The 2025 Spring Champion Stakes ran on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and was won in a big late run by Attica ($4)!
| 1. Attica (11) J: Adam Hyeronimus 56.5kg 121T: Joseph Pride | ||
| 2. Shangri La Boy (2) J: Nash Rawiller 56.5kg 311T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | ||
| 13. The Pearls (1) J: Tim Clark 54.5kg x3412T: Chris Waller | ||
| 8. Tambeloa (6) J: Jay Ford 56.5kg 33159T: Kristen Buchanan | ||
| 9. Southern Prince (7) J: Tom Sherry 56.5kg 52x11T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | ||
| 12. Queen Of Clubs (8) J: Ashley Morgan 54.5kg 1x348T: Gary Portelli | ||
| 11. Within The Law (13) J: Jason Collett 54.5kg 25629T: Bjorn Baker | ||
| 14. Sheeza Diva (9) J: Rachel King 54.5kg x6134T: Mitchell & Desiree Kearney | ||
| 6. Federalist (12) J: Tyler Schiller 56.5kg 76x04T: M, W & J Hawkes | ||
| 3. San Giovanni (5) J: Andrew Adkins 56.5kg 11933T: Michael Freedman | ||
| 7. Champagne Hero (10) J: Regan Bayliss 56.5kg 1x817T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | ||
| 10. Crusader Voyage (3) J: Dylan Gibbons 56.5kg 5x222T: Chris Waller | ||
| 4. Officiate (4) J: Kerrin McEvoy 56.5kg 8x213T: Chris Waller |
Spring Champion Stakes Info
- 2025 Spring Champion Stakes Day: Saturday the 25th of October 2024
- Track Location: Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Distance: 2,000m
- Conditions: Three-year-olds; Set Weights
- Status: Group 1
- Prize Money (AUD): $2,000,000
- First Run: 1971
- Reigning Spring Champion Stakes Winner: Attica (2025)
Looking for the latest Spring Champion Stakes betting odds, insider racing tips and form for the Randwick Group 1 sprint? The TAB NZ have all the best betting guides and statistics to make informed bets on the two-million-dollar Spring Champion Stakes race this October!
The Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes is a crucial staying test for Australia’s top three-year-old racehorses as they prepare for a potential bid in one of the racing majors over the spring down under – the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) on the opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Ace High (2017) was the latest horse to complete the Spring Champion Stakes – Victoria Derby double.
To improve your chances of predicting the next Spring Champion Stakes winner, access the latest Spring Champion 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 VRC Derby and the following year’s Australian Derby.
Whether you’re a seasoned punter or new to betting on the horse races in Australia, our comprehensive Spring Champion Stakes coverage has everything you need.
With the Spring Champion Stakes traditionally held on the same day as Melbourne’s hugely popular Cox Plate race, it is a massive weekend of racing action for fans to get in on with the TAB NZ.
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Spring Champion Stakes Fast Facts
- Last filly to win the Sprig Champion Stakes: Montefilia (2020)
- Last New Zealand-trained Spring Champion Stakes winner: Sharp ‘N’ Smart (2022)
- Notable Fact: Savabeel (2004) won the Cox Plate just three weeks after his victory in the Spring Champion Stakes
Spring Champion Stakes betting takes place on the popular Spring Champion Stakes race which is currently held at Randwick Racecourse on a Saturday in late October annually.
Spring Champion Stakes odds are offered on the esteemed Sydney Spring Racing Carnival Group 1 event, and the field attracts a host of quality young racehorses heading towards a potential Derby bid.
The Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes is one of Australia’s most popular races for three-year-old staying types and has been run and won since 1971 when Gay Icarus became the inaugural champion.
It is one of the country’s leading 2000m races for up-and-coming stayers due to its lucrative stakes and position on the racing calendar as a key Derby lead-up race.
Spring Champion Stakes history shows the event was formerly known as the Australasian Champion Stakes up until 1978 when it changed to its current race name.
It has been run at Sydney’s leading racetrack at Royal Randwick every year with the exception of 1983 when it took place at Warwick Farm.
The Spring Champion Stakes holds a special place in racing history due a host of turf greats having won the race during their three-year-old seasons including triple Cox Plate hero Kingston Town, five-time Group 1 winner Beau Zam, and champion stayer Tie The Knot.
The Spring Champion Stakes is a 2000m event.
Horses in the Spring Champion Stakes field must be aged three-years-old and the event is a set weights race.
It has held Group 1 status since 1979, the year the mighty Kingston Town won.
Expert 2025 Spring Champion Stakes Tips
Stay tuned for our insider Spring Champion Stakes tips and best bets for the $2 million showdown this spring.
2025 Spring Champion Stakes Same Race Multi Selections ($34 at time of publish) – BET NOW
- Top 3 – No. 2 Shangri La Boy
- Top 4 – No. 3 San Giovanni
- Top 4 – No. 13 The Pearls
All eyes will be on SHANGRI LA BOY as he lines up for a hat-trick, and there’s every indication he’s ready to deliver. The Pierro colt has made a sharp impression this prep, backing up a dominant Rosehill maiden win with a commanding display in the Group 3 Gloaming Stakes over 1800m — a race that’s long been a key form reference for this event. He’s drawn to get every favour from gate two, and with Nash Rawiller taking over the reins, there’s no shortage of confidence in the camp. The rise to 2000m looks ideal based on his last-start strength, and with El Castello completing the Gloaming–Spring Champion double just 12 months ago, there’s a strong sense of déjà vu. He’s got tactical speed, stamina, and a turn of foot that can put the race to bed. Deserved favourite and clearly the benchmark.
