The 2025 Flight Stakes ran on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and was won in style by the odds-on favourite Apocalyptic ($1.65)!
| 1. Apocalyptic (7) J: Tommy Berry56kg 2x11T: Michael Freedman | ||
| 4. Within The Law (2) J: Jason Collett56kg 2x256T: Bjorn Baker | ||
| 6. Karinska (5) J: Zac Lloyd56kg 8x565T: Chris Waller | ||
| 8. Enviable (9) J: Kerrin McEvoy56kg 0x337T: Chris Waller | ||
| 9. Reflect (8) J: Adam Hyeronimus56kg x3851T: Joseph Pride | ||
| 2. Artistic Venture (1) J: Dylan Gibbons56kg 5x212T: John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | ||
| 10. Magenta Skies (6) J: Tim Clark56kg 31T: Michael Freedman | ||
| 5. Queen Of Clubs (4) J: Nash Rawiller56kg 51x34T: Gary Portelli | ||
| 11. Lighthouse Lass (3) J: Reece Jones56kg x6722T: John Ramsey | ||
| 3. Tupakara (10) J: Ethan Brown56kg 23x23T: Annabel & Rob Archibald |
Flight Stakes Info
- 2025 Flight Stakes Date: Saturday the 4th of October 2025
- Track Location: Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Distance: 1,600m
- Conditions: Set Weights - 3YO Fillies
- Status: Group 1
- Prize Money (AUD): $750,000
- First Run: 1947
- Reigning Flight Stakes Winner: Apocalyptic (2025)
Looking for the latest Flight Stakes betting odds, insider racing tips and form for the Randwick Group 1 on Epsom Handicap Day? The TAB NZ have all the best betting guides and statistics to make informed bets on the Flight Stakes race this October!
The Group 1 Flight Stakes is a crucial mile test for Australia’s top middle-distance three-year-old fillies as they prepare for the iconic horse racing majors over the spring down under including the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) or a potential step-up in distance for the Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) at Flemington over the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
To improve your chances of predicting the next Flight Stakes winner, access the latest Flight 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 spring contenders eyeing runs in events including the Cox Plate and VRC Oaks down in Melbourne later in the carnival.
Whether you’re a seasoned punter or new to betting on the horse races in Australia, our comprehensive Flight Stakes coverage has everything you need.
With the Flight Stakes traditionally held one day prior to the hugely popular NRL Grand Final, it is a massive weekend of sporting action for fans to get in on with the TAB NZ.
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Flight Stakes Fast Facts
- Last New Zealand-trained Flight Stakes winner: Sunline (1998)
- Notable Fact: Four daughters of Redoute’s Choice won the Flight Stakes consecutively from 2004-2008
Flight Stakes betting takes place on the popular Flight Stakes race which is held at Randwick Racecourse on a Saturday in early October annually.
Flight Stakes odds are offered on the esteemed Sydney Spring Racing Carnival Group 1 event, and the field attracts a host of quality three-year-old fillies potentially heading towards bigger and better features over the coming months.
It is also the fourth and final leg of the coveted Princess Series of races held in Sydney over the spring.
The earlier Princess Series races for Flight Stakes-bound fillies are the Group 2 Silver Shadow Stakes (1200m), Group 2 Furious Stakes (1200m), and the Group 2 Tea Rose Stakes (1400m).
Samantha Miss (2008) was the last filly to win all four legs of the Princess Series and the first since Angst (1993).
The Group 1 Flight Stakes is one of Australia’s most popular fillies-only races and has been won and since 1947 when Nizam’s Ring became the inaugural champion.
It is held over the same track and trip as the meeting’s marquee race – the Epsom Handicap – and is the most esteemed mile race for fillies held in Sydney.
Flight Stakes history shows the event is named after the renowned Hall of Famer, dual Cox Plate winning mare, Flight.
It has been held at both Warwick Farm Racecourse and Royal Randwick Racecourse but consistently at the latter since 2012.
