Concorde Stakes Tips & Predictions 2026: Best Bets

HEADWALL (5) hasn’t raced since winning the 2025 Concorde Stakes, but the tough gelding could show why he’s an elite sprinter.

He won this race last year before going on an extended spell, and his spring credentials look bright. The Matthew Smith-trained gelding is a seven-time winner from 18 starts, and he has beaten some of Australia’s best sprinters.

He got the better of Lady Shenandoah in this race last year, and although Tempted will give him a run for his money, there are many reasons to put Headwall on top of Concorde Stakes predictions.

Money has come for him since markets opened, which is a good sign, and it was likely stable money. That’s a good sign, and at $4.40, he’s worth backing to win the feature sprint.

We can’t see TEMPTED (7) running outside the Top 2. She is an elite sprinter who won all three races during the autumn, and she returns from a spell with high ambitions this season.

The Ciaron Maher-trained mare finished second behind Ka Ying Rising in The Everest last October, and she’s on a path to meet with the best sprinter in the world again next month.

However, before she tackles the toughest sprint race in the world, she must contest the Concorde Stakes, which isn’t an easy race to win. There are some smart types in the field, but she is clearly good enough to win.

The $1.85 price with Concorde Stakes odds isn’t huge, but leaving her out of Concorde Stakes tips would be a big mistake.

As he showed in the autumn when winning at $81, BESKAR (1) is an upset hope on his day.

The 4YO gelding tends to put himself in the race, which is always a good asset to have, and he could run along over 1000m and give them something to chase.

He might only be a three-time winner from 10 starts, but he has toughness, and he shouldn’t be overlooked in the Concorde Stakes as a winning chance. Anything can happen over 1000m, and if he gets a soft lead, he could kick away from the favourites.

His odds to win are generous, and punters get value for him in exotics.

Punters get value odds with our Concorde Stakes SRM, which includes our three selected runners.

• Top 2 – No. 1 Headwall
• Top 2 – No. 4 Tempted
• Top 4 – No. 7 Beskar

We have Headwall Top 2, Tempted Top 2, and Beskar Top 4, and punters get $10.00 for our three-runner SRM.

The $2.50 for Beskar to finish in the Top 4 is a good price, especially against a field that includes some runners who need more time and distance, so include him for value.