home 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 carrying 57.5kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 in the G1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington on March 7 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Caballus carrying 56kg at $12. Much better suited this trip, frustrating but he’s good enough.
6. Birdman (4)
J: Beau Mertens 59kg
1521xT: Chris Waller
Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by 2.75 len Doomben G1 Doomben Cup May 23 over 2000m defeating Pride Of Jenni carrying 59kg at $3.30. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Flemington in the LR The Elms Hcp February 14 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Cafe Millenium carrying 60kg at $13. Had a great last campaign but this is probably too sharp.
7. Cosmic Crusader (11)
J: William Pike 59kg
12×11T: Andrea Leek
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by 2.5 len in the G3 Bletchingly Stakes at this track on July 25 over 1200m in soft going defeating Winnasedge carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len in the G2 PB Lawrence Stakes at this track on August 15 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Private Eye carrying 59kg at $2.50. Very good winner last time, will take plenty of holding out again.
8. Sabaj (12)
J: Jamie Melham 59kg
x244xT: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Cup March 28 over 2000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Light Infantry Man with 59kg at $13. First up last campaign second of 8 at Flemington in the LR The Elms Hcp February 14 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Cafe Millenium with 57kg at $3.10. Can’t see him figuring from the gate.
9. Autumn Boy (3)
J: James McDonald 58.5kg
3212xT: Chris Waller
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster April 4 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 52kg at $10. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Rosehill in the G2 Hobartvlle February 21 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Ninja carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. Talented but fancy he finds a few too sharp.
10. Beiwacht (7)
J: Nash Rawiller 58.5kg
8261xT: Chris Waller
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 by 0.9 len Randwick G1 All Aged April 18 over 1400m defeating Lazzura with 56.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Flemington in the G1 Lightning February 14 over 1000m, 6 len behind Tentyris carrying 55.5kg at $9. Classy horse who will give a huge sight.
11. Planet Red (2)
J: Blake Shinn 58.5kg
x226xT: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track in the G2 Alister Clark March 21 over 2000m, 5 len behind Roulette King carrying 57kg at $1.75. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at this track in the G2 Autumn Stks February 7 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Observer with 57kg at $4.40. Has ability but this will test.
12. Treasurethe Moment (6)
J: Damian Lane 57kg
x313xT: Matt Laurie
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Randwick in the G1 Queen Turf April 11 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Idle Flyer carrying 57kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at this track in the G1 Futurity Stakes February 21 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Pericles with 57kg at $1.90. Dominant in this last year and maps well.
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 28/08/2026 11:05:09 AM (Australia/Brisbane)