Sunline Stakes

Ladbrokes Tip: The Matron Stakes is a top lead-up race into the Sunline Stakes

The latest edition of the Sunline Stakes ran on Saturday, March 21, 2026 on William Reid Stakes Day which took place at Caulfield with Moonee Valley closed for redevelopment and was won in a soft two-length romp home by Matt Laurie’s four-time Group 1 winning mare Treasurethe Moment ($2.80F). 

2026 Sunline Stakes Results

The official Sunline Stakes Results 2026 & Finishing Order will be published below once the event takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Matt Laurie’s four-time Group 1 winning daughter of Alabama Express, Treasurethe Moment ($2.80F), relished a drop in grade off a lead-up third fresh in the Futurity Stakes to salute for the punters with a soft two-length victory in the 2026 Sunline Stakes results. The Caulfield specialist was given a peach of an on-pace ride by jockey Daniel Stackhouse to come from second on the turn for home before getting the gap at the 300m, gliding through, hitting the lead and extending late. She will next run in either the Doncaster Mile or Queen of the Turf Stakes both held over the Randwick mile during April’s ‘The Championships’.

2026 Sunline Stakes Odds

The Sunline Stakes 2026 betting odds will be available right here the week of the race, so make sure you bookmark this page for the best prices on the mares in the William Reid Stakes Day support race this season, followed by the official Sunline Stakes results after the event.

Sunline Stakes Tips

Looking for mares that ran top three in the Schweppervescence Trophy (also known as the Matron Stakes) over the Flemington mile the run before and those with proven form at the distance are the top Sunline Stakes tips.

Favourites have a gun recent record in the race so looking for the top fancies in the markets is also a good Sunline Stakes tip. The Sunline Stakes betting odds are open at bookmakers after the release of the field and barriers on the Wednesday.

2026 Sunline Stakes Tips

Our Ladbrokes’ exclusive Sunline Stakes 2026 betting tips will be detailed right here a day or so out from the event so stay tuned for the Sunline Stakes best bets.

The Sunline Stakes is a Group 2 support race run at Moonee Valley Racecourse* on William Reid Stakes Day in late March during the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival.

*The 2026 Sunline Stakes ran at Caulfield Racecourse with The Valley under redevelopment.

The meeting is headlined by the Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) for the sprinters with the Sunline Stakes contested over a mile.

The other key event on the card in 2024 is the Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes (2040m).

The 1600m feature is open to fillies and mares and contested under weight for age conditions.

A total of $300,000 is on offer in the race including $180,000 to the Sunline Stakes winner and connections.

The Sunline Stakes is named in honour of champion New Zealand-bred thoroughbred Sunline who won 32 of her 48 career starts and was the highest earning racehorse in the world during her time. Her most notable wins included dual Cox Plate victories in 1999 and 2000 as well as the Hong Kong Mile (2000) overseas.

Sunline Stakes Race Info

• Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
• Track: Moonee Valley Racecourse (Caulfield in 2026)
• Distance: 1600m
• Conditions: Fillies & Mares – 3YO&Up – Weight-for-age
• Status: Group 2
• Prize Money: $300,000
• First Run: 1981

Sunline Stakes Betting

Sunline Stakes odds are usually dominated by the best performing mares coming out of Flemington’s Matron Stakes held a fortnight earlier over a mile with the Matron Stakes – Sunline Stakes double last completed by Spanish Reef (2018) who also won the 2019 Matron Stakes before a second in that year’s Sunline Stakes, Sirileo Miss in 2023, and Eternal Flame in 2024. 

Good lead-up Melbourne form during the autumn is the key factor in the markets and the latest Sunline Stakes winners to jump at double figures were Nakaaya ($10 in 2011), Consensus ($26 in 2019), Mamzelle Tess ($21 in 2020), and Shout The Bar ($10 in 2022).

Treasurethe Moment ($2.80 in 2026) was the last Sunline Stakes favourite to win.

Sunline Stakes betting markets open on the Wednesday before the race after the final acceptances and barrier draw are out.

Sunline Stakes Field

The Sunline Stakes race field attracts a host of good fillies and mares with form over a mile or further, many coming out of the Group 3 Matron Stakes (1600m) over the same distance at Flemington.

The latest horses to complete the Matron Stakes – Sunline Stakes double were Noble Protector (2015), Spanish Reef (2018), Sirileo Miss (2023), and Eternal Flame (2024).

In 2017 I’m A Star won the Sunline Stakes on the back of a lead-up win in the Group 2 Kewney Stakes (1400m) at Flemington.

In 2021 the Sunline Stakes winner Quantum Mechanic backed up from a second in that year’s Matron Stakes results.

