Railway Stakes AU

Railway Stakes AU

The 2025 Railway Stakes race ran at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday November 22 in Perth to kick off Group 1 racing for the season in WA and was won by the Grant & Alana Williams trained favourite Watch Me Rock ($3.30)!

Railway Stakes AU Info

  • 2025 Railway Stakes Date: Saturday the 22nd of November 2025
  • Track Location: Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Distance: 1,600m
  • Conditions: Handicap - 3YOs & Upwards
  • Status: Group 1
  • Prize Money (AUD): $1,500,000
  • First Run: 1887
  • Reigning Railway Stakes Winner : Watch Me Rock (2025)

Looking for the latest Railway Stakes (AUS) betting odds, insider racing tips and form for the Perth feature race this season? The TAB NZ have all the best betting guides and statistics to make informed bets on the Railway Stakes race this spring!

The opening Group 1 race run in Western Australia each year, the Railway Stakes is a time-honoured 1600m handicap showdown held on a Saturday in mid to late November. It is not to be confused with New Zealand’s own Group 1 Railway Stakes race which takes place at the end of January at Ellerslie.

Open to gallopers aged three and up, the Railway Stakes is Western Australia’s premier mile race, and the Group 1 showpiece headlines Perth’s Summer Racing Carnival.

To improve your chances of predicting the next Railway Stakes winner at Ascot Racecourse, access the latest Railway 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/summer contenders.

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

Don’t miss the West’s biggest mile race – bet the 2025 Group 1 Railway Stakes now with TAB NZ! 

Railway Stakes (AU) Fast Facts

  • Last favourite to win the Railway Stakes: Watch Me Rock ($3.30 in 2025)
  • Last mare to win the Railway Stakes: Inspirational Girl (2020)
  • Last dual Railway Stakes winner: Luckygray (2011 & 2013)
  • Last three-year-old Railway Stakes winner: Jungle Dawn (1987) – filly
  • Notable Fact: Both Northerly (2000) and Better Loosen Up (1989) would go on to win the Cox Plate the year after their Railway Stakes victories!

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Railway Stakes Betting Info

Railway Stakes betting is open ahead of $1.5 million Perth, spring race down under at the TAB NZ.

Railway Stakes betting takes place on the popular Australian horse race which is held at Perth’s Ascot Racecourse in late November annually as the opening Group 1 event of the Perth Summer Racing Carnival.

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

All-In Railway Stakes betting markets are then available following the official Railway Stakes nominations taken in mid-October just over a month out from the race.

Betting on the Railway Stakes is available following final acceptances which close on the Monday prior to the race.

Betting on the race favours the locally trained middle-distance gallopers and in-form four-year-olds who have dominated recent Railway Stakes results in Western Australia.

Railway Stakes race betting traditionally focuses on proven Group 1 performers, especially any horses over from Sydney or Melbourne that performed well in the spring majors.

For the best online betting on the Railway Stakes, consider tipping a horse to win both this event and another Group 1 feature during the Festival of Perth Racing in a spring/summer race double!

Expert Tips on the Railway Stakes (AU)

Stay tuned for our expert tips and Railway Stakes betting predictions ahead of this year’s $1.5 million feature at Ascot on the opening Group 1 race meeting of the summer racing season in WA.

2025 Railway Stakes
No. 12 Watch Me Rock

WATCH ME ROCK (4) goes into Saturday’s Railway Stakes at Ascot as the dominant market elect, and Kiwi punters will find plenty to like about his profile. The five-year-old son of Awesome Rock has landed barrier four, a draw that gives him every chance to extend the formidable strike-rate of Team Williams and Willie Pike in Western Australia’s premier mile.

The combination is steeped in Railway history: Pike has already won the race five times, including four in succession between 2018–2021, while Grant & Alana Williams have prepared multiple champions of the event. With that partnership reunited, Watch Me Rock looks ideally placed to deliver on his first Group 1 assignment.

He’s a genuine Ascot specialist, boasting eight wins from 10 starts at the course, and arrives third-up and fit after a narrow but decisive victory in the Group 3 Asian Beau Stakes (1400m) earlier this month. That performance underlined his toughness, and stepping to the mile now looks perfect. Importantly, he’s unbeaten from two previous runs over 1600m, reinforcing his credentials at the trip.

 

Ascot R9
Final Race time: 
1st
12. Watch Me Rock (4)
J: William Pike54kg
11×31T: Grant & Alana Williams
3.30WIN
1.60PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 20/06/2026 07:59:05 PM (Pacific/Auckland)

Railway Stakes Tips

Railway Stakes tips on which horse will win the next edition of Perth’s 1600m feature flood in as the countdown to the important Ascot race heats up.

Railway 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 Railway Stakes race tips it is important to consider factors including:

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

How long does it take to know if you placed a winning Railway 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 Railway Stakes winner and winning Railway Stakes trifecta are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish result.

Who holds the Railway Stakes race record? Marwong (1988) holds the current 1600m Railway Stakes race record winning a time of 1 minutes 1:33:7 seconds.

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

Horses in the Railway Stakes field often come into the race via lead-up runs in both local and interstate events including Sydney’s $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) race for four-year-olds, October’s Group 3 Asian Beau Stakes (1400m) held at the Ascot track, the Group 3 RJ Peters Stakes (1500m) in mid-November, and the Group 2 Lee Steere Stakes (1400m).

Watch Me Rock (2025) was the last horse to complete the Asian Beau Stakes – Railway Stakes (AU) double.

Australian Bred Horses in the Railway Stakes (AU)

Betting on the Australian-bred horses in the field is popular with punters, and the race results show a dominant record of locally foaled winners. Since 2000, just two Railway Stakes winners were bred outside of Australia with the Kiwi bred champions Western Empire (NZ) in 2021 and Inspirational Girl (NZ) in 2020.

Railway Stakes Tips for a Trifecta

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

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

Placing a Railway 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 Railway 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 Railway Stakes to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.

Adding the favourite on top in your Railway Stakes trifecta bets is a top tip as the favourites have a strong recent record in the event.

Key Railway Stakes Statistics and Insights

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

  • Win Rates: Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Railway Stakes. Our Railway 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. Railway Stakes race tips offer comprehensive data on place percentages.
  • Barrier Success Rates: Horses starting from barriers 6 – 12 have historically shown a higher success rate in the race.

Railway Stakes odds are offered on the important Group 1 mile event, and the field attracts a host of quality gallopers coming via a range of lead-up races over the spring racing carnivals.

The Group 1 Railway Stakes is one of Perth’s most popular spring horse races and has been run and won since 1887 when Nimrod won.

Winning the Railway Stakes (AU) is a significant achievement in the racing community, and the event attracts lots of attention from punters both locally and internationally in New Zealand as the season’s best gallopers vie for huge prize money over on the west coast of Australia.

The Railway Stakes is currently run over 1,600m and it officially gained Group 1 status in 1979 the year Asian Beau won.

Railway Stakes Day 2025

Railway Stakes Day 2025 will be held at Ascot Racecourse in Perth on Saturday, 22 November 2025, featuring the Group 1 $1.5 million Swan Draught Railway Stakes (1600m) as the headline event.

About Railway Stakes Day

  • Date & Venue: Saturday, 22 November 2025 at Ascot Racecourse, Perth.
  • Feature Race: Group 1 Swan Draught Railway Stakes (1600m), WA’s premier mile race and the opening jewel of The Pinnacles racing carnival.
  • Prize Money: $1.5 million, making it one of the richest and most prestigious races in Western Australia.
  • History: First run in 1887, the Railway Stakes has long been the crown jewel of WA racing, attracting top local and interstate horses.

Entertainment & Atmosphere

Railway Stakes Day isn’t just about racing — it’s a full-scale carnival experience:

  • Live Music: International DJ Hot Dub Time Machine will perform after the final race, taking racegoers on a musical journey through the decades.
  • Hospitality Options: From the relaxed Swan Draught Beer Garden to premium venues like Flying Colours Restaurant, The Terrace, and Enclosure on the Deck.
  • Fashion & Fun: Expect vibrant trackside fashion, food, and entertainment as part of WA’s biggest racing festival.

