The 2025 King Charles III Stakes ran on Saturday October 18, 2025, at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, New South Wales and saw Joe Pride's Ceolwulf ($10) successfully defend his title at big odds!
| 3. Ceolwulf (4) J: Chad Schofield 59kg x4436T: Joseph Pride | ||
| 1. Mr Brightside (12) J: Craig Williams 59kg 20x21T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | ||
| 8. Pier (1) J: Ethan Brown 59kg 31x35T: Darryn & Briar Weatherley | ||
| 6. Pericles (5) J: Josh Parr 59kg 45x13T: Bjorn Baker | ||
| 5. Tom Kitten (7) J: Ben Melham 59kg 73x54T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | ||
| 10. Fangirl (11) J: James McDonald 57kg 21x41T: Chris Waller | ||
| 11. Pride Of Jenni (8) J: Declan Bates 57kg 910x1T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 7. Yellow Brick (10) J: Jason Collett 59kg 2x470T: Tony & Maddysen Sears | ||
| 12. Within The Law (6) J: Rachel King 48kg x2562T: Bjorn Baker | ||
| 9. El Castello (9) J: Adam Hyeronimus 58kg 15x40T: Joseph Pride | ||
| 2. Royal Patronage (3) J: Tim Clark 59kg 420x5T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | ||
| 4. Lake Forest (2) J: Zac Purton 59kg 45622T: William Haggas |
King Charles III Stakes Info
- 2025 King Charles III Stakes Date: Saturday the 18th of October 2025
- Track Location: Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Distance: 1,600m
- Conditions: Weight-for-age; 3YOs & Upwards
- Status: Group 1
- Prize Money (AUD): $5,000,000
- First Run: 1945 (George Main Stakes); 2023 (King Charles III Stakes)
- Reigning King Charles III Stakes Winner: Ceolwful (2024 & 2025)
Looking for the latest King Charles III Stakes betting odds, insider racing tips and form for the Randwick Group 1? The TAB NZ have all the best betting guides and statistics to make informed bets on the King Charles III Stakes race this October!
The Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (formerly the George Main Stakes) is a crucial mile test for Australia’s top middle-distance racehorses as they prepare for the iconic horse racing majors over the spring down under including the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m).
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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 Champions Mile 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 King Charles III Stakes coverage has everything you need.
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King Charles III Stakes Fast Facts
- Last mare to win the George Main Stakes / King Charles III Stakes: Fangirl (2023)
- Last three-year-old to win the George Main Stakes / King Charles III Stakes: Viscount (2001)
- Last multiple George Main Stakes / King Charles III Stakes: Ceolwulf (2024-25)
- Notable Fact: In 2021 Verry Elleegant won this race ahead of her Melbourne Cup success
King Charles III Stakes betting takes place on the popular King Charles III Stakes race which is held at Randwick Racecourse on a Saturday in mid-October annually.
King Charles III Stakes odds are offered on the esteemed Sydney Spring Racing Carnival Group 1 event, and the field attracts a host of quality middle distance racehorses heading towards bigger and better features over the coming months.
The Group 1 King Charles III Stakes is one of Australia’s most popular horse races. It was originally known as the George Main Stakes and took place in September two weeks prior to the Epsom Handicap.
In 2023 the event was renamed and moved to join the incredible The Everest Day line-up of races in Randwick the following month making the former George Main Stakes race now defunct.
It was run as the George Main Stakes from 1945 when Modulation became the inaugural champion up until 2023 when Fangirl won the first running of the now King Charles III Stakes.
The King Charles III Stakes remains one of the country’s leading mile events attracting brilliant fields of star horses every spring.
King Charles III Stakes history shows the event was previously named in honour of former chairman of the Australian Jockey Club (AJC), George Main. It is now named after Charles III, the King of the United Kingdom.
The George Main Stakes / King Charles III Stakes holds a special place in racing history due a host of turf greats having won the race during their careers including the legendary Winx, the historic four-time Cox Plate champion mare, who won three times from 2016-2018.
The King Charles III Stakes is a 1600m event.
Horses in the King Charles III Stakes field must be aged at least three-years-old and the event is a weight-for-age race.
It has held Group 1 status since 1979, the year Imposing won.