The Flight Stakes holds a special place in racing history due a host of great mares having won the race during their three-year-old seasons including brilliant New Zealander Sunline.
The Flight Stakes is a 1600m event having been run at this distance every year it has been held.
Fillies in the Flight Stakes field must be aged three-years-old and the event is contested at set weights.
It has held Group 1 status since 1985, the year Tingo Tango won.
The Flight Stakes winner also gains a ballot exemption for the Group 1 A$3 million Doncaster Mile (2000m) the following year back at Randwick in April over the same course and distance.
The Flight Stakes follows on from the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m), $7 million 7 Stakes (1600m), and Group 1 Golden Rose Stakes (1400m) as the spring majors in Sydney.
Get the best Epsom Handicap Day racing odds for Sydney, racing stats, previews, form and insider tips on races like the meeting’s feature Group 1 races now at the TAB NZ!
Expert Tips on the 2025 Flight Stakes
Stay tuned for our expert tips and Flight Stakes betting predictions ahead of this year’s Group 1 feature at Randwick.
2025 Flight Stakes Same Race Multi Selections ($7.75 at time of publish) – BET NOW
- To Win: No. 1 Apocalyptic
- Top 3: No. 10 Magenta Skies
APOCALYPTIC (7) may be odds-on and offer little value in the win market, but she’s impossible to tip against and looks a lock for the Flight Stakes, with strong SRM potential pairing her with a value runner for the minors. Michael Freedman’s daughter of Extreme Choice has stamped herself as the boom filly of the season, rising through the grades with back-to-back wins in the Furious and Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick. Her Tea Rose victory was particularly impressive, overcoming a wide run without cover to settle maturely and unleash a powerful late burst against a field she largely meets again. Lightly raced with plenty of upside, she’s well suited to the mile, the set weights, and a midfield draw, and with Tommy Berry sticking, she looks set to keep the streak alive.
MAGENTA SKIES (6) shapes as a genuine trifecta chance behind her well-fancied stablemate, bringing upside and pedigree to the big stage. The beautifully bred daughter of Frankel makes her big city debut after racing exclusively at Newcastle, where she broke her maiden in style on September 19, comfortably defeating older mares over 1400m as the odds-on favourite. Tim Clark retains the ride, and while she faces a steep class rise, her draw just inside Apocalyptic gives her a chance to settle well and track the favourite into the race. With natural improvement, she could surprise a few and add value to the minors.
Flight Stakes Tips
Flight Stakes tips on which filly will win the next edition of the event flood in as the countdown to the important Randwick 1600m race heats up.
Flight Stakes tips on what horse will win the Flight Stakes this year are highly sought after by smart punters and racing fans every season.
When looking at Flight Stakes race tips it is important to consider factors including:
- What horses in the Flight Stakes field are proven over the distance?
- Who the key Flight Stakes trainers and jockeys are and what runners they have in the Flight Stakes field this year?
- Flight Stakes barrier statistics and where your Flight Stakes betting selections are drawn.
- Flight Stakes fillies that have a good past record at the track.
How long does it take to know if you placed a winning Flight Stakes race tip? The event itself takes just over 1 minute and 30 seconds for the competing horses to run the 1,600m trip depending on track conditions.
The official Flight Stakes winner and winning Flight Stakes trifecta are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Flight Stakes result.
What are the best Flight Stakes lead-up races to look at when placing a Flight Stakes bet?
Fillies traditionally contest the Flight Stakes off an earlier spring lead-up in one of the other races from the Princess Series. The Group 2 Tea Rose Stakes (1400m) is the third leg of that series and the key Flight Stakes lead-up held a fortnight earlier at Randwick.
The last horse to complete the Tea Rose Stakes – Flight Stakes double was Apocalyptic (2025).
Zougotcha (2022), Funstar (2019), Alizee (2017), First Seal (2014), Guleph (2013), Streama (2011), More Joyous (2009), and Samantha Miss (2008) are the other most recent Tea Rose Stakes – Flight Stakes double winners making this race the best lead-up into the Group 1.