Railway Stakes Day is Day 2 of The Pinnacles, WA’s premier racing carnival, and sets the tone for the weeks ahead with the Winterbottom Stakes and Northerly Stakes still to come. It’s the race where legends like Northerly and Western Empire have etched their names into WA racing history.

Railway Stakes Day 2025 at Ascot is the ultimate blend of elite racing, entertainment, and carnival atmosphere. With a $1.5 million Group 1 mile, a star-studded field, and a party that continues after the last race, it’s Perth’s biggest day on the racing calendar.

Get the best Railway Stakes Day racing odds for Perth, racing stats, previews, form and insider tips on races like the meeting’s feature race now at the TAB NZ!

Railway Stakes (AU) Field

The Railway Stakes field attracts a line-up of top-line horses each season with runners coming from mainly local Perth stables.

Railway Stakes Acceptance Dates

It is crucial to take note of when the Railway Stakes field is outwhat time Railway Stakes nominations close and the official Railway Stakes acceptance dates when placing a Railway Stakes bet online as horses may drop out of the race and bets may be cancelled.

See below for the official Railway Stakes field dates for 2025.

  • 2025 Railway Stakes Nominations: Close on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 12:00PM.
  • 2025 Railway Stakes Final Field: Revealed on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 12:00PM.
  • 2025 Railway Stakes Barrier Draw: Conducted on the evening of Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Where can you bet on the Railway Stakes (AU)?

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

Railway Stakes Odds

Railway Stakes odds and online betting tips on the Railway Stakes are dominated by proven Group winning horses, the four-year-old runners in the race and gallopers with a past run at the track who have a great record in the event.

Where can I find the Railway Stakes odds?

For the latest odds and updates on the Railway 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 Railway Stakes (AU)

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

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

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

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

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

Whether you’re diving deep into the latest Railway Stakes race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the spring / summer carnival at Perth’s Ascot Racecourse, the Railway Stakes race has it all!

This important late spring race showcases Western Australia’s finest thoroughbreds and attracts attention from all over the country as it makes a nice target for not only the locals but also the Sydney and Melbourne gallopers chasing a Group 1 after the spring.

How to Bet on the Railway 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 our Railway Stakes betting guide, Railway Stakes form guide and our expert Railway Stakes racing tips.

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

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

What makes betting on the Railway Stakes so popular?

Betting on the Railway Stakes is popular because it’s Perth’s premier Group 1 mile, offering $1.5 million in prize money, attracting elite local and interstate horses, and kicking off WA’s biggest racing carnival, The Pinnacles.

Prestige & History: The Railway Stakes, first run in 1887, is Perth’s oldest Group 1 race and has produced champions like Northerly (2000) who went on to win Cox Plates and a Caulfield Cup. Its long tradition makes it a must-bet event for punters.

Prize Money & Quality Field: With $1.5 million on offer, the race attracts a mix of WA’s best gallopers and high-class interstate raiders. This blend creates competitive betting markets with value opportunities.

Carnival Atmosphere: As the opening jewel of The Pinnacles carnival, Railway Stakes Day sets the tone for weeks of elite racing in Perth. Punters enjoy betting across the card, knowing the Railway Stakes is the headline act.

Handicap Conditions: Run as a quality handicap over 1600m, the race levels the playing field. Lightly weighted horses often upset more fancied rivals, making betting markets unpredictable and exciting.

Interstate Interest: Many horses come straight from the Melbourne Spring Carnival to Perth, giving punters familiar names to follow. This crossover boosts national betting appeal.

Track & Betting Angles: Ascot Racecourse is known for its long straight, which suits strong finishers. Punters love analysing barriers, tempo, and track bias to find value bets.

How many mares have won the Railway Stakes?

A total of 14 mares have won the Railway Stakes at Ascot Racecourse in Perth since the race’s inception in 1887 including 5 since the year 2000, most recently Inspirational Girl (2020).

What age group has the best recent Railway Stakes record?

Four-year-olds have dominated the Railway Stakes results in recent years with 14 saluting between 2000 and 2025, most recently Port Lockroy (2024).

No horse aged above six-years-old has won the Railway Stakes in the past 25 years.

