Champagne Stakes

Champagne Stakes

The 2026 Champagne Stakes ran on Saturday April 18 at Randwick, Sydney, Australia and was won by the Chris Waller-trained Fireball ($6.50) who led a stable trifecta!

Randwick R7
Final Race time: 
1st
2. Fireball (1)
J: Tim Clark56.5kg
x1673T: Chris Waller
6.50WIN
2.15PLACE
2nd
1. Campione D'italia (3)
J: James McDonald56.5kg
0141T: Chris Waller
2.25WIN
1.28PLACE
3rd
5. Diameter (7)
J: Adam Hyeronimus56.5kg
x3481T: Chris Waller
23.00WIN
4.80PLACE
4th
3. Zambales (2)
J: Kerrin Mcevoy56.5kg
24295T: Anthony & Sam Freedman
11.00WIN
2.90PLACE
5th
8. Nomadic (8)
J: Nash Rawiller56.5kg
883T: John P Thompson
46.00WIN
7.50PLACE
6th
4. Southend (4)
J: Dylan Gibbons56.5kg
11T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou
9.50WIN
2.70PLACE
7th
13. Sumac (5)
J: Zac Lloyd54.5kg
8358T: Lee & Cherie Curtis
19.00WIN
4.20PLACE
8th
10. Miss Chanel (11)
J: Regan Bayliss54.5kg
24322T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
6.00WIN
2.05PLACE
9th
11. Grinzinger Heart (6)
J: Craig Williams54.5kg
41T: Ben Brisbourne
20.00WIN
4.40PLACE
10th
6. Persian Wonder (10)
J: Chad Schofield56.5kg
x6342T: David Payne
31.00WIN
6.00PLACE
11th
7. Don't Look Back (12)
J: Ethan Brown56.5kg
173T: Paul Perry
101.00WIN
13.00PLACE
12th
9. Am I Dreaming (9)
J: Jamie Melham56.5kg
105T: Jack Pilkington
81.00WIN
11.00PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 08/06/2026 03:57:02 PM (Pacific/Auckland)

Champagne Stakes Info

  • 2026 Champagne Stakes Date: Saturday the 18th of April 2026
  • Track Location: Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Distance: 1,600m
  • Conditions: 2YOs - Set Weights
  • Status: Group 1
  • Prize Money (AUD): $1,000,000
  • First Run: 1861
  • Reigning Champagne Stakes Winner: Fireball (2026)

Looking for the latest Champagne Stakes betting odds, insider racing tips and form for the Randwick Group 1 race for two-year-olds this April? The TAB NZ have all the best betting guides and statistics to make informed bets on the Champagne Stakes race this autumn!

The Group 1 Champagne Stakes is a time-honoured set weights test for Australia’s top 2YO racehorses. It is one of the most popular Group 1 races held towards the end of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival and traditionally takes place Sydney’s Randwick Racecourse in late April as the key support act on All Aged Stakes Day conducted by the Australian Turf Club.

It is considered one of Australia’s leading juvenile races and attracts some of the best young middle-distance racehorses in the country with AU$1 million in prize money.

The Champagne Stakes is the third leg of the coveted 2YO Triple Crown series of races in Sydney following the Group 1 Golden Slipper Stakes and the Group 1 ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes. Six horses have completed the Triple Crown, most recently in 2012 with Pierro.

To improve your chances of predicting the next Champagne Stakes winner, access the latest Champagne Stakes odds and tips online at the TAB NZ.

TAB NZ provides in-depth analysis, form guides, and betting insights to help you navigate the competitive field of autumn contenders.

Whether you’re a seasoned punter or new to betting on the horse races in Australia and New Zealand, our comprehensive Champagne Stakes coverage has everything you need.

Experience the excitement of the prestigious Champagne Stakes at Randwick this autumn by heading to TAB NZ now to back the future stars and own the thrill of this iconic two-year-old feature!

Champagne Stakes Fast Facts

  • Last filly to win the Champagne Stakes: She’s Extreme (2022)
  • Last favourite to win the Champagne Stakes: Nepotism ($3.90 in 2025)
  • Notable Fact: Pierro (2012) became the sixth horse to complete the coveted 2YO Triple Crown!

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Champagne Stakes Betting Info

Champagne Stakes betting is open months ahead of the Group 1 Randwick, autumn race for two-year-old milers at the TAB NZ.

