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Black Opal Stakes Information

The Black Opal Stakes is a Group 3 race held at Canberra Racecourse in the ACT each year.

The Black Opal Stakes (1200m) boasts a total prize pool of $200,000 and is for horses aged 2 years-old and is run under set weights + penalty conditions.

The Black Opal Stakes 2026 will be run on March 8, 2026 at Canberra Racecourse.

Note: The dates provided on this page are not yet confirmed and may be subject to change. For accurate information, please refer to official sources.

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How do i bet on the Black Opal Stakes?

The easiest way to bet on the Black Opal Stakes is with an online betting site or app. We recommend the following bookmakers Neds, swiftbet, Unibet and Ladbrokes. Once you have signed up simply navigate your way to the correct market and click on the odds of the horse you wish to bet on.

When is the Black Opal Stakes?

The Black Opal Stakes 2026 is predicted to be run on Sunday, March 8 at Canberra Racecourse. The scheduled start time for the race is to be determined.

Where is the Black Opal Stakes 2026?

The Black Opal Stakes 2026 will take place at Canberra Racecourse on the predicted date of Sunday, March 8.

How to live stream the 2026 Black Opal Stakes

Have you backed our Best Bet and want to know how you can watch the 2026 Black Opal Stakes?

The Black Opal Stakes is scheduled to be run on March 8, 2026 so sign up to any of the compatible online bookmakers below and stream the race for free!

View the table below to work out which online bookmaker will live stream the Black Opal Stakes.

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Black Opal Stakes News

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    • King Of Pop tops the charts in Black Opal Stakes

      2020 Golden Slipper winner Farnan has sired the quinella in the feature race on Canberra’s calendar with King Of PopΒ and Farcited one-two home in the Black Opal Stakes. King Of Pop’s win continued the win continued the domination of colts and geldings in the Group 3 1200-metre event becoming the… Read More »

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    • Black Opal Stakes results and replay – (King Of Pop) 2025

      View the results and replay for the 2025 Black Opal Stakes. The Black Opal Stakes was raced at Canberra racecourse on Sunday, 9 March 2025. BEST BOOKIES πŸ’Έ: View the Best Online Betting Apps in Australia HERE! Black Opal Stakes Replay: King Of Pop WINS the Black Opal Stakes! πŸ†@ZacLloydx… Read More »

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    • Canberra races market movers – Canberra Cup day 9/3/2025

      We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Canberra on Sunday (9/3/2025) with Neds.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * Market Movers include scratchings which can influence some moves.

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