The youngest recent Railway Stakes winner was the filly Jungle Dawn (1987) who was the last three-year-old to win.

Between 2000 and 2025 the breakdown of Railway Stakes winners by age is as follows:

  • 3YOS – 0
  • 4YOs – 14 (latest Port Lockroy in 2024)
  • 5YOs – 7 (latest Watch Me Rock in 2025)
  • 6YOs – 5 (latest Galaxy Star in 2018)

Railway Stakes Prize Money

Railway 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 as one of Perth’s richest horse races.

Railway Stakes prize money is set at A$1,500,000 in total stakes allocated between first to tenth place.

How much does the Railway Stakes winner get? The winning Railway Stakes horse receives a total of A$822,000 in prize money.

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

  • First: A$822,000
  • Second: A$279,000
  • Third: A$132,000
  • Fourth: A$58,500
  • Fifth: A$43,500
  • Sixth – Tenth: A$27,000

How many international horses have won the Railway Stakes?

None. To date, no internationally trained horse has won Perth’s Railway Stakes with the European gallopers more suited to longer distance races than the sprints / middle-distance races in Australia. It is also rare for the internationals to target races in Perth with the focus on Sydney and Melbourne races.

How many horses have won the Railway Stakes more than once?

Only two horses have won the Railway Stakes more than once. Tudor Mak (1966-67) is the sole back-to-back champion, while Luckygray (2011 & 2013) became just the second dual champion and the first to do so on non-successive years.

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

Horses out of the Railway Stakes race in Perth often continue on in WA to target the Group 1 Northerly Stakes (1800m) – formerly called the Kingston Town Stakes – back at the track in early December.

Four horses have completed the Railway Stakes – Northerly Stakes double in the same year with: Better Loosen Up (1989), Old Comrade (2001), Modem (2004), and most recently Sniper’s Bullet (2009).

Railway Stakes Barriers

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

When is the Railway Stakes barrier draw?

The Railway Stakes barrier draw is conducted on the same day as final acceptances close which is the Tuesday of race week. While the field is announced around midday, the barrier draw typically takes place later in the evening.

What is the most successful recent Railway Stakes barrier draw?

Barrier 12 has produced five Railway Stakes winners between 2000 and 2025, most recently Elite Belle (2014).

Barrier 13 is the widest gate to produce a Railway Stakes winner between 2000 and 2025, most recently Regal Power (2019).

Barrier 8 is the last gate to produce back-to-back Railway Stakes winners with Scales Of Justice (2016) and Great Shot (2017).

Barrier 4 is the latest Railway Stakes winning barrier with Watch Me Rock in 2025.

Breakdown of winning Railway Stakes barriers between 2000-25

  • Barrier 1 – 1 (latest Old Fashion in 2002)
  • Barrier 2 – 3 (latest Bustler in 2023)
  • Barrier 3 – 1 (latest Western Empire in 2021)
  • Barrier 4 – 3 (latest Watch Me Rock in 2025)
  • Barrier 5 – 0
  • Barrier 6 – 3 (latest Trix Of The Trade in 2022)
  • Barrier 7 – 2 (latest Port Lockroy in 2024)
  • Barrier 8 – 4 (latest Inspirational Girl in 2020)
  • Barrier 9 – 1 (latest Gilded Venom in 2008)
  • Barrier 10 – 0
  • Barrier 11 – 1 (latest Good Project in 2015)
  • Barrier 12 – 5 (latest Elite Belle in 2014)
  • Barrier 13 – 2 (latest Regal Power in 2019)

Railway Stakes (AU) Form

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

Our Railway Stakes form guides include:

  • Railway 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 Railway Stakes or you are an expert Railway Stakes tipster, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a smart bet on the Railway Stakes.

How to Read the Railway 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 Railway 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 Railway Stakes race.

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

Railway Stakes Results

The Railway Stakes results are known when the event takes place on a Saturday in November.

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

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

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

The complete Railway 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 Railway Stakes results!

Railway Stakes exotic results show how all the exotic Railway Stakes bet types resulted like the Railway Stakes QuinellaRailway Stakes ExactaRailway Stakes Trifecta, and Railway Stakes First Four.