The King Charles III Stakes follows on from the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m), $7 million 7 Stakes (1600m), Group 1 Golden Rose Stakes (1400m), Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m), Group 1 The Metropolitan (2400m), and Group 1 Flight Stakes (1600m) as the spring majors in Sydney.
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Expert Tips on the 2025 King Charles III Stakes
Stay tuned for our expert tips and King Charles III Stakes betting predictions ahead of this year’s Group 1 feature at Randwick.
2025 King Charles III Stakes Same Race Multi Selections ($25 at time of publish) – BET NOW
- Top 2 – No. 1 Mr Brightside
- Top 3 – No. 10 Fangirl
- Top 4 – No. 12 Within The Law
MR BRIGHTSIDE (12) might be parked out wide, but if there’s one horse tough enough to overcome it, it’s this old warrior. The Lindsay Park crew said he was flying pre-spring, and he’s delivered — winning a third straight Makybe Diva after running second in the Memsie. He’s third-up, fit as a fiddle, and Craig Williams knows him like the back of his hand. Sure, Randwick’s right-handed layout isn’t his usual playground, and he’ll need to earn it from the draw, but with nearly $18 million in the bank and a strong record at the mile, he’s all class and looks the one to beat for Kiwi punters backing heart and form.
FANGIRL (11) returns as the $4 favourite and looks a rock-solid top-three play for Kiwi punters chasing consistency. Chris Waller’s 2023 winner has had a massive 12 months, adding the Queen Of The Turf to her Group 1 haul and defending her 7 Stakes title last start with authority. She’s out to bounce back from a midfield finish in this race last year, and while barrier 11 isn’t ideal, she’s got James McDonald on board and Waller’s record in this race is elite — nine wins since 2011 and hunting number ten. Proven at Randwick, strong at the mile, and right in the thick of it again.
WITHIN THE LAW (6) is the forgotten lightweight, but Kiwi punters looking for a roughie with upside might want to keep her safe. Bjorn Baker’s filly drops right down to 48kg and comes off a strong second in the Flight Stakes behind Apocalyptic, who’s now favourite for the Thousand Guineas. She’s twice placed at Group 1 level over the Randwick mile, including a narrow defeat in the Champagne Stakes as a 2YO, and while this is a big step up at weight-for-age, she’s fit, flying, and could give a cheeky sight if she gets the right run.
King Charles III Stakes Tips
King Charles III Stakes tips on which horse will win the next edition of the event flood in as the countdown to the important Randwick 1600m race heats up.
King Charles III Stakes tips on what horse will win the King Charles III STakes this year are highly sought after by smart punters and racing fans every season.
When looking at King Charles III Stakes race tips it is important to consider factors including:
- What horses in the King Charles III Stakes field are proven over the distance?
- Who the key King Charles III Stakes trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the King Charles III Stakes field this year?
- King Charles III Stakes barrier statistics and where your King Charles III Stakes betting selections are drawn.
- King Charles III Stakes horses that have a good past record at the track.
How long does it take to know if you placed a winning King Charles III 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 King Charles III Stakes winner and winning King Charles III Stakes trifecta are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish King Charles III Stakes result.
What are the best King Charles III Stakes lead-up races to look at when placing a King Charles III Stakes bet?
Since the event moved to mid-October to take place after the Epsom handicap, horses now contest the King Charles III Stakes off an earlier spring lead-up in a race like the $1 million 7 Stakes (1600m).
The 2023 King Charles III Stakes winner Fangirl came via a lead-up third in the inaugural running of the 7 Stakes.
The Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) is also a key lead-up into the King Charles III Stakes.
Fangirl (2023) is the latest horse to complete the Winx Stakes – King Charles III Stakes double in the same year.
In 2024 Ceolwulf became history’s first Epsom Handicap – King Charles III Stakes double champion.
Ceolwulf returned in 2025 to go back-to-back in the King Charles III Stakes results following lead-up runs in the Winx Stakes (4th), Chelmsford Stakes (4th), 7 Stakes (3rd) and Epsom Handicap (6th).
Sydney-Trained Horses in the King Charles III Stakes
Betting on the Sydney-trained horses in the field is more and more popular as King Charles III Stakes tips favour the proven local hopes from stables around New South Wales.
Horses coming off a Sydney lead-up also make the best bets in the King Charles III Stakes with no horse having won the event off a run outside of Sydney in over 30 years.
