Ladbrokes Tip: Strickland Stakes serves as a key follow-up for horses out of they Hyperion Stakes
The next edition of the Strickland Stakes runs on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Perth over the winter carnival.
2026 Strickland Stakes Odds
The latest Strickland Stakes 2026 betting odds will be available right here once released the week of the race so check back for the updated prices on your favourites to win this season’s Strickland Stakes race in Perth.
Strickland Stakes Betting Tips
The key Strickland Stakes betting tips are to back in-form mares who have an excellent strike-rate over the past decade and backing the best performers out of the Hyperion Stakes lead-up race.
Getting behind any odds-on favourite in Strickland Stakes betting is also an excellent tip with a host of recent winners jumping under $2 in the markets.
2026 Strickland Stakes Tips
The Ladbrokes’ insider Strickland Stakes 2026 betting tips and Belmont race selections on the June showdown will be detailed right here the week of the race so stay tuned for the top runners to back for a win in the Group 3.
First contested in 1901, the time-honoured Strickland Stakes is a Group 3 ace held in late June during the Perth Winter Racing Carnival. Contested at Belmont Racecourse – which is the other key Perth track outside of Ascot – the event is contested over 2000m and offers a total of $200,000 in prize money.
The weight-for-age race has been contested during a host of varying times including starting out as a summer racing event but has held its current June positioning since 2011 when also increased from 1800m to 2000m.
It serves as a nice next-up options for graduates out of the Group 3 Belmont Sprint (1400m) and Group 3 Hyperion Stakes (1600m). Fuchsia Bandana (2015), Scales Of Justice (2016) and Material Man (2018) are the latest horses to complete the Hyperion Stakes – Strickland Stakes double. Material Man also won that season’s Belmont Sprint completing a rare treble. Material Man also returned to become a dual Strickland Stakes winner on non-successive years with his 2000 success.
Many top Perth horses have won the Strickland Stakes over the years including in recent times Mr Moet (2012), Scales Of Justice (2017), and Galaxy Star (2019).
The 2024 Strickland Stakes form was franked with the runner-up, Western Empire, going on to win the $1.5 million The Gold Rush that December.
Strickland Stakes Race Info
- Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Track: Belmont Racecourse
- Distance: 2000m
- Conditions: Weight-for-age
- Status: Group 3
- Prize Money: $200,000
- First Run: 1901
2026 Strickland Stakes Results
The full Strickland Stakes 2026 results and finishing order will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Strickland Stakes Betting
The Strickland Stakes betting odds are usually led by the season’s top performing Perth horses especially in-form mares as the female gallopers have a strong recent record in the event with wins by the likes of Fancy Feet (2014), Fuchsia Bandana (2015), Galaxy Star (2019), Naughty By Nature (2021) and Admiration Express (2025).
Proven form in the traditional Perth lead-up races is good especially those coming off a Group 3 Hyperion Stakes run over 200m shorter a fortnight prior. Material Man (11th in 2020) for his second was the last Strickland Stakes winner to come out of the Hyperion Stakes, having also done the double back in 2018, before Let’s Galahvant (2nd in 2024) and Admiration Express (4th in 2025).
Favourites in Strickland Stakes markets have an imposing recent strike-rate rate especially odds-on favourites with the likes of Scales Of Justice (2017), Material Man (2018), and Galaxy Star (2019) all jumping under $2 in betting.
The aforementioned mare Galaxy Star ($1.50 in 2019) was the last favourite in Strickland Stakes betting to salute for the punters.
Western Empire jumped the $1.35 favourite in 2024 but was rolled late by Let’s Galahvant ($10) in a notable upset.
Strickland Stakes Field
The Strickland Stakes race field is made up of classy local and interstate gallopers with many coming off the traditional lead-up features over the winter in Perth including the Group 3 Hyperion Stakes (1600m).
Horses trained outside of Perth rarely make the trip east for the race, so the Strickland Stakes field and results have been dominated by the local stables.
Fillies and mares have a very strong recent record in the race with five wins between 2014-2025.
Nominations for the Strickland Stakes are taken on the Tuesday of race week followed by final acceptances on the Wednesday at midday.
2026 Strickland Stakes Field
The official Strickland Stakes 2026 race field and barriers are set for release on the Wednesday of race week and will be published below showing the top middle-distance horses engaged to face off in the popular Perth Winter Racing Carnival feature.
2026 Strickland Stakes Nominations
The Strickland Stakes 2026 nominations close on the Tuesday of race week, just a day prior to final acceptances.
Strickland Stakes Form Guide
The Strickland 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.
Locally trained mares have a strong record in the race so looking at the in-form female gallopers from the WA stables on the Strickland Stakes form is a top tip.
The Strickland Stakes form has stacked up in tougher races in recent years including Scales Of Justice (2017) who went on to win the Group 1 Memsie Stakes in Melbourne two years later (2019).
