The Memsie Stakes final field and barrier draw has been released, and it presents punters with a cracking field for the 1400m Group 1 contest at Caulfield on Saturday.
The Memsie Stakes barrier draw sees the likes of Treasurethe Moment and Angel Capital get a good run, and that could dictate how the race is run.
Memsie Stakes Final Field & Barrier Draw
| 10. Beiwacht (7) 58.5kg8261x | ||
| 1. Mr Brightside (9) 59kg2125x | ||
| 7. Cosmic Crusader (11) 59kg12×11 | ||
| 12. Treasurethe Moment (6) 57kgx313x | ||
| 4. Buckaroo (10) 59kg0x25x | ||
| 6. Birdman (4) 59kg1521x | ||
| 11. Planet Red (2) 58.5kgx226x | ||
| 9. Autumn Boy (3) 58.5kg3212x | ||
| 2. Jimmysstar (8) 59kg5342x | ||
| 5. Angel Capital (5) 59kg326×3 | ||
| 3. Tom Kitten (1) 59kgx117x | ||
| 8. Sabaj (12) 59kgx244x |
Memsie Stakes Barrier Draw Winners & Losers
The Memsie Stakes barrier draw is important for a race of this nature. The 1400m starting point at Caulfield can be tricky, and it’s important for horses to find their spot in the run without being caught wide.
Horses in danger of being caught wide are Cosmic Crusader and Sabaj, who will need a lot to go their way to win. They’re capable of sitting off the speed and coming with a big late run, but there are sprinters in this field who possess a better turn-of-foot, namely Jimmysstar and Angel Capital.
Being three-wide at Caulfield is a recipe for disaster, so Cosmic Crusader in particular has been dealt a blow with the Memsie Stakes barrier draw.
However, the luck fell for Treasurethe Moment and Angel Capital. They draw beside each other in barriers 6 and 5, respectively, and that’s ideal for them. Treasurethe Moment will roll forward, which should allow Angel Capital to have early room on his outside, which is when he runs his best.
Autumn Boy (3) and Birdman (4) are expected to need the run to show their best. However, they’ll get a soft run in transit over 1400m, so their chances can’t be dismissed. Chris Waller opted to run Autumn Boy in the Memsie Stakes instead of the Winx Stakes, and it could be the right call.
What to Expect in the 2026 Memsie Stakes
Tactics will be interesting in the 2026 Memsie Stakes. It should be a compact field over 1400m, and the pace of the race will likely determine the winner.
It’s also expected to be a wet track, so the track bias earlier in the card could see Memsie Stakes betting markets fluctuate. However, regardless of the conditions, the cream usually rises to the top.
We expect to see runners like Treasurethe Moment and Mr Brightside right in the thick of the action. They rarely let punters down, and their ROI is good, so they’re always worth including in picks.
However, there are some stellar thoroughbreds in the Memsie Stakes final field, so an upset is possible. We wouldn’t rule out any runner in this race, which could be an instant classic in Melbourne.