Spicy Martini won the 2026 Stradbroke Handicap ā the $3 million Group 1 over 1400m that closed the Brisbane Winter Carnival at Eagle Farm on Saturday 13 June 2026. Trained by Toby Edmonds and ridden by Taylor Marshall, Spicy Martini surged through the field to beat Sepals by a length, with Von Hauke third.
Stradbroke Handicap 2026 Result
| Finish | Horse | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Spicy Martini (T. Marshall, T. Edmonds) | Winner |
| 2nd | Sepals | 1 length |
| 3rd | Von Hauke | 3rd |
How the 2026 Stradbroke was won
Queensland’s richest race ran true to its wide-open reputation. Spicy Martini settled back before unleashing a strong finish down the Eagle Farm straight to collar Sepals late, with Von Hauke staying on for third. The win delivered Taylor Marshall his maiden Group 1 ā almost four decades after his late father, John Marshall, claimed his second Stradbroke ā and another major for the in-form Toby Edmonds stable.
Stradbroke Handicap 2026 ā race details
| Detail | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Race | Stradbroke Handicap, Group 1 |
| Distance | 1400m |
| Track | Eagle Farm, Brisbane |
| Date | Saturday 13 June 2026 |
| Prizemoney | $3 million |
| Winner | Spicy Martini (T. Edmonds / T. Marshall) |
For the full guide, recent winners and how this year’s race set up, see our Stradbroke Handicap tips, field & odds, or head back to the Brisbane Winter Carnival hub for the rest of the carnival’s results and previews.
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