Railway Stakes Jockeys

Securing a ride in the Railway Stakes field is a highly sought-after achievement for jockeys around Australia and New Zealand. Winning this important early summer 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 Railway Stakes field is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and official Railway Stakes jockey announcements are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.

Wiliam Pike is the latest Railway Stakes winning jockey having ridden Watch Me Rock to victory in 2025.

William Pike is the latest back-to-back Railway Stakes winning jockey having ridden four straight winners between 2018 and 2021.

Who is the most successful recent Railway Stakes jockey? Since the year 2000, William Pike – dubbed the ‘Wizard of the West’ – is the most successful jockey in the race with six wins aboard Elite Belle (2014), Galaxy Star (2018), Regal Power (2019), Inspirational Girl (2020), Western Empire (2021) and Watch Me Rock (2025).

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

Railway Stakes Trainers

Since the year 2000, is the most successful Railway Stakes winning trainer with six wins is Grant Williams whose latest five came in partnership with his daughter Alana.

Grant & Alana Williams are the latest Railway Stakes winning trainers having prepared Watch Me Rock in 2025.

Railway Stakes Winners

Notable Railway Stakes winners throughout history include:

Carbine (1894): One of the greatest horses in Australian racing history, Carbine won the Railway Stakes in 1894 after already cementing his legacy with victories in the 1889 and 1890 Caulfield Cups and the 1890 Melbourne Cup. His Railway win added to a glittering career that saw him become a foundation sire of champions, influencing bloodlines worldwide.

Better Loosen Up (1989): Better Loosen Up’s Railway Stakes victory was part of a career that made him one of Australia’s finest gallopers. He went on to win the 1990 Cox Plate and the Japan Cup, becoming the first Australian horse to claim the latter. His Railway win also marked the beginning of a rare double, as he later captured the Kingston Town Classic (now Northerly Stakes) in Perth.

Northerly (2000): Known as the “Fighting Tiger,” Northerly’s Railway Stakes win in 2000 was a springboard to greatness. He became a dual Cox Plate winner (2001, 2002) and claimed the Caulfield Cup (2002), establishing himself as one of the toughest middle-distance horses in Australian history. His Railway triumph was the first major sign of his champion qualities.

Old Comrade (2001): Old Comrade followed Northerly’s path, winning the Railway Stakes in 2001 before famously defeating Northerly in the 2002 Australian Cup in Melbourne. He also won the then Kingston Town Classic, proving himself one of WA’s finest gallopers of the early 2000s. His Railway win was part of a career defined by resilience and big-race success.

Luckygray (2011 & 2013): Luckygray is a modern WA cult hero, winning the Railway Stakes twice. His first victory in 2011 came in controversial circumstances after a protest, while his 2013 triumph under 58kg topweight was one of the most remarkable Railway wins in history. He also won the Kingston Town Classic (2012), cementing his place among WA’s elite.

Galaxy Star (2018): Trained by Grant & Alana Williams and ridden by William Pike, Galaxy Star’s Railway Stakes win in 2018 showcased her devastating turn of foot. She was a multiple Group winner in WA and became one of the most dominant mares of her era, with her Railway victory the pinnacle of her career.

Western Empire (2021): Western Empire’s Railway Stakes win was breathtaking, as he demolished the field by over four lengths. Trained by Grant & Alana Williams, he was hailed as the next superstar of WA racing. His Railway victory remains one of the most dominant in modern history, and he later campaigned in Melbourne, adding depth to his resume.

Watch Me Rock (2025): Five-year-old Watch Me Rock handed his sire Awesome Rock a maiden Group 1 win as a stallion when saluting for the punters as the $3.30 favourite in the 2025 Railway Stakes. He added to the outstanding record of Grant & Alana Williams and jockey William Pike in the event when beating home is stablemate and the event’s 2021 champ Western Empire by three-quarters of a length.