Michael Freedman’s team is humming, and SAN GIOVANNI shapes as a genuine roughie with upside for Kiwi punters looking beyond the obvious. The Zoustar gelding has quietly put together two solid thirds in Sydney this prep, including a gritty effort in the Gloaming Stakes where he finished just 2.47 lengths off race favourite SHANGRI LA BOY. That run came from a tough draw, yet he stuck on bravely, and now gets a more favourable gate with Andrew Adkins staying aboard. Still early in his career — he only debuted in July — but he’s improving with each outing and looks ready to eat up the extra ground. If you’re building out your exotics or hunting for a smoky to spice up the ticket, SAN GIOVANNI fits the bill.
The fourth Waller runner in the field, THE PEARLS brings a touch of class and a serious sense of timing. Drawn to perfection in barrier one — the same gate that delivered Tom Kitten’s win last year — this Proisir filly has made rapid progress since breaking her maiden at Hawkesbury over 1500m in late September. Thrown straight into the deep end in the Gloaming Stakes, she defied her triple-figure quote with a bold second behind race favourite SHANGRI LA BOY, an effort that turned plenty of heads given it was her first taste of black-type racing. Still early in her career and clearly improving, she steps up to 2000m with Tim Clark sticking solid. If you’re following the Gloaming form, she’s a genuine each-way play with tactical speed and untapped upside. One for the value-minded Kiwi punters looking for a runner on the rise.
Spring Champion Stakes Tips
Spring Champion Stakes tips on which horse will win the next edition of the event flood in as the countdown to the important Randwick 2000m race heats up.
Spring Champion Stakes tips on what horse will win the Spring Champion Stakes this year are highly sought after by smart punters and racing fans every season.
When looking at Spring Champion Stakes race tips it is important to consider factors including:
- What horses in the Spring Champion Stakes field are proven over the distance?
- Who the key Spring Champion Stakes trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the Spring Champion Stakes field this year?
- Spring Champion Stakes barrier statistics and where your Spring Champion Stakes betting selections are drawn.
- Spring Champion Stakes horses that have a good past record at the Randwick track.
How long does it take to know if you placed a winning Spring Champion Stakes race tip? The event itself takes just over 2 minutes for the competing horses to run the 2,000m trip depending on track conditions.
The official Spring Champion Stakes winner and winning Spring Champion Stakes trifecta are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Spring Champion Stakes result.
What are the best Spring Champion Stakes lead-up races to look at when placing a Spring Champion Stakes bet?
Horses traditionally contest the Spring Champion Stakes off an earlier spring lead-up in a race like the Listed Dulcify Quality (1600m) at Randwick or Rosehill’s Group 3 Gloaming Stakes (1800m) which both offer the winners a Spring Champion Stakes ballot exemption.
The Gloaming Stakes has proven the superior form race leading up to the Spring Champion Stakes with El Castello (2024), Sharp ‘N’ Smart (2022), Shadow Hero (2019), Ace High (2017), and Vanbrugh (2015) all completing the double in recent years.
El Castello (2024) was the last horse to complete the Gloaming Stakes – Spring Champion Stakes double.
Attica (2025) was the last horse to complete the Dulcify Quality – Spring Champion Stakes double.
Sydney-Trained Horses in the Spring Champion Stakes
Betting on the Sydney-trained horses in the field is more and more popular as Spring Champion Stakes tips favour the proven local hopes from stables around New South Wales.
Looking back over the Spring Champion Stakes history and statistics shows that Sydney horses have dominated the Spring Champion Stakes results.
New Zealand-Trained Horses in the Spring Champion Stakes
The young Kiwi-trained three-year-olds have also made an impact in the Spring Champion Stakes results with the latest to beat home the locals being Dundeel (2012) and Sharp ‘N’ Smart (2022).
Spring Champion Stakes Tips for a Trifecta
Spring Champion Stakes tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Spring Champion Stakes results.
The horse to finish on top of the Spring Champion Stakes trifecta is your Spring Champion Stakes winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.
Placing a Spring Champion 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 Spring Champion 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 Spring Champion Stakes to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.
Adding the favourite into your Spring Champion Stakes trifecta bet is a solid bet as the favourites have a good recent strike-rate running in the money.
Key Spring Champion Stakes Statistics and Insights
Place an informed bet on this year’s Spring Champion Stakes by considering the following key statistics and insights:
- Win Rates: Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Spring Champion Stakes. Our Spring Champion 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. Spring Champion Stakes race tips offer comprehensive data on place percentages.
- Barrier Success Rates: Horses starting from barriers 4-9 have historically shown a higher success rate in the Spring Champion Stakes.
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Past Spring Champion Stakes Results
Recent Spring Champion 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 equine influenza outbreak in NSW.
| Year | Winner – Age/Gender
Breeding |
Jockey | Weight (kgs) | Trainer/s | Barrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATTICA (AUS) 3C LONHRO (AUS) – SAVATIