The latest edition of the Theo Marks Stakes ran on Saturday, September 12, 2026 as a lead-up to the spring majors in Sydney and was won in an impressive victory by the well-backed Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou-trained favourite Skyhook ($2F).
The Theo Marks Stakes 2026 is one of the key early spring touchpoints for punters, and it consistently ranks among the most‑watched betting races of September thanks to its blend of proven Group performers, rising stars and fresh spring hopefuls. Run over 1300m at Rosehill, the race regularly shapes major markets heading into the Golden Eagle, Epsom Handicap and other elite features, making it a crucial form and betting guide for anyone looking to get an edge early in the carnival. With fast‑moving odds, high‑quality fields and plenty of futures implications, the Theo Marks Stakes is a must‑bet event for punters chasing value, momentum and spring‑launching opportunities — and Ladbrokes has every market covered to keep you ahead of the action.
2026 Theo Marks Stakes Results
The official Theo Marks Stakes 2026 results and race finishing order will be known and published below when the event takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
- #6 Skyhook
- #8 Magnatear
- #7 Verona Rose
Skyhook ($2F) proved far too sharp first‑up, controlling the 2026 Theo Marks Stakes results at Rosehill with a sustained, high‑cruising‑speed performance to score in 1:15.52 and put a clear gap on Magnatear and Verona Rose, reinforcing his Golden Eagle ambitions. The Written Tycoon four‑year‑old — already a multiple black‑type winner and fourth in last year’s Golden Rose — travelled perfectly for Kerrin McEvoy, who offset the wide draw early before letting him roll and close off in 33.67. Co‑trainer Gerald Ryan said the Queensland stint had “done him the world of good”, noting Skyhook has fully matured into a genuine Group 1 horse, with the Shannon Stakes, Alan Brown or Silver Eagle likely stepping‑stones before locking in his Golden Eagle path. McEvoy echoed the confidence, declaring the colt bigger, stronger and primed for his best prep yet, with improvement still to come. Skyhook is currently $15 in 2026 Golden Eagle betting at Ladbrokes.
2026 Theo Marks Stakes Race Replay
2026 Theo Marks Stakes Odds & Finishing Order
Our market links to the spring’s top Theo Marks Stakes 2026 odds will be provided below once betting on the Group 1 lead-up in Sydney opens followed by the official finishing order after the event.
Theo Marks Stakes 2026 Results
| 6. Skyhook (13) J: Kerrin Mcevoy 56kg 6121x T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | ||
| 8. Magnatear (1) J: Ashley Morgan 54kg 4331x T: Richard & Will Freedman | ||
| 7. Verona Rose (9) J: Zac Lloyd 54.5kg 3150x T: Gary Portelli | ||
| 4. Sandpaper (4) J: Nash Rawiller 56.5kg 1546x T: Bjorn Baker | ||
| 12. God’s Window (2) J: Siena Grima 53kg 4123x T: Chris Waller | ||
| 2. Militarize (10) J: James McDonald 58kg 3623x T: Chris Waller | ||
| 13. Lord Of Biscay (8) J: Dylan Gibbons 53kg 1138x T: Kris Lees | ||
| 10. Ahha Ahha (5) J: Andrew Adkins 53kg 1x04x T: Chris Waller | ||
| 1. Estadio Mestalla (11) J: Adam Hyeronimus 58.5kg x640x T: Joseph Pride | ||
| 5. Midnight In Tokyo (7) J: Ben Thompson 56kg 50101 T: Todd Pollard | ||
| 11. Firestorm (3) J: Tyler Schiller 53kg 3x08x T: Chris Waller | ||
| 9. Encap (6) J: Rachel King 53.5kg 0029x T: Gary Portelli | ||
| 3. Kovalica (12) J: Tommy Berry 57kg 0579x T: Chris Waller |
Theo Marks Stakes Tips
Good Theo Marks Stakes tips include looking for the best out of the Show County Quality the month before, proven Sydney performers and horses with good form over the distance.
Ladbrokes Tip: The Theo Marks Stakes is a good lead-up to the Epsom Handicap trifecta!
2026 Theo Marks Stakes Predictions & Best Bets
Our Ladbrokes’ exclusive Theo Marks Stakes 2026 best bet will be published below the week of the race so stay tuned!
| 6. Skyhook (13) J: Kerrin Mcevoy 56kg 6121x T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou |
| 5. Midnight In Tokyo (7) J: Ben Thompson 56kg 50101 T: Todd Pollard |
| 8. Magnatear (1) J: Ashley Morgan 54kg 4331x T: Richard & Will Freedman |
Latest Racing News
The Theo Marks Stakes is a Group 2 race held at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on Run To The Rose Day in September during the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival. Contested on the same day as the Group 2 The Run To The Rose for Group 1 Golden Rose-bound three-year-olds, the Theo Marks race is open to horses aged three-years-old and over and is run under quality handicap conditions over 1300m.
Offering a total of $300,000, the race makes a nice lead-up to tougher spring features like the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) at Randwick the following month. The latest horses to complete the Theo Marks Stakes – Epsom Handicap double in a single season were Winx (2015) followed a decade later by another star Waller-trained mare, Autumn Glow (2025).
Many horses also now use the Theo Marks Stakes as a lead-up to the world’s richest race on turf – the $20 million The Everest (1400m) at Randwick in October.
Theo Marks Stakes Race Info
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Track: Rosehill Gardens
- Distance: 1300m
- Conditions: Quality Handicap
- Status: Group 2
- Prize Money: $300,000
- First Run: 1946
Theo Marks Stakes Betting
The Theo Marks Stakes betting markets are usually led by horses that ran well at Rosehill the start before in a race like the Show Country Quality, or first-up performers that have a strong fresh record.
While favourites in the Theo Marks Stakes odds have a strong recent record there has been some notable recent upsets including Golden Mile ($8.50 in 2023), Kiku ($18 in 2022), Chat ($31 in 2021), Riva De Lago ($11 in 2013), and Master Of Design ($13 in 2011).
Arcadia Queen ($1.95 in 2019), Autumn Glow ($1.30 in 2025) and Skyhook ($2 in 2026) are the latest favourites in Theo Marks Stakes betting to get the job done for the punters.
Theo Marks Stakes Field
The Theo Marks Stakes race field features a line-up of strong spring types, many heading towards Group 1 runs in Sydney later during the carnival.
Horses may contest the Theo Marks Stakes first-up or come off an earlier run in a race like the Group 3 Show County Quality (1200m) at Randwick the month before. In 2017 Deploy completed the Show County Quality – Theo Marks Stakes double.
After running in the Theo Marks Stakes horses usually head towards a run in the Epsom Handicap via a race like the Group 2 Shannon Stakes (1500m) a fortnight later. In 2014 Ninth Legion ran third in the Theo Marks and Shannon Stakes before an Epsom Handicap fourth to He’s Your Man. That same year Bull Point ran third in the Show County and second in the Theo Marks before heading to Melbourne where he finished third in Caulfield’s Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m).
In 2013 Solzhenitsyn was runner-up to Riva De Lago in the Theo Marks Stakes before a third in the Sir Rupert Clarke and a win in the Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m). The 2011 Theo Marks Stakes winner Master Of Design also ran third in that year’s Sir Rupert in Melbourne next start.
Before Winx (2015) who completed the Theo Marks – Epsom double, the best result of a Theo Marks winner in the Epsom Handicap was Ambidexter (2nd) in 2012.
The 2023 Theo Marks Stakes winner Golden Mile ran third in the Epsom Handicap trifecta that year as well as running third in the $10 million The Golden Eagle race.
In 2025, Autumn Glow completed the Theo Marks Stakes / Epsom Handicap / Golden Eagle treble!
2026 Theo Marks Stakes Field
The official Theo Marks Stakes 2026 field of potential The Everest or Epsom Handicap horses is announced the Wednesday leading-up to the race, the full line-up to be published below.
