The 2026 Coolmore Classic ran on Saturday March 14 at Rosehill, Sydney, Australia and was won by Chris Waller's classy four-year-old Lazzura ($5) who celebrated her first Group 1 victory!
| 1. Lazzura (8) J: James McDonald58kg 155x2T: Chris Waller | ||
| 5. Arctic Glamour (1) J: Tom Sherry55.5kg 120x3T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | ||
| 3. Vivy Air (9) J: Reece Jones57kg 1218xT: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 10. Melody Again (7) J: Winona Costin53.5kg 438x3T: Scott Singleton | ||
| 4. Verona Rose (4) J: Craig Williams56kg 41x31T: Gary Portelli | ||
| 8. Cinsault (5) J: Tim Clark55kg 14111T: Michael Freedman | ||
| 12. Shohisha (6) J: Andrew Adkins51kg 177x4T: David Payne | ||
| 14. Cilacap (3) J: Rachel King51kg 10x76T: Grahame Begg | ||
| 2. Manaal (2) J: Jason Collett58kg 14x22T: Michael Freedman | ||
| 9. Firestorm (12) J: Tyler Schiller53.5kg 667x6T: Chris Waller | ||
| 7. Savvy Hallie (13) J: Nash Rawiller55kg 3x412T: Brad Widdup | ||
| 6. Ole Dancer (11) J: Zac Lloyd55kg 21x23T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | ||
| 11. You Wahng (14) J: Dylan Gibbons53kg x0082T: Kris Lees | ||
| 13. Jenni The Fox (10) J: Jett Stanley51kg 40120T: Ciaron Maher |
Coolmore Classic Info
- 2026 Coolmore Classic Date: Saturday the 14th of March 2026
- Track Location: Rosehill Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Distance: 1,500m
- Conditions: Quality Handicap; Fillies & Mares - 3YOs & Upwards
- Status: Group 1
- Prize Money (AUD): $1,000,000
- First Run: 1973
- Reigning Coolmore Classic Winner: Lazzura (2026)
Looking for the latest Coolmore Classic betting odds, insider racing tips and form for the Rosehill Group 1 race this March? The TAB NZ have all the best betting guides and statistics to make informed bets on the Coolmore Classic race this autumn!
The Group 1 Coolmore Classic is a prestigious quality handicap race for Australia’s top female racehorses. It is one of the most popular Group 1 races held each Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival and traditionally takes place Sydney’s Rosehill Racecourse on a Saturday in mid-March as the highlight of Coolmore Classic Day conducted by the Australian Turf Club.
The event is officially registered as the TAD Kennedy Stakes and was the first Group 1 race solely for fillies and mares in Australia. Since then, other events open only to fillies and mares holding elite level status have been added to the Australian racing calendar including the Empire Rose Stakes in Melbourne over the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Adelaide’s Robert Sangster Stakes, the Tattersall’s Tiara in Brisbane over the winter, and Sydney’s Queen Of The Turf Stakes run at Randwick in April.
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Coolmore Classic Fast Facts
- Last filly to win the Coolmore Classic: Lady Shenandoah (2025)
- Last favourite to win the Coolmore Classic: Lady Shenandoah ($2.60 in 2025)
- Last dual Coolmore Classic winner: Sunline (2000 & 2002)
- Heaviest weighted Coolmore Classic winners: Emancipation (1984) and Sunline (2002) with 60 kg
- Lightest weighted Coolmore Classic winner: Crimson Cloud (1976) with 48 kg
- Notable Fact: Aloha (2011), Zougotcha (2024) and Lady Shenandoah (2025) are the only favourites to salute since the mighty Kiwi mare Sunline!
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Coolmore Classic Betting Info
Coolmore Classic betting is open months ahead of the Group 1 Rosehill, autumn race at the TAB NZ.
We offer pre-nomination Coolmore Classic betting odds throughout the year that are known as futures Coolmore Classic odds online.
All-In Coolmore Classic betting markets are then available following the official Coolmore Classic nominations taken the on the Monday of race week.
Betting on the Coolmore Classic field is available following final acceptances on the Wednesday of race week.
Betting on the Coolmore Classic favours the locally trained champions from the best Australian horse racing stables in Sydney and Melbourne.
Coolmore Classic race betting traditionally focuses on any past Group 1 winning female gallopers who have an outstanding record in the event and the class older mares in the race who have a dominant recent record over the younger fillies in the race.
Coolmore Classic race tips centre on the standout champion female thoroughbreds in Australia and New Zealand that have good lead-up form in similar grade autumn events, horses with previous experience at the Rosehill track and the runners from the key stables including who have dominated Coolmore Classic race results.
The Coolmore Classic is a quality handicap event open to fillies and mares aged three-years-old and upwards.
Expert Tips on the 2026 Coolmore Classic
Stay tuned for our expert tips and Coolmore Classic betting predictions ahead of this year’s Group 1 feature at Rosehill.
Coolmore Classic Tips
Coolmore Classic tips on which horse will win the next edition of New South Wales’ 1500m feature flood in as the countdown to the important Rosehill race heats up.
Coolmore Classic race tips on what horse will win the event this year are highly sought after by smart punters and racing fans every season.
When looking at Coolmore Classic race tips it is important to consider factors including:
- What horses in the Coolmore Classic field are proven over the distance?
- Who the key Coolmore Classic trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the Coolmore Classic field this year?
- Coolmore Classic barrier statistics and where your Coolmore Classic betting selections are drawn.
- Coolmore Classic horses that have a good past record at the track.
How long does it take to know if you placed a winning Coolmore Classic race tip? The event itself takes around one and a half minutes for the competing horses to run the 1,500m trip depending on track conditions.
The official Coolmore Classic winner and winning Coolmore Classic trifecta are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Coolmore Classic result.
Who holds the Coolmore Classic race record? Shindig holds the current 1500m Coolmore Classic race record winning in 1998 in a time of 1 minute 27:21 seconds.
What are the best Coolmore Classic lead-up races to look at when placing a Coolmore Classic bet?
There are a number of earlier autumn races Coolmore Classic bound horses may contest in the lead-up including the Group 2 Millie Fox Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill in late February, the Group 2 Guy Walter Stakes (1400m) run at Randwick a fortnight prior, and the Group 1 Surround Stakes (1400m) for any fillies taking on the older mares in the Coolmore.
Zougotcha (2024) was the last mare to complete the Millie Fox Stakes / Coolmore Classic double.
Krone (2021) was the last mare to complete the Guy Walter Stakes / Coolmore Classic double.
Lady Shenandoah (2025) was the last filly to complete the Surround Stakes / Coolmore Classic double.
Since Sunline won the Coolmore Classic for a second time off a New Zealand run in the Waikato Sprint in 2002, the only Coolmore Classic winners to come off a non-fillies and mare’s lead-up race are Ofcourseican (Liverpool City Cup 1st in 2012) and Lighthouse (Canterbury Stakes 2nd in 2022).
New Zealand-Bred Horses in the Coolmore Classic
Betting on the New Zealand-bred horses in the field is popular with Kiwi punters, and the race results show three New Zealand foaled Coolmore Classic winners in recent history with two-time champion Sunline (2000 & 2022) and the filly Typhoon Tracy (2009).
Coolmore Classic Tips for a Trifecta
Coolmore Classic tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Coolmore Classic results.
The horse to finish on top of the Coolmore Classic trifecta is your Coolmore Classic winner, the runner who outlasted all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.
Placing a Coolmore Classic trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.
A Coolmore Classic trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Coolmore Classic to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.
Laying the favourite into your Coolmore Classic trifecta bets is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor recent strike-rate.
Key Coolmore Classic Statistics and Insights
Place an informed bet on this year’s Coolmore Classic by considering the following key statistics and insights:
- Win Rates: Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Coolmore Classic. Our Coolmore Classic betting tips available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge provide detailed win rate statistics.
- Place Percentages: Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Coolmore Classic race tips offer comprehensive data on place percentages.
- Barrier Success Rates: Horses starting from barriers 2-7 have historically shown a higher success rate in the Coolmore Classic.