No Flight Stakes winner has taken out the race off a non-Sydney lead-up since Bounding Away (1986).
Sydney-Trained Horses in the Flight Stakes
Betting on the Sydney-trained horses in the field is more and more popular as Flight Stakes tips favour the proven local hopes from stables around New South Wales.
Looking back over the Flight Stakes history and statistics shows that Oohood (2018) was the only Flight Stakes winner trained outside of Sydney between 1999 and 2024.
Flight Stakes Tips for a Trifecta
Flight Stakes tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Flight Stakes results.
The horse to finish on top of the Flight Stakes trifecta is your Flight Stakes winner, the runner who outlasted all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.
Placing a Flight 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 Flight 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 Flight Stakes to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.
Adding the favourite into your Flight Stakes trifecta bet is a solid bet as the favourites have a strong strike-rate running in the money.
Key Flight Stakes Statistics and Insights
Place an informed bet on this year’s Flight Stakes by considering the following key statistics and insights:
- Win Rates: Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Flight Stakes. Our Flight 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. Flight Stakes race tips offer comprehensive data on place percentages.
- Barrier Success Rates: Horses starting from barriers 2-6 have historically shown a higher success rate in the Flight Stakes.
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Past Flight Stakes Results
Recent Flight Stakes winners, jockeys, trainers, barriers, and weights carried to victory dating back to the year 2004 are detailed in the below table. Note, there was no race held in 2007 due to the impact of the equine influenza outbreak.
| Year | Winner – Age/Gender
Breeding |
Jockey | Weight (kgs) | Trainer/s | Barrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APOCALYPTIC (AUS) 3F EXTREME CHOICE (AUS) – SHADOW (AUS) MEDAGLIA D’ORO (USA) |
TOMMY BERRY | 56.0 | MICHAEL FREEDMAN | 7 | |
| LADY SHENANDOAH (AUS) 3F SNITZEL (AUS) – STAR PUPIL (AUS) STARCRAFT (NZ) |
ZAC LLOYD | 56.0 | CHRIS WALLER | 4 | |
| TROPICAL SQUALL (AUS) 3F PRIZED ICON (AUS) – SQUALLS (AUS) FUSAICHI PEGASUS (USA) |
ADAM HYERONIMUS | 56.0 | G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT | 5 | |
| ZOUGOTCHA (AUS) 3F ZOUSTAR (AUS) – FAST TALKER (AUS) FASTNET ROCK (AUS) |
JAMES MCDONALD | 56.0 | CHRIS WALLER | 2 | |
| NEVER BEEN KISSED (NZ) 3F TIVACI (AUS) – MOVIE (NZ) SAVABEEL (AUS) |
REGAN BAYLISS | 56.0 | G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT | 3 | |
| MONTEFILIA (AUS) 3F KERMADEC (NZ) – BANA WU (GB) SHIROCCO (GER) |
HUGH BOWMAN | 56.0 | DAVID PAYNE | 6 | |
| FUNSTAR (AUS) 3F ADELAIDE (IRE) – STARSPANGLED (IRE) DANEHILL (USA) |
JAMES MCDONALD | 56.0 | CHRIS WALLER | 2 | |
| OOHOOD (AUS) 3F I AM INVINCIBLE (AUS) – BELLA SUNDAY (AUS) DAIWA MAJOR (JPN) |
TIM CLARK | 56.0 | TONY MCEVOY | 11 | |
| ALIZEE (AUS) 3F SEPOY (AUS) – ESSAOUIRA (AUS) EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) |
G SCHOFIELD | 56.0 | JAMES CUMMINGS | 10 | |
| GLOBAL GLAMOUR (AUS) 3F STAR WITNESS (AUS) – SPECTACULA (AUS) TESTA ROSSA (AUS) |
TIM CLARK | 56.0 | G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT | 1 | |
| SPEAK FONDLY (AUS) 3F NORTHERN METEOR (AUS) – BLAB (AUS) FLYING SPUR (AUS) |
TOMMY BERRY | 56.0 | MS G WATERHOUSE | 5 | |