The 2022 Sunline Stakes winner Shout The Bar improved on her lead-up last (8th) in the Group 2 Guy Walter Stakes to score an upset at $10.

The 2025 Sunline Stakes winner Grinzinger Belle improved on her lead-up fourth fresh at Caulfield in the Group 3 Mannerism Stakes (1400m) on Blue Diamond Stakes Day. 

In 2026, Treasurethe Moment won the Sunline Stakes second-up off a lead-up third fresh in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Blue Diamond Day.

Sunline Stakes nominations close on the Monday before the race with the final field and barrier draw released on the Wednesday.

2026 Sunline Stakes Field

The Sunline Stakes field 2026 and barriers will be released below on the Wednesday of race week so bookmark this page to see the official line-up for the Group 2 mile event.

The Sunline Stakes 2026 final field features a dozen fillies and mares including the rails-drawn Matt Laurie-trained four-time Group 1 winner Treasurethe Moment racing second-up and Mark Walker’s class Kiwi expat Damask Rose coming off a second in the Group 3 Matron Stakes with improvement pending.

Caulfield R7 - Packaging Needs Sunline Stakes (G2)

Final Race time: 

	Entrant	Last 6	Sex	Barrier	Weight
	1. Treasurethe Moment J: Daniel Stackhouse T: Matt Laurie	2234x3	M	1	57kg
	2. Damask Rose J: Michael Dee T: Mark Walker	60x232	M	2	57kg
	3. Benagil J: Harry Coffey T: Glen Thompson	370x56	M	8	57kg
	4. Too Darn Discreet J: Thomas Stockdale T: Dan O'sullivan	121x75	M	6	57kg
	5. Suntora J: Billy Egan T: Nick Ryan	112311	M	4	57kg
	6. Ahha Ahha (10)  Scratched:
	7. Philia J: Jamie Mott T: David Vandyke	118x64	M	10	57kg
	8. On Display J: Mark Zahra T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	1033x3	M	9	57kg
	9. Astral Flame J: Lachlan Neindorf T: Enver Jusufovic	182011	M	7	57kg
	10. Chase Your Dreams J: Ben Allen T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	23x9x8	M	5	57kg
	11. Butternut Princess J: Luke Nolen T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	x47127	M	3	57kg
	12. Maisy (11)  Scratched:

View Results

Sunline Stakes Nominations

The official Sunline Stakes 2026 nominations are announced by Racing Victoria on the Monday of race week and will be published in full below.

	Last 10	Horse	Sex	Age	Trainer	Hcp Rating
1	7×48152221	AHHA AHHA	M	4	Clinton McDonald	98
2	2x31820x11	ASTRAL FLAME	M	4	Enver Jusufovic	82
3	103x370x56	BENAGIL	M	4	Glen Thompson	102
4	2252×47127	BUTTERNUT PRINCESS	M	4	Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	78
5	125123x9x8	CHASE YOUR DREAMS (NZ)	M	4	Ben, Will & JD Hayes	88
6	1x5760x232	DAMASK ROSE (NZ)	M	4	Mark Walker	103
7	11×51	ENAMORADA	M	4	Ciaron Maher	73
8	12111x44x9	MACHINE GUN GRACIE	M	4	Ben, Will & JD Hayes	93
9	6x41x736x2	MAISY	M	5	Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes	70
10	x305843122	MERRIGOLD	M	5	John Sadler	88
11	241x1033x3	ON DISPLAY	M	4	Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)	102
12	2x11118x64	PHILIA	M	4	David Vandyke	92
13	6x91524x23	SEA WHAT I SEE (IRE)	M	6	Danny O’Brien	96
14	16835×0421	STAR SIRIUS	M	5	Richard & Chantelle Jolly	75
15	7x121x	STRICTLY BUSINESS	F	3	Thomas Carberry	105
16	x749112311	SUNTORA	M	4	Nick Ryan	96
17	1021x3x41	TERILEE	M	4	Michael Kent	74
18	x7x7121x75	TOO DARN DISCREET	M	4	Dan O’Sullivan	101
19	11x12234x3	TREASURETHE MOMENT	M	4	Matt Laurie	115
20	2511×79190	UNTIL VALHALLA	M	5	Ciaron Maher	85

Table Credit: Racing Australia.

Sunline Stakes Form Guide

The Sunline Stakes form guide provides punters with all of the must know race information including the trainers, jockeys, barriers and lead-up runs of the female gallopers in the field.

The Sunline Stakes form has stacked up in better autumn races in recent years including the Group 1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m) in Sydney during ‘The Championships’ that the 2015 Sunline Stakes winner Noble Protector ran third to Amanpour in.