We offer pre-nomination Champagne Stakes betting odds throughout the year that are known as futures Champagne Stakes odds online.

All-In Champagne Stakes betting markets are then available following the official Champagne Stakes nominations taken on the Monday of race week.

Betting on the Champagne Stakes field is available following final acceptances on the Wednesday of race week.

Betting on the Champagne Stakes favours the locally trained young champions from the best Australian horse racing stables in Sydney and Melbourne.

Champagne Stakes race betting traditionally focuses on any past Group 1 winning two-year-olds who have an outstanding record in the event and the class colts in the race who have a strong recent record over the fillies in the end of autumn showdown.

Champagne Stakes race tips centre on the standout juvenile thoroughbreds in Australia and New Zealand that have good lead-up form in similar grade autumn events, horses with previous experience at the iconic Randwick track and the runners from the key stables who have dominated Champagne Stakes race results.

The Champagne Stakes is a set weights event open to horses aged two-years-old.

Expert Tips on the 2026 Champagne Stakes

Stay tuned for our expert tips and Champagne Stakes betting predictions ahead of this year’s Group 1 feature at Randwick.

Favourite
No. 1 Campione D’italia
Randwick R7
Final Race time: 
2nd
1. Campione D’italia (3)
J: James McDonald56.5kg
0141T: Chris Waller
2.25WIN
1.28PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 08/06/2026 03:57:02 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Best Each Way Bet
No. 10 Miss Chanel
Each Way
Randwick R7
Final Race time: 
8th
10. Miss Chanel (11)
J: Regan Bayliss54.5kg
24322T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
6.00WIN
2.05PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 08/06/2026 03:57:02 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Best Roughie
No. 11 Grinzinger Heart
Randwick R7
Final Race time: 
9th
11. Grinzinger Heart (6)
J: Craig Williams54.5kg
41T: Ben Brisbourne
20.00WIN
4.40PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 08/06/2026 03:57:02 PM (Pacific/Auckland)

Champagne Stakes Tips

Champagne Stakes tips on which horse will win the next edition of New South Wales’ 1600m feature flood in as the countdown to the important Randwick race heats up.

Champagne Stakes race tips on what horse will win the event this year are highly sought after by smart punters and racing fans every season.

When looking at Champagne Stakes race tips it is important to consider factors including:

  • What horses in the Champagne Stakes field are proven over the 1,600m distance?
  • Who the key Champagne Stakes trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the Champagne Stakes field this year?
  • Champagne Stakes barrier statistics and where your Champagne Stakes betting selections are drawn.
  • Champagne Stakes horses that have a good past record at the track.

How long does it take to know if you placed a winning Champagne Stakes race tip? The event itself takes around one and a half minutes for the competing horses to run the 1,600m trip depending on track conditions.

The official Champagne Stakes winner and winning Champagne Stakes trifecta are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Champagne Stakes result.

Who holds the Champagne Stakes race record? Castelvecchio holds the current 1600m Champagne Stakes record winning in 2019 in 1 minute 33.31 seconds.

What are the best Champagne Stakes lead-up races to look at when placing a Champagne Stakes bet?

There are a number of earlier autumn races Champagne Stakes bound horses may contest in the lead-up including the Group 1 Golden Slipper Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill in late March and Randwick’s Group 1 ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) held on Day 1 of The Championships.

Pierro (2012) was the last horse to complete the Golden Slipper Stakes / Champagne Stakes double.

Militarize (2023) was the last horse to complete the Inglis Sires’ / Champagne Stakes double.

Six horses have completed the Golden Slipper / ATC Sires’ / Champagne Stakes Triple Crown treble with Baguette (1970), Luskin Star (1977), Tierce (1991), Burst (1992), Dance Hero (2004), and most recently Pierro (2012).

New Zealand-Bred Horses in the Champagne Stakes

Betting on the New Zealand-bred horses in the field is popular with Kiwi punters, and the race results show a number of New Zealand foaled Champagne Stakes winners in recent history.

Since 2005 there have been three Champagne Stakes winners foaled in New Zealand with Militarize (2023) the most recent.

Champagne Stakes Tips for a Trifecta

Champagne Stakes tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Champagne Stakes results.

The horse to finish on top of the Champagne Stakes trifecta is your Champagne Stakes winner, the runner who outlasted all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.