Horses coming off a top four run dominate King Charles III Stakes tipping as the first winner of the event to finish worse than fourth in their final lead-up since Road To Rock (2009) was Ceolwulf (Epsom Handicap 6th) for his second in 2025
Favourites in the markets and Chris Waller-trained runners are others to include in your King Charles III Stakes tips and best bets.
King Charles III Stakes Tips for a Trifecta
King Charles III Stakes tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the King Charles III Stakes results.
The horse to finish on top of the King Charles III Stakes trifecta is your King Charles III Stakes winner, the runner who outlasted all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.
Placing a King Charles III 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 King Charles III 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 King Charles III Stakes to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.
Adding the favourite into your King Charles III Stakes trifecta bet is a top bet as the favourites have an excellent recent strike-rate running in the money.
Key King Charles III Stakes Statistics and Insights
Place an informed bet on this year’s King Charles III Stakes by considering the following key statistics and insights:
- Win Rates: Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the King Charles III Stakes. Our King Charles III 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. King Charles III Stakes race tips offer comprehensive data on place percentages.
- Barrier Success Rates: Horses starting from barriers 2-7 have historically shown a higher success rate in the King Charles III Stakes.
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Past George Main Stakes / King Charles III Stakes Results
Recent George Main Stakes / King Charles III 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 run in 2007 due to the equine influenza outbreak.
| Year | Winner – Age/Gender
Breeding |
Jockey | Weight (kgs) | Trainer/s | Barrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEOLWULF (NZ) 5G TAVISTOCK (NZ) – LAS BRISAS (GB) SHAMARDAL (USA) |
CHAD SCHOFIELD | 59.0 | JOSEPH PRIDE | 4 | |
| CEOLWULF (NZ) 4G TAVISTOCK (NZ) – LAS BRISAS (GB) SHAMARDAL (USA) |
CHAD SCHOFIELD | 58.5 | JOSEPH PRIDE | 2 | |
| FANGIRL (AUS) 5M SEBRING (AUS) – LITTLE SURFER GIRL (AUS) ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) |
JAMES MCDONALD | 57.0 | CHRIS WALLER | 2 | |
| ANAMOE (AUS) 4H STREET BOSS (USA) – ANAMATO (AUS) REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) |
JAMES MCDONALD | 58.5 | JAMES CUMMINGS | 7 | |
| VERRY ELLEEGANT (NZ) 6M ZED (NZ) – OPULENCE (NZ) DANROAD (AUS) |
JAMES MCDONALD | 57.0 | CHRIS WALLER | 2 | |
| KOLDING (NZ) 5G OCEAN PARK (NZ) – MAGIC STAR (AUS) DANZERO (AUS) |
TOMMY BERRY | 59.0 | CHRIS WALLER | 7 | |
| AVILIUS (GB) 5G PIVOTAL (GB) – ALESSANDRIA (GB) DAIWA MAJOR (JPN) |
K MCEVOY | 59.0 | JAMES CUMMINGS | 8 | |
| WINX (AUS) 7M STREET CRY (IRE) – VEGAS SHOWGIRL (NZ) AL AKBAR (AUS) |
HUGH BOWMAN | 57.0 | CHRIS WALLER | 3 | |
| WINX (AUS) 6M STREET CRY (IRE) – VEGAS SHOWGIRL (NZ) AL AKBAR (AUS) |
HUGH BOWMAN | 57.0 | CHRIS WALLER | 1 | |
| WINX (AUS) 5M STREET CRY (IRE) – VEGAS SHOWGIRL (NZ) AL AKBAR (AUS) |
HUGH BOWMAN | 57.0 | CHRIS WALLER | 5 | |
| KERMADEC (NZ) 4H TEOFILO (IRE) – HY FUJI (AUS) FUJI KISEKI (JPN) |
G SCHOFIELD | 58.5 | CHRIS WALLER | 4 | |
| SACRED FALLS (NZ) 5H O’REILLY (NZ) – IGUAZU’S GIRL (NZ) REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) |
Z PURTON | 59.0 | CHRIS WALLER | 1 | |
| STREAMA (AUS) 5M STRATUM (AUS) – PENSIAMO (AUS) SOVEREIGN RED (NZ) |
B SHINN | 57.0 | G H WALTER | 6 | |
| SHOOT OUT (AUS) 6G HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) – PENTAMEROUS (NZ) PENTIRE (GB) |
HUGH BOWMAN | 59.0 | CHRIS WALLER | 4 | |
| SINCERO (AUS) 4G UMATILLA (NZ) – YOURS AS ALWAYS (AUS) PREGO (IRE) |
