The next edition of the National Stakes – known as the David Coles AM Stakes – runs on Saturday, May 9, 2026 on The Goodwood Day.
2026 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Odds
The latest David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) 2026 betting odds will be available below as soon as markets on The Goodwood Day support act are released the week of the race.
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Tips
National Stakes tips include backing proven juveniles with previous Group race experience and those with a previous win over the 1200m distance.
Backing the fillies over the colts and geldings is a key National Stakes betting tip as the girls boast an outstanding record in the event. From 2004-2025, 14 of the 22 National Stakes winners were fillies including most recently Heresy (2021), Flyer (2024) and Steel Trap (2025).
In 2022 the boys were on top with the Victorian-trained colt Maximillius scoring an upset over the better-fancied fillies See You In Heaven (2nd) and Aitch Two Oh (3rd). The 2023 National Stakes winner Heuristic was also a colt from the Godolphin stable.
2026 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Tips
The Ladbrokes’ insider David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) 2026 betting tips and Morphettville race selections on the May showdown will be detailed right here the week of the race so stay tuned for the top youngsters to back for a win in the Group 3.
The National Stakes – currently known as the David Coles AM Stakes – is a Group 3 sprint race conducted at Morphettville Racecourse each May during the Adelaide Autumn Racing Carnival.
Run over 1200m and offering $150,000 in total prize money as of 2024, the event is run at set weights and is open only to two-year-old horses.
The National Stakes, run by the South Australian Jockey Club (SAJC), is held on The Goodwood Day with racing on the card headlined by the sprinters facing off in the Group 1 The Goodwood (1200m).
The other key The Goodwood Day support acts include the Group 3 SA Fillies Classic (2500m), Group 3 Proud Miss Stakes (1200m), and the Group 3 The Cummings Stakes (RA Lee Stake) (1600m).
Inaugurated in 1985 the National Stakes gained Group 3 status in 1987 and was renamed to honour prolific local industry figure, the late David Coles, ahead of the 2021 edition.
National Stakes Race Info
- Current Race Name: David Coles AM Stakes
- Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Track: Morphettville Racecourse
- Distance: 1200m
- Conditions: Set Weights; 2YOs
- Status: Group 3
- Prize Money: $150,000
- First Run: 1985
2026 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Results
The full David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) 2026 results and finishing order will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Betting
The National Stakes betting odds on the race now known as the David Coles AM Stakes are led by the season’s top performing two-year-olds, especially locally-trained youngster that ran well in a lead-up race against similar company in Adelaide.
Any juveniles prepared by Leon Macdonald often dominate National Stakes markets as he boasts a record four wins in the race training his fourth in 2020 with Extra Time in partnership with Andrew Gluays.
Steel Trap ($1.80F in 2025) was the last favourite in National Stakes betting to salute for the punters.
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Field
The David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) race field is made up of classy local two-year-olds, some of which may be gearing up for similar features in Queensland during the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival.
Two-year-olds in the National Stakes field may have had an earlier run in the Group 3 Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at the track the month before.
Heuristic (2nd in 2023), Flyer (3rd in 2024) and Steel Trap (2nd in 2025) are the latest National Stakes winners to come via a Breeders’ Stakes lead-up.
Nominations for the National Stakes are taken on the Monday of race week, with the final National Stakes field of acceptors out on the Wednesday.
2026 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Field
The official David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) 2026 race field and barriers are set for release on the Wednesday of race week and will be published below showing the top two-year-olds engaged to face off in the autumn showdown.
2026 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Nominations
The National Stakes (David Coles AM Stakes) 2026 nominations close the Monday ahead of the race and will be listed below once confirmed by the SAJC.
David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Form Guide
The National Stakes race form guide revels to punters all the relevant information they need to place a successful bet on the race like the barriers, jockeys, trainers and lead-up form of all the runners in the field.
