The Champions Stakes 2026 is a horse race run over 2000m at Flemington Racecourse, with $3,000,000 in prize money. The race is scheduled for Saturday, 7 November 2026.

Date
Saturday, 7 November 2026 (Confirmed)
Race time
To be confirmed
Racecourse
Flemington Racecourse
Distance
2000m
Prize money
$3,000,000
Where to Watch
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Champions Stakes 2026
Horse
Win
Place
Cosmic Crusader
Aeliana
Sir Delius
Birdman
Buckaroo
Lindermann
Omni Man
Small Fry
Tom Kitten
Another Wil
Defiantly
Attrition
Enfjaar
James J Braddock
Land Legend
Light Infantry Man
Sons And Lovers
Treasurethe Moment
Trustyourinstinct
Darkbonee
Goodie Two Shoes
Kizlyar
Von Hauke
 

Champions Stakes Information

The Champions Stakes, previously known as the Mackinnon Stakes, is a Group 1 middle distance race and is one of the best WFA races during Spring Carnival. It is held at Flemington Racecourse each year over 2000m.

The race is at Group 1 level and boasts a total prize pool of $3,000,000 and is at WFA.

The 2026 Champions Stakes will be run on Saturday November 7, 2026 at Flemington Racecourse which is the Saturday following the Melbourne Cup.

The Champions Stakes is the ideal race for horses backing up from the Cox Plate and now the Longines Mile with the change of dates for the race.

The Cox Plate is the main lead up, with ten winners of the Mackinnon since 2000 coming through that race.

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How do i bet on the Champions Stakes?

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When is the Champions Stakes?

The Champions Stakes 2026 will be run on Saturday, November 7 at Flemington Racecourse. The scheduled start time for the race is to be determined.

Where is the Champions Stakes 2026?

The Champions Stakes 2026 will take place at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday, November 7.

How to live stream the 2026 Champions Stakes

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The Champions Stakes is scheduled to be run on November 7, 2026 so sign up to any of the compatible online bookmakers below and stream the race for free!

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Champions Stakes Replay

 

Champions Stakes Winners

  • 2025: Via Sistina
  • 2024: Via Sistina
  • 2023: Atishu
  • 2022: Zaaki
  • 2021: Zaaki
  • 2020: Arcadia Queen
  • 2019: Magic Wand
  • 2018: Trap For Fools
  • 2017: Tosen Stardom
  • 2016: Awesome Rock
  • 2015: Gailo Chop
  • 2014: Happy Trails
  • 2013: Side Glance
  • 2012: Alcopop
  • 2011: Glass Harmonium
  • 2010: So You Think
  • 2009: Scenic Shot
  • 2008: Theseo
  • 2007: Sirmione
 
 

Champions Stakes News

    • Zahra gets Sabaj back into the winner’s stall

      Sabaj reaffirmed his love affair with Melbourne Cup Week with a popular win in Tuesday’s $200,000 Listed Asahi Super Dry Plate at Flemington. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr-trained gelding logged his first win for the year when he got home as $2.60 favourite in the 1800-metre event. The… Read More »

       
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    • Champions Stakes nominations – 2026

      View the nominations for the 2026 Champions Stakes. The Champions Stakes be run on Saturday, 7 November 2026 at Flemington racecourse. Market 💰: View the Odds for the Champions Stakes Nominations: Horse Trainer 1 AELIANA (NZ) Chris Waller 2 ANOTHER WIL Ciaron Maher 3 ATTRITION Mitchell Freedman 4 BIRDMAN (IRE)… Read More »

       
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    • Via Sistina wins second Champions Stakes

      Via Sistina has won her 12th race at Group 1 level with a typically dominant performance, going back-to-back in the Group 1 Champions Stakes (2000m) at Flemington. The heavy conditions didn’t faze the reigning Australian horse of the year, who tracked up three-wide with cover under James McDonald and put… Read More »

       
 
 
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