{"id":33307,"date":"2026-10-19T18:00:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T05:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?post_type=betting-info&p=33307"},"modified":"2026-10-19T18:00:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T05:00:56","slug":"the-invitation","status":"publish","type":"betting-info","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/the-invitation\/","title":{"rendered":"The Invitation 2026 Betting Odds & Race Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 2026 Invitation runs at Randwick on Saturday, October 24, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Invitation is a $2 million race during the Sydney Spring Carnival, and although it was only introduced in 2021, it\u2019s a must-see race this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 runners are selected to take part in the race, where the winner gets $1 million, and the field consists of fillies and mares. It\u2019s run over 1400m, and Randwick plays host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the latest The Invitation odds<\/strong>, form information, and betting insights, TAB provides the key details punters need to assess the field and make winning predictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 The Invitation Odds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned for the latest The Invitation odds 2026 and betting markets, including all-in and final field betting.<\/p>\n\n\n

The Invitation 1400m (All In)<\/span> <\/div>
Open<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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1. Lazzura<\/span>
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2.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.24<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
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2. Verona Rose<\/span>
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6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
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3. Gerringong<\/span>
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8.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
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4. Idle Flyer<\/span>
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8.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
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5. Modella<\/span>
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11.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
3.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
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6. Perfumist<\/span>
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11.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
3.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
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7. Tuileries<\/span>
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13.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
3.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
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8. Super Smink<\/span>
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15.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
3.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
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9. Arabian Rose<\/span>
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17.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
4.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
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10. Stylish<\/span>
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34.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
7.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
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11. Infancy<\/span>
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67.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
14.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 20\/10\/2026 09:35:32 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div>
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The Invitation Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our The Invitation tips will be published in the lead-up to the Group 1 feature, providing punters with expert analysis, betting predictions, and our best bets for one of the biggest races of the spring carnival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since its introduction in 2021, The Invitation has attracted a quality line-up of winners. Proven mares are always worth considering, but the race has also provided a platform for classy fillies to showcase their talent against a select field. It can be a tricky race to predict, so our preference is to focus on runners with established Group 1 form and the class to perform under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the final field is confirmed on the Wednesday before the race, our horse racing experts will assess the latest The Invitation 2026 odds, so check out our The Invitation betting guide for the latest picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 The Invitation Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our 2026 The Invitation tips will be published when the final field is released, but punters can bet into all-in markets, which are typically available earlier in the week when nominations are released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 12 selected horses to compete in the 2026 Invitation won\u2019t be available until Oct 20, when the final field is released. We expect there to be plenty of quality fillies and mares in the race, and it could include 2025 champion Stefi Magnetica, who deserves her place in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will be a hotly contested betting market, and we expect money to come for many runners in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Punters will get great value with The Invitation betting markets, and for more in-depth The Invitation tips, be sure to check out our race preview before the race, which is available at Betcha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Invitation Race Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n