The 2017 Sunline Stakes winner I Am A Star went on to place third in Adelaide’s Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) that winter.

In 2019 Kenedna finished third in the Sunline Stakes before her Queen Of The Turf (Coolmore Legacy Stakes) victory in Sydney, while the 2021 Sunline Stakes winner Quantum Mechanic ran third in that year’s Queen Of The Turf Stakes trifecta.

The 2022 Sunline Stakes runner-up Barb Raider franked the form going on to finish second in both Adelaide’s Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) and Brisbane’s Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) that campaign.

2026 Sunline Stakes Form Guide

A link to our comprehensive Sunline Stakes 2026 Form Guide will be provided for punters below the week of the race.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2026 SUNLINE STAKES FORM GUIDE

Past Sunline Stakes Results

Single-figure hopefuls have a dominant record in the Sunline Stakes over the past decade with the latest favourites to salute being Spanish Reef (2018) and Grinzinger Belle (2025). 

Notable recent Sunline Stakes winners include Treasurethe Moment (2026), I Am A Star (2017), Noble Protector (2015), Spirit Song (2013-14), and Zarita (2010).

Recent Sunline Stakes Winners

Past Sunline Stakes winners and placegetters dating back to the year 2001 are detailed in the below table.

Year	Winner	Runner-Up	Third	Time
2026	Treasurethe Moment	Astral Flame	Suntora	1:37.90
2025	Grinzinger Belle	Wrote To Arataki	Another Prophet	1:38.30
2024	Eternal Flame	Rumbled Again	Campionessa	1:36.54
2023	Sirileo Miss	Revolutionary Miss	Deny Knowledge	1:36.0
2022	Shout The Bar	Barb Raider	Flying Mascot	1:35.0
2021	Quantum Mechanic	Grand De Flora	Scarlet Dream	1:36.4
2020	Mamzelle Tess	Bam’s On Fire	Fidelia	1:35.7
2019	Consensus	Spanish Reef	Kenedna	1:36.8
2018	Spanish Reef	Samovare	Flying Jess	1:35.3
2017	I Am A Star	French Emotion	First Seal	1:36.6
2016	Miss Rose De Lago	Noble Protector	Metaphorical	1:35.0
2015	Noble Protector	Girl In Flight	Marianne	1:36.5
2014	Text’n Hurley	Bippo No Bungus	You’re So Good	1:36.8
2013	Spirit Song	Lights Of Heaven	Goldslick	1:35.7
2012	Spirit Song	Lady Lynette	Raspberries	1:38.5
2011	Nakaaya	Lady Lynette	Platinum Passion	1:37.5
2010	Zarita	Princess Marizza	Silvercitymiss	1:39.6
2009	Subtle Cove	Youthful High	Fifth Avenue Lady	1:37.7
2008	Laura’s Charm	Illnois Girl	Wayne’s Gold	1:37.8
2007	Like It Is	Laura’s Charm	Brockman’s Lass	1:37.4
2006	Candy Vale	Plans	Holy Bounty	1:37.6
2005	Beautiful Gem	Umber	Charmed Lady	1:30.3
2004	Sylvaner	La Sirenuse	Love’s Here	1:37.9
2003	Tickle My	Kayano	White Mist	1:38.0
2002	Spurn	Tickle My	It’s Platonic	1:37.0
2001	Flushed	Calm Smytzer	Shelbourne Lass	1:40.3

FAQ

Who won the 2026 Sunline Stakes?

The 2026 Sunline Stakes was won by four-year-old Alabama Express mare Treasurethe Moment at $2.80 favouritism for trainer Matt Laurie with jockey Daniel Stackhouse aboard the four-time Group 1 winner second-up on 57kg from barrier 1 to win by 2 lengths on a Good (4) track in a time of 1:37.90.

Who won the 2025 Sunline Stakes?

The 2025 Sunline Stakes was won by four-year-old Shamexpress mare Grinzinger Belle at $4 favouritism for trainer Danny O’Brien with jockey Declan Bates aboard on 57kg from barrier 10 to salute by 2.75 lengths in a time of 1:38.30.

When is the Sunline Stakes 2026?

Saturday, March 21, 2026

What is the prize money for the Sunline Stakes 2026?

$300,000

Where is the Sunline Stakes 2026?

Moonee Valley Racecourse, Feehan Ave Moonee Ponds Vic 3039

Caulfield Racecourse in 2026 – Gate 2 Station Street Caulfield, VIC 3145

How do I bet on the 2026 Sunline Stakes?

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Which horse will win the 2026 Sunline Stakes?

The best way to pick which horse will win the Sunline 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.