The National Stakes 2022 form was franked with the runner-up See You In Heaven going on to win the Group 2 Sandown Guineas that November in Melbourne.
The 2025 National Stakes third placed filly, Salty Pearl, franked the form out of that year’s event going on to run top three in a host of stronger races including her spring victory in the Group 2 Moonee Valley Fillies Classic and third in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes in the autumn of 2026.
2026 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) Form Guide
A link to our comprehensive David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) 2026 Form Guide will be provided for punters below the week of the race.
Past National Stakes / David Coles AM Stakes Results
Notable National Stakes / David Coles AM Stakes winners in recent years include Dancer’s Choice (1989), La Baraka (1997), Rohatyn (2002), Majestic Music (2009), Toorak Toff (2010), Triple Asset (2011), I Am A Star (2016), and Li’l Kontra (2019).
Triple Asset holds the National Stakes record over the 1200m winning in a time of 1 minute10.11seconds in 2011.
Steel Trap (2025) was the last David Coles AM Stakes winning filly.
Recent National Stakes / David Coles AM Stakes Winners
Recent National Stakes / David Coles AM Stakes winners and placegetters dating back to the year 1996 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Steel Trap | Brave Design | Salty Pearl |
| 2024 | Flyer | Karavas | The Dabble Effect |
| 2023 | Heuristic | Iphimedia | Down Low |
| 2022 | Maximillius | See You In Heaven | Aitch Two Oh |
| 2021 | Heresy | Karacasu | Magic Max |
| 2020 | Extra Time | Kazuhiko | Hard Rock Girl |
| 2019 | Li’l Kontra | Absolute Flirt | Xilong |
| 2018 | Marcel From Madrid | Aristia | Tequila Time |
| 2017 | I’ll Have A Bit | Booker | It’s A Myth |
| 2016 | I Am A Star | Bangs | One Blink |
| 2015 | Prince Of Brooklyn | Badajoz | Counter Pulse |
| 2014 | Moonovermanhattan | Not A Happy Camper | Sweet And Speedy |
| 2013 | Vivi Veloce | Iconic | The Huntress |
| 2012 | Dinkum Diamond | Beau Jez | Stella Lante |
| 2011 | Triple Asset | Win For Wilson | Gone Skiing |
| 2010 | Toorak Toff | Stirling Grove | Bedhrah |
| 2009 | Majestic Music | Baby Corn | Miss Bellezza |
| 2008 | Viennese | Fury | Kirvinsky |
| 2007 | Gabbidon | Purrealist | Little Arrow |
| 2006 | Lectrice | Glory Be | Not At Allordinary |
| 2005 | Tonz More Fun | Paternity | Get to Work |
| 2004 | General’s Dynasty | Classiconi | Sunmaya |
| 2003 | Great Is Great | Rinky Dink | Barabba Road |
| 2002 | Rohatyn | Blur | Troubled Man |
| 2001 | Cable | Firm | Blessum |
| 2000 | Super Elegant | Shelbourne Lass | Undertone |
| 1999 | Spargo | Mootiara | Cellar |
| 1998 | Gold Crystal | St Clemens Belle | Lord of the Pines |
| 1997 | La Baraka | Morphett Road | Requesta |
| 1996 | Will Fly | Lake Villa | Magic Ribbon |
FAQ
Who won the 2025 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes)?
The 2025 David Coles AM Stakes was won by two-year-old King’s Legacy filly Steel Trap at $1.80 favouritism for trainers Dan Clarken & Oopy MacGillivray with jockey Jamie Melham aboard on 55.5kg from barrier 6 to salute by 1.56 lengths in a time of 1:10.72.
When is the David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) 2026?
Saturday, May 9, 2026What is the prize money for the David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) 2026?
$150,000
Where is the David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes) 2026?
Morphettville Racecourse, 79 Morphett Road. Morphettville SA 5043
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Which horse will win the 2026 David Coles AM Stakes (National Stakes)?
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