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American Wolf won the 2026 Adelaide Cup. Here is the full result and finishing order from the 2026 Adelaide Cup (Group 2, 3200m) at Morphettville, Adelaide on Monday 9 March 2026. American Wolf ($21) scored under Jett Stanley for Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young, beating Highland Bling by a short half-head with Hurry Curry third. Below: the race facts, the result, the complete finishing order, how it was won and what it means, plus a link to our full Adelaide Cup guide and past winners.
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Adelaide Cup 2026: The Race
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Race | Adelaide Cup (Group 2) |
| Distance | 3200m |
| Venue | Morphettville, Adelaide |
| Date | Monday 9 March 2026 |
| Field | 18 runners |
Adelaide Cup 2026 Result
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Winner | American Wolf |
| Starting price | $21 |
| Jockey | Jett Stanley |
| Trainer | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
| Margin | a short half-head |
| Runner-up | Highland Bling |
| Third | Hurry Curry |
Adelaide Cup 2026 Full Finishing Order
| Pos | Horse | SP | Bar | Wt | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Wolf | $21 | 8 | 53kg | Jett Stanley | T Busuttin & N Young |
| 2 | Highland Bling | $4.80 | 17 | 53kg | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes |
| 3 | Hurry Curry | $9 | 4 | 53kg | Jamie Melham | D T O’Brien |
| 4 | Crimson Vine | $31 | 10 | 53kg | Kayla Crowther | Sarah Rutten |
| 5 | Alainge | $51 | 12 | 53kg | Sairyn Fawke | Garret Lynch |
| 6 | Berkeley Square | $6 | 1 | 59.5kg | L Nolen | Dan O’Sullivan |
| 7 | Zibulon | $21 | 2 | 53kg | Patrick Moloney | P A Preusker |
| 8 | Eventually | $21 | 14 | 53kg | Teagan Voorham | Sarah Rutten |
| 9 | Hasta la War | $101 | 11 | 53kg | MS S Metcalfe | MS S Murphy |
| 10 | Kirkliston Blu | $51 | 9 | 53kg | D Tourneur | MS R Day |
| 11 | Dictionary | $10 | 6 | 53kg | Teodore Nugent | J F Moloney |
| 12 | Samuel Langhorne | $14 | 18 | 53kg | Luke Cartwright | M C Kent |
| 13 | Chance Taken | $301 | 13 | 53kg | D Caboche | Chris Bieg |
| 14 | Sabre Athena | $201 | 7 | 53kg | MS K Walters | M W Greig |
| 15 | Newfoundland | $6 | 15 | 54kg | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott |
| 16 | Urban Outlook | $21 | 16 | 53kg | Ashley Morgan | J G Symons & S Laxon |
| 17 | Sentimental Flame | $201 | 3 | 53kg | Will Price | Travis Doudle |
| 18 | Komachi | $9.50 | 5 | 53kg | Lucy Fiore | Will Clarken |
How the 2026 Adelaide Cup Was Won
American Wolf produced a $21 upset in the staying handicap, fighting out a tight finish over the 3200m on Adelaide Cup Day. It was a breakthrough big-race win for jockey Jett Stanley and the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young stable.
What the Result Means
The Adelaide Cup again proved a stayers’ lottery, a $21 chance outgunning the market over two miles — and runner-up Highland Bling went on to frank the form by placing in the Sydney Cup at Randwick.
Adelaide Cup Tips, Guide & Past Winners
For the full Adelaide Cup guide — race history, past winners, lead-in form, betting markets and next year’s tips — see our Adelaide Cup tips & betting guide. For the rest of the carnival, visit the Adelaide Racing Carnival hub.
Best Bookmakers for the Adelaide Cup
For a full comparison of the top Australian racing bookmakers, see our best horse racing betting sites in Australia guide.
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Adelaide Cup 2026 Results FAQs
Who won the 2026 Adelaide Cup?
American Wolf won the 2026 Adelaide Cup at $21, ridden by Jett Stanley and trained by Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young, beating Highland Bling by a short half-head.
What did the 2026 Adelaide Cup winner pay?
American Wolf started at $21 and beat Highland Bling (2nd) and Hurry Curry (3rd).
When and where was the 2026 Adelaide Cup run?
The 2026 Adelaide Cup was run at Morphettville, Adelaide on Monday 9 March 2026 over 3200m.
How many runners were in the 2026 Adelaide Cup?
18 runners contested the Group 2 Adelaide Cup over 3200m.