C G O’BRIEN | 58.5 | STEPHEN FARLEY | 8 | |
| MORE JOYOUS (NZ) 4M MORE THAN READY (USA) – SUNDAY JOY (AUS) SUNDAY SILENCE (USA) |
C W BROWN | 56.5 | MS G WATERHOUSE | 5 | |
| ROAD TO ROCK (AUS) 5H ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) – TREWORNAN (GB) MIDYAN (USA) |
G SCHOFIELD | 59.0 | ANTHONY CUMMINGS | 9 | |
| MENTALITY (AUS) 5G FLYING SPUR (AUS) – SYNAESTHESIA (USA) QUIET AMERICAN (USA) |
C W BROWN | 59.0 | JOHN HAWKES | 6 | |
| RACING TO WIN (AUS) 4G ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) – SURREALIST (AUS) KENNY’S BEST PAL (AUS) |
G BOSS | 57.5 | JOHN O’SHEA | 1 | |
| MR CELEBRITY (NZ) 5G PEINTRE CELEBRE (USA) – LAMORA (AUS) MARSCAY (AUS) |
L BEASLEY | 58.0 | MS G WATERHOUSE | 4 | |
| GRAND ARMEE (AUS) 6G HENNESSY (USA) – TAMBOUR (AUS) MARAUDING (NZ) |
D BEASLEY | 58.0 | MS G WATERHOUSE | 4 |
King Charles III Stakes Betting Info
King Charles III Stakes betting is open months ahead of the Group 1 Sydney, spring race down under at the TAB NZ.
We offer pre-nomination King Charles III Stakes betting odds throughout the year that are known as futures King Charles III Stakes odds online.
All-In King Charles III Stakes betting markets are then available following the official King Charles III Stakes nominations taken the Monday of race week.
Betting on the King Charles III Stakes field is available following final acceptances which close on the Wednesday ahead of the event.
Betting on the King Charles III Stakes often favours middle distance gallopers coming off lead-up runs in the 7 Stakes with this race proving a good form line to follow into the King Charles III Stakes each spring.
King Charles III Stakes race betting traditionally focuses on the older runners who have an outstanding record in the event and those heading towards the spring majors including Melbourne’s Cox Plate race a fortnight later at Moonee Valley.
For the best online betting on the King Charles III Stakes, consider tipping a horse to win both the King Charles III Stakes and another Group 1 race over the carnival in a spring double!
King Charles III Stakes Field
The King Charles III Stakes field attracts a line-up of top-line horses each season with runners coming from stables around Australia and New Zealand.
King Charles III Stakes Acceptance Dates
It is crucial to take note of when the King Charles III Stakes field is out, what time King Charles III Stakes nominations close and the official King Charles III Stakes acceptance dates when placing a King Charles III Stakes bet online as horses may drop out of the race and bets may be cancelled.
The King Charles III Stakes field features a capacity of 20 horses plus 4 emergencies.
See below for the official King Charles III Stakes field dates for 2025.
- 2025 King Charles III Stakes Nominations: Close on Monday October 13, 2025, at 11:00am (Sydney time)
- 2025 King Charles III Stakes Final Field: Revealed on Wednesday October 15, 2025, at 9:00am (Sydney time)
- 2025 King Charles III Stakes Barrier Draw: Conducted on Wednesday October 15, 2025.
Where can you bet on the King Charles III Stakes?
The best place to bet on this year’s King Charles III Stakes race is through the TAB NZ online.
King Charles III Stakes Odds
King Charles III Stakes odds and online betting tips on the King Charles III Stakes are dominated by proven Group 1 horses and Sydney-trained gallopers who have a great record in the event heading towards the event after a few earlier lead-up runs over the spring.
Where can I find the King Charles III Stakes odds?
For the latest odds and updates on the King Charles III 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 King Charles III Stakes
Want to know how to make a bet on the King Charles III Stakes? Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest King Charles III Stakes betting odds and options.
It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the King Charles III Stakes online.
You can place a King Charles III Stakes bet online anytime markets are live.
There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the King Charles III Stakes.
From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the King Charles III Stakes is a race for everyone.
Whether you’re diving deep into the latest King Charles III Stakes race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the spring carnival at Randwick Racecourse, the King Charles III Stakes has it all!
This important spring race showcases Australia’s finest thoroughbreds and attracts attention from all over the country.
How to Bet on the King Charles III 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 King Charles III Stakes betting guide, King Charles III Stakes form guide and our expert King Charles III Stakes tips.
4. Choose a King Charles III Stakes bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or the King Charles III Stakes Trifecta. There are many more King Charles III Stakes betting options available so make sure to check out our King Charles III Stakes betting markets.
5. Select the King Charles III Stakes horse you want to bet on from the early markets, King Charles III Stakes nominations or King Charles III Stakes field.
What are the popular betting markets for the King Charles III Stakes?
When it comes to betting on the King Charles III 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 King Charles III Stakes so popular?
The fact that the King Charles III Stakes is one of the best mile races in Australia and one of the key events at the Sydney Carnival of Racing make it a must watch and must bet on horse racing event.
What makes the King Charles III Stakes so special?
The King Charles III Stakes serves as a great guide historically to other important spring races like the Cox Plate in Melbourne, so using the King Charles III Stakes for upcoming events is popular with punters.
After being renamed and upgraded in stakes in 2023 the race is now officially the world’s richest weight-for-age 1600m thoroughbred race.
Australian and international racing fans, including those in New Zealand, tune into the thrilling spring event every season to see if their bets on the King Charles III Stakes won!
The King Charles III Stakes currently offers A$5,000,000 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 King Charles III Stakes champions.
How many horses can run in the King Charles III Stakes?
The King Charles III Stakes field has a bumper 20-starter limit plus 4 emergencies with final acceptances announced the Wednesday of race week.
King Charles III Stakes race tips centre on proven mile stars that have good lead-up form, horses with previous experience at the Randwick track, and the locally trained runners who have a dominant recent record in the race.
The King Charles III Stakes is a weight-for-age race open to horses aged three-years-old and above meaning the older a horse is, the more weight they will carry.
The highest-rated horse in the King Charles III Stakes field dons the number one saddlecloth.
How many mares have won the King Charles III Stakes in recent years?
Between 2000 and 2025 the George Main Stakes / King Charles III Stakes has been won by mares seven times including Winx three times and most recently Fangirl in 2023.
What age group has the best recent King Charles III Stakes record?
Five-year-olds have dominated the George Main Stakes / King Charles III Stakes results in recent years with 12 saluting between 2000 and 2025, most recently Ceolwulf for his second win in 2025.
The oldest recent George Main Stakes / King Charles III Stakes winner was Winx for her third in 2018 as a seven-year-old.
The youngest recent George Main Stakes / King Charles III Stakes winner was Viscount in 2001 as a three-year-old.
Between 2000 and 2025 the breakdown of George Main Stakes / King Charles III Stakes winners by age is as follows:
- 3YOS – 1 (latest Viscount in 2001)
- 4YOs – 6 (latest Ceolwulf in 2024)
- 5YOs – 12 (latest Ceolwulf in 2025)
- 6YOs – 5 (latest Verry Elleegant in 2021)
- 7YOs – 1 (latest Winx in 2018)
King Charles III Stakes Prize Money
The King Charles III Stakes prize money may not compare to the stakes on offer in events like the A$20 million The Everest held on the same day and A$10 million The Golden Eagle later in the spring, but it remains a highlight of the Australian racing calendar and one of the most lucrative races in the country.
The King Charles III Stakes prize money is set at A$5,000,000 in total stakes allocated between 1st to 12th place.
How much does the King Charles III winner get? The winning King Charles III Stakes horse receives a total of A$2,950,000 in prize money.
See below for the official breakdown of King Charles III Stakes prizes on offer from the King Charles III Stakes winner to the twelfth horse to cross the finish line in the official King Charles III Stakes results.
- First: A$2,950,000
- Second: A$850,000
- Third: A$425,000
- Fourth: A$210,000
- Fifth: A$125,000
- Sixth: A$75,000
- Seventh: A$60,000
- Eighth: A$60,000
- Ninth: A$40,000
- Tenth: A$40,000
- Eleventh: A$20,000
- Twelfth: A$20,000
Conducted by the Australian Turf Club (ATC), the King Charles III Stakes is a mid-carnival feature race at the esteemed Royal Randwick track over the all-important Sydney Spring Carnival.
The King Charles III Stakes (formerly the George Main 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 King Charles III Stakes?
None. So far, a horse trained outside of Australia or New Zealand has not won the King Charles Stakes with most Northern Hemisphere raiders opting to target the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup races for which they are better bred for.
How many horses have won the King Charles III Stakes more than once?
Six horses have won multiple editions of the race including three-time champion Winx (2016-18) and most recently Ceolwulf (2024-25).
Multiple George Main Stakes / King Charles III Stakes Champions
Shannon (1946-47), Count Radiant (1964-65), Regal Rhythm (1967-68), Kingston Town (1981-82), Winx (2016-2018), and Ceolwulf (2024-25).
King Charles III Stakes Race Records
What was the fastest King Charles III Stakes winning time? Kolding won the then George Main Stakes in 2020 in a record time of 1 minute 33.3 seconds over the 1600m.
What races will runners out of the King Charles III Stakes target in the spring?
Following a run in the King Charles III Stakes key spring targets for the top contenders include the coveted Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) with Australasia’s weight-for-age championship taking place at The Valley in late October, Flemington events over the Melbourne Cup Carnival including the Group 1 Champions Stakes (2000m), and even the iconic Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m).
Anamoe (2022) was the last horse to complete the King Charles III Stakes (then George Main) – Cox Plate double in the same year.
Other recent George Main Stakes winners to take out the Cox Plate include Winx and Kingston Town.
Grand Armee (2004) was the last horse to complete the King Charles III Stakes (then George Main) – Champions Stakes double in the same year.
Verry Elleegant (2021) was the last horse to complete the King Charles III Stakes (then George Main) – Melbourne Cup double in the same year.
What Time Does the King Charles III Stakes Start?
The King Charles III Stakes start time is traditionally scheduled around 5:30pm (local time).
King Charles III Stakes Barriers
The King Charles III Stakes barrier draw and allocated King Charles III Stakes gates play a key role for many punters when deciding on what horses to bet on in the big race.
When is the King Charles III Stakes barrier draw?
The King Charles III Stakes barrier draw is conducted on the same day as final acceptances close which is the Wednesday of race week around 9:00am local Sydney time.
Barriers have historically affected the George Main Stakes / King Charles III Stakes results with the distance and make-up of the course best suited to horses drawn between barriers 1 and 8.
Barrier 4 is the most recent King Charles III Stakes winning barrier with Ceolwulf (2025).
Barrier 2 is the latest King Charles III Stakes barrier to produce back-to-back winners with Fangirl (2023) and Ceolwulf (2024).
No George Main / King Charles III Stakes winner from 2000-2025 has jumped from a double-digit gate.
Barrier 9 is the widest barrier to produce a George Main / King Charles III Stakes winner between 2000 and 2025 with Road To Rock the latest to salute from that gate in 2009.
What is the most successful recent King Charles III Stakes barrier draw?
Barrier 4 has produced 5 George Main Stakes / King Charels III Stakes winners between 2000 and 2025 most recently Ceolwulf (2025).
Breakdown of winning George Main / King Charles III Stakes barriers between 2000-25:
- Barrier 1 – 4 (latest Winx in 2017)
- Barrier 2 – 3 (latest Ceolwulf in 2024)
- Barrier 3 – 2 (latest Winx in 2018)
- Barrier 4 – 5 (latest Ceolwulf in 2025)
- Barrier 5 – 4 (latest Winx in 2016)
- Barrier 6 – 2 (latest Streama in 2013)
- Barrier 7 – 2 (latest Anamoe in 2022)
- Barrier 8 – 2 (latest Avilius in 2019)
- Barrier 9 – 1 (latest Road To Rock in 2009)
King Charles III Stakes Betting Favourites
Favourites in King Charles III Stakes betting are those horses that jump at the shortest King Charles III Stakes odds.
From 2010 to 2025, 11 favourites have saluted in the race including Winx for all three of her victories from 2016-18.
