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The Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) will be run at Caulfield on Saturday, August 28 and we provide you with a comprehensive guide to the weight for age feature.
🏇 2026 result: BEIWACHT wins the Memsie by three lengths. The Chris Waller-trained four-year-old beat Mr Brightside, with Cosmic Crusader third, at Caulfield on Saturday 29 August. Group 1 racing in Melbourne is open.
Memsie Stakes tips, best bets, field & odds. Below is our complete Memsie Stakes guide — race details, history and past winners, lead-in form, betting markets and FAQs. The 2026 running is complete and the result is below, with the race guide, history, markets and FAQs following.
The Memsie Stakes is the traditional season-opening Group 1 of the Melbourne spring — a $750,000 weight-for-age contest over 1400m at Caulfield in late August. It is often the first real hit-out of the spring for elite weight-for-age horses resuming from a winter break. This guide covers the Memsie Stakes dates, distance, prize money, betting markets and our full race-day tips. For the full carnival, see our Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival guide.
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Memsie Stakes Race Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1400m |
| Class | Group 1 Weight-for-Age |
| Age / Conditions | Three-year-olds and upwards |
| Venue | Caulfield, Melbourne |
| Prize Money | $750,000 |
| Run Date | Late August (2026: Saturday 29 August) |
Memsie Stakes 2026 Result
1st Beiwacht · 2nd Mr Brightside · 3rd Cosmic Crusader — Caulfield, Saturday 29 August 2026.
Beiwacht made it an emphatic return, winning by three lengths first-up for Chris Waller at four years old. Mr Brightside, a former Memsie winner himself, ran second and Cosmic Crusader was third. A three-length margin is a wide one for a weight-for-age 1400m at Caulfield, where horses are typically still finding condition, and it makes Beiwacht one to follow through the rest of the spring rather than a one-off first-up specialist.
Memsie Stakes History & Winners
Recent winners include Beiwacht (2026), Treasurethe Moment (2025), Fangirl, Pride Of Jenni, Mr Brightside, I’m Thunderstruck and Behemoth. The 1400m Caulfield trip at WFA produces highly competitive finishes with horses resuming from varied preparations.
Lead-In Races
Most runners come to the Memsie first-up from a break, making it a classic resuming-into-form assessment race. Trial form and stable commentary are particularly important for framing Memsie markets.
Memsie Stakes Betting Markets
All major Australian bookmakers price the Memsie Stakes weeks out, with a full acceptances market released after the final field is declared. The core markets are:
- Fixed-Odds Win & Place — the bread-and-butter markets, with early speculative prices followed by final acceptances pricing.
- Each-Way — typically 1/4 the odds for a place (1-2-3).
- Exotics — quinella, exacta, trifecta and First 4. See our First 4 calculator guide.
- Same Race Multis — combine multiple runners from the same race into one bet. See our Same Race Multi guide.
- Head-to-Head & Group Markets — runner-vs-runner matchups and stable/country markets.
How to Watch the Memsie Stakes in Australia
The Memsie Stakes is run in late August at Caulfield, traditionally the first Group 1 of the Melbourne spring. Coverage is shown live on Sky Racing (Sky Thoroughbred Central / Sky Racing 1 and 2) and streamed on Racing.com, and most major bookmakers carry a free live stream of the race for account holders with a balance or a bet on the day. For more carnival action, see our Caulfield Cup tips and Caulfield Stakes tips, or browse all our horse racing tips and previews.
Best Bookmakers for the Memsie Stakes
For a full comparison of the top Australian racing bookmakers, see our best horse racing betting sites in Australia guide.
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Memsie Stakes FAQs
When is the Memsie Stakes?
The Memsie Stakes is run in late August at Caulfield Racecourse, traditionally the opening Group 1 of the Melbourne spring carnival. The 2026 running was on Saturday 29 August and was won by Beiwacht.
What distance is the Memsie Stakes?
The Memsie Stakes is run over 1400m at Caulfield.
Is the Memsie Stakes a handicap?
No — the Memsie Stakes is run at weight-for-age.
How much is the Memsie Stakes worth?
The Memsie Stakes carries $750,000 in total prize money.
Who has won the Memsie Stakes recently?
Beiwacht won the 2026 running by three lengths. Before him: Treasurethe Moment (2025), Fangirl, Pride Of Jenni, Mr Brightside, I’m Thunderstruck and Behemoth.
How can I watch the Memsie Stakes live?
The Memsie Stakes is broadcast live on Sky Racing and streamed via Racing.com, with most major Australian bookmakers offering a free live stream for eligible account holders.
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