Bletchingly Stakes 2026 Betting Odds & Race Preview

The 2026 Bletchingly Stakes runs on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Caulfield Racecourse

The Bletchingly Stakes is one of Caulfield’s premier winter sprints, attracting some of the season’s best speedsters and emerging early-spring contenders. With $200,000 in prize money on the line, the Group feature boasts an impressive honour roll of past winners, and another quality galloper will be looking to etch its name into the race’s history this year.

Find everything you need to make an informed bet on the Bletchingly Stakes, including the latest tips, odds, final field, race history, and key statistics. As the final Group race of the Australian season, it’s a winter highlight that consistently delivers an exciting contest.

2026 Bletchingly Stakes Odds

Stay tuned for the latest Bletchingly Stakes odds and betting markets, including all-in and final field betting.

Bletchingly Stakes Tips

TAB has all your Bletchingly Stakes tips available for the feature race at Caulfield. It’s a great starting point for sprinters looking to build up revvs before the Melbourne Spring Carnival, and many winners have subsequently run well in August, September, and October.

Runners at the top of the market are often best-backed to win. It takes a good sprinter to win this race, and that’s evident by this year’s quality field.

2026 Bletchingly Stakes Tips

Our 2026 Bletchingly Stakes tips will be published when the final field is released, but punters can bet into all-in markets, which is a good way to secure early value.

The 2026 Bletchingly Stakes shapes as an open affair, with Cosmic Crusader heading betting markets. The Perth-trained sprinter boasts the highest rating in the field (110) and brings an outstanding record across to Victoria, having won eight of his 17 starts while placing on another five occasions. Although he resumes from a spell after last racing in December, his fresh form suggests he will take plenty of beating.

Miraval Rose is another leading contender after a solid first-up fourth. The Graeme Begg-trained mare is expected to improve with that run under her belt and returns to a track where she has consistently performed well.

The Sir John Monash Stakes once again looms as the key lead-up race. Several runners, including 2024 Bletchingly Stakes winner Recommendation, back up from the July 11 feature, making that form line one of the strongest guides for this year’s edition. With seven runners coming through the Sir John Monash Stakes, punters are likely to find plenty of clues when assessing the field.

Bletchingly Stakes Race Info

• Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
• Track: Caulfield Racecourse, Victoria
• Distance: 1200m
• Conditions: WFA (Weight-for-Age)
• Status: Group 3
• Prize Money: $200,000
• First Run: 1994
• Current Champion: Bridal Waltz

2026 Bletchingly Stakes Preview

2026 Bletchingly Stakes Results

The Bletchingly Stakes 2026 results and full finishing order will be published after the race is run on Saturday, July 25.

Bletchingly Stakes Betting

Recent editions of the Bletchingly Stakes have produced a healthy mix of favourites and value winners, although the market has generally been a reliable guide over the past decade.

Recommendation justified heavy support in 2024, saluting as the $1.40 favourite to become the shortest-priced winner in recent years. Other well-backed runners to prevail include Viridine (2020) and Vega Magic (2018), while several recent winners have started in the $4 to $8 price range.

That said, the race has still delivered its share of upsets. Sansom stunned punters with a $17 victory in 2021, while Scales of Justice caused a surprise at $10 in 2019, proving that value runners are always worth considering in this competitive winter sprint.

2026 Bletchingly Stakes Field

The 2026 Bletchingly Stakes field is released on Wednesday. We will have the updated final field once released by Racing Victoria.

Bletchingly Stakes Barrier Statistics

Barrier draws have played a significant role in recent editions of the Bletchingly Stakes, making them an important factor for punters to consider.

A low draw is typically an advantage at Caulfield, where the tight circuit can make it difficult for runners caught wide, particularly those with limited experience at the track.

The trend is hard to ignore. The past four winners all jumped from barrier five or lower, including King of Sparta, who won from the inside gate in 2022. The only winner in the past decade to overcome a wide draw was Sansom, who scored at generous odds from barrier 11 in 2021.

With nine of the last 10 winners starting from barrier seven or closer, horses drawn favourably are well worth prioritising when assessing this year’s Bletchingly Stakes field.

Bletchingly Stakes Form Guide

While the Bletchingly Stakes is run in the middle of winter, it has long been an important stepping stone to bigger spring targets. The race regularly produces horses that go on to perform well in features such as the Group 1 Memsie Stakes and the PB Lawrence Stakes later in the campaign.

It also serves as an ideal launching pad for sprinters targeting early spring races, including the Gilgai Stakes and McEwen Stakes. Even placegetters have gone on to achieve elite-level success, with Mariamia finishing in the placings before returning the following preparation to win the Group 1 Galaxy.

From a form perspective, the Sir John Monash Stakes remains one of the strongest lead-up races, producing numerous Bletchingly Stakes winners. However, punters should also keep a close eye on fresh runners, who have an excellent record in this winter sprint.

2026 Bletchingly Stakes Form Guide

Our form analysts will have a 2026 Bletchingly Stakes form guide available during the week of the race.

Recent Bletchingly Stakes Winners

Year	Winner	Runner-Up	Third	Time
2026	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
2025	Bridal Waltz	Kin	Yellow Sam	1:11.27
2024	Recommendation	Semillion	Marble Nine	1:12.24
2023	Ingratiating	General Beau	It’sourtime	1:09.5
2022	King of Sparta	Scallopini	Mariamia	1:10.8
2021	Sansom	Streets of Avalon	Isaurian	1:11.7
2020	Viridine	Streets of Avalon	Great Again	1:08.1
2019	Scales of Justice	Jungle Edge	Cliff’s Edge	1:10.0
2018	Vega Magic	Voodoo Lad	Jungle Edge	1:01.1
2017	Ability	Lankan Rupee	Duke of Brunswick	1:14.2
2016	Lord of the Sky	Fast ‘N’ Rocking	Mahuta	1:11.6
2015	Smokin’ Joey	Platinum Rocker	Petrology	1:11.2

FAQ

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Which horse will win the 2026 Bletchingly Stakes?

We have the latest Bletchingly Stakes tips at Betcha. Check out our form guide for all the latest info, betting guide, and latest race tips.

When is the Bletchingly Stakes 2026?

The 2026 Bletchingly Stakes is set to run at Caulfield on Saturday, July 25, as the final Group race of the Australian racing season

What is the prize money for the Bletchingly Stakes 2026?

The 2026 Bletchingly Stakes prize money is set at $200,000, which is paid from 1st to 8th place, including $120,000 going to the winner.

Where is the Bletchingly Stakes 2026?

The 2026 Bletchingly Stakes will run at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, which is located at Gate 2, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145.

What distance is the Bletchingly Stakes run over?

The Bletchingly Stakes is run over 1200 metres, which suits both sprinters and 1400-1600m runners returning from a spell.

How many horses run in the Bletchingly Stakes?

Field sizes can vary slightly year‑to‑year, but the Bletchingly Stakes typically attracts a compact field of around 10–14 runners, consistent with Caulfield’s usual runner limit for a sprint race.

Who won the 2025 Bletchingly Stakes?

The 2025 Bletchingly Stakes was won by 3YO Snitzel filly Bridal Waltz at $4.60 equal favouritism for trainers Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman with jockey Ben Melham in the saddle.