The 2026 VRC Champions Mile will be held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Formerly known as the Cantala Stakes, this prestigious Group 1 race is one of the feature events on TAB Champions Stakes Day and brings together leading middle-distance and mile specialists over 1,600 meters on turf.
Champions Mile 2026 Race Overview
| Race Name | VRC Champions Mile |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, November 7, 2026 |
| Racecourse | Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia |
| Grade | Group 1 |
| Distance | 1,600 meters (Turf) |
| Conditions | Weight-for-age |
| Total Prize Money | AUD 3,000,000 |
| Race Number | To be confirmed |
Why International Bettors Follow the Champions Mile
The Champions Mile is one of Australia’s major Group 1 mile races and attracts accomplished performers from across the country. The 1,600-meter distance at Flemington tests tactical speed, stamina and finishing strength, making the race an important target for established Group 1 winners and rising stars alike.
Champions Mile 2026 Early Betting Odds
Early betting odds for the 2026 Champions Mile are available ahead of race day. The market features leading contenders for this Group 1 mile contest, with prices reflecting their prospects over the Flemington 1,600-meter course.
The table below lists nominated runners for the race. Check the latest 1xBet market for current win odds. Prices may change before the final field is confirmed.
Last updated: November 2, 2026
| Horse | 1xbet |
|---|---|
| Autumn Glow | 1.25 |
| Lazzura | 11.00 |
| Tom Kitten | 11.00 |
| Sepals | 15.00 |
| Lindermann | 17.00 |
| Another Wil | 21.00 |
| Buckaroo | 26.00 |
| Just Folk | 26.00 |
| Treasurethe Moment | 26.00 |
| Welcometotheshow | 50.00 |
| Within The Law | 50.00 |
| Feroce | 65.00 |
| Pounding | 65.00 |
| Steparty | 65.00 |
| El Soleado | 100.00 |
| Von Hauke | 100.00 |
For the latest available prices and betting markets, visit 1xBet.
Champions Mile 2025 Result
Ceolwulf won the 2025 Champions Mile, securing victory in one of the major features of the Melbourne Cup Carnival’s final day.
| Position | Horse |
|---|---|
| 1st | Ceolwulf |
| 2nd | Pericles |
| 3rd | Stefi Magnetica |
Recent Champions Mile Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Ceolwulf |
| 2024 | Mr Brightside |
| 2023 | Pride Of Jenni |
| 2022 | Alligator Blood |
| 2021 Kennedy Cantala | Superstorm |
