The Christmas Stakes 2026 is a Listed race run over 1200m at Sandown Racecourse, with $140,000 in prize money. The race is provisionally scheduled for Saturday, 26 December 2026.

Date
Saturday, 26 December 2026 (Unconfirmed)
Race time
To be confirmed
Racecourse
Sandown Racecourse
Distance
1200m
Grade
Listed
Prize money
$140,000
Where to Watch
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Christmas Stakes Information

The Christmas Stakes is a Listed race held at Sandown Racecourse in Victoria each year.

The Christmas Stakes (1200m) boasts a total prize pool of $140,000 and is run under handicap conditions.

The Christmas Stakes 2026 will be run on December 26, 2026 at Sandown 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 Christmas Stakes?

The easiest way to bet on the Christmas 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 Christmas Stakes?

The Christmas Stakes 2026 is predicted to be run on Saturday, December 26 at Sandown Racecourse. The scheduled start time for the race is to be determined.

Where is the Christmas Stakes 2026?

The Christmas Stakes 2026 will take place at Sandown Racecourse on the predicted date of Saturday, December 26.

How to live stream the 2026 Christmas Stakes

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The Christmas Stakes is scheduled to be run on December 26, 2026 so sign up to any of the compatible online bookmakers below and stream the race for free!

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Christmas Stakes News

    • Hedged a narrow favourite in Standish Handicap betting

      Hedged holds the call with wagering sites for the Standish Handicap (1200m) this afternoon at Flemington. The sprinter was a strong winner on Boxing Day in the Christmas Stakes and the market says he can win again, sitting at $3.30. Aviatress is at $3.80 on the second line, with Maharba… Read More »

       
    • Hedged heads odds in Standish Handicap betting

      Hedged heads betting with wagering sites for the Standish Handicap (1200m) this Saturday Flemington. The sprinter was a strong winner on Boxing Day in the Christmas Stakes and the market says he can win again, sitting at $3.50. Maharba is at $4.50 on the second line, with Aviatress at $5.50…. Read More »

       
    • Hedged a narrow Standish Handicap favourite

      Hedged heads betting with wagering companies all in for the Standish Handicap (1200m) this Saturday Flemington. The sprinter was a strong winner on Boxing Day in the Christmas Stakes and the market says he can win again, sitting at $3.20. Maharba is at $3.60 on the second line, with Aviatress… Read More »

       
    • Hedged caps Bedg’s good day

      It could be like Gavin Bedggood’s Christmases all came at once, but without sounding cliché, a trans-Tasman double provided the Cranbourne-based trainer with one of his best days at the track. Bedggood took his reliable galloper Kingswood ($10) to New Zealand and a daring ride by Rory Hutchings delivered a… Read More »

       
    • Christmas Stakes results and replay – (Hedged) 2025

      View the results and replay for the 2025 Christmas Stakes. The Christmas Stakes was raced at Sandown racecourse on Friday, 26 December 2025. BEST BOOKIES 💸: View the Best Online Betting Apps in Australia HERE! Christmas Stakes Replay: Sandown Race 6 I Hedged @HTCoffey takes home Hedged in the Christmas… Read More »

       
 
 
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