Lord Mayor’s Cup 2026 Race Day Schedule
There are nine races on the Lord Mayor’s Card, including the Group 1 Queensland Derby and Kingsford Smith Cup.
| Race Name | Number | Time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinkwise BM85 | 1 | 11:43 am | 1400m |
| Kilcoy Global Foods BM85 | 2 | 12:18 pm | 1000m |
| Living Turf Premier’s Cup | 3 | 12:53 pm | 2400m |
| The Straight Sires’ Produce | 4 | 1:28 pm | 1400m |
| Lord Mayor’s Cup | 5 | 2:03 pm | 1800m |
| Fred Best Classic | 6 | 2:38 pm | 1400m |
| Sky Racing Queensland Derby | 7 | 3:13 pm | 2400m |
| Ladbrokes Kingsford Smith Cup | 8 | 3:52 pm | 1300m |
| Magic Millions Helen Coughlan Stakes | 9 | 4:28 pm | 1200m |
Lord Mayor’s Cup 2026 Date & Race Time
The 2026 Lord Mayor’s Cup is run at 2:03 pm on Saturday, May 30. It’s the sixth race on the card at Eagle Farm, which is one of the biggest meetings of the Brisbane Winter Carnival, which includes two Group 1 races.
Lord Mayor’s Cup Prize Money Breakdown
The Lord Mayor’s Cup 2026 runs for a total prize pool of $200,000, with $116,000 going to the winner. Places are paid down to 10th.
| Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $116,000 |
| 2nd | $38,000 |
| 3rd | $19,000 |
| 4th | $9,000 |
| 5th | $5,500 |
| 6th-10th | $3,000 |
Lord Mayor’s Cup Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 Lord Mayor’s Cup final field and barriers are announced on Wednesday, May 27. The barrier draw is important for the 1800m race, and it has a big impact on Lord Mayor’s Cup odds.
The final field, draw, and odds are released between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm on the Wednesday prior, with Ladbrokes being one of the first bookmakers to release odds for the big race.
Lord Mayor’s Cup Info
When: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Where: Eagle Farm, Brisbane, Queensland
Stake: $200,000
Distance: 1800m
Lord Mayor’s Cup Barrier Statistics
The last six winners of the Lord Mayor’s Cup have drawn inside barrier 10, with 2025 champion jumping from barrier four.
Over the 1800m distance, it’s not overly important where you draw, but it’s always advantageous to draw closer to the rail. Nine of the last 11 winners have a single-figure draw, with only Order Again in 2019 and Kenedna in 2018 bucking the trend.
Order Again would win again in 2020 with the inside barrier, which secured it a premium passage in the run.
We wouldn’t rule out a runner that draws wide, but barriers 1-6 have an advantage.
Lord Mayor’s Cup Betting Guide
Middle-distance races can lend themselves to an upset, but the Lord Mayor’s Cup at Eagle Farm is a good betting race for favourite and each-way punters.
The last two winners paid $12 and $8.50 respectively, but the previous six winners were all well-backed in betting markets. It takes a good horse to win the Lord Mayor’s Cup, which is why we see quality winners of the race.
There have been some winners at double-figure odds, including the popular Crossthestart in 2012 and Headturner in 2010, but for the most part, look for runners paying between $3-$9, which have the best chance of winning.
Lord Mayor’s Cup 2026 Field and Odds
| 6. Athanatos (7) J: Lachlan Neindorf 58kg x3251T: Phillip Stokes | ||
| 9. Militarize (2) J: James McDonald 56kg x4536T: Chris Waller | ||
| 5. Future History (5) J: Nash Rawiller 58kg 114×4T: Gregory Hickman | ||
| 11. Encoder (6) J: Jason Collett 56kg 72016T: Michael Freedman | ||
| 10. Golden Path (10) J: Jordan Childs 56kg 8×668T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr | ||
| 4. Tavi Time (9) J: Tommy Berry 58.5kg 1×786T: Kris Lees | ||
| 14. Miss Joelene (8) J: Cejay Graham 55.5kg 3×159T: Kelly Schweida | ||
| 3. Depth Of Character (1) J: Mark Zahra 59kg 7×450T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | ||
| 18. Prince Levi (3) J: Mark Du Plessis 56kg 12125T: William Kropp | ||
| 1. Knight’s Choice (12) J: Robbie Dolan 60kg 1x6x7T: J G Symons & S Laxon | ||
| 15. Demon Darb (4) J: Kerrin Mcevoy 56kg 14309T: Robert Heathcote | ||
| 16. Mahagoni (11) J: Michael Rodd 56kg 81×00T: Lindsay Gough | ||
| 17. Jenni Moreese (13) J: Corey Sutherland 54kg 11117T: Corey & Kylie Geran |
FAQs about the Lord Mayor’s Cup
When is the Lord Mayor’s Cup 2026?
The Lord Mayor’s Cup is run on May 30, 2026, at 2:03 pm. It’s the sixth race on the card.
Where is the Lord Mayor’s Cup 2026?
Eagle Farm hosts the Lord Mayor’s Cup 2026. It’s the premier Queensland race track, and it hosts all the biggest races.
What is the prize money for the Lord Mayor’s Cup 2026?
The Lord Mayor’s Cup prize money is $200,000, with the winner getting $116,000.
What distance is the Lord Mayor’s Cup run over?
The Lord Mayor’s Cup is run over 1800m.
How many horses run in the Lord Mayor’s Cup?
The Lord Mayor’s Cup is limited to 16 runners and four emergencies.
Who won the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Cup?
New Endeavour won the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Cup at double-figure odds to upset the favourites.
Who won the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Cup?
Just Folk won the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Cup as a $12 chance at Ladbrokes. It was an upset result for stayer.
Who won the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Cup?
Without a Fight won the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Cup as a $4.20 chance at Ladbrokes. It was an expected result for the superstar.
How can I bet on the Lord Mayor’s Cup?
Bet on the Lord Mayor’s Cup with Ladbrokes. It has everything you need to place your Lord Mayor’s Cup bets, including win, place, exotics, futures, and more.
What is Lord Mayor’s Cup futures betting?
Lord Mayor’s Cup futures betting is when punters bet on the race before the final field is released.
How do I watch the Lord Mayor’s Cup live?
You can watch the Lord Mayor’s Cup live on Ladbrokes. Other options are available, including SkyRacing.
How do I buy Lord Mayor’s Cup tickets?
Tickets for the Lord Mayor’s Cup are available at Brisbane Racing.
What is the Lord Mayor’s Cup dress code?
The Lord Mayor’s Cup has a smart dress code.