The 2026 VRC Darley Champions Sprint will be held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday, November 7, 2026. One of the major sprint races of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, this Group 1 contest brings together leading sprinters over 1,200 meters on the famous Flemington straight.
Champions Sprint 2026 Race Overview
| Race Name | VRC Darley Champions Sprint |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, November 7, 2026 |
| Racecourse | Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia |
| Grade | Group 1 |
| Distance | 1,200 meters (Turf) |
| Conditions | Weight-for-age, 3-year-olds and older |
| Total Prize Money | AUD 3,000,000 |
| Race Number | To be confirmed |
Why International Bettors Follow the Champions Sprint
The Champions Sprint is a major test of elite Australian sprinting talent. Run down Flemington’s long straight, the race places a premium on speed, acceleration and the ability to sustain a strong finish. Previous winners include outstanding sprinters such as Nature Strip, Imperatriz and Giga Kick.
Champions Sprint 2026 Early Betting Odds
Early betting odds for the 2026 Champions Sprint are available in the ante-post market. The market includes leading contenders for this Group 1 sprint, with prices providing an early indication of their chances before the final field is confirmed.
Check the latest 1xBet market for current prices. Odds may change as nominations progress and final acceptances are declared.
| Horse | bet365 |
|---|---|
| Tempted | 1.72 |
| Joliestar | 4.50 |
| Headwall | 8.00 |
| The Next Episode | 8.00 |
| Point Barrow | 13.00 |
| Skybird | 13.00 |
| Caballus | 21.00 |
| Angel Capital | 26.00 |
| Giga Kick | 26.00 |
| Lazzura | 34.00 |
| Mazu | 34.00 |
| Charm Stone | 51.00 |
| Gegees Mistruth | 51.00 |
| Rey Magnerio | 51.00 |
| Grand Larceny | 101.00 |
| Plantiff | 101.00 |
For the latest available prices and betting markets, visit 1xBet.
How to Read the Betting Odds
Decimal odds show the total return, including the original stake, for a winning bet. For example, odds of 5.00 return AUD 50 from a AUD 10 winning stake. The actual return depends on the price available when the bet is placed.
Last updated: November 2, 2026
Champions Sprint 2025 Result
Giga Kick won the 2025 VRC Champions Sprint, beating Magic Time into second place, with Joliestar finishing third.
| Position | Horse |
|---|---|
| 1st | Giga Kick |
| 2nd | Magic Time |
| 3rd | Joliestar |
Recent Champions Sprint Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Giga Kick |
| 2024 | Sunshine In Paris |
| 2023 | Imperatriz |
| 2022 | Roch ‘N’ Horse |
| 2021 (VRC Sprint Classic) | Nature Strip |