| FIRST SEAL (AUS) 3F FASTNET ROCK (AUS) – EPISODE (AUS) SCENIC (IRE) |
B SHINN | 56.0 | JOHN P THOMPSON | 4 | |
| GUELPH (AUS) 3F EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) – CAMARILLA (AUS) ELUSIVE QUALITY (USA) |
K MCEVOY | 56.0 | PETER SNOWDEN | 6 | |
| NORZITA (NZ) 3F THORN PARK (AUS) – VISIQUE (AUS) QUEST FOR FAME (GB) |
HUGH BOWMAN | 56.0 | BART CUMMINGS | 3 | |
| STREAMA (AUS) 3F STRATUM (AUS) – PENSIAMO (AUS) SOVEREIGN RED (NZ) |
HUGH BOWMAN | 56.0 | G H WALTER | 9 | |
| SECRET ADMIRER (AUS) 3F DUBAWI (IRE) – SECRET ILLUSION (AUS) SECRET SAVINGS (USA) |
B AVDULLA | 56.0 | GRAHAME BEGG | 11 | |
| MORE JOYOUS (NZ) 3F MORE THAN READY (USA) – SUNDAY JOY (AUS) SUNDAY SILENCE (USA) |
N RAWILLER | 56.0 | MS G WATERHOUSE | 1 | |
| SAMANTHA MISS (AUS) 3F REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) – MILLIYET (NZ) ZABEEL (NZ) |
HUGH BOWMAN | 56.0 | KRIS LEES | 9 | |
| CHEEKY CHOICE (AUS) 3F REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) – CHRISTCHURCH (AUS) CAESOUR (USA) |
HUGH BOWMAN | 56.0 | MS G WATERHOUSE | 17 | |
| FASHIONS AFIELD (AUS) 3F REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) – ATTIRE (USA) WILD AGAIN (USA) |
D BEASLEY | 56.0 | MS G WATERHOUSE | 9 | |
| LOTTERIA (AUS) 3F REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) – ROSE REWARD (NZ) SIR TRISTRAM (IRE) |
J CASSIDY | 56.0 | MS G WATERHOUSE | 8 |
Flight Stakes Betting Info
Flight Stakes betting is open months ahead of the Group 1 Sydney, spring race down under at the TAB NZ.
We offer pre-nomination Flight Stakes betting odds throughout the year that are known as futures Flight Stakes odds online.
All-In Flight Stakes betting markets are then available following the official Flight Stakes nominations taken in early September, a month out from the mile showdown.
Betting on the Flight Stakes field is available following final acceptances which close on the Tuesday of race week.
Betting on the Flight Stakes often favours middle distance fillies coming off lead-up runs in the Tea Rose Stakes with this race proving a good form line to follow into the Flight Stakes each spring as it is the final lead-up leg of the Princess Series of races with the Flight Stakes considered the Grand Final.
Flight Stakes race betting traditionally focuses on the fillies who have an outstanding record in similar level races and those heading potentially towards even bigger and better events over the spring like the Cox Plate against the older horses at weight-for-age at Moonee Valley.
For the best online betting on the Flight Stakes, consider tipping a horse to win both the Flight Stakes and another Group 1 race over the carnival in a spring double!
Flight Stakes Field
The Flight Stakes field attracts a line-up of top-line fillies each season with runners coming from stables around Australia and New Zealand.
Flight Stakes Acceptance Dates
It is crucial to take note of when the Flight Stakes field is out, what time Flight Stakes nominations close and the official Flight Stakes acceptance dates when placing a Flight Stakes bet online as horses may drop out of the race and bets may be cancelled.
The Flight Stakes field features a capacity of 20 horses plus 4 emergencies.
See below for the official Flight Stakes field dates for 2025.
- 2025 Flight Stakes Nominations: Close on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 12:00pm (Sydney time).
- 2025 Flight Stakes Final Field: Revealed on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 9:00am (Sydney time).
- 2025 Flight Stakes Barrier Draw: Conducted on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Where can you bet on the Flight Stakes?
The best place to bet on this year’s Flight Stakes race is through the TAB NZ online.
Flight Stakes Odds
Flight Stakes odds and online betting tips on the Flight Stakes are dominated by proven Group 1 fillies, the runners in the race proven at the 1600m distance and Sydney-trained gallopers who have an outstanding record in the event heading towards the event third or fourth-up for the spring.
Where can I find the Flight Stakes odds?
For the latest odds and updates on the Flight 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 Flight Stakes
Want to know how to make a bet on the Flight Stakes? Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest Flight Stakes betting odds and options.
It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the Flight Stakes online.
You can place a Flight Stakes bet online anytime markets are live.
There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the Flight Stakes.
From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the Flight Stakes is a race for everyone.
Whether you’re diving deep into the latest Flight Stakes race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the spring carnival at Randwick Racecourse, the Flight Stakes has it all!
This important spring race showcases Australia’s finest fillies and attracts attention from all over the country as the count down to the ‘Big 3’ spring majors heats up!
How to Bet on the Flight Stakes in 2025?
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 Flight Stakes betting guide, Flight Stakes form guide and our expert Flight Stakes tips.
4. Choose a Flight Stakes bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or the Flight Stakes Trifecta. There are many more Flight Stakes betting options available so make sure to check out our Flight Stakes betting markets.
5. Select the Flight Stakes horse you want to bet on from the early markets, Flight Stakes nominations or Flight Stakes field.
What are the popular betting markets for the Flight Stakes?
When it comes to betting on the Flight 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.
What makes betting on the Flight Stakes so popular?
The fact that the Flight Stakes is held on the same card as one of the best mile races in Australia – the Epsom Handicap – and it is the Princess Series finale make it one of the key events at the Sydney Carnival of Racing and a must watch and must bet on horse racing event.
What makes the Flight Stakes so special?
The Flight Stakes serves as a great guide historically to other important spring races like the Cox Plate in Melbourne, so using the Flight Stakes form for upcoming events is popular with punters.
Australian and international racing fans, including those in New Zealand, tune into the thrilling 1600m spring event every season to see if their bets on the Flight Stakes won!
The Flight Stakes currently offers A$750,000 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 Flight Stakes champions.
How many horses can run in the Flight Stakes?
The Flight Stakes field has a bumper 20-starter limit plus 4 emergencies with final acceptances announced the Tuesday of race week.
Flight Stakes race tips centre on proven milers that have good lead-up form, fillies with previous experience at the Randwick track, and the Sydney-trained runners who have a dominant recent record in the race.
The Flight Stakes is a set weights race open to female horses aged three-years-old. All three-year-old fillies in the Flight Stakes field carry 56kg.
The highest-rated horse in the Flight Stakes field dons the number one saddlecloth.
Flight Stakes Prize Money
The Flight Stakes prize money may not compare to the stakes on offer in events like the A$20 million The Everest and A$10 million The Golden Eagle which are both held in Sydney over the spring, but it remains a highlight of the Australian racing calendar.
The Flight Stakes prize money is set at A$750,000 in total stakes allocated between first to tenth place.
How much does the Flight Stakes winner get? The winning Flight Stakes filly receives a total of A$430,000 in prize money.
See below for the official breakdown of Flight Stakes prizes on offer from the Flight Stakes winner to the tenth horse to cross the finish line in the official Flight Stakes results.
- First: A$430,000
- Second: A$141,000
- Third: A$71,500
- Fourth: A$33,250
- Fifth: A$18,000
- Sixth: A$7,500
- Seventh: A$7,500
- Eighth: A$7,500
- Ninth: A1$7,500
- Tenth: A$7,500
Conducted by the Australian Turf Club (ATC), the Flight Stakes is a mid-carnival feature race at the esteemed Royal Randwick track over the all-important Sydney Spring Carnival.
The Flight Stakes has been won by a host of turf greats including a number of reigning or subsequent Cox Plate winners.
How many international horses have won the Flight Stakes?
None. So far, a horse trained outside of Australia or New Zealand has not won the Flight Stakes as most Northern Hemisphere raiders opt to target the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup races later in the spring for which they are better bred for.
Flight Stakes Race Records
What was the fastest Flight Stakes winning time? Montefilia won the Flight Stakes in 2020 in a record time of minute 33:04 seconds over the 1600m.
What races will runners out of the Flight Stakes target in the spring?
Following a run in the Flight Stakes key spring targets for the top contenders may include the coveted Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) with Australasia’s weight-for-age championship taking place at The Valley in late October, the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) for three-year-olds at Sydney on the same date as the Cox Plate, potentially the Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) for those staying genuine staying potential, and the Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) now run in mid-November at Caulfield as the Melbourne equivalent to the Flight Stakes.
Montefilia (2020) was the last filly to complete the Flight Stakes – Spring Champion Stakes double.
What Time Does the Flight Stakes Start?
The Flight Stakes start time is traditionally scheduled between 2:30pm and 3:00pm (local time).
Flight Stakes Barriers
The Flight Stakes barrier draw and allocated Flight Stakes gates play a key role for many punters when deciding on what horses to bet on in the big race.
When is the Flight Stakes barrier draw?
The Flight Stakes barrier draw is conducted on the same day as final acceptances close which is the Tuesday of race week around 9:00am local Sydney time.
Barriers have historically not really affected the Flight Stakes results the winners coming from a wide spread of starting positions.
Barrier 7 is the most recent Flight Stakes winning barrier with Apocalyptic in 2025.
Four Flight Stakes winners from 2000-2025 jumped from double-digit gates most recently Oohood (11 in 2018).
Barrier 17 is the widest barrier to produce a Flight Stakes winner between 2000 and 2025 with Cheeky Choice the latest to salute from that gate in 2006.
What is the most successful recent Flight Stakes barrier draw?
Barriers 10 and 4 have produced four Flight Stakes winners each between 2000 and 2025 most recently Alizee (10 in 2017) and Lady Shenandoah (4 in 2024).
Breakdown of winning Flight Stakes barriers between 2000-25:
- Barrier 1 – 2 (latest Global Glamour in 2016)
- Barrier 2 – 3 (latest Zougotcha in 2022)
- Barrier 3 – 3 (latest Never Been Kissed in 2021)
- Barrier 4 – 4 (latest Lady Shenandoah in 2024)
- Barrier 5 – 2 (latest Tropical Squall in 2023)
- Barrier 6 – 2 (latest Montefilia in 2020)
- Barrier 7 – 1 (latest Apocalyptic in 2025)
- Barrier 8 – 1 (latest Lotteria in 2004)
- Barrier 9 – 3 (latest Streama in 2011)
- Barrier 10 – 4 (latest Alizee in 2017)
- Barrier 11 – 2 (latest Oohood in 2018)
- Barrier 12 – 0
- Barrier 13 – 0
- Barrier 14 – 0
- Barrier 15 – 0
- Barrier 16 – 0
- Barrier 17 – 1 (latest Cheeky Choice in 2006)
Flight Stakes Betting Favourites
Favourites in Flight Stakes betting are those horses that jump at the shortest Flight Stakes odds.
From 2013-25 six Flight Stakes favourites saluted for the punters.
Last Flight Stakes favourite to win: Apocalyptic ($1.65 in 2025)
Last odds-on Flight Stakes favourite to win: Apocalyptic ($1.65 in 2025)
Last Flight Stakes favourite to finish worse than third: Tiz Invincible (6th in 2023)
The last Flight Stakes favourite to finish worse than third and miss out on a spot in the Flight Stakes trifecta was Tiz Invincible who started at $2.80 before running sixth to Tropical Squall ($9) in 2023.
Flight Stakes Form
We offer a complete Flight Stakes form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the Flight Stakes field in addition to insider Flight Stakes racing tips and betting odds.
