The 2026 HE Tancred Stakes ran on Saturday March 28 at Rosehill, Sydney, Australia and was won by Chris Waller's odds-on favourite Aeliana on the short seven-day back-up!
| 9. Aeliana (7) J: James McDonald56.5kg 6x221T: Chris Waller | ||
| 1. Dubai Honour (8) J: Tom Marquand59kg 2212xT: William Haggas | ||
| 2. Vauban (3) J: Tim Clark59kg 506x1T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | ||
| 7. River Of Stars (2) J: Jason Collett57kg 24x04T: Chris Waller | ||
| 8. Piggyback (6) J: Zac Lloyd57kg 8x514T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 3. Soul Of Spain (5) J: Tommy Berry59kg 3x942T: Chris Waller | ||
| 5. Valiant King (4) J: Kerrin Mcevoy59kg 30x86T: Chris Waller | ||
| 6. Zarir (1) J: Sam Clipperton59kg 97x07T: Chris Waller |
HE Tancred Stakes Info
- 2026 Tancred Stakes Date: Saturday the 28th of March 2026
- Track Location: Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Distance: 2,400m
- Conditions: Weight-For-Age; 3YOs & Upwards
- Status: Group 1
- Prize Money (AUD): $1,500,000
- First Run: 1963
- Reigning Tancred Stakes Winner : Aeliana (2026)
Looking for the latest H E Tancred Stakes betting odds, insider racing tips and form for the Rosehill Group 1 weight-for-age race this March? The TAB NZ have all the best betting guides and statistics to make informed bets on the Tancred Stakes race this autumn!
The Group 1 H E Tancred Stakes is prestigious weight-for-age test for Australia’s top staying racehorses. It is one of the most popular Group 1 races held each Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival and traditionally takes place at Sydney’s Rosehill Racecourse on a Saturday in late March as part of the coveted Tancred Stakes Day race card conducted by the Australian Turf Club (ATC).
It is considered one of Australia’s premier WFA races and attracts some of the best longer-distance horses in the country with AU$1.5 million in prize money on offer.
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TAB NZ provides in-depth analysis, form guides, and betting insights to help you navigate the competitive field of autumn contenders.
Whether you’re a seasoned punter or new to betting on the horse races in Australia and New Zealand, our comprehensive Tancred Stakes coverage has everything you need.
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H E Tancred Stakes Fast Facts
- Last mare to win the Tancred Stakes: Aeliana (2026)
- Last three-year-old to win the Tancred Stakes: Fiveandahalfstar (2013)
- Last filly to win the Tancred Stakes: None
- Last dual Tancred Stakes winner: Tie The Knot (1999 & 2000)
- Last favourite to win the Tancred Stakes: Aeliana ($1.70 in 2026)
- Last triple-figure Tancred Stakes winner: Curata Storm ($101 in 2001)
- Last international Tancred Stakes winner: Dubai Honour (2025)
- Notable Fact: In 2018 Almandin became the fifth Melbourne Cup winner to also win the Tancred!
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HE Tancred Stakes Betting Info
HE Tancred Stakes betting is open months ahead of the Group 1 Rosehill, autumn race that is usually referred to as simply the Tancred Stakes at the TAB NZ.
We offer pre-nomination Tancred Stakes betting odds throughout the year that are known as futures Tancred Stakes odds online.
All-In Tancred Stakes betting markets are then available following the official HE Tancred Stakes nominations taken the on the Monday of race week.
Betting on the Tancred Stakes field is available following final acceptances on the Wednesday of race week.
Betting on the Tancred Stakes favours the locally trained champions from the best Australian horse racing stables in Sydney and Melbourne.
Tancred Stakes race betting traditionally focuses on any past Group 1 winning gallopers who have an outstanding record in the event and the older horses aged between four and six who have dominated recent results.
Tancred Stakes race tips centre on the standout weight-for-age champion 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 who have dominated recent Tancred Stakes race results.
The Tancred Stakes is a weight-for-age event open to horses aged three-years-old and above.
Expert Tips on the 2026 Tancred Stakes
Stay tuned for our expert tips and Tancred Stakes betting predictions ahead of this year’s Group 1 feature at Rosehill.
