Sir John Monash Stakes

The latest edition of the Sir John Monash Stakes ran on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Caulfield Racecourse as one of the final Group races of the season and was won in an important black-type victory by the favourite Winnasedge ($4.40F).

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 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 Friday, July 10, 2026.

Winnasedge ($4.40F) delivered a sharp, professional performance to land victory in the 2026 Sir John Monash Stakes results, sweeping home late under Luke Currie to notch his first black-type win and extend his superb Caulfield record to four victories from five starts. Sitting off a strong tempo set by Beast Mode, the Nick Ryan-trained gelding surged through the final 100m to overhaul Sir Now before holding off the fast-finishing Bellatrix Star, with Miraval Rose and Recommendation close-up behind. The win also marked a milestone for his sire Cliff’s Edge, who recorded his first stakes winner, while Winnasedge’s overall record now sits at six wins and four placings from 17 starts. Ryan confirmed the Bletchingly Stakes back at the track on July 25 is the logical next step for the in-form sprinter.

2026 Sir John Monash Stakes Odds & Finishing Order

Betting on the Sir John Monash Stakes 2026 opens the week of the race following the nominations and full markets will be provided below followed by the official finishing order after the event.

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.

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2026 Sir John Monash Stakes Day Preview

10 Jul • Jared Timms

Nine races at Caulfield on Saturday are headlined by the time-honoured Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes. Boasting an honour roll that is rich with Group 1 winners, the Sir John Monash Stakes has once again drawn a classy and open field of sprinters, as stables and connections continue to gear up for the forthcoming Spring Carnival. Check out my complete Caulfield best bets, including my 2026 Sir John Monash Stakes tips below! Sportsbet Race Previews Handicap (1100m) No. 2 Angels Fury ANGELS FURY takes winning form and improvement into the first on Sir John Monash Stakes Day. She finished at…

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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: Friday, July 10, 2026
• Track: Caulfield Racecourse
• Distance: 1100m
• Conditions: Weight-for-age
• Status: Group 3
• Prize Money: $200,000
• First Run: 1994

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), In Flight ($2.50 in 2025) and Winnasedge ($4.40 in 2026) are the latest favourites in Sir John Monash Stakes betting to salute.

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.

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).

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.

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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 2026 Sir John Monash Stakes?

The 2026 Sir John Monash Stakes was won by four-year-old Cliff's Edge gelding Winnasedge at $4.40 favouritism for trainer Nick Ryan with jockey Luke Currie aboard on 58.5kg from barrier 9 to win by 0.46 lengths on a Soft (7) track in a time of 1:05.36.

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.