2026 Coolmore Classic Field
Nominations close: Monday March 9, 2026, at 11:00AM AEDT
Weights declared by: Tuesday March 10, 2026, at 4:00PM AEDT
Acceptances must be declared before: Wednesday March 11, 2026, at 9:00AM AEDT
Riders must be declared before: Wednesday March 11, 2026, at 12:00PM AEDT
Coolmore Classic betting takes place on the fillies and mare’s race which is held at Sydney’s Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on a Saturday in mid-March annually.
Coolmore Classic odds are offered on the esteemed Group 1 quality handicap event, and the field attracts a host of quality female thoroughbreds many of which are coming off runs in the other races only open to fillies and mares.
The Group 1 Coolmore Classic is one of Australia’s most famous horse races for female runners and has been run and won since 1973 when Miss Personality became the inaugural champion.
The registered name – the TAD Kennedy Stakes – honours Thomas Arthur David Kennedy who was a former horse trainer and Sydney Turf Club committeeman.
It has been known under a number of different race names over the years but has been called the Coolmore Classic since 1996.
It has been a key event on Australia’s racing calendar for over 50 years and continues to attract the best horses, jockeys and trainers from across the country and New Zealand.
The Coolmore Classic has seen many notable winners throughout its history. Emancipation (1984) was a dominant mare with multiple Group 1 victories and an induction into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame. Bounding Away (1987) was a champion two-year-old filly, known for her wins in the Golden Slipper Stakes and Blue Diamond Stakes. Sunline (2000, 2002) stands out as a dual winner, celebrated for her consistency and dominance, with victories in the Cox Plate, Doncaster Mile, and Hong Kong Mile. Shamekha (2004) showcased her sprinting prowess with wins in the All Aged Stakes and T.J. Smith Stakes. Tuesday Joy (2007) excelled in both middle-distance and staying races, securing wins in The BMW, Ranvet Stakes, and Chipping Norton Stakes. Typhoon Tracy (2009) who earned the title of Australian Racehorse of the Year in 2010. Appearance (2013) demonstrated versatility with Group 1 wins in the Myer Classic, Queen of the Turf Stakes, and Canterbury Stakes. More recent winners like Krone (2021), Lighthouse (2022), and Espiona (2023) have continued to highlight the prestige of the Coolmore Classic, each achieving significant milestones in their racing careers.
Winning the Coolmore Classic is a significant achievement in the racing community, and the event attracts lots of attention from punters both locally and internationally in New Zealand.
Taking place at Rosehill Racecourse in New South Wales on the east coast of Australia, the Coolmore Classic is a 15000m event and only the top female middle-distance racehorses prevail!
The Coolmore Classic was elevated to Group 1 status in 1986 the year Satin Sand won.
Coolmore Classic Day
Coolmore Classic Day is a highlight of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival, featuring the prestigious Group 1 Coolmore Classic race. In 2026, the event will take place on Saturday, March 14th at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.
The Coolmore Classic is a 1500m handicap race exclusively for fillies and mares, offering a prize purse of $1,000,000. This race day is known for its competitive fields and exciting atmosphere, attracting top female gallopers from across the country.
The Coolmore Classic winner gains exemption from the ballot for the Doncaster Mile and the Queen of the Turf Stakes, adding to the race’s significance.
The event is part of the Golden Slipper Festival, making it a key fixture in the Australian racing calendar.
The other key Coolmore Classic Day races include the:
- Group 2 $300,000 Ajax Stakes (1500m),
- Group 2 $300,000 Phar Lap Stakes (1500m),
- Group 3 $350,000 Sky High Stakes (2000m),
- Group 3 $250,000 Magic Night Stakes (1200m),
- Group 3 $250,000 Pago Pago Stakes (1200m), and the
- Group 3 $250,000 Maurice McCarten Stakes (1100m).
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Where can you bet on the Coolmore Classic?
The best place to bet on this year’s Coolmore Classic race is through the TAB NZ online.
Coolmore Classic Odds
Coolmore Classic odds and online betting tips on the Coolmore Classic horse race in Australia are dominated by proven Group 1 horses, the locally trained runners in the race and avoiding any three-year-old fillies in the mix who have a poor recent record in the event over their older counterparts.
Where can I find the latest Coolmore Classic odds?
For the latest odds and updates on the Coolmore Classic, TAB NZ is your go-to source. They provide real-time odds fluctuations, ensuring you have the most current information to make informed betting decisions. It’s crucial to monitor these odds closely, as they reflect the market’s perception of each horse’s chances, influenced by factors like form, barrier draw, and track conditions.
How to Place a Bet on the Coolmore Classic
Want to know how to make a bet on the Coolmore Classic? Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest Coolmore Classic betting odds and options.
It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the Coolmore Classic online.
You can place a Coolmore Classic bet online anytime markets are live.
There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the Coolmore Classic.
From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the Coolmore Classic is a race for everyone.
Whether you’re diving deep into the latest the Coolmore Classic race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the autumn Rosehill racing, the Coolmore Classic has it all!
This important autumn race showcases Australia’s finest female thoroughbreds and attracts attention from all over the country and here in New Zealand as one of the best events in the autumn!
How to Bet on the Coolmore Classic this year?
1. Log in or sign-up with TAB NZ.
2. Make a secure online deposit using one of the TAB NZ safe deposit methods.
3. Check out our Coolmore Classic betting guide, Coolmore Classic form guide and our expert Coolmore Classic tips.
4. Choose a Coolmore Classic bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or Coolmore Classic Trifecta. There are many more Coolmore Classic betting options available so make sure to check out our Coolmore Classic betting markets.
5. Select the Coolmore Classic horse you want to bet on from the early markets, Coolmore Classic nominations or Coolmore Classic field.
Coolmore Classic Prize Money
The 2025 Coolmore Classic prize money is set at A$1 million in total stakes allocated between first to tenth place.
How much does the Coolmore Classic winner get?
The winning Coolmore Classic horse receives a total of A$580,000 in prize money.
See below for the official breakdown of the Coolmore Classic prizes on offer from the Coolmore Classic winner to the tenth horse to cross the finish line in the official Coolmore Classic results.
First: A$580,000
Second: A$190,000
Third: A$96,000
Fourth: A$42,000
Fifth: A$21,000
Sixth – Eighth: A$10,000
Ninth – Tenth: A$8,000
How many horses have won the Coolmore Classic twice?
Just one runner has won the Coolmore Classic twice throughout the event’s history with Sunline (2000 & 2002). No filly or mare has ever gone back-to-back in the Coolmore Classic.
Dual Coolmore Classic winners: Sunline (2000 & 2002).
What makes betting on the Coolmore Classic so popular?
The fact that the Coolmore Classic is a Group 1 race solely for fillies and mares held during the coveted Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival and one of the key March horse races in Australasia make it a must watch and must bet on racing event.
This race is unique because it is exclusively for fillies and mares, providing a platform for female horses to showcase their talent without competing against male horses. This exclusivity adds a special appeal to the race.
The Coolmore Classic is a popular middle-distance, 1500m race that has produced a host of subsequent Group 1 winning horses both locally and across the Tasman.
The race is a Group 1 handicap, attracting some of the best female gallopers from Australia. The handicap conditions level the playing field, making it a highly competitive and unpredictable race, which adds to the excitement for punters.
The Coolmore Classic often serves as a key lead-up race for other major events, providing valuable insights into the form and potential of the horses for future races.
The winner of the Coolmore Classic is exempt from the ballot for other prestigious races like the Doncaster Mile and the Queen Of The Turf Stakes, adding an extra layer of excitement and strategic betting.
The race’s growing prestige and the quality of the competing horses make it a highlight of the racing calendar, drawing significant attention from punters and racing enthusiasts alike.
For the best online betting on the Coolmore Classic, consider tipping a horse to win both the Coolmore Classic and another Group 1 race over the carnival in an autumn race double!
The race’s competitive nature and the presence of high-profile horses provide numerous betting opportunities, from win/place bets to exotic bets like trifectas and quinellas.
What makes the Coolmore Classic so special?
The Coolmore Classic is a standout event for fillies and mares on the Australian autumn racing calendar.
The Coolmore Classic serves as a great guide historically to other important Australian and New Zealand Group 1 races so using the Coolmore Classic winners’ list for upcoming Group events is popular with punters.