Placing a Champagne Stakes trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.

A Champagne Stakes trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Champagne Stakes to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.

Adding the favourite into your Champagne Stakes trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a strong recent strike-rate running in the money.

Key Champagne Stakes Statistics and Insights

Place an informed bet on this year’s Champagne Stakes by considering the following key statistics and insights:

  • Win Rates: Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Champagne Stakes. Our Champagne Stakes betting tips available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge provide detailed win rate statistics.
  • Place Percentages: Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Champagne Stakes race tips offer comprehensive data on place percentages.
  • Barrier Success Rates: Horses starting from barriers 4-7 have historically shown a higher success rate in the Champagne Stakes. 

2026 Champagne Stakes Field

Nominations close: Monday April 13, 2026, at 11:00PM AEST

Weights declared by: Tuesday April 14, 2026, at 4:00PM AEST

Acceptances must be declared before: Wednesday April 15, 2026, at 9:00AM AEST

Riders must be declared before: Wednesday April 15, 2026, at 12:00PM AEST

Champagne Stakes betting takes place on the iconic two-year-old’s race which is held at Sydney’s Royal Randwick Racecourse on a Saturday in late April annually.

Champagne Stakes odds are offered on the popular Group 1 set weights event, and the field attracts a host of quality young thoroughbreds many of which are coming off runs in the other Group 1 autumn majors.

The Group 1 Champagne Stakes is one of Australia’s most popular autumn horse races for two-year-olds and has been run and won since 1861 when Exeter, trained by the famous Etienne de Mestre, became the inaugural champion in the then 1000m event.

It has been a key event on Australia’s racing calendar for over 160 years and continues to attract the best horses, jockeys and trainers from across the country and New Zealand.

The best Champagne Stakes winners throughout history include legends like Ajax who was known for his incredible winning streak, the versatile Sky High, record-breaker Vain, Triple Crown champ Luskin Star, Pierro who went on to enjoy plenty of success at stud, ace filly Guelph, 1600m record holder Seabrook, the dominant Militarize, and Godolphin great Broadsiding.

Winning the Champagne Stakes is a significant achievement in the racing community, and the event attracts lots of attention from punters both locally and internationally in New Zealand.

Taking place at Randwick Racecourse in New South Wales on the east coast of Australia, the Champagne Stakes is currently a 1600m event.

It has been conducted over a variety of distances throughout its history from 1000m to 1600m.

The Champagne Stakes was elevated to Group 1 status in 1980 the year Palaban won.

All Aged Stakes Day

The 2026 All Aged Stakes Day will be held on Saturday, 18th April 2026 at Royal Randwick Racecourse. This event marks the grand finale of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival and features the prestigious Group 1 All Aged Stakes and the Group 1 Moët & Chandon Champagne Stakes. Gates open at 10:00 AM for members and 10:15 AM for the public, with the first race starting at 11:25 AM and the last race at 4:55 PM.

The day promises a vibrant atmosphere with premium dining options, live entertainment, and various on-course activities, including the Pamper Pavilion and the Peacock Lounge1. It’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy top-class racing and a festive day out.

Key All Aged Stakes Day races:

  • Group 1 $1,500,000 All Aged Stakes (1400m)
  • Group 1 $1,000,000 Champagne Stakes (1600m)
  • Group 3 $250,000 Hall Mark Stakes (1200m)
  • Group 3 $250,000 Japan Racing Association Plate (2000m)
  • Group 3 $250,000 Frank Packer Plate (2000m)
  • Group 3 $250,000 James HB Carr Stakes (1400m)

Get the best All Aged Stakes Day racing odds for Randwick, racing stats, previews, form and insider tips on races like the meeting’s feature Group 1 races now at the TAB NZ!

Where can you bet on the Champagne Stakes?

The best place to bet on this year’s Champagne Stakes race is through the TAB NZ online.

Champagne Stakes Odds

Champagne Stakes odds and online betting tips on the Champagne Stakes horse race in Australia are dominated by proven Group 1 performed two-year-olds, the locally trained youngsters in the race and backing the star colts in the mix who have a strong recent record in the event.

Where can I find the latest Champagne Stakes odds?

For the latest odds and updates on the Champagne Stakes, TAB NZ is your go-to source. They provide real-time odds fluctuations, ensuring you have the most current information to make informed betting decisions. It’s crucial to monitor these odds closely, as they reflect the market’s perception of each horse’s chances, influenced by factors like form, barrier draw, and track conditions.