The 2022 Strickland Stakes form was franked that summer in Perth with the runner-up Marocchino taking out the Group 2 Ted Van Heemst Stakes (2100m).
Dom To Shoot franked the Strickland Stakes 2023 form having run third in the winter event before a Group 1 Railway Stakes third followed by a Group 1 Northerly Stakes victory that summer.
Strickland Stakes Form Facts
- The favourites have a very good strike rate in the race with Galaxy Star ($1.50 in 2019) the last to salute for the punters.
- The mares have dominated the recent Strickland Stakes results with five wins from 2014-2025.
2026 Strickland Stakes Form Guide
A link to our comprehensive Strickland Stakes 2026 Form Guide will be provided for punters below the week of the race.
Past Strickland Stakes Race Results
The Strickland Stakes race results have been dominated by odds-on favourites recent years with notable winners including Scales Of Justice (2017), Galaxy Star (2019), and Material Man (2018, 2020) who became the race’s ninth dual winner.
Admiration Express (2025) was the last Strickland Stakes winning mare.
No three-year-old has won the Strickland Stakes since Wabasso in 1993.
Kincaple holds the current Strickland Stakes race record winning in 2013 in a time of 2 minutes 05:4 seconds.
Recent Strickland Stakes Winners
Recent Strickland Stakes winners and placegetters 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 (Run at Pinjarra) | Admiration Express | Jason Miller | Lucy Fiore | 57 kgs | 2:11.71 |
| 2024 | Let’s Galahvant | Daniel & Ben Pearce | Chris Parnham | 59 kgs | 2:06.55 |
| 2023 | Last Of The Line | Stephen Miller | Brad Parnham | 59 kgs | 2:08.06 |
| 2022 | Prince Turbo | Jason Miller | Paul Harvey | 59 kgs | 2:05.92 |
| 2021 | Naughty By Nature | Jason Miller | Clint Johnston-Porter | 57 kgs | 2:06.20 |
| 2020 | Material Man | Justin Warwick | Paul Harvey | 59 kgs | 2:07.72 |
| 2019 | Galaxy Star | Grant & Alana Williams | William Pike | 57 kgs | 2:06.71 |
| 2018 | Material Man | Justin Warwick | Lucy Warwick | 59 kgs | 2:07.63 |
| 2017 | Scales Of Justice | Lindsey Smith | Daniel Staeck | 59 kgs | 2:09.79 |
| 2016 | Ihtsahymn | Fred Kersley | Steven Parnham | 59 kgs | 2:08.84 |
| 2015 | Fuchsia Bandana | Darren Mcauliffe | Jarrad Noske | 57 kgs | 2:06.40 |
| 2014 | Fancy Feet | Shane Quilty | Brad Parnham | 57 kgs | 2:08.98 |
| 2013 | Kincaple | Adam Durrant | Daniel Staeck | 59 kgs | 2:05.40 |
| 2012 | Mr Moet | Adam Durrant | Peter Hall | 59 kgs | 2:07.34 |
| 2011 | God Has Spoken | Neville Parnham | Steven Parnham | 59 kgs | 2:05.59 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2009 | Marasco | Fred Kersley | Daniel Staeck | 59 kgs | 1:53.46 |
| 2008 | Action Pak | Justine Erkelens | Shaun O’Donnell | 59 kgs | 1:48.69 |
| 2007 | Forest Frolic | Jack Cockell | Jessica Valas | 59 kgs | 1:51.07 |
| 2006 | Exchequer | Lindsey Smith | William Pike | 58 kgs | 1:53.93 |
| 2005 | True Steel | Maxine Payne | Clint Harvey | 58 kgs | 2:07.28 |
| 2004 | Dedicated Miss | Geoff Durrant | Jason Miller | 55.5 kgs | 1:50.52 |
| 2003 | Money Is Magic | Colin Webster | Troy Turner | 58 kgs | 1:51.72 |
| 2002 | Finito +Gwalia Girl | Phil Humann +Keith Mifflin | Daniel Staeck +Stephen Miller | 58 kgs +55.5 kgs | 1:51.93 |
| 2001 | Finito | Phil Humann | Daniel Staeck | 58 kgs | 1:51.95 |
| 2000 | Iron Horse | John Morish | Paul Harvey | 58 kgs | 1:52.86 |
FAQ
When is the Strickland Stakes 2026?
Saturday, June 13, 2026What is the prize money for the Strickland Stakes 2026?
$200,000
Where is the Strickland Stakes 2026?
Belmont Racecourse, Goodwood Parade, Burswood, 6100.
How do I bet on the 2026 Strickland Stakes?
Bet online or via the latest iOS/Android apps with Ladbrokes.
The first step is to create an account at ladbrokes.com.au. The process is quick and easy!
Once you've created your account you can make a deposit via credit card, or any other of our secure payment methods. Next up, head to the racing page and find the race and runner that's right for you.
Which horse will win the 2026 Strickland Stakes?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Strickland 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.