Tancred Stakes Tips
Tancred Stakes tips on which horse will win the next edition of Sydney’s 2400m feature flood in as the countdown to the important Rosehill race heats up.
Tancred Stakes 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 Tancred Stakes race tips it is important to consider factors including:
- What horses in the Tancred Stakes field are proven over the 2,400m distance?
- Who the key Tancred Stakes trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the Tancred Stakes field this year?
- Tancred Stakes barrier statistics and where your Tancred Stakes betting selections are drawn.
- Tancred Stakes horses that have a good past record at the track.
How long does it take to know if you placed a winning Tancred Stakes race tip? The event itself takes around two and a half minutes for the competing horses to run the 2,400m trip depending on track conditions.
The official Tancred Stakes winner and winning Tancred Stakes trifecta are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Tancred Stakes result.
Who holds the Tancred Stakes race record? Grand Zulu holds the current 2400m Tancred Stakes race record winning in 2004 in a time of 2 minutes 25:78 seconds.
What are the best Tancred Stakes lead-up races to look at when placing a Tancred Stakes bet?
There are a number of earlier autumn races Tancred Stakes bound horses may contest in the lead-up including the Group 3 Sky High Stakes (2000m) at the track a fortnight earlier and the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) run on Golden Slipper Day the Saturday prior.
Hartnell (2015) was the last horse to complete the Sky High Stakes / Tancred Stakes double.
Avilius (2019) and Aeliana (2026) are the latest runners to complete the Ranvet Stakes / Tancred Stakes double in the same year.
Internationally Bred Horses in the H E Tancred Stakes
Betting on the internationally bred horses in the field is popular with punters with the race results showing a dominance of Tancred Stakes winners bred outside of Australia in recent history.
Between 2012 and 2026, just three of the 15 Tancred Stakes winners were bred in Australia with Duais (2022) the most recent. In that time, four New Zealand bred horses won most recently Verry Elleegant (2020) and Aeliana (2026).
HE Tancred Stakes Tips for a Trifecta
Tancred Stakes tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Tancred Stakes results.
The horse to finish on top of the Tancred Stakes trifecta is your Tancred Stakes winner, the runner who outlasted all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.
Placing a Tancred Stakes 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 Tancred Stakes 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 Tancred Stakes to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.
Adding the favourite in your Tancred Stakes trifecta bets is a top tip as the favourites have a strong recent strike-rate finishing top three in the event.
Key Tancred Stakes Statistics and Insights
Place an informed bet on this year’s Tancred Stakes by considering the following key statistics and insights:
- Win Rates: Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Tancred Stakes. Our Tancred Stakes 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. Tancred Stakes race tips offer comprehensive data on place percentages.
- Barrier Success Rates: Horses starting from barriers 2 – 6 historically shown a higher success rate in the Tancred Stakes.
2026 HE Tancred Stakes Field
Nominations close: Monday March 23, 2026, at 11:00PM AEDT
Weights declared by: Tuesday March 24, 2026, at 4:00PM AEDT
Acceptances must be declared before: Wednesday March 25, 2026, at 9:00AM AEDT
Riders must be declared before: Wednesday March 25, 2026, at 12:00PM AEDT
HE Tancred Stakes betting takes place on the prestigious race which is held at Sydney’s Rosehill Racecourse on a Saturday in late March annually.
The event is named in honour of the Sydney Turf Club’s former chairman, Henry Eugene Tancred (1897–1961).
In 2022, Duais won the Tancred Stakes on a Monday at Newcastle after the original meeting at Rosehill was abandoned.
Tancred Stakes odds are offered on the esteemed Group 1 weight-for-age event, and the field attracts a host of quality thoroughbreds many of which are eyeing other Group 1 targets.
Due to sponsorship purposes, the race has been known under various names, including most notably The BMW (1991–1995 & 2002–2017).
The Group 1 H E Tancred Stakes is one of Australia’s most famous autumn horse races and has been run and won since 1963 when Maidenhead became the inaugural champion of the event.
It has been a key event on Australia’s racing calendar for over 60 years and continues to attract the best horses, jockeys and trainers from across the country and New Zealand.