The Theo Marks Stakes 2026 final field features capacity line-up of middle-distance gallopers including last start Group 3 Show County Quality winner Midnight In Tokyo with the fitness edge and the resuming triple Group 3 champ Skyhook drawn wide.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1. Estadio Mestalla
J: Adam Hyeronimus
T: Joseph Pride |
2x640x | G | 11 | 58.5kg | |
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2. Militarize
J: James McDonald
T: Chris Waller |
53623x | G | 10 | 58kg | |
|
3. Kovalica
J: Tommy Berry
T: Chris Waller |
40579x | G | 12 | 57kg | |
|
4. Sandpaper
J: Nash Rawiller
T: Bjorn Baker |
61546x | G | 4 | 56.5kg | |
|
5. Midnight In Tokyo
J: Ben Thompson
T: Todd Pollard |
x50101 | M | 7 | 56kg | |
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6. Skyhook
J: Kerrin Mcevoy
T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou |
46121x | H | 13 | 56kg | |
|
7. Verona Rose
J: Zac Lloyd
T: Gary Portelli |
x3150x | M | 9 | 54.5kg | |
|
8. Magnatear
J: Ashley Morgan
T: Richard & Will Freedman |
44331x | G | 1 | 54kg | |
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9. Encap
J: Rachel King
T: Gary Portelli |
60029x | G | 6 | 53.5kg | |
|
10. Ahha Ahha
J: Andrew Adkins
T: Chris Waller |
21x04x | M | 5 | 53kg | |
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11. Firestorm
J: Tyler Schiller
T: Chris Waller |
03x08x | M | 3 | 53kg | |
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12. God's Window
J: Siena Grima
T: Chris Waller |
x4123x | G | 2 | 53kg | |
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13. Lord Of Biscay
J: Dylan Gibbons
T: Kris Lees |
31138x | G | 8 | 53kg | |
| 14. Just Party (14) Scratched: | |||||
| 15. Rivellino (10) Scratched: | |||||
2026 Theo Marks Stakes Nominations
Early nominations for the Theo Marks Stakes 2026 race on Run To The Rose Day close on the Monday of race week and will be published right here.
Theo Marks Stakes Form Guide
The Theo Marks Stakes form guide features all the must know information for punters like the jockeys, trainers, barriers and lead-up runs of the horses in the field.
The Theo Marks Stakes form has stacked up in better spring races a number of times in recent years like Winx (2015) who went on to win the Epsom Handicap and Melbourne’s Cox Plate. The 2015 Theo Marks runner-up Sons Of John also backed up with an Epsom Handicap third.
The 2021 Theo Marks Stakes form was franked with the third placed Big Parade winning the $500,000 Sydney Stakes on The Everest Day that October. He also ran fourth in that spring’s Winners Stakes before returning in the next autumn to finish runner-up in the Group 1 The Galaxy in 2022.
In 2022 Mr Mozart finished second in the Theo Marks Stakes as well as that year’s Silver Eagle.
The 2024 Theo Marks form was franked with the winner Encap running well in plenty of later races including rounding out the following autumn’s 2025 Doncaster Mile trifecta.
The 2025 Theo Marks Stakes winner Autumn Glow continued to underline her star quality claiming the Theo Marks, Epsom Handicap and Golden Eagle that spring double from the previous spring before returning better again during the 2026 season, adding a string of major wins to her record — including the Verry Elleegant Stakes, George Ryder Stakes and Winx Stakes — further cementing her status as one of the most reliable and versatile elite performers in the country for punters.
2026 Theo Marks Stakes Form Guide
A link to our detailed Theo Marks Stakes 2026 Form Guide will be provided for punters below the week of the race.
Past Theo Marks Stakes Results
The Theo Marks Stakes race results have been dominated by class gallopers and future Group 1 winners in the past decade.
Notable recent Theo Marks Stakes winners include Autumn Glow (2025) Arcadia Queen (2019), Winx (2015), More Joyous (2010), and two-time hero Racing To Win (2006 and 2009).
Autumn Glow (2025) was the last Theo Marks Stakes winning mare.
Paratroopers (2005) was the last three-year-old Theo Marks Stakes winner.
Deploy holds the current Theo Marks Stakes race record winning in 2017 in a time of 1 minute 14:92 seconds.