It is a highly competitive and prestigious race that grows in popularity each autumn.
Australian and international racing fans, including those in New Zealand, tune into the thrilling 1500m autumn event every season to see if their bets on the Coolmore Classic race won!
The Coolmore Classic currently offers AU$1,000,000 in prize money plus bragging rights with jockeys, trainers and owners from across the country and further abroad keen to add their names to the list of Coolmore Classic champions.
What are the popular betting markets for the Coolmore Classic?
When it comes to betting on the Coolmore Classic, there are a number of more popular betting options with punters including:
Exotics: These include Quinella, Trifecta, and First Four, where you predict the specific order of finishers, offering potentially higher payouts but requiring more precise predictions.
Win & Place: Bet on a horse to win or finish in the top places. This is one of the most straightforward and popular betting options.
Each-Way: A combination of win and place bets, providing a safety net if your chosen horse doesn’t win but finishes in the top positions.
How many fillies have won the Coolmore Classic in recent years?
Nine fillies have won the Coolmore Classic with Lady Shenandoah (2025) the first three-year-old to beat home the older mares since Typhoon Tracy in 2009.
What age group has the best recent Coolmore Classic record?
Four-year-olds have dominated the recent Coolmore Classic results with 10 saluting between 2000 and 2026, most recently Lazzura in 2026.
The youngest recent Coolmore Classic winner was Lady Shenandoah (2025) who was the first three-year-old filly since Typhoon Tracy (2009) to win.
The oldest recent Coolmore Classic winner was Con Te Partiro (2020) who was the last six-year-old mare to win. No mare aged above six-years-old has won dating back to at least the year 2000.
Between 2000 and 2026 the breakdown of Coolmore Classic winners by age is as follows:
3YOs – 6 (latest Lady Shenandoah in 2025)
4YOs – 10 (latest Lazzura in 2026)
5YOs – 5 (latest Lighthouse in 2022)
6YOs – 6 (latest Con Te Partiro in 2020)
What races will runners out of the Coolmore Classic target next?
Following a run in the Coolmore Classic many horses will target upcoming autumn Group 1 features including the Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) and the Group 1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m) both held at Randwick in April.
Zougotcha (2024) was the last mare to complete the Coolmore Classic / Queen Of The Turf Stakes double in the same year.
Sunline (2002) was the last mare to complete the Coolmore Classic / Doncaster Mile double in the same year.
Coolmore Classic Barriers
The Coolmore Classic barrier draw and allocated Coolmore Classic starting gates play a key role for many punters when deciding on what horses to bet on in the big race.
What is the most successful recent Coolmore Classic barrier draw?
Barriers 2 and 14 are the most successful recent Coolmore Classic barriers producing four winners each between 2000 and 2026, most recently Zougtocha (barrier 2 in 2024) and Daysee Doom (barrier 14 in 2018).
Barrier 16 is the widest gate to produce a Coolmore Classic winner between 2000 and 2026 with Danni Martine in 2005.
Barrier 8 is the latest Coolmore Classic winning barrier with Lazzura in 2026.
Breakdown of winning Coolmore Classic barriers between 2000-26:
Barrier 1 – 3 (latest Krone in 2021)
Barrier 2 – 4 (latest Zougtocha in 2024)
Barrier 3 – 1 (latest Regal Cheer in 2006)
Barrier 4 – 2 (latest Lighthouse in 2022)
Barrier 5 – 2 (latest Con Te Partiro in 2020)
Barrier 6 – 1 (latest Espiona in 2023)
Barrier 7 – 2 (latest Steps In Time in 2014)
Barrier 8 – 2 (latest Lazzura in 2026)
Barrier 9 – 2 (latest Peeping in 2016)
Barrier 10 – 1 (latest Porto Roca in 2001)
Barrier 11 – 2 (latest Lady Shenandoah in 2025)
Barrier 12 – 0
Barrier 13 – 0
Barrier 14 – 4 (latest Daysee Doom in 2018)
Barrier 15 – 0
Barrier 16 – 1 (latest Danni Martine in 2005)
Coolmore Classic Form
We offer a complete Coolmore Classic form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the Coolmore Classic field in addition to insider Coolmore Classic racing tips and betting odds.