A host of reining or subsequent Melbourne Cup winners have also added their names to the Tancred Stakes winners list including most recently Almandin who won the Cup in 2016 and the Tancred in 2017, and Verry Elleegant who won the Tancred in 2020 before her 2021 Melbourne Cup triumph.
There have been many other standout horses to win the Tancred Stakes throughout history including Melbourne Cup hero Hyperno, three-time Cox Plate champion Kingston Town, the mighty Bonecrusher, the beloved “Big O” Octagonal, ultra-consistent elite level performer Tie the Knot, triple Melbourne Cup legend Makybe Diva, versatile Group 1 winner Eremein, and Duais.
Winning the H E Tancred Stakes 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 Gardens in Sydney on the east coast of Australia, the Tancred Stakes is a 2400m (mile-and-a-half) event and only the top racehorses prevail.
It was contested over a shorter 2000m distance for one year in 1964 just after its inauguration but has been run at 2400m every other edition.
After starting out as a quality handicap event, it was changed to a WFA race in 1997.
The Tancred Stakes was elevated to Group 1 status in 1980 with the great Kingston Town winning the first official running as an elite level event.
H E Tancred Stakes Day
This prestigious event features the Group 1 H E Tancred Stakes, a 2400m weight-for-age race with a prize pool of $1.5 million.
The day also includes several other notable races, such as the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes for three-year-old fillies over 2000m, the Group 2 Tulloch Stakes for three-year-old colts and geldings over 2000m, the Group 2 Emancipation Stakes over 1500m for the fillies and mares, and the recently upgraded Group 2 Neville Sellwood Stakes.
Feature Tancred Stakes Day Races:
- Group 1 $1,500,000 Tancred Stakes (2400m)
- Group 1 $750,000 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m)
- Group 2 $300,000 Tulloch Stakes (2000m)
- Group 2 $300,000 Emancipation Stakes (1500m)
- Group 2 $300,000 Neville Sellwood Stakes (2000m)
- Group 3 $250,000 Doncaster Prelude (1500m)
- Group 3 $250,000 Star Kingdom Stakes (1200m)
- Group 3 $250,000 TL Baillieu Handicap (1400m)
With a mix of high-stakes racing, fashion, and entertainment, H E Tancred Stakes Day promises to be an exciting experience for racing enthusiasts.
Get the best Tancred Stakes Day racing odds for Rosehill, racing stats, previews, form and insider tips on races like the meeting’s feature Group 1 events now at the TAB NZ!
Where can you bet on the HE Tancred Stakes?
The best place to bet on this year’s Tancred Stakes race is through the TAB NZ online.
HE Tancred Stakes Odds
Tancred Stakes odds and online betting tips on the Tancred Stakes horse race in Australia are dominated by proven Group 1 horses, the locally trained gallopers in the race and backing the male horses in the mix who have a strong recent record over their female counterparts in the event.
Where can I find the latest Tancred Stakes odds?
For the latest odds and updates on the Tancred Stakes, 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 Tancred Stakes
Want to know how to make a bet on the Tancred Stakes? Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest Tancred Stakes betting odds and options.
It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the Tancred Stakes online.
You can place a Tancred Stakes bet online anytime markets are live.
There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the Tancred Stakes.
From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the Tancred Stakes is a race for everyone.
Whether you’re diving deep into the latest Tancred Stakes race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the autumn Rosehill racing, the Tancred Stakes has it all!
This important autumn race showcases Australia’s finest 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 HE Tancred Stakes 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 the Tancred Stakes betting guide, Tancred Stakes form guide and our expert Tancred Stakes tips.
4. Choose a Tancred Stakes bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or the Tancred Stakes Trifecta. There are many more Tancred Stakes betting options available so make sure to check out our Tancred Stakes betting markets.
5. Select the Tancred Stakes horse you want to bet on from the early markets, Tancred Stakes nominations or Tancred Stakes field.
Tancred Stakes Prize Money
The Tancred Stakes prize money is set at A$1.5 million in total stakes allocated between first to tenth place.
How much does the HE Tancred Stakes winner get?
The winning Tancred Stakes horse receives a total of A$870,000 in prize money.
See below for the official breakdown of Tancred Stakes prizes on offer from the Tancred Stakes winner to the tenth horse to cross the finish line in the official Tancred Stakes results.
First: A$870,000
Second: A$285,000
Third: A$142,500
Fourth: A$68,000
Fifth: A$32,000
Sixth – Eighth: A$15,000
Ninth – Tenth: $10,000
How many horses have won the HE Tancred Stakes twice?
Only two have won multiple editions of the Tancred Stakes, most recently Tie The Knot in 1999 and 2000.
Multiple Tancred Stakes winners: Octagonal (1996 & 1997) and Tie The Knot (1999 & 2000).
What makes betting on the Tancred Stakes so popular?
The fact that the Tancred Stakes is one of the key Group 1 weight-for-age races run during the 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.
The Tancred Stakes is a popular staying race that has produced a host of subsequent Group 1 winning horses both locally and across the Tasman.
As a Group 1 staying race, the event tests the endurance and stamina of top-quality horses. This creates a unique betting challenge, distinct from shorter sprint races.
The race attracts horses with established form, providing punters with valuable data and analysis opportunities. This allows for more informed betting decisions.
The Tancred field consistently attracts high-caliber stayers, often including international competitors, which adds a layer of intrigue and excitement to the race.
The Tancred Stakes often serves as a key lead-up race to other major events like those held during The Championships at Randwick including the Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m).
For the best online betting on the Tancred Stakes, consider tipping a horse to win both the Tancred Stakes 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 Tancred Stakes so special?
The Tancred Stakes is held at Rosehill Racecourse, known for its world-class facilities and for being home to some of the autumn’s biggest events, making it a favourite destination for racegoers in New South Wales.
As a key event in the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival, the Tancred Stakes benefits from the heightened attention and excitement surrounding the carnival.
A blend of top-level racing, the presence of champion horses, and the social atmosphere of a major race day makes the Tancred Stakes a popular betting event.
The Tancred Stakes serves as a great guide historically to other important Australian and New Zealand Group 1 races so using the Tancred Stakes 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 2400m autumn event every season to see if their bets on the Tancred Stakes race won!
The significant prize money associated with the Tancred Stakes increases the stakes and excitement for both participants and punters.
The Tancred Stakes currently offers AU$1,500,000 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 Tancred Stakes champions.
What are the popular betting markets for the Tancred Stakes?
When it comes to betting on the Tancred Stakes, 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 mares have won the Tancred Stakes?
There have been 12 Tancred Stakes winning mares, most recently Duais (2022) and Aeliana (2026).
What age group has the best Tancred Stakes record?
Four-year-olds have dominated the Tancred Stakes results in recent years with 10 saluting between 2000 and 2026, most recently Aeliana in 2026.
The youngest recent Tancred Stakes winner was Fiveandahalfstar who saluted as a three-year-old in 2013.
The oldest recent Tancred Stakes winner was Almandin who saluted as an eight-year-old in 2018.
Between 2000 and 2026 the breakdown of Tancred Stakes winners by age is as follows:
3YOs – 3 (latest Fiveandahalfstar in 2013)
4YOs – 10 (latest Aeliana in 2026)
5YOs – 7 (latest Sir Dragonet in 2021)
6YOs – 4 (latest Arapaho in 2023)
7YOs – 2 (latest Dubai Honour in 2025)
8YOs – 1 (latest Almandin in 2018)
What races will runners out of the Tancred Stakes target next?
Following a run in the Tancred Stakes many horses will target upcoming autumn Group 1 features including the Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m) held over the two miles at Randwick in mid-April on Day 2 of The Championships and the lucrative Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) over less distance on the same day.
Tie The Knot (1999) was the last horse to complete the Tancred Stakes / Sydney Cup double in the same year.
Since the Tancred Stakes became a WFA race in 1977, just two horses have won it and the Sydney Cup in the same year with Kingston Town (1980) and Tie The Knot (1999).
Ten horses have completed the Tancred Stakes / Queen Elizabeth Stakes double in the same year, but none since Eremein in 2006.
Tancred Stakes Barriers
The Tancred Stakes barrier draw and allocated Tancred Stakes 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 Tancred Stakes barrier draw?
Barriers 6 and 7 have both produced four Tancred Stakes winners between 2000 and 2026, most recently Verry Elleegant (barrier 6 in 2020) and Aeliana (barrier 7 in 2026).