Last George Main Stakes / King Charles III Stakes favourite to win: Anamoe ($1.65 in 2022)
Last George Main Stakes / King Charles III Stakes odds-on favourites to win: Verry Elleegant ($1.75 in 2021) and Anamoe ($1.65 in 2022)
Last George Main Stakes / King Charles III Stakes favourite to finish worse than third: Verry Elleegant (4th in 2020)
The last George Main / King Charles III Stakes favourite to finish worse than third and miss out on a spot in the trifecta was Verry Elleegant who started at $2.20 before running fourth to Kolding ($9.50) in 2020 as part of an all-Chris Waller trained first four. She would return the following year to salute in 2021 as the odds-on favourite.
King Charles III Stakes Form
We offer a complete King Charles III Stakes form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the King Charles III Stakes field in addition to insider King Charles III Stakes racing tips and betting odds.
Our King Charles III Stakes form guides include:
- King Charles III 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 King Charles III Stakes or you are an expert King Charles III Stakes tipster, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a smart bet on the King Charles III Stakes.
How to Read the King Charles III 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 King Charles III 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 King Charles III Stakes race.
Weight Carried: Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the King Charles III Stakes as this can impact performance.
King Charles III Stakes Day Betting
King Charles III Stakes Day betting is dominated by online King Charles III Stakes bets, and there are also a host of exciting other key spring races that the TAB NZ offer top Randwick racing odds on.
The King Charles III Stakes is one of three feature events on the card making for a huge day of spring racing and punting in Sydney! The other The Everest Day races to check out our insider Sydney racing tips for include the:
- Group 1 A$20,000,000 The Everest (1200m) which is the world’s richest turf race upgraded to a Group 1 event for the first time in 2024,
- A$2,000,000 The Kosciuszko (1200m) which is the richest race for country-trained horses,
- Group 3 A$2,000,000 Sydney Stakes (1200m),
- A$1,000,000 The Silver Eagle (1300m),
- Group 3 A$250,000 Angst Stakes (1600m),
- A$500,000 ATC St Leger Stakes (2600m),
- Listed A$200,000 Reginald Allen Quality (1400m), and the
- A$160,000 Big Dance Wild Card (1600m).
In Melbourne on The Everest Day the action at Caulfield Racecourse is headlined by the leading Melbourne Cup lead-up race, the A$5 million Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m).
King Charles III Stakes Results
The King Charles III Stakes results are known when the event takes place on a Saturday in mid-October.
You can bet on the King Charles III Stakes race results weeks ahead of race day with our futures King Charles III Stakes markets here at the TAB NZ.
Betting on the King Charles III Stakes results entails picking the King Charles III Stakes winning horse and we can help you place an informed bet on the King Charles III Stakes with our King Charles III Stakes tips and form guide.
Other King Charles III Stakes results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.
The complete King Charles III 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 King Charles III Stakes results!
King Charles III Stakes exotic results show how all the exotic King Charles III Stakes bet types resulted like the King Charles III Stakes Quinella, King Charles III Stakes Exacta, King Charles III Stakes Trifecta, and King Charles III Stakes First Four.
King Charles III Stakes Jockeys
Securing a ride in the King Charles III 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 King Charles III Stakes field is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and official King Charles III Stakes jockey announcements are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.
Chad Schofield is the latest King Charles III Stakes winning jockey having ridden Ceolwulf for back-to-back victories in 2024 and 2025.
James McDonald is the other latest multiple winning jockey having ridden Verry Elleegant (2021) and Anamoe (2022) to victory in the then George Main Stakes as well as Fangirl in 2023 to make it a three-peat.
Who is the most successful recent George Main / King Charles III Stakes jockey? Hugh Bowman rode four George Main Stakes winners to victory between 2012 and 2018 with Shoot Out (2012) and the Winx three-peat (2016-18).
Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the King Charles III Stakes horses this spring.
King Charles III Stakes Trainers
The late Tommy Smith is the most successful George Main Stakes trainer having prepared 11 winners.
More recently, Chris Waller is the most successful George Main / King Charles III Stakes winning trainer preparing nine winners between 2012 and 2023 most recently Fangirl (2023).