Our Coolmore Classic form guides include:
- Coolmore Classic race preview and predictions
- Racing analysis on the event and runners
- Previous runs, barrier trials and lead-up statistics
- Key information on all horses in the race like trainer and jockey form
- Runner commentary
Whether you are just starting out tipping horses in the Coolmore Classic or you are an expert Coolmore Classic tipster, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a smart bet on the Coolmore Classic.
How to Read the Coolmore Classic Form Guide
Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how to interpret a horse’s form and performance indicators when looking at this year’s Coolmore Classic form guide:
Barrier Position: Evaluate the horse’s barrier draw and its historical performance from similar starting positions.
Recent Performances: Review the horse’s last few races, focusing on finish positions and the quality of competition faced.
Track and Distance Records: Check the horse’s performance on similar track conditions and distances to gauge suitability.
Jockey and Trainer Stats: Consider the success rates of the jockey and trainer combination, particularly in the Coolmore Classic race.
Weight Carried: Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the Coolmore Classic, as this can impact performance.
Coolmore Classic Results
The Coolmore Classic results are known when the event takes place in March annually.
You can bet on the Coolmore Classic race results weeks ahead of race day with our futures Coolmore Classic markets here at the TAB NZ.
Betting on the Coolmore Classic results entails picking the Coolmore Classic winning horse and we can help you place an informed bet on the Coolmore Classic field with our Coolmore Classic tips and form guide.
Other Coolmore Classic race results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.
The complete Coolmore Classic finishing order shows what position every horse in the field ran.
Some punters even like to place bets on what horse will finish last in the Coolmore Classic results!
The Coolmore Classic exotic results show how all the exotic Coolmore Classic bet types resulted like the Coolmore Classic Quinella, Coolmore Classic Exacta, Coolmore Classic Trifecta, and Coolmore Classic First Four.
Coolmore Classic Jockeys
Securing a ride in the Coolmore Classic field is a highly sought-after achievement for jockeys around Australia and New Zealand. Winning this important autumn race is a nice campaign goal for many of Australasia’s top riders looking to secure a Group 1 trophy during the carnival.
What jockeys are riding in the Coolmore Classic field is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and official Coolmore Classic jockey announcements are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.
James McDonald is the latest Coolmore Classic winning jockey having ridden Lazzura to victory in 2026.
James McDonald is the latest back-to-back Coolmore Classic winning jockey enjoying a three-peat aboard Zougotcha (2024), Lady Shenandoah (2025) and Lazzura (2026).
Linda Meech is the latest Coolmore Classic winning female jockey on Plucky Belle in 2015.
The most successful jockey in recent Coolmore Classic history is is Jim Cassidy. He has won the race four times with the horses Satin Sand (1986), Kapchat (1994), Flitter (1995), and Shamekha (2004).
Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the Coolmore Classic horses this summer.
Coolmore Classic Trainers
The most successful trainers in Coolmore Classic history are Gai Waterhouse and Max Lees with five victories each.
Chris Waller is the last back-to-back Coolmore Classic winning trainer having prepared four straight winners with Espiona (2023), Zougotcha (2024), Lady Shenandoah (2025) and Lazzura (2026).
Chris Waller the latest Coolmore Classic winning trainer having prepared Lazzura to victory in 2026.
Coolmore Classic Winners
Notable Coolmore Classic winners throughout history include:
Emancipation (1984): Emancipation claimed the Coolmore Classic in 1984 and was a dominant mare of her era. Her other key Group 1 victories include the George Ryder Stakes (1983, 1984), Doncaster Handicap (1983), and All Aged Stakes (1984). Emancipation’s outstanding career led to her induction into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.
Bounding Away (1987): Bounding Away won the Coolmore Classic in 1987 and was a champion two-year-old filly. Her notable Group 1 victories include the Golden Slipper Stakes (1986) and Blue Diamond Stakes (1986). Bounding Away’s early success on the track earned her the title of Australian Champion Two-Year-Old in 1986.