Recent Theo Marks Stakes Winners
Recent Theo Marks Stakes winners and placegetters dating back to the year 2000 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Third | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Skyhook | Magnatear | Verona Rose | 1:15.52 |
| 2025 | Autumn Glow | General Salute | Pier | 1:16.12 |
| 2024 | Encap | Bases Loaded | Boom Torque | 1:16.67 |
| 2023 | Golden Mile | The Inevitable | Waterford | 1:16.35 |
| 2022
(Held at Kembla Grange) | Kiku | Mr Mozart | Prime Candidate | 1:16.62 |
| 2021
(Run at Kembla Grange) | Chat | Embracer | Big Parade | 1:17.3 |
| 2020 | Wild Planet | Funstar | Ranier | 1:15.7 |
| 2019 | Arcadia Queen | Trope | Gem Song | 1:14.9 |
| 2018 | Home Of The Brave | D’argento | Trapeze Artist | 1:19.1 |
| 2017 | Deploy | Egg Tart | Euro Angel | 1:14.9 |
| 2016 | Mackintosh | Counterattack | Southern Legend | 1:17.1 |
| 2015 | Winx | Sons Of John | Ninth Legion | 1:15.7 |
| 2014 | Cluster | Bull Point | Ninth Legion | 1:23.2 |
| 2013 | Riva De Lago | Solzhenitsyn | Your Honour | 1:21.6 |
| 2012 | Ambidexter | Fat Al | Dystopia | 1:22.2 |
| 2011 | Master Of Design | Torio’s Quest | Fast Clip | 1:16.7 |
| 2010 | More Joyous | Rothesay | Drumbeats | 1:22.1 |
| 2009 | Racing To Win | Rock Kingdom | Triple Honour | 1:22.1 |
| 2008 | Hurried Choice | Forensics | Ice Chariot | 1:17.1 |
| 2007 | Race Not Run | – | – | – |
| 2006 | Racing To Win | New Edge | Regal Cheer | 1:16.5 |
| 2005 | Paratroopers | Perfect Promise | Outback Prince | 1:16.8 |
| 2004 | Falkirk | Grand Armee | Private Steer | 1:17.7 |
| 2003 | Fiery Venture | Grand Armee | Osca Warrior | 1:16.3 |
| 2002 | Defier | Phoenix Park | Carael Boy | 1:15.7 |
| 2001 | Shogun Lodge | Fouardee | Belle Du Jour | 1:16.8 |
| 2000 | Hire | Landsighting | Shogun Lodge | 1:17.1 |
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Which horse will win the 2026 Theo Marks Stakes?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Theo Marks 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 in the lead up to the race for full form information.
When is the Theo Marks Stakes 2026?
The 2026 Theo Marks Stakes is set to run in Sydney on Saturday September 12 as one of the key support races on Run To The Rose Day as we move deeper into the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival and the Group 1 majors approach. It is scheduled as Rosehill Race 9 at 4:40pm (AEST) as the penultimate event on the 10-race card.
What is the prize money for the Theo Marks Stakes 2026?
The 2026 Theo Marks Stakes prize money is set at $300,000 which is paid from 1st to 10th place including $170,000 going to the Theo Marks Stakes winner.
Where is the Theo Marks Stakes 2026?
The Theo Marks Stakes 2026 is run at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse in Sydney, one of Australia’s premier racing venues and home to some of the biggest early‑spring features, which is located at James Ruse Drive, Rosehill, NSW 2142.
What distance is the Theo Marks Stakes run over?
The Theo Marks Stakes is run over 1300 metres, a specialist sprint–miler trip that regularly highlights horses with strong tactical speed and proven early spring form.
How many horses run in the Theo Marks Stakes?
The Theo Marks Stakes generally attracts a field of around 10–14 runners, with final numbers varying each year depending on nominations and acceptances for the 1300m Rosehill feature.
Who won the 2026 Theo Marks Stakes?
The 2026 Theo Marks Stakes was won by four-year-old Written Tycoon entire Skyhook at $2 favouritism first-up for trainers Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou with jockey Kerrin McEvoy aboard on 56kg from barrier 13 to win by 1.15 lengths in a time of 1:15.52 on a Good (4) track.
Who won the 2025 Theo Marks Stakes?
The 2025 Theo Marks Stakes was won by four-year-old The Autumn Sun mare Autumn Glow at $1.30 favouritism for trainer Chris Waller with jockey Kerrin McEvoy aboard on 54kg from barrier 2 to win by 2.23 lengths on a Soft (5) track in a time of 1:16.12.