Barrier 10 is the widest gate to produce a Tancred Stakes winner between 2000 and 2026, most recently with Fiumicino in 2009.
Barrier 6 was the last gate to produce back-to-back Tancred Stakes winners with Manighar (2012) and Fiveandahalfstar (2013).
Barrier 7 is the latest Tancred Stakes winning barrier with Aeliana in 2026.
Breakdown of winning Tancred Stakes barriers between 2000-26:
Barrier 1 – 3 (latest Sir Dragonet in 2021)
Barrier 2 – 2 (latest Jameka in 2017)
Barrier 3 – 3 (latest Dubia Honour in 2025)
Barrier 4 – 3 (latest Preferment in 2016)
Barrier 5 – 2 (latest Kalapour in 2024)
Barrier 6 – 4 (latest Verry Elleegant in 2020)
Barrier 7 – 4 (latest Aeliana in 2026)
Barrier 8 – 2 (latest Makybe Diva in 2005)
Barrier 9 – 2 (latest Almandin in 2018)
Barrier 10 – 2 (latest Fiumicino in 2009)
HE Tancred Stakes Form
We offer a complete Tancred Stakes form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the Tancred Stakes field in addition to insider Tancred Stakes racing tips and betting odds.
Our Tancred Stakes form guides include:
- Tancred Stakes 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 Tancred Stakes or you are an expert Tancred Stakes tipster, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a smart bet on the Tancred Stakes.
How to Read the Tancred Stakes 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 Tancred Stakes 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 Tancred Stakes race.
Weight Carried: Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the Tancred Stakes, as this can impact performance.
Tancred Stakes Results
The Tancred Stakes results are known when the event takes place in March annually.
You can bet on the Tancred Stakes race results weeks ahead of race day with our futures Tancred Stakes markets here at the TAB NZ.
Betting on the Tancred Stakes results entails picking the Tancred Stakes winning horse and we can help you place an informed bet on the Tancred Stakes field with our Tancred Stakes tips and form guide.
Other Tancred Stakes race results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.
The complete Tancred Stakes 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 Tancred Stakes results!
Tancred Stakes exotic results show how all the exotic Tancred Stakes bet types resulted like the Tancred Stakes Quinella, Tancred Stakes Exacta, Tancred Stakes Trifecta, and Tancred Stakes First Four.
Tancred Stakes Jockeys
Securing a ride in the Tancred Stakes 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 Tancred Stakes field is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and official Tancred Stakes jockey announcements are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.
James McDonald is the latest Tancred Stakes winning jockey having ridden Aeliana to victory in 2026.
James McDonald on Avilius (2019) and Verry Elleegant (2020) is also the latest back-to-back Tancred Stakes winning jockey.
Rachel King on Arapaho (2023) is the latest female jockey to win the Tancred Stakes.
Shane Dye is the most successful Tancred Stakes jockey throughout history with five winners, most recently on dual champ Tie The Knot (1999 & 2000)
Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the Tancred Stakes horses this summer.
Tancred Stakes Trainers
The most successful trainer in Tancred Stakes history is John Hawkes who prepared five winners, most recently Fiumicino (2009) in partnership with his sons Wayne & Michael.
Chris Waller is the latest Tancred Stakes winning trainer having prepared Aeliana to victory in 2026.
HE Tancred Stakes Winners
Notable He Tancred Stakes winners throughout history include:
Maidenhead (1963): Maidenhead was the inaugural winner of the Tancred Stakes, then known as the HE Tancred Cup, in 1963. His victory marked the beginning of what would become one of Australia’s premier weight-for-age races over 2400 metres, setting a high standard for future champions.
Hyperno (1978): Hyperno won the Tancred Stakes in 1978, showcasing his stamina and racing prowess. He later went on to win the Melbourne Cup in 1979, cementing his status as one of Australia’s top stayers. His strong finishing bursts made him a memorable figure in Australian racing.
Kingston Town (1980): Kingston Town, one of Australia’s greatest racehorses, won the Tancred Stakes in 1980. Known for his versatility and dominance, he also won three Cox Plates and numerous other major races. Kingston Town’s ability to perform at the highest level over various distances made him a standout.