How to Place a Bet on the Champagne Stakes

Want to know how to make a bet on the Champagne Stakes? Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest Champagne Stakes betting odds and options.

It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the Champagne Stakes online.

You can place a Champagne Stakes bet online anytime markets are live.

There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the Champagne Stakes.

From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the Champagne Stakes is a race for everyone.

Whether you’re diving deep into the latest Champagne Stakes race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the autumn Randwick racing, the Champagne Stakes has it all!

This important autumn race showcases Australia’s finest two-year-old thoroughbreds and attracts attention from all over the country and here in New Zealand as one of the best events in the autumn!

How to Bet on the Champagne Stakes this year?

1. Log in or sign-up with TAB NZ.

2. Make a secure online deposit using one of the TAB NZ safe deposit methods.

3. Check out the Champagne Stakes betting guide, Champagne Stakes form guide and our expert Champagne Stakes tips.

4. Choose a Champagne Stakes bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or the Champagne Stakes Trifecta. There are many more Champagne Stakes betting options available so make sure to check out our Champagne Stakes betting markets.

5. Select the Champagne Stakes horse you want to bet on from the early markets, Champagne Stakes nominations or Champagne Stakes field.

Champagne Stakes Prize Money

The Champagne Stakes prize money is set at A$1 million in total stakes allocated between first to tenth place. 

How much does the Champagne Stakes winner get?

The winning Champagne Stakes horse receives a total of A$580,000 in prize money.

See below for the official breakdown of Champagne Stakes prizes on offer from the Champagne Stakes winner to the tenth horse to cross the finish line in the official Champagne Stakes results. 

First: A$580,000

Second: A$190,000

Third: A$96,000

Fourth: A$42,000

Fifth: A$21,000

Sixth – Eighth: A$10,000

Ninth – Tenth: A$8,000

What makes betting on the Champagne Stakes so popular?

The fact that the Champagne Stakes is one of the standout Group 1 juvenile races run during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival and one of the key April horse races in Australasia make it a must watch and must bet on racing event.

The Champagne Stakes is the third and final leg of the prestigious Sydney Two-Year-Old Triple Crown, following the Golden Slipper and the Sires’ Produce Stakes. This adds historical significance and the potential for a rare Triple Crown winner, generating considerable interest.

The 1600m distance is a significant test for young horses, often being their first attempt at a mile. This introduces an element of unpredictability and intrigue for punters.

Historically, favourites have a good record in the Champagne Stakes, providing a degree of confidence for some punters.

The Champagne Stakes is a hugely popular and lucrative race that has produced a host of subsequent Group 1 winning horses both locally and across the Tasman.

The Champagne Stakes race often serves as a key lead-up to other major events including the winter and spring features later in the year.

For the best online betting on the Champagne Stakes, consider tipping a horse to win both the Champagne Stakes and another Group 1 race over the carnival in an autumn race double!

The race’s competitive nature and the presence of high-profile horses provide numerous betting opportunities, from win/place bets to exotic bets like trifectas and quinellas.

What makes the Champagne Stakes so special?

The Champagne Stakes is held at Randwick Racecourse, known for its world-class facilities and for being home to some of the autumn’s biggest events, making it a favourite destination for racegoers in New South Wales.

As a Group 1 race with a significant prize pool, it attracts high-quality two-year-old horses, representing the future stars of Australian racing. Winning this race adds significant value and prestige to a young horse’s career.

The Champagne Stakes is the co-main event on All Aged Stakes Day, which features another Group 1 race, attracting a large amount of betting activity and media coverage.  

It serves as a great guide historically to other important Australian and New Zealand Group 1 races so using the Champagne Stakes winners’ list for upcoming Group events is popular with punters.

It is a highly competitive and prestigious race that grows in popularity each autumn.

Australian and international racing fans, including those in New Zealand, tune into the thrilling 1600m autumn event every season to see if their bets on the Champagne Stakes race won!

The Champagne Stakes currently offers AU$1,000,000 in prize money plus bragging rights with jockeys, trainers and owners from across the country and further abroad keen to add their names to the list of Champagne Stakes champions.

What are the popular betting markets for the Champagne Stakes?

When it comes to betting on the Champagne Stakes, there are a number of more popular betting options with punters including:

Exotics: These include Quinella, Trifecta, and First Four, where you predict the specific order of finishers, offering potentially higher payouts but requiring more precise predictions.

Win & Place: Bet on a horse to win or finish in the top places. This is one of the most straightforward and popular betting options.

Each-Way: A combination of win and place bets, providing a safety net if your chosen horse doesn’t win but finishes in the top positions.

How many fillies have won the Champagne Stakes?

In the last 20 years, seven fillies have won the Champagne Stakes, most recently She’s Extreme (2022).

What races will runners out of the Champagne Stakes target next?

Most horses will race on and target the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival features following a run in the Champagne Stakes with targets including the Group 2 BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) in late May and the Group 1 J.J. Atkins (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Stradbroke Handicap Day.

In 2024 Broadsiding completed the Champagne Stakes / BRC Sires’ / J.J. Atkins treble.

Champagne Stakes Barriers

The Champagne Stakes barrier draw and allocated starting gates play a key role for many punters when deciding on what horses to bet on in the big race.

What is the most successful recent Champagne Stakes barrier draw?

Barrier 6 has produced eight Champagne Stakes winners between 2000 and 2026, most recently Militarize in 2023.

Barrier 12 is the widest gate to produce a Champagne Stakes winner between 2000 and 2026, most recently Seabrook in 2018.

Barrier 6 was the latest to produce back-to-back Champagne Stakes winners with She’s Extreme (2022) and Militarize (2023).

Barrier 1 is the latest Champagne Stakes winning barrier with Fireball in 2026.

Breakdown of winning Champagne Stakes barriers between 2000-26:

Barrier 1 – 3 (latest Fireball in 2026)

Barrier 2 – 1 (latest Assertive Lad in 2000)

Barrier 3 – 1 (latest King’s Legacy in 2020)

Barrier 4 – 3 (latest Castelvecchio in 2019)

Barrier 5 – 3 (latest The Mission in 2017)

Barrier 6 – 8 (latest Militarize in 2023)

Barrier 7 – 4 (latest Broadsiding in 2024)

Barrier 8 – 0

Barrier 9 – 0

Barrier 10 – 0

Barrier 11 – 2 (latest Nepotism in 2025)

Barrier 12 – 2 (latest Seabrook in 2018)

Champagne Stakes Form

We offer a complete Champagne Stakes form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the Champagne Stakes field in addition to insider Champagne Stakes racing tips and betting odds.

Our Champagne Stakes form guides include:

  • Champagne Stakes race preview and predictions
  • Racing analysis on the event and runners
  • Previous runs, barrier trials and lead-up statistics
  • Key information on all horses in the race like trainer and jockey form
  • Runner commentary

Whether you are just starting out tipping horses in the Champagne Stakes or you are an expert Champagne Stakes tipster, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a smart bet on the Champagne Stakes.

How to Read the Champagne Stakes Guide

Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how to interpret a horse’s form and performance indicators when looking at this year’s Champagne Stakes form guide:

Barrier Position: Evaluate the horse’s barrier draw and its historical performance from similar starting positions.

Recent Performances: Review the horse’s last few races, focusing on finish positions and the quality of competition faced.

Track and Distance Records: Check the horse’s performance on similar track conditions and distances to gauge suitability.

Jockey and Trainer Stats: Consider the success rates of the jockey and trainer combination, particularly in the Champagne Stakes race.

Weight Carried: Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the Champagne Stakes as this can impact performance.

Champagne Stakes Results

The Champagne Stakes results are known when the event takes place in April annually.

You can bet on the Champagne Stakes race results weeks ahead of race day with our futures Champagne Stakes markets here at the TAB NZ.

Betting on the Champagne Stakes results entails picking the Champagne Stakes winning horse and we can help you place an informed bet on the Champagne Stakes field with our Champagne Stakes tips and form guide.

Other Champagne Stakes race results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.

The complete Champagne Stakes finishing order shows what position every horse in the field ran.

Some punters even like to place bets on what horse will finish last in the Champagne Stakes results!

Champagne Stakes exotic results show how all the exotic Champagne Stakes bet types resulted like the Champagne Stakes Quinella, Champagne Exacta, Champagne Stakes Trifecta, and Champagne Stakes First Four.