Joseph Pride is the latest King Charles III Stakes winning trainer having prepared Ceolwulf for back-to-back wins in 2024 and 2025.
George Main Stakes / King Charles III Stakes Winners
Notable George Main Stakes / King Charles III Stakes winners throughout history include:
Shannon (1946-47): Shannon was an exceptional racehorse who achieved major victories including the AJC Sires’ Produce Stakes (1944), Epsom Handicap (1945), and George Main Stakes (1946, 1947). He set world records in the Forty Niner Handicap and San Francisco Handicap in the USA, was named the 1948 American Champion Older Male Horse, and was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2006; he was sired by Midstream out of Idle Words. He was also the first two-time champion of this event winning the second and third editions of the George Main.
San Domenico (1950): Classy horse that raced for seven seasons between the ages of two and eight winning a host of Australia’s key events including the Oakleigh Plate (1949), Futurity Stakes (1952), and All Aged Stakes (1952). Has the Group 3 San Domenico Stakes race named in his honour.
Wenona Girl (1963): Brilliant racemare whose accolades on the turf included winning the Rosehill Guineas – Flight Stakes – Thousand Guineas treble as a three-year-old filly in 1960. Is an Australian Racing Hall of Famer and has the Group 3 Wenona Girl Handicap race named in her honour.
Baguette (1971): Inaugural 2YO Triple Crown champion taking out the Golden Slipper – Sires’- Champagne Stakes treble in 1970 who enjoyed an undefeated juvenile racing season in Australia and also won the Newmarket Handicap in 1971.
Imposing (1979): Classy chestnut son of Todman who took out the George Main – Epsom Handicap double in 1979 as well as Brisbane’s Stradbroke Handicap.
Kingston Town (1981-82): Champion son of Bletchingly best known as history’s first three-time Cox Plate winner. This incredible horse won all three of his trophies for Tommy Smith but was ridden by three different jockeys! He held his record as the most successful Cox Plate horse until the Winx era. The Australian Racing Hall of Famer won 11 other Group 1 races outside of the Cox Plate and has the Group 3 Kingston Town Stakes race named in his honour.
Vo Rogue (1989): One of Australia’s best ever front-running horses who won 26 races from 83 starts, including six Group 1 races, and a further five which now carry Group 1 status. He was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2019. Two-time champion of the Australian Cup who also won the CF Orr Stakes on three occasions. Has the Group 3 Vo Rogue Plate race named in his honour.
Lonhro (2003): Ace galloper dubbed “The Black Flash” who went on to become a very successful stallion at stud. He was the Australian Racehorse of the Year, Middle Distance Champion and World Champion Miler all in 2004 and was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame a decade later in 2014. Caulfield Guineas winner as a three-year-old in 2001. Won a host of other elite level races including the George Ryder and Caulfield Stakes twice.
More Joyous (2010): Brilliant Gai Waterhouse trained daughter of More Than Ready who won eight Group 1 races and was named Australian Champion Middle Distance Racehorse of the year in 2012.
Winx (2016-18): The only three-time winner of this event, Chris Waller’s outstanding mare is best known for her four Cox Plate victories. In total she won 37 of her 43 starts and captured the attention of racing fans everywhere during her incredible winning streak of 33 on the trot. She was awarded the Australian Horse of the Year and Australian Champion Middle Distance Racehorse four times, was the World’s Top-Ranked Turf Horse in both 2016 and 2017; and tied for the World’s Best Racehorse in 2018 the year of her retirement.
Verry Elleegant (2021): The ill-fated mare who tragically passed away whilst in foal in February 2024 was one of the most versatile racemares to ever grace the turf. The Chris Waller-trained champion went on to win the 2021 Melbourne Cup and was a Caulfield Cup champ the year before. Her awards included the Australian Racehorse of the Year (2020/21), the Australian Champion Stayer (2020/21 and 2021/22), and Australian Champion Middle Distance Racehorse (2020/21). The Group 1 Chipping Norton Stakes was renamed the Verry Elleegant Stakes in 2024 in her honour.
Ceolwulf (2024-25): Joe Pride’s Randwick mile specialist Ceolwulf made history become the first multiple champion since Winx when successfully defending his title in 2025 as a forgotten $10 runner in the markets improving on his mediocre lead-up runs to reaffirm his position as one of the country’s best middle-distance horses.
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