Bonecrusher (1986): Bonecrusher, known as the “Big Red,” won the Tancred Stakes in 1986. His victory in this race was part of a career that included wins in the Cox Plate and the New Zealand Derby. Bonecrusher’s rivalry with Our Waverley Star in the 1986 Cox Plate is considered one of the greatest races in history.
Octagonal (1996, 1997): Octagonal, also known as “The Big O,” won the Tancred Stakes in consecutive years, 1996 and 1997. His victories in this race were part of a career that included multiple Group 1 wins, such as the Cox Plate and the Australian Derby. Octagonal’s tenacity and fighting spirit endeared him to racing fans.
Tie the Knot (1999, 2000): Tie the Knot was a dominant force in Australian racing, winning the Tancred Stakes twice, in 1999 and 2000. His victories in this race were part of a career that included multiple Group 1 wins, including the Sydney Cup and Chipping Norton Stakes. Tie the Knot’s ability to compete at the highest level over several seasons made him a standout performer.
Makybe Diva (2005): Makybe Diva, the only horse to win the Melbourne Cup three times, won the Tancred Stakes in 2005. Her victory in this race was part of a career that included numerous major wins, making her one of the most celebrated racehorses in Australian history.
Eremein (2006): Eremein won the Tancred Stakes in 2006, showcasing his talent and consistency. His victory in this race was part of a career that included multiple Group 1 wins, such as the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the BMW Stakes. Eremein’s ability to perform at the highest level made him a standout in Australian racing.
Verry Elleegant (2020): Verry Elleegant is a modern-day champion known for her versatility and tenacity. Her victory in the 2020 Tancred Stakes was part of a stellar career that includes multiple Group 1 wins, including the Melbourne Cup, highlighting her as one of the top racehorses of her generation. Sadly, she passed away in foal after her retirement shortly after the Chipping Norton Stakes was renamed the Verry Elleegant Stakes in her honour.
Duais (2022): Duais won the Tancred Stakes in 2022, showcasing her talent and potential. Trained by Edward Cummings, she displayed her ability to perform at the highest level, adding to her growing list of achievements. Duais’s victory in this race marked her as a promising young racehorse.
Kalapour (2024): Kalapour, a seven-year-old trained by Kris Lees, won the Tancred Stakes in 2024. His victory came as a notable upset, with Kalapour showcasing his stamina and racing prowess by winning the race at long odds. This win added to his impressive record and highlighted his potential as a top stayer.
Dubai Honour (2025): Dubai Honour made history as a successful international raider from the UK. The William Haggas trained galloper won the race in style fresh to make it three-from-three in Group 1 Sydney races following his success in the 2023 Ranvet Stakes and Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Aeliana (2026): Chris Waller’s brilliant four-year-old mare Aeliana saluted for the punters as the $1.70 odds-on favourite in the 2026 Tancred Stakes on the quick back-up having won the Ranvet Stakes the Saturday prior. She dug deep to deny the UK raider and the previous year’s champ Dubai Honour over the 2400m – the same distance she demolished the boys over as a three-year-old filly the autumn prior in the Australian Derby.
Bet on the next Tancred Stakes winner with our comprehensive Tancred Stakes form guide and expert Tancred Stakes tips at the TAB NZ!
