The next edition of the Sir John Monash Stakes runs on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Caulfield Racecourse as one of the final Group races of the season.
The Sir John Monash Stakes launches Melbourne’s early‑spring sprinting season, and punters chasing the latest Sir John Monash Stakes odds, expert Sir John Monash Stakes tips, and a full breakdown of the Sir John Monash Stakes field turn to Ladbrokes for the strongest betting insights. Run over 1100m at Caulfield, this Group 3 is a proven springboard for sprinters heading toward bigger targets, regularly attracting seasoned short‑course specialists, fresh winter performers and explosive first‑uppers capable of producing elite sectionals. With tempo, barrier draws, track pattern and proven Caulfield sprint form all shaping the race, the Sir John Monash Stakes is a prime betting opportunity for punters looking for early‑season value and confidence. Check the latest markets, assess the key contenders and lock in your Sir John Monash Stakes bet with Ladbrokes — where smart punters get on first.
2026 Sir John Monash Stakes Odds
Betting on the Sir John Monash Stakes 2026 opens the week of the race following the nominations and full markets will be provided below.
| 1. Recommendation (11) J: Thomas Stockdale 58.5kg x3642T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Flemington Hcp on June 20 over 1100m, slow going long-neck behind De Bergerac carrying 58kg at $15. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track in the LR Bel Esprit on May 30 over 1100m, in the wet; 3 len behind Hearcomesthestar with 58.5kg at $7. Not far away of late. Consistent and should be thereabouts again. | |||
| 2. Bustling (5) J: Logan Bates 58.5kg 8×327T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr | |||
| Most recently 7th of 13 at Randwick Bm94 on June 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sunshineinmypocket with 58.5kg at $4.20. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track in the LR Bel Esprit on May 30 over 1100m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Hearcomesthestar with 54kg at $2.70. Bit disappointing last time but can bounce back here. | |||
| 3. Klabel (1) J: Zac Spain 58.5kg 9312xT: Richard & Chantelle Jolly | |||
| Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Morphettville in the LR Durbridge January 31 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Sghirripa with 58.5kg at $3.90. First up last campaign third of 8 at this track Bm100 September 20 over 1100m, a neck behind Tiger Shark with 55kg at $5.50. Has all the right form and should be thereabouts. | |||
| 4. Beast Mode (7) J: Damien Thornton 58.5kg 327×2T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | |||
| Second-up. First-up after five months led but faded 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on June 13 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Bazaball Rewarded with 60.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Flemington Bm78 on July 19 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Losesomewinmore with 61.5kg at $9. Last 100m will be the worry. | |||
| 5. Title Fighter (2) J: Luke Cartwright 58.5kg x5409T: Clayton Douglas | |||
| Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at this track in the LR Bel Esprit on May 30 over 1100m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Hearcomesthestar with 57kg at $21. The start before that ran last of 14 at Flemington in the LR Straight Six on May 16 over 1200m, 10 len behind Losesomewinmore with 60kg at $26. Would have to improve. | |||
| 6. Watchme Win (6) J: Lachlan Neindorf 58.5kg x228xT: Andrew Gluyas | |||
| Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Morphettville in the G1 The Goodwood May 9 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Desert Lightning carrying 56kg at $17. Previously first up; second of 10 at Morphettville in the G3 R N Irwin April 11 over 1100m, soft track; a neck behind Super Smink with 58.5kg at $2.80. Talented gelding and like him first up. | |||
| 7. Sir Now (3) J: Connor Murtagh 58.5kg x2112T: Darryl Hewitt | |||
| Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm82 on June 27 over 1000m, slow going nose behind Omaha Dawn with 63kg at $2.25. Before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Murray Bridge Bm84 June 13 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Winning Revolution carrying 60kg at $2.10. Racing well and had a big weight last time – each way. | |||
| 8. Winnasedge (9) J: Luke Currie 58.5kg 6×631T: Nick Ryan | |||
| Racing well recently. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at this track Bm84 June 27 over 1100m in soft going defeating Bazaball Rewarded carrying 60.5kg at $4.40. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Flemington Hcp on June 20 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind De Bergerac carrying 54.5kg at $8. Up and running and can measure up. | |||
| 9. Bellatrix Star (10) J: Craig Williams 56.5kg 20x9xT: Mark Walker | |||
| Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 9 at this track in the LR Doveton Stks on November 29 over 1100m, slow going 10 len behind Aviatress with 60kg at $14. When resuming last campaign got back early 5th of 8 at this track in the G3 Quezette on August 17 2024 over 1100m, 3 len behind Drifting carrying 58kg at $14. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on June 29. Her best wins but market best guide o | |||
| 10. Miraval Rose (8) J: Harry Coffey 56.5kg 1144xT: Grahame Begg | |||
| Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Rosehill in the G2 Hot Danish November 8 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Arctic Glamour carrying 57kg at $2.35. First up last campaign third of 7 at Moonee Valley in the LR Chautauqua September 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Angel Capital carrying 55kg at $9. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Better over further but can sprint well fresh. | |||
| 11. Bazaball Rewarded (4) J: Jamie Mott 56.5kg x1512T: Kelvin Southey | |||
| Form hard to fault. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track Bm84 on June 27 over 1100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Winnasedge with 59.5kg at $4.40. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 June 13 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Beast Mode carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Good mare but prefer over 1000m at this level. | |||
Sir John Monash Stakes Tips
Top Sir John Monash Stakes tips include looking for runners with a strong record over the 1000m -1100m short sprint distance, Melbourne runners that run well at the Caulfield track and Black-Type graduates coming off good lead-up winter runs.
Ladbrokes Tip: The Sir John Monash Stakes is a nice lead-up into the Bletchingly Stakes!
2026 Sir John Monash Stakes Tips
Our insider tips on the Sir John Monash Stakes 2026 will be listed here the week of the race so stay tuned for the winter sprinter to back in the Group 3 this season.
FULL 2026 SIR JOHN MONASH STAKES DAY PREVIEW, TIPS & BEST BETS
| 6. Watchme Win (6) J: Lachlan Neindorf 58.5kg x228xT: Andrew Gluyas | |||
| Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Morphettville in the G1 The Goodwood May 9 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Desert Lightning carrying 56kg at $17. Previously first up; second of 10 at Morphettville in the G3 R N Irwin April 11 over 1100m, soft track; a neck behind Super Smink with 58.5kg at $2.80. Talented gelding and like him first up. | |||
| 10. Miraval Rose (8) J: Harry Coffey 56.5kg 1144xT: Grahame Begg | |||
| Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Rosehill in the G2 Hot Danish November 8 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Arctic Glamour carrying 57kg at $2.35. First up last campaign third of 7 at Moonee Valley in the LR Chautauqua September 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Angel Capital carrying 55kg at $9. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Better over further but can sprint well fresh. | |||
| 1. Recommendation (11) J: Thomas Stockdale 58.5kg x3642T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Flemington Hcp on June 20 over 1100m, slow going long-neck behind De Bergerac carrying 58kg at $15. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track in the LR Bel Esprit on May 30 over 1100m, in the wet; 3 len behind Hearcomesthestar with 58.5kg at $7. Not far away of late. Consistent and should be thereabouts again. | |||
The Sir John Monash Stakes is one of the final Group races of the season run on a Saturday in early July at Caulfield Racecourse during the Melbourne Winter Racing Carnival. The weight-for-age sprint is contested over 1100m and offers a total of $200,000 in total prize money.
It is the sole Black-Type race on the Caulfield card at the end-of-season meeting and can serve as a nice lead-up race into the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) run back at the track a fortnight later. A number of horses won both events during their careers, but and Rubitano (2002) and Recommendation (2024) are the latest horses to take out the Sir John Monash – Bletchingly Stakes double in the same year.
Many of the best Sir John Monash Stakes horses may also progress onto tougher assignments during the upcoming Sydney and Melbourne Spring Racing Carnivals.
Sir John Monash Stakes Race Info
- Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
- Track: Caulfield Racecourse
- Distance: 1100m
- Conditions: Weight-for-age
- Status: Group 3
- Prize Money: $200,000
- First Run: 1994
2026 Sir John Monash Stakes Results
The official Sir John Monash Stakes 2026 Results & Finishing Order will be available below once the Listed Caulfield race is run and won on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
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Sir John Monash Stakes Betting
Sir John Monash Stakes betting odds are led by proven Caulfield performers and local Melbourne hopes with good form over the shorter sprint distances. The race attracts both end-of-season and resuming spring hopefuls, so any first-up runners with a good record fresh also sit high up the Sir John Monash Stakes betting markets.
