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Changingoftheguard won the 2026 Sydney Cup. Here is the full result and finishing order from the 2026 Sydney Cup (Group 1, 3200m) at Royal Randwick, Sydney on Saturday 11 April 2026. Changingoftheguard ($51) scored under Jason Collett for Kris Lees, beating Soul Of Spain by 0.26 lengths with Highland Bling third — the race worth $2 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 Sydney Cup guide and past winners.
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Sydney Cup 2026: The Race
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Race | Sydney Cup (Group 1) |
| Distance | 3200m |
| Venue | Royal Randwick, Sydney |
| Date | Saturday 11 April 2026 |
| Prize money | $2 million |
| Field | 14 runners |
Sydney Cup 2026 Result
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Winner | Changingoftheguard |
| Starting price | $51 |
| Jockey | Jason Collett |
| Trainer | Kris Lees |
| Margin | 0.26 lengths |
| Runner-up | Soul Of Spain |
| Third | Highland Bling |
| Winning time | 3:23.27 |
Sydney Cup 2026 Full Finishing Order
| Pos | Horse | SP | Bar | Wt | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Changingoftheguard | $51 | 3 | 55.5kg | J R Collett | K A Lees |
| 2 | Soul Of Spain | $8 | 11 | 54.5kg | Tommy Berry | C J Waller |
| 3 | Highland Bling | $17 | 2 | 51kg | Ben Thompson | P Stokes |
| 4 | Athabascan | $41 | 4 | 53kg | Tom Sherry | Tom Charlton |
| 5 | Litzdeel | $10 | 6 | 51kg | Tyler Schiller | D T O’Brien |
| 6 | Piggyback | $16 | 7 | 53kg | Zac Lloyd | C Maher |
| 7 | River Of Stars | $5 | 5 | 56.5kg | J B McDonald | C J Waller |
| 8 | Newlook | $13 | 1 | 51kg | Rachel King | T Busuttin & N Young |
| 9 | Juja Kibo | $10 | 9 | 52kg | Craig Williams | C Maher |
| 10 | Valiant King | $18 | 10 | 54.5kg | Jye Mcneil | C J Waller |
| 11 | Mr Monaco | $5.50 | 14 | 52kg | Jamie Melham | C Maher |
| 12 | Whisky On The Hill | $21 | 13 | 54.5kg | Damian Lane | Glen Thompson |
| 13 | Hutchence | $71 | 12 | 51kg | A B Collett | C J Waller |
| 14 | Machine Gun Gracie | $7.50 | 8 | 51kg | Luke Cartwright | Ben, Will & JD Hayes |
How the 2026 Sydney Cup Was Won
A $51 boilover on the quick back-up: the seven-year-old Changingoftheguard led all the way over the 3200m for Kris Lees and Jason Collett, holding Soul Of Spain by a quarter-length on Day 2 of The Championships.
What the Result Means
The win underlined how open the staying ranks had become — a front-running veteran at $51 outpointing the market fancies over two miles, with the placegetters Soul Of Spain and Highland Bling marked up for staying targets to come.
Sydney Cup Tips, Guide & Past Winners
For the full Sydney Cup guide — race history, past winners, lead-in form, betting markets and next year’s tips — see our Sydney Cup tips & betting guide. For the rest of the carnival, visit the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival hub.
Best Bookmakers for the Sydney 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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Sydney Cup 2026 Results FAQs
Who won the 2026 Sydney Cup?
Changingoftheguard won the 2026 Sydney Cup at $51, ridden by Jason Collett and trained by Kris Lees, beating Soul Of Spain by 0.26 lengths.
What did the 2026 Sydney Cup winner pay?
Changingoftheguard started at $51 and beat Soul Of Spain (2nd) and Highland Bling (3rd).
When and where was the 2026 Sydney Cup run?
The 2026 Sydney Cup was run at Royal Randwick, Sydney on Saturday 11 April 2026 over 3200m.
How many runners were in the 2026 Sydney Cup?
14 runners contested the Group 1 Sydney Cup over 3200m.