Past HE Tancred Stakes Results
Recent HE Tancred Stakes 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 | AELIANA (NZ) 4M CASTELVECCHIO (AUS) – TEMOLIE (AUS) STAR WITNESS (AUS) | JAMES MCDONALD | 56.5 | CHRIS WALLER | 7 |
| 2025 | DUBAI HONOUR (IRE) 7G PRIDE OF DUBAI (AUS) – MONDELICE (GB) MONTJEU (IRE) | TOM MARQUAND | 59.0 | WILLIAM HAGGAS | 3 |
| 2024 | KALAPOUR (IRE) 7G WAR COMMAND (USA) – KALADENA (IRE) DAYLAMI (IRE) | DYLAN GIBBONS | 59.0 | KRIS LEES | 5 |
| 2023 | ARAPAHO (FR) 6G LOPE DE VEGA (IRE) – ALZUBRA (GB) DANSILI (GB) | RACHEL KING | 59.0 | BJORN BAKER | 3 |
| 2022 | DUAIS (AUS) 4M SHAMUS AWARD (AUS) – MEERLUST (AUS) JOHANNESBURG (USA) | J PARR | 56.5 | EDWARD CUMMINGS | 7 |
| 2021 | SIR DRAGONET (IRE) 5H CAMELOT (GB) – SPARROW (IRE) OASIS DREAM (GB) | G BOSS | 59.0 | C MAHER & D EUSTACE | 1 |
| 2020 | VERRY ELLEEGANT (NZ) 4M ZED (NZ) – OPULENCE (NZ) DANROAD (AUS) | JAMES MCDONALD | 56.5 | CHRIS WALLER | 6 |
| 2019 | AVILIUS (GB) 5G PIVOTAL (GB) – ALESSANDRIA (GB) DAIWA MAJOR (JPN) | JAMES MCDONALD | 59.0 | JAMES CUMMINGS | 5 |
| 2018 | ALMANDIN (GER) 8G MONSUN (GER) – ANATOLA (GER) TIGER HILL (IRE) | K MCEVOY | 59.0 | LIAM HOWLEY | 9 |
| 2017 | JAMEKA (AUS) 4M MYBOYCHARLIE (IRE) – MINE GAME (AUS) GENERAL NEDIYM (AUS) | HUGH BOWMAN | 56.5 | CIARON MAHER | 2 |
| 2016 | PREFERMENT (NZ) 4H ZABEEL (NZ) – BETTER ALTERNATIVE (AUS) FLYING SPUR (AUS) | HUGH BOWMAN | 58.5 | CHRIS WALLER | 4 |
| 2015 | HARTNELL (GB) 4G AUTHORIZED (IRE) – DEBONNAIRE (GB) ANABAA (USA) | JAMES MCDONALD | 57.5 | JOHN O’SHEA | 3 |
| 2014 | SILENT ACHIEVER (NZ) 5M O’REILLY (NZ) – WINNING SPREE (NZ) ZAFONIC (USA) | N RAWILLER | 57.0 | R JAMES | 4 |
| 2013 | FIVEANDAHALFSTAR (AUS) 3G HOTEL GRAND (AUS) – CRYPTIC MISS (AUS) SNIPPETS (AUS) | HUGH BOWMAN | 54.5 | ANTHONY CUMMINGS | 6 |
| 2012 | MANIGHAR (FR) 6G LINAMIX (FR) – MINTLY FRESH (USA) RUBIANO (USA) | L NOLEN | 59.0 | PETER G MOODY | 6 |
| 2011 | CEDARBERG (AUS) 4G HELENUS (AUS) – INFRARED (AUS) SPECTRUM (IRE) | DAMIEN OLIVER | 58.5 | P G CAREY | 2 |
| 2010 | LITTORIO (AUS) 5G BELLOTTO (USA) – OUR CENTASEA (AUS) CENTAINE (AUS) | CRAIG WILLIAMS | 59.0 | NIGEL BLACKISTON | 7 |
| 2009 | FIUMICINO (NZ) 5G ZABEEL (NZ) – LATTE (NZ) MAROOF (USA) | D BEADMAN | 59.0 | MICHAEL & WAYNE & JOHN HAWKES | 10 |
| 2008 | TUESDAY JOY (NZ) 4M CARNEGIE (IRE) – JOIE DENISE (AUS) DANEHILL (USA) | D BEADMAN | 56.0 | MS G WATERHOUSE | 9 |
| 2007 | BLUTIGEROO (AUS) 5G ENCOUNTER (AUS) – SHANGHAI SKY (AUS) ZAMAZAAN (FR) | DAMIEN OLIVER | 59.0 | COLIN LITTLE | 10 |
| 2006 | EREMEIN (AUS) 4G TIMBER COUNTRY (USA) – MARREGO (AUS) MARSCAY (AUS) | G BOSS | 57.5 | ALLAN DENHAM | 7 |
| 2005 | MAKYBE DIVA (GB) 6M DESERT KING (IRE) – TUGELA (USA) RIVERMAN (USA) | G BOSS | 55.5 | D L FREEDMAN | 8 |
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