Our Flight Stakes form guides include:
- Flight 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 Flight Stakes or you are an expert Flight Stakes tipster, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a smart bet on the Flight Stakes.
How to Read the Flight 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 Flight 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 Flight Stakes race.
Weight Carried: Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the Flight Stakes as this can impact performance.
Flight Stakes Day Betting
Flight Stakes Day betting is dominated by online racing bets on the three Group 1 races on the card, and there are also a host of exciting support races that the TAB NZ offer top Randwick racing odds on.
The Flight Stakes is one of three Group 1 events on the program making for a huge day of spring racing and punting in Sydney! The other Group status Epsom Handicap Day races to check out our insider Sydney racing tips for include the:
- Group 1 $1,500,000 Epsom Handicap (1600m),
- Group 1 A$750,000 The Metropolitan (2400m),
- Group 2 A$1,000,000 Premiere Stakes (1200m),
- Group 3 A$250,000 Gimcrack Stakes (1000m), and the
- Group 3 A$250,000 Breeders’ Plate (1000m).
Flight Stakes Results
The Flight Stakes results are known when the event takes place on a Saturday in early October.
You can bet on the Flight Stakes race results weeks ahead of race day with our futures Flight Stakes markets here at the TAB NZ.
Betting on the Flight Stakes results entails picking the Flight Stakes winning horse and we can help you place an informed bet on the Flight Stakes with our Flight Stakes tips and form guide.
Other Flight Stakes results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.
The complete Flight Stakes finishing order shows what position every horse in the traditional 20-horse field ran.
Some punters even like to place bets on what horse will finish last in the Flight Stakes results!
Flight Stakes exotic results show how all the exotic Flight Stakes bet types resulted like the Flight Stakes Quinella, Flight Stakes Exacta, Flight Stakes Trifecta, and Flight Stakes First Four.
Flight Stakes Jockeys
Securing a ride in the Flight Stakes field is a highly sought-after achievement for jockeys around Australia and New Zealand. Winning this important spring 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 Flight Stakes field is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and official Flight Stakes jockey announcements are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.
Tommy Berry is the latest Flight Stakes winning jockey having ridden Apocalyptic to victory in 2025.
Who is the most successful recent Flight Stakes jockey? Between 2000 and 2025 jockey Hugh Bowman rode five Flight Stakes winners most recently aboard Montefilia in 2020.
Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the Flight Stakes horses this spring.
Flight Stakes Trainers
The late Tommy Smith is the most successful Flight Stakes trainer having prepared 13 winners.
His daughter, Gai Waterhouse, follows as the second most successful Flight Stakes winning trainer after securing her 11th win in 2023 with Tropical Squall in partnership with Adian Bott.
Michael Freedman is the latest Flight Stakes winning trainer having prepared Apocalyptic in 2025.
Flight Stakes Winners
Notable Flight Stakes winners throughout history include:
Wenona Girl (1960): This ace filly won the Flight Stakes in the same year she beat home the boys in the Rosehill Guineas.
Research (1988): Research went on to make history as the only filly to complete the Australian Derby – Australian Oaks double the following year in 1989.
Sunline (1998): Sunline is one of the Flight Stakes’ most famous champions with the star Kiwi going on to win the following races on two occasions: W. S. Cox Plate (1999 & 2000), Doncaster Handicap (1999 & 2002), All Aged Stakes (2000 & 2002), Coolmore Classic (2000 & 2002), and the Waikato Sprint (2001 & 2002) in her homeland in New Zealand.
Samantha Miss (2008): Samantha Miss made history joining Angst (1993) as the only fillies in history to complete all four legs of the Princes Series of races with wins in the Silver Shadow Stakes, Furious Stakes, Tea Rose Stakes, and the Flight Stakes.
Apocalyptic (2025): Apocalyptic was enormous winning the 2025 Flight Stakes at just her fourth start with the Michael Freedman trained filly having come via back-to-back Group 2 wins in the Furious Stakes and Tea Rose Stakes before saluting for the punters as the odds-on favourite.
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