Looking for in-form winter sprinters rounding out their preps in the Group 3 can also be a good Sir John Monash Stakes betting guide.
Jungle Edge ($2.60 in 2020) and In Flight ($2.50 in 2025) are the latest favourites in Sir John Monash Stakes betting to salute.
2026 Sir John Monash Stakes Big Bets Tracker
Before placing your Sir John Monash Stakes bet, follow the big money contenders the punters are coming for at Caulfield this weekend right here!
Sir John Monash Stakes Field
The Sir John Monash Stakes race field attracts both end-of-season winter runners as well as spring-bound hopefuls kicking off the new season campaigns. Runners have a variety of different races they can come out of into the Sir John Monash Stakes including the Listed Ramornie Handicap (1200m) held at Grafton earlier in the month.
A likely next-up run for Sir John Monash Stakes graduates is the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes, which the 2018 Sir John Monash Stakes winner – the ill-fated Voodoo Lad – ran second in next-up before continuing on that summer to win Perth’s Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m). In 2019 Jungle Edge ran second in both races before returning in 2020 to go one better in the Sir John Monash Stakes results.
2026 Sir John Monash Stakes Field
The official 2026 Sir John Monash field of final acceptors is released by Racing Victoria the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
The 2026 Sir John Monash Stakes field features 11 short-distance sprinters including Ciaron Maher’s consistent six-year-old Recommendation drawn the outside barrier and resuming Group 2 winning mare Miraval Rose.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
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1. Recommendation
J: Thomas Stockdale
T: Ciaron Maher |
6x3642 | G | 11 | 58.5kg | |
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2. Bustling
J: Logan Bates
T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr |
x8x327 | G | 5 | 58.5kg | |
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3. Klabel
J: Zac Spain
T: Richard & Chantelle Jolly |
59312x | G | 1 | 58.5kg | |
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4. Beast Mode
J: Damien Thornton
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
1327x2 | G | 7 | 58.5kg | |
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5. Title Fighter
J: Luke Cartwright
T: Clayton Douglas |
5x5409 | G | 2 | 58.5kg | |
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6. Watchme Win
J: Lachlan Neindorf
T: Andrew Gluyas |
2x228x | G | 6 | 58.5kg | |
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7. Sir Now
J: Connor Murtagh
T: Darryl Hewitt |
8x2112 | G | 3 | 58.5kg | |
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8. Winnasedge
J: Luke Currie
T: Nick Ryan |
26x631 | G | 9 | 58.5kg | |
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9. Bellatrix Star
J: Craig Williams
T: Mark Walker |
120x9x | M | 10 | 56.5kg | |
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10. Miraval Rose
J: Harry Coffey
T: Grahame Begg |
31144x | M | 8 | 56.5kg | |
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11. Bazaball Rewarded
J: Jamie Mott
T: Kelvin Southey |
1x1512 | M | 4 | 56.5kg |
2026 Sir John Monash Stakes Nominations
The Sir John Monash Stakes 2026 nominations are taken the Monday of race week closing at 12:00PM (AEST).