Sunline (2000 & 2002): Sunline won the Coolmore Classic twice, in 2000 and 2002. Known for her incredible consistency and dominance, she also secured victories in prestigious races such as the Cox Plate (1999, 2000), Doncaster Mile (1999, 2002), and the Hong Kong Mile (2000). Sunline’s remarkable career earned her induction into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame, and she was named Horse of the Year in both Australia and New Zealand.
Shamekha (2004): Shamekha secured the Coolmore Classic in 2004 and showcased her sprinting prowess with additional Group 1 wins in the All Aged Stakes (2005) and T.J. Smith Stakes (2005). Her speed and consistency on the track earned her recognition as a top sprinter of her time.
Tuesday Joy (2007): Tuesday Joy triumphed in the Coolmore Classic in 2007. She went on to achieve success in other Group 1 races, including The BMW (2008), Ranvet Stakes (2008), and Chipping Norton Stakes (2008). Known for her versatility, Tuesday Joy excelled in both middle-distance and staying races, making her a standout performer in her era.
Typhoon Tracy (2009): Typhoon Tracy claimed the Coolmore Classic in 2009 as a three-year-old filly. Her other key Group 1 victories include the C.F. Orr Stakes (2010, 2011), Futurity Stakes (2010), and Myer Classic (2009). Typhoon Tracy’s exceptional performances on the track earned her the title of Australian Racehorse of the Year in 2010.
Appearance (2013): Appearance won the Coolmore Classic in 2013 and demonstrated her versatility with Group 1 victories in the Myer Classic (2012), Queen of the Turf Stakes (2013), and Canterbury Stakes (2014). Her ability to perform over various distances made her a formidable competitor, and she is remembered as a multiple Group 1 winner.
Krone (2021): Krone emerged victorious in the Coolmore Classic in 2021. While she did not secure other Group 1 victories, her consistent performances in Group races made her a respected competitor. Krone’s win in the Coolmore Classic highlighted her ability to compete at the highest level.
Lighthouse (2022): Lighthouse won the Coolmore Classic in 2022, marking her first Group 1 victory in Australia. Her success in the Coolmore Classic showcased her talent and potential, making her a notable winner of the prestigious race.
Espiona (2023): Espiona claimed the Coolmore Classic in 2023, achieving her maiden elite level success. While she has not secured other Group 1 victories, her win in the Coolmore Classic demonstrated her capability to compete at the highest level and marked a significant milestone in her racing career.
Lady Shenandoah (2025): Lady Shenandoah made history as the first three-year-old filly since Typhoon Tracy in 2009 to win. She handed trainer Chris Waller his third straight win in the event when finishing strongly to narrowly hold off her older stablemate Firestorm victory.
Lazzura (2026): Four-year-old Snitzel mare Lazzura finally broke through for a deserving Group 1 win in the 2026 Coolmore Classic taking out the race in a stylish second-up performance to hand trainer Chris Waller his fourth straight win in the event. Jockey James McDonald meanwhile celebrated his third Coolmore Classic victory in as many years and came within one victory of the all-time Group 1 winning record of Damien Oliver.
