Queen Elizabeth Stakes Tips, Best Bets, Field and Odds

The Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) will be run at Royal Randwick on Saturday, April 17 and we provide you with a comprehensive guide to the weight for age feature.

The Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2027 is Australia’s richest weight-for-age race — a $5 million Group 1 over 2000m at Royal Randwick, the grand final of The Championships on Day 2, Saturday 10 April 2027. This is our complete guide: the 2027 date and start times, the field, tips and best bets, live odds, the form guide, how to watch, past winners and FAQs — updated all autumn with the latest field, odds and our best bets.

The Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2027: Key Details

Detail	Value
Race	Queen Elizabeth Stakes (ATC, Group 1, WFA)
Date	Saturday 10 April 2027 (The Championships Day 2)
Start time	~4:30pm AEST (confirmed race week)
Venue	Royal Randwick, Sydney
Distance	2000m
Conditions	Group 1, weight-for-age, 3yo & up
Prize money	$5 million (Australia’s richest WFA race)
Broadcast	Channel 7 / 7plus, Sky Racing, Racing.com + bookmaker streams

 

When is the Queen Elizabeth Stakes & What Time?

The Queen Elizabeth Stakes is the feature of Day 2 of The Championships — the second Saturday of April at Royal Randwick. In 2027 that’s Saturday 10 April (note daylight saving has ended by then, so eastern states are on AEST), with the race jumping in the afternoon (approximately 4:30pm AEST; the exact time is confirmed race week). Local start times by state:

State	Local start time
NSW / VIC / QLD / ACT / TAS	~4:30pm AEST
South Australia	~4:00pm ACST
Northern Territory	~4:00pm ACST
Western Australia	~2:30pm AWST

 

Australia’s Richest Weight-for-Age Race

At $5 million, the Queen Elizabeth Stakes is Australia’s richest weight-for-age race and the grand final of The Championships — the autumn’s definitive test of the best older horses at level weights over 2000m. Its honour roll is glittering: Winx won it, Addeybb went back-to-back, and the brilliant mare Via Sistina equalled Winx’s record of seven Group 1 wins in a season when she took it in 2025. (Note: this is the ATC Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick, not the UK’s Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot.) It is the race where champions are crowned.

The Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2027 Field & Barrier Draw

The Queen Elizabeth draws an elite weight-for-age field — the best middle-distance horses of the autumn, often including international raiders chasing the rich purse. Over 2000m at Randwick the barrier and a fair run matter, but proven Group 1 class and a strong finish decide it. The field firms after the autumn weight-for-age lead-ups. Check back for the confirmed 2027 field and barriers.

Queen Elizabeth Stakes Tips, Best Bets & Predictions

Our tipsters post their Queen Elizabeth Stakes best bets and value selections once the field and barriers are confirmed. As a championship weight-for-age race it rewards proven 2000m class and a horse peaking for the grand final — recent winners have been genuine stars. Win and each-way are the staples, with the exotics playable in a small, classy field. Bookmark this page for our final selections.

How to Bet on the Queen Elizabeth Stakes

All the standard markets apply — win and each-way, plus exotics (quinella, exacta, trifecta and first-four). Futures move through the autumn carnival. Prices vary between bookmakers, so always compare and take the best available — see our toplist below.

Queen Elizabeth Stakes Odds & Favourites

Queen Elizabeth markets firm through the autumn as the field is confirmed. As a championship race it is usually dominated by proven Group 1 horses — Via Sistina was dominant in 2025 — but a strongly run weight-for-age race can still reward an each-way play, as Sir Delius’s 2026 upset of unbeaten Autumn Glow showed. For live odds and the best price on every runner, compare the bookmakers below.

Queen Elizabeth Stakes Form Guide

The key form lines are the autumn weight-for-age and middle-distance races — the Ranvet Stakes, Tancred Stakes and the spring carryover form — plus international raiders. Look for proven 2000m Group 1 class, a fair barrier and a horse cherry-ripe for the grand final. The Queen Elizabeth headlines Day 2 of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival, after the TJ Smith Stakes and Doncaster Mile on Day 1, and mirrors the spring’s Cox Plate as the WFA championship.

Queen Elizabeth Stakes Recent Winners & 2026 Result

The 2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes was won by Sir Delius (Craig Williams), who beat the previously unbeaten Autumn Glow — handing her a first career defeat — see the full 2026 results & finishing order. Recent winners:

Year	Winner	Note
2026	Sir Delius	Beat unbeaten Autumn Glow
2025	Via Sistina	Equalled Winx’s 7 G1s in a season
2024	Pride Of Jenni	Runaway front-running win
2023	Dubai Honour	International raider
2022	Think It Over
2021	Addeybb	Back-to-back (2020–21)

 

History & Background

A Randwick weight-for-age championship with deep history, the Queen Elizabeth Stakes was elevated to the grand final of The Championships when the autumn series launched in 2014, and its prize money has grown to make it Australia’s richest weight-for-age race. Winx, Addeybb and Via Sistina have all stamped their class on it. It is the fitting climax to the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.

How to Watch the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Live Stream & TV)

The Championships Day 2 is shown free-to-air on Channel 7 and 7plus, plus Sky Racing and Racing.com, and you can live stream the race free with most licensed Australian bookmakers once your account is funded. Replays go up on the Australian Turf Club and Racing.com channels shortly after.

Best Bookmakers for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes

For a full comparison of the top Australian racing bookmakers — best odds, futures and live streaming — see our best horse racing betting sites in Australia guide.

Queen Elizabeth Stakes FAQs

When is the Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2027?

Saturday 10 April 2027 — Day 2 of The Championships — at Royal Randwick, over 2000m.

How much is the Queen Elizabeth Stakes worth?

$5 million, making it Australia’s richest weight-for-age race.

What time is the Queen Elizabeth Stakes?

Mid-to-late afternoon — approximately 4:30pm AEST (daylight saving has ended by then) — with the exact jump time confirmed race week.

Who won the 2026 Queen Elizabeth Stakes?

Sir Delius, who beat the previously unbeaten Autumn Glow for her first career defeat.

What distance is the Queen Elizabeth Stakes?

2000m, weight-for-age, for horses aged three and over.

Is this the same as the UK Queen Elizabeth II Stakes?

No — this is the ATC Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Randwick in Sydney, not the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes run at Ascot in Britain.

How can I watch the Queen Elizabeth Stakes?

Free-to-air on Channel 7 and 7plus, plus Sky Racing and Racing.com, with free live streams via most bookmakers.