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

Past Railway Stakes Results

Previous Railway 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
Breeding
JockeyWeight (kgs)Trainer/sBarrier
2025WATCH ME ROCK (AUS) 5H
AWESOME ROCK (AUS) – WHAT CHOUX WANT (NZ) JIMMY CHOUX (NZ)
WILLIAM PIKE54.0GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS4
2024PORT LOCKROY (AUS) 4H
BETTER THAN READY (AUS) – FREEZETHEMILLIONS (AUS) FREEZE (AUS)
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER53.0ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD7
2023BUSTLER (AUS) 4G
PLAYING GOD (AUS) – COSMAH DOMINATION (AUS) ORATORIO (AUS)
S PARNHAM53.0NEVILLE PARNHAM2
2022TRIX OF THE TRADE (AUS) 4G
TRADE FAIR (GB) – MY NAME’S TRIXIE (AUS) PASSENGER (AUS)
T TURNER53.0C H WEBSTER6
2021WESTERN EMPIRE (NZ) 4G
IFFRAAJ (GB) – WESTERN JEWEL (AUS) JEUNE (GB)
WILLIAM PIKE53.0G & A WILLIAMS3
2020INSPIRATIONAL GIRL (NZ) 5M
RELIABLE MAN (GB) – BE INSPIRED (AUS) ZABEEL (NZ)
WILLIAM PIKE53.0G & A WILLIAMS8
2019REGAL POWER (AUS) 4G
PIERRO (AUS) – BROADWAY BELLE (AUS) REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS)
WILLIAM PIKE53.0G & A WILLIAMS13
2018GALAXY STAR (AUS) 6M
REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) – GALAXY QUEEN (AUS) JEUNE (GB)
WILLIAM PIKE53.0G & A WILLIAMS2
2017GREAT SHOT (AUS) 5G
MAGNUS (AUS) – SATIN COVERS (AUS) DR. GRACE (NZ)
C L STAPLES53.5RHYS RADFORD8
2016SCALES OF JUSTICE (AUS) 4G
NOT A SINGLE DOUBT (AUS) – BEYMATILLA (AUS) UMATILLA (NZ)
D WHYTE53.0LINDSEY SMITH8
2015GOOD PROJECT (AUS) 4H
NOT A SINGLE DOUBT (AUS) – EUCHRE (AUS) FINAL CARD (AUS)
CRAIG WILLIAMS53.0CHRIS WALLER11
2014ELITE BELLE (AUS) 6M
CANNY LAD (AUS) – MISSISSIPPI BELLE (AUS) MAROONED (GB)
WILLIAM PIKE53.5GRANT WILLIAMS12
2013LUCKYGRAY (AUS) 6G
BRADBURY’S LUCK (AUS) – DAMAH LADY (AUS) MUKADDAMAH (USA)
S O’DONNELL58.0T M ANDREWS12
2012MR MOET (AUS) 5G
MOSAYTER (USA) – MARLOCK MISS (AUS) KARIOI STAR (AUS)
D J STAECK53.5ADAM DURRANT4
2011LUCKYGRAY (AUS) 4G
BRADBURY’S LUCK (AUS) – DAMAH LADY (AUS) MUKADDAMAH (USA)
S O’DONNELL53.0G P POLETTI12
2010GATHERING (AUS) 4G
TALE OF THE CAT (USA) – CELEBRIA (AUS) PEINTRE CELEBRE (USA)
CRAIG WILLIAMS52.0JOHN P THOMPSON6
2009SNIPER’S BULLET (AUS) 6G
BITE THE BULLET (USA) – YALLAH TERRACE (AUS) YALLAH PRINCE (AUS)
N RAWILLER56.5TRACEY BARTLEY12
2008GILDED VENOM (AUS) 5G
GOLDEN SNAKE (USA) – DAUGHTER’S CHARM (AUS) DELGADO (USA)
P CARBERY52.0STEVE WALLACE9
2007EL PRESIDENTE (AUS) 4G
DANTE’S FURY (AUS) – COTTAGE ROSE (AUS) CHERAW (IRE)
T TURNER55.5B V WATKINS4
2006BELLE BIZARRE (AUS) 5M
DAUBERVAL (USA) – BALTRIOMPHE (NZ) BALMERINO (NZ)
P KING54.0R R BYNDER6
2005COVERTLY (AUS) 4M
METAL STORM (FR) – MOST SECRET (AUS) BLETCHLEY PARK (IRE)
L CAMILLERI51.0S R BATES2

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