The Invitation is a marquee special-conditions race for fillies and mares run over 1400 metres at Royal Randwick. In 2025, the $2 million feature was captured by top-class mare Stefi Magnetica, trained by Bjorn Baker and ridden to victory by Jason Collett carrying 59.5kg.
Recent The Invitation Winners (All Editions)
- 2025 – Stefi Magnetica: Bjorn Baker’s star mare added another major title to her resume with a brilliant late surge under Jason Collett.
- 2024 – Belclare: The tough New Zealand mare led all the way to score a notable upset victory at long odds under Tyler Schiller.
- 2023 – Espiona: Chris Waller’s high-class mare powered home to claim the feature under Kerrin McEvoy.
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Barrier | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Stefi Magnetica | Jason Collett | Bjorn Baker | 5 | 59.5 kg | $4.00 |
| 2024 | Belclare | Tyler Schiller | Bjorn Baker | 2 | 59.5 kg | $26.00 |
| 2023 | Espiona | Kerrin McEvoy | Chris Waller | 8 | 59.0 kg | $3.50 |
| 2022 | Promise Of Success | Kerrin McEvoy | John O’Shea | 9 | 58.0 kg | $26.00 |
| 2021 | Icebath | Kerrin McEvoy | Brad Widdup | 12 | 57.0 kg | $5.50 |
Full List of The Invitation Winners Since 2021
Inaugurated by Racing NSW and the Australian Turf Club in 2021 as a lucrative Invitation-only showcase for elite fillies and mares, the race was upgraded to Group 2 status ahead of the 2024 renewal.
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Stefi Magnetica | Jason Collett | Bjorn Baker |
| 2024 | Belclare | Tyler Schiller | Bjorn Baker |
| 2023 | Espiona | Kerrin McEvoy | Chris Waller |
| 2022 | Promise Of Success | Kerrin McEvoy | John O’Shea |
| 2021 | Icebath | Kerrin McEvoy | Brad Widdup |
The Invitation Records
Horses to win The Invitation more than once
Given the brief history of the race since its inception in 2021, no horse has won the race multiple times yet.
Most Successful The Invitation Trainers
- Bjorn Baker (2 wins): Belclare (2024), Stefi Magnetica (2025)
- Chris Waller (1 win): Espiona (2023)
- John O’Shea (1 win): Promise Of Success (2022)
- Brad Widdup (1 win): Icebath (2021)
Most Successful The Invitation Jockeys
- Kerrin McEvoy (3 wins): Icebath (2021), Promise Of Success (2022), Espiona (2023)
- Jason Collett (1 win): Stefi Magnetica (2025)
- Tyler Schiller (1 win): Belclare (2024)
The Invitation Race Winner & Odds
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Track: Randwick, Sydney, NSW
- Distance: 1400m
- Conditions: Set Weights
- Status: Group 2
- Prize Money: $2 million
- First Run: 2021
- Current Champion: Stefi Magnetica
The Invitation odds are available, so bet now on the big race at Randwick.
The Invitation 2026 Results
Randwick R8 – The Invitation (G2)
| 1. Lazzura (10) 59kg12×31 | |||
| 5. Infancy (7) 58.5kg89644 | |||
| 3. Verona Rose (3) 58.5kg50×32 | |||
| 9. Gerringong (5) 58kg234×1 | |||
| 2. Idle Flyer (6) 59kgx6440 | |||
| 6. Stylish (1) 58.5kg27351 | |||
| 10. Perfumist (4) 58kg71×10 | |||
| 8. Tuileries (11) 58kg010×4 | |||
| 12. Modella (8) 58kg68×13 | |||
| 11. Arabian Rose (2) 58kg171×2 | |||
| 4. Super Smink (12) 58.5kg060×0 | |||
| 7. Firestorm (9) 58.5kgx08x0 | |||
| 13. Asgarda (5)SCRATCHED: | |||
| 14. Miss Freelove (1)SCRATCHED: | |||
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 24/10/2026 04:48:52 PM (Australia/Brisbane)