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Past Coolmore Classic Results
Recent Coolmore Classic winners, jockeys, trainers, barriers, and weights carried to victory dating back to the year 2005 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner – Age/Gender Breeding | Jockey | Weight (kgs) | Trainer/s | Barrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAZZURA (AUS) 4M SNITZEL (AUS) – LAGUNA AZZURRA (JPN) HEART’S CRY (JPN) | JAMES MCDONALD | 58 | CHRIS WALLER | 8 |
| 2025 | LADY SHENANDOAH (AUS) 3F SNITZEL (AUS) – STAR PUPIL (AUS) AIN’T SEEN NOTHIN’ (AUS) | JAMES MCDONALD | 54.5 | CHRIS WALLER | 11 |
| 2024 | ZOUGOTCHA (AUS) 4M ZOUSTAR (AUS) – FAST TALKER (AUS) FASTNET ROCK (AUS) | JAMES MCDONALD | 57.0 | CHRIS WALLER | 2 |
| 2023 | ESPIONA (AUS) 4M EXTREME CHOICE (AUS) – DAHOOIL (NZ) O’REILLY (NZ) | MICHAEL DEE | 51.0 | CHRIS WALLER | 6 |
| 2022 | LIGHTHOUSE (USA) 5M MIZZEN MAST (USA) – MORE HOPING (USA) NORTH LIGHT (IRE) | JASON COLLETT | 56.0 | C MAHER & D EUSTACE | 4 |
| 2021 | KRONE (AUS) 5M EUROZONE (AUS) – SOFT LANDING (AUS) AL MAHER (AUS) | TIM CLARK | 57.0 | TONY GOLLAN | 1 |
| 2020 | CON TE PARTIRO (USA) 6M SCAT DADDY (USA) – TEMPLE STREET (USA) STREET CRY (IRE) | TIM CLARK | 55.0 | G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT | 5 |
| 2019 | DIXIE BLOSSOMS (AUS) 6M STREET SENSE (USA) – WHISTLE DIXIE (NZ) STAR WAY (GB) | C REITH | 56.5 | R J QUINTON | 2 |
| 2018 | DAYSEE DOOM (AUS) 5M DOMESDAY (AUS) – SEE A VICTORY (AUS) MISTER C (USA) | ANDREW ADKINS | 57.0 | R J QUINTON | 14 |
| 2017 | HEAVENS ABOVE (AUS) 5M STREET CRY (IRE) – REGGIE (NZ) GERMANO (GB) | T ANGLAND | 55.0 | T R MARTIN | 4 |
| 2016 | PEEPING (AUS) 4M REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) – MISS MARIELLE (AUS) ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) | SAM CLIPPERTON | 53.5 | R J QUINTON | 9 |
| 2015 | PLUCKY BELLE (AUS) 6M MOSSMAN (AUS) – WINNING BELLE (NZ) ZABEEL (NZ) | LINDA MEECH | 53.0 | PETER G MOODY | 8 |
| 2014 | STEPS IN TIME (AUS) 6M DANEHILL DANCER (IRE) – RARE INSIGHT (NZ) O’REILLY (NZ) | J CASSIDY | 57.0 | JOSEPH PRIDE | 7 |
| 2013 | APPEARANCE (AUS) 4M COMMANDS (AUS) – DISGUISE (AUS) GRAND LODGE (USA) | B SHINN | 55.0 | G H WALTER | 2 |
| 2012 | OFCOURSEICAN (AUS) 5M MOSSMAN (AUS) – YES SHE CAN CANCAN (AUS) CANNY LAD (AUS) | MS K O’HARA | 53.5 | R J QUINTON | 7 |
| 2011 | ALOHA (AUS) 4M ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) – TENNESSEE MIDNIGHT (AUS) DANEHILL (USA) | G BOSS | 53.0 | MICK PRICE | 9 |
| 2010 | ALVERTA (AUS) 6M FLYING SPUR (AUS) – GRILSE (USA) RAHY (USA) | T ANGLAND | 54.5 | PAUL MESSARA | 14 |
| 2009 | TYPHOON TRACY (AUS) 3F RED RANSOM (USA) – TRACY’S ELEMENT (AUS) LAST TYCOON (IRE) | G BOSS | 51.0 | PETER G MOODY | 14 |
| 2008 | ESKIMO QUEEN (NZ) 4M SHINKO KING (IRE) – COLD TYPE (NZ) ICELANDIC (IRE) | M J ZAHRA | 56.0 | MICHAEL MORONEY | 1 |
| 2007 | TUESDAY JOY (NZ) 3F CARNEGIE (IRE) – JOIE DENISE (AUS) DANEHILL (USA) | D BEADMAN | 53.0 | MS G WATERHOUSE | 5 |
| 2006 | REGAL CHEER (AUS) 3F ARENA (AUS) – REGAL CHAMBER (AUS) ARCHREGENT (CAN) | M RODD | 52.5 | JOSEPH PRIDE | 3 |
| 2005 | DANNI MARTINE (AUS) 4M DANZERO (AUS) – BEST PERCENTAGE (NZ) GOLD AND IVORY (USA) | D BEADMAN | 53.0 | G H WALTER | 16 |
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