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Weight | True Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11x4232x1x | HEADWALL | G | 6 | Matthew Smith | 1 | 58.5kg | 112 | ||
| 2 | x511120x9x | BELLATRIX STAR | M | 4 | Mark Walker | 2 | 56.5kg | 106 | ||
| 3 | 630x31144x | MIRAVAL ROSE | M | 5 | Grahame Begg | 3 | 56.5kg | 102 | ||
| 4 | 94592x228x | WATCHME WIN | G | 5 | Andrew Gluyas | 4 | 58.5kg | 102 | ||
| 5 | x33259312x | KLABEL (NZ) | G | 6 | Richard & Chantelle Jolly | 5 | 58.5kg | 99 | ||
| 6 | 17865×5138 | POP AWARD | M | 5 | Lyn Tolson & Leonie Proctor | 6 | 56.5kg | 98 | ||
| 7 | 35286×3642 | RECOMMENDATION | G | 6 | Ciaron Maher | 7 | 58.5kg | 98 | ||
| 8 | 0x0742658x | AZTEC RULER | G | 6 | Matt Laurie | 8 | 58.5kg | 97 | ||
| 9 | 91615×5409 | TITLE FIGHTER | G | 5 | Clayton Douglas | 9 | 58.5kg | 94 | ||
| 10 | 55828×2112 | SIR NOW | G | 4 | Darryl Hewitt | 10 | 58.5kg | 92 | ||
| 11 | 42211327×2 | BEAST MODE | G | 6 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 11 | 58.5kg | 91 | ||
| 12 | 2111x8x327 | BUSTLING | G | 4 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 12 | 58.5kg | 90 | ||
| 13 | 115326×631 | WINNASEDGE | G | 4 | Nick Ryan | 13 | 58.5kg | 90 | ||
| 14 | 14x3120x34 | VOLCANIC EXPRESS | G | 6 | David Jolly & Justin Potter | 14 | 58.5kg | 89 | ||
| 15 | 11411×1512 | BAZABALL REWARDED | M | 4 | Kelvin Southey | 15 | 56.5kg | 87 | ||
| 16 | 36x50x9184 | MOBY DICK | G | 5 | Gavin Bedggood | 16 | 58.5kg | 82 | ||
| 17 | 4×36105941 | JENNYANYDOTS | M | 5 | Mitchell Freedman | 17 | 56.5kg | 78 | ||
| 18 | 166x2727x4 | CHANGING COLOURS | M | 5 | Lucy Yeomans | 18 | 56.5kg | 76 | ||
| 19 | 144x58135x | SIGNATURE SCENT | F | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 19 | 56kg | 75 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Sir John Monash Stakes Form Guide
The Sir John Monash Stakes form guide, released when final acceptances close on the Wednesday before the race runs that Saturday, details crucial information like the jockeys and barriers as well as the lead-up runs of the sprinters in the field.
The Sir John Monash Stakes form has stacked up in future Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival races a number of times in recent years including in 2016 when the winner Wild Rain went on to win the Group 2 McEwen Stakes and finish third in that spring’s Group 1 Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley.
2026 Sir John Monash Stakes Form Guide
A link to our completed Sir John Monash Stakes 2026 form guide will be provided for punters below the week of the race.
COMPLETE 2026 SIR JOHN MONASH STAKES FORM GUIDE & RACE COMMENTARY
Past Sir John Monash Stakes Results
The Sir John Monash Stakes race results over the past decade have been dominated by quality types with experience in tougher assignments including Jungle Edge (2020) who won the race as a nine-year-old and the ill-fated Group 1 champion Voodoo Lad (2018).
Blue Diamond Champion Reward For Effort (2010) is one of the most famous Sir John Monash Stakes winners, while Super Elleegant (2004-05) is the only dual Sir John Monash Stakes champion to date.
Mileva (2022), Sigh (2023), and In Flight (2025) are the latest Sir John Monash Stakes winning mares.
Lord Of The Sky (2014) was the last Sir John Monash Stakes winning three-year-old.
Red Can Man holds the current 1100m Sir John Monash Stakes race record winning in 2021 in a time of 1 minute 03:47 seconds.
Recommendation (2024) holds the Sir John Monash Stakes winning margin record of seven lengths.
Recent Sir John Monash Stakes Winners
Recent Sir John Monash Stakes winners dating back to the year 2000 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | In Flight | Joseph Pride | Craig Williams | 56.5 kgs | 1:05.27 |
| 2024 | Recommendation | Ciaron Maher | Blake Shinn | 58.5 kgs | 1:04.65 |
| 2023 | Sigh | Peter Moody | Ms Carleen Hefel | 56.5 kgs | 1:04.14 |
| 2022 | Mileva | Phillip Stokes | Daniel Moor | 56.5 kgs | 1:05.49 |
| 2021 | Red Can Man | David Brideoake | Ben Melham | 58.5 kgs | 1:03.47 |
| 2020 | Jungle Edge | Mick Price | Ms Jade Darose | 58.5 kgs | 1:05.00 |
| 2019 | Oak Door | John Sadler | Ben Melham | 58.5 kgs | 1:04.41 |
| 2018 | Voodoo Lad | Darren Weir | Brad Rawiller | 58.5 kgs | 1:03.91 |
| 2017 | Supido | Michael Kent | Luke Nolen | 58.5 kgs | 1:03.58 |
| 2016 | Wild Rain | Mark Kavanagh | Damien Oliver | 56.5 kgs | 1:03.82 |
| 2015 | Miss Promiscuity | David Hayes | Dwayne Dunn | 56.5 kgs | 1:04.49 |
| 2014 | Lord Of The Sky | Robbie Laing | Dwayne Dunn | 58 kgs | 1:05.25 |
| 2013 | Pago Rock | David Hayes | Chad Schofield | 58.5 kgs | 1:04.43 |
| 2012 | Platelet | Darren Weir | Damian Lane | 56 kgs | 1:06.79 |
| 2011 | Secret Flyer | Mark Young | Luke Nolen | 58.5 kgs | 1:04.37 |
| 2010 | Reward For Effort | Peter Moody | Luke Nolen | 58 kgs | 1:04.70 |
| 2009 | I Am Invincible | Peter Morgan | Darren Gauci | 58.5 kgs | 1:05.97 |
| 2008 | Tesbury Jack | Julie Scott | Darren Gauci | 58.5 kgs | 1:06.13 |
| 2007 | Lucky Secret | Tony Vasil | Danny Brereton | 58 kgs | 1:04.95 |
| 2006 | Sassbee | David Jolly | Nash Rawiller | 57.5 kgs | 1:04.13 |
| 2005 | Super Elegant | Tony Vasil | Nash Rawiller | 57.5 kgs | 1:05.21 |
| 2004 | Super Elegant | Tony Vasil | Greg Childs | 57.5 kgs | 1:00.16 |
| 2003 | Dantana | Rick Hore-Lacy | Noel Callow | 57 kgs | 0:57.20 |
| 2002 | Rubitano | Brian Mayfield-Smith | Nash Rawiller | 57.5 kgs | 0:57.54 |
| 2001 | Regal Shot | Brendan McCarthy | Damien Oliver | 57 kgs | 0:58.02 |
| 2000 | Honour The Name | Lee Freedman | Chris Munce | 57 kgs | 0:59.78 |
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Which horse will win the 2026 Sir John Monash Stakes?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Sir John Monash Stakes is to take into account the form, assess the barriers, and consider the weight the horse will carry (among other factors). Check out ladbrokes.com.au in the lead up to the race for full form information.
When is the Sir John Monash Stakes 2026?
The 2026 Sir John Monash Stakes is set to run on Saturday the 11th of July as the countdown to the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival begins. It is scheduled as Caulfield Race 7 with a start time of 3:40pm (AEST).
What is the prize money for the Sir John Monash Stakes 2026?
The 2026 Sir John Monash Stakes prize money is set at $200,000 which is paid from 1st to 8th place including $120,000 going to the Sir Jonn Monash Stakes winner.
Where is the Sir Jonn Monash Stakes 2026?
The 2026 Sir John Monash Stakes is set to take place at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, home to the iconic Caulfield Cup race each October, which is located at Gate 2 Station Street Caulfield, VIC 3145.
What distance is the Sir John Monash Stakes run over?
The Sir John Monash Stakes is run over 1100 metres, making it one of Caulfield’s sharp, high‑pressure sprint trips where early speed, barrier position and proven short‑course form play a major role in shaping the result. This distance consistently rewards horses with tactical pace and strong first‑up profiles, which is why the race is such a reliable early‑spring form guide for punters.
How many horses run in the Sir Jonn Monash Stakes?
The Sir Jonn Monash Stakes has a field limit size of 16 runners plus 4 emergencies which can gain a start if one of the original 16 final acceptors is scratched.
Who won the 2025 Sir John Monash Stakes?
The 2025 Sir John Monash Stakes was won by four-year-old Flying Artie mare In Flight at $2.50 favouritism for trainer Joseph Pride with jockey Craig Williams aboard from barrier 7 on 56.5kg to win by a length in a time of 1:05.27.