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Light Infantry Man won the 2026 Australian Cup. Here is the full result and finishing order from the 2026 Australian Cup (Group 1, 2000m) at Flemington, Melbourne on Saturday 28 March 2026. Light Infantry Man ($21) scored under Harry Coffey for Ciaron Maher, beating Pride Of Jenni by a nose with Apulia third — the race worth $3 million. Below: the race facts, the result, the complete finishing order, how it was won and what it means, plus a link to our full Australian Cup guide and past winners.
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Australian Cup 2026: The Race
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Race | Australian Cup (Group 1) |
| Distance | 2000m |
| Venue | Flemington, Melbourne |
| Date | Saturday 28 March 2026 |
| Prize money | $3 million |
| Field | 12 runners |
Australian Cup 2026 Result
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Winner | Light Infantry Man |
| Starting price | $21 |
| Jockey | Harry Coffey |
| Trainer | Ciaron Maher |
| Margin | a nose |
| Runner-up | Pride Of Jenni |
| Third | Apulia |
Australian Cup 2026 Full Finishing Order
| Pos | Horse | SP | Bar | Wt | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Light Infantry Man | $21 | 9 | 59kg | H Coffey | C Maher |
| 2 | Pride Of Jenni | $11 | 10 | 57kg | Declan Bates | C Maher |
| 3 | Apulia | $13 | 2 | 59kg | W Pike | Ben, Will & JD Hayes |
| 4 | Sabaj | $13 | 6 | 59kg | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr |
| 5 | Birdman | $2.50 | 5 | 59kg | B Melham | C J Waller |
| 6 | Leica Lucy | $4.60 | 3 | 57kg | Damian Lane | C J Waller |
| 7 | Tom Kitten | $6 | 12 | 59kg | Craig Williams | A & S Freedman |
| 8 | Basilinna | $151 | 8 | 57kg | Jye Mcneil | E & D Browne |
| 9 | Philia | $61 | 7 | 57kg | D W Stackhouse | David Vandyke |
| 10 | Damask Rose | $61 | 1 | 57kg | Jamie Melham | M W Walker |
| 11 | Mark Twain | $31 | 4 | 59kg | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes |
| 12 | Just Fine | $91 | 11 | 59kg | Jordan Childs | G Waterhouse & A Bott |
How the 2026 Australian Cup Was Won
Light Infantry Man went back-to-back in the $3 million Australian Cup, holding off stablemate Pride Of Jenni by a nose for the Ciaron Maher stable — a first Flemington Group 1 for jockey Harry Coffey.
What the Result Means
A second straight Australian Cup confirmed Light Infantry Man as a genuine weight-for-age force, and the Maher stable’s one-two underlined its dominance of Melbourne’s autumn middle-distance racing.
Australian Cup Tips, Guide & Past Winners
For the full Australian Cup guide — race history, past winners, lead-in form, betting markets and next year’s tips — see our Australian Cup tips & betting guide. For the rest of the carnival, visit the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival hub.
Best Bookmakers for the Australian 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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Australian Cup 2026 Results FAQs
Who won the 2026 Australian Cup?
Light Infantry Man won the 2026 Australian Cup at $21, ridden by Harry Coffey and trained by Ciaron Maher, beating Pride Of Jenni by a nose.
What did the 2026 Australian Cup winner pay?
Light Infantry Man started at $21 and beat Pride Of Jenni (2nd) and Apulia (3rd).
When and where was the 2026 Australian Cup run?
The 2026 Australian Cup was run at Flemington, Melbourne on Saturday 28 March 2026 over 2000m.
How many runners were in the 2026 Australian Cup?
12 runners contested the Group 1 Australian Cup over 2000m.