Champagne Stakes Jockeys

Securing a ride in the Champagne Stakes field is a highly sought-after achievement for jockeys around Australia and New Zealand. Winning this important autumn race is a nice campaign goal for many of Australasia’s top riders looking to secure a Group 1 trophy during the carnival.

What jockeys are riding in the Champagne Stakes field is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and official Champagne Stakes jockey announcements are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.

Tim Clark is the latest Champagne Stakes winning jockey having ridden Fireball to victory in 2026.

Shane Dye is the most successful Champagne takes jockey throughout history with six winners followed by Tom Hales with five.

Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the Champagne Stakes horses this summer.

Champagne Stakes Trainers

The equal most successful trainers in Champagne Stakes history and Tom Lamond, Maurice McCarten and Tommy Smith with six wins, followed by Peter Snowden with five with his latest two with King’s Legacy (2020) and Captivant (2021) being in partnership with his son Paul.

Peter & Paul Snowden with King’s Legacy (2020) and Captivant (2021) are the latest back-to-back Champagne Stakes winning trainers.

Chris Waller is the latest Champagne Stakes winning trainer having prepared Fireball to victory in 2026. Waller trained that year’s Champagne Stakes trifecta with the beaten favourite Campione D’italia running second and Diameter third.

Champagne Stakes Winners

Notable Champagne Stakes winners throughout history include:

Ajax (1937): Ajax was a legendary racehorse known for his incredible winning streak of 18 consecutive races. His victory in the Champagne Stakes was one of many highlights in a career that included wins in the Newmarket Handicap, All Aged Stakes, and the Cox Plate.

Sky High (1960): Sky High’s win in the Champagne Stakes was part of a remarkable two-year-old season where he also claimed the Golden Slipper and the Victoria Derby. His versatility and success across different distances made him a standout performer.

Vain (1969): Vain’s victory in the Champagne Stakes was notable for his record-breaking performance, winning by 10 lengths. He also won the Golden Slipper and the Caulfield Guineas, establishing himself as one of the greatest sprinters in Australian racing history.

Luskin Star (1977): Luskin Star’s win in the Champagne Stakes completed the coveted two-year-old Triple Crown, which includes the Golden Slipper and the Sires’ Produce Stakes. His dominance as a juvenile made him a racing legend.

Pierro (2012): Pierro’s victory in the Champagne Stakes was part of his incredible two-year-old season, where he also won the Golden Slipper and the Sires’ Produce Stakes, completing the two-year-old Triple Crown. He went on to have a successful career as a sire.

Guelph (2013): Guelph’s win in the Champagne Stakes was one of four Group 1 victories in her two-year-old season. Known for her powerful finishes, she also claimed victories in the Sires’ Produce Stakes and the Flight Stakes.

Seabrook (2018): Seabrook’s victory in the Champagne Stakes was notable for setting a record time over the 1600m distance. Her performance in this race highlighted her class as a top filly.

Castelvecchio (2019): Castelvecchio’s win in the Champagne Stakes was part of a successful career that included victories in the Rosehill Guineas and the Moët & Chandon Spring Champion Stakes. His versatility and strong finishes made him a standout performer.

Militarize (2023): Militarize’s victory in the Champagne Stakes was notable for his dominant performance, winning by 3.5 lengths. He also completed the Inglis Sires’ – Champagne Stakes double, showcasing his class and potential.

Broadsiding (2024): Broadsiding’s win in the Champagne Stakes was notable for his strong finish on a heavy track. Trained by James Cummings, he also secured a victory in the Fernhill Handicap, highlighting his adaptability and class.

Nepotism (2025): Nepotism was enormous in the 2025 Champagne Stakes producing a remarkable effort for a two-year-old over the Randwick mile when coming from dead last to first in a final stride thriller when saluting for the punters. The Brutal colt was ridden by Tyler Schiller and trained by Team Hawkes.

Bet on the next Champagne Stakes winner with our comprehensive Champagne Stakes form guide and expert Champagne Stakes tips at the TAB NZ!

Past Champagne Stakes Results

Recent Champagne Stakes winners, jockeys, trainers, barriers, and weights carried to victory dating back to the year 2005 are detailed in the below table.

YearWinner – Age/Gender BreedingJockeyWeight (kgs)Trainer/sBarrier
2026FIREBALL (AUS) 2C
SNITZEL (AUS) – ADVANCE PARTY (AUS) CHARGE FORWARD (AUS)
TIM CLARK56.5CHRIS WALLER1
2025NEPOTISM (AUS) 2C
BRUTAL (NZ) – BRIGITE (AUS) CASINO PRINCE (AUS)
TYLER SCHILLER56.5MICHAEL, WAYNE & JOHN HAWKES11
2024BROADSIDING (AUS) 2C
TOO DARN HOT (GB) – SPEEDWAY (AUS) STREET CRY (IRE)
JAMES MCDONALD56.5JAMES CUMMINGS7
2023MILITARIZE (NZ) 2C
DUNDEEL (NZ) – AMERINDIA (GB) DUBAWI (IRE)
JOAO MOREIRA56.5CHRIS WALLER6
2022SHE’S EXTREME (AUS) 2F
EXTREME CHOICE (AUS) – KEYSBROOK (AUS) SO SECRET (AUS)
TOMMY BERRY54.5ANTHONY CUMMINGS6
2021CAPTIVANT (AUS) 2C
CAPITALIST (AUS) – SPEEDBOAT (AUS) COMMANDS (AUS)
JAMES MCDONALD56.5P & P SNOWDEN1
2020KING’S LEGACY (AUS) 2C
REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) – BREAKFAST IN BED (AUS) HUSSONET (USA)
HUGH BOWMAN56.5P & P SNOWDEN3
2019CASTELVECCHIO (AUS) 2C
DUNDEEL (NZ) – ST. THERESE (AUS) DEHERE (USA)
J PARR56.5RICHARD LITT4
2018SEABROOK (NZ) 2F
HINCHINBROOK (AUS) – MIDNIGHT REVELS (NZ) DON EDUARDO (NZ)
DAMIEN OLIVER54.5MICK PRICE12
2017THE MISSION (AUS) 2C
CHOISIR (AUS) – MY AMELIA (AUS) REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS)
DAMIAN LANE56.5PAUL PERRY5
2016PRIZED ICON (AUS) 2C
MORE THAN READY (USA) – TROPICAL AFFAIR (AUS) DANEHILL (USA)
G SCHOFIELD56.5JAMES CUMMINGS6
2015PASADENA GIRL (NZ) 2F
SAVABEEL (AUS) – NINA FROM PASADENA (AUS) REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS)
HUGH BOWMAN54.5PETER G MOODY4
2014GO INDY GO (AUS) 2F
BERNARDINI (USA) – ELEGANT EAGLE (NZ) ZABEEL (NZ)
CHAD SCHOFIELD54.5LEON MACDONALD & ANDREW GLUYAS6
2013GUELPH (AUS) 2F
EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) – CAMARILLA (AUS) ELUSIVE QUALITY (USA)
K MCEVOY54.5PETER SNOWDEN6
2012PIERRO (AUS) 2C
LONHRO (AUS) – MISS RIGHT NOTE (IRE) DAYLAMI (IRE)
N RAWILLER56.5MS G WATERHOUSE6
2011HELMET (AUS) 2C
EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) – ACCESSORIES (GB) SINGSPIEL (IRE)
K MCEVOY56.5PETER SNOWDEN6
2010SKILLED (AUS) 2C
COMMANDS (AUS) – DEXTROUS (AUS) QUEST FOR FAME (GB)
J PARR56.5PETER SNOWDEN11
2009ONEMORENOMORE (AUS) 2C
RED RANSOM (USA) – PALIA (AUS) LAST TYCOON (IRE)
P ROBL56.5JASON COYLE5
2008SAMANTHA MISS (AUS) 2F
REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) – MILLIYET (NZ) ZABEEL (NZ)
HUGH BOWMAN54.5KRIS LEES7
2007MEURICE (AUS) 2C
STRATEGIC (AUS) – ESPADON (AUS) DANEHILL (USA)
N RAWILLER56.5MS G WATERHOUSE12
2006MENTALITY (AUS) 2G
FLYING SPUR (AUS) – SYNAESTHESIA (USA) QUIET AMERICAN (USA)
D BEADMAN56.5JOHN HAWKES1
2005CARRY ON CUTIE (AUS) 2F
MORE THAN READY (USA) – ROSE OF LATAKIA (NZ) CONQUISTAROSE (USA)
L BEASLEY54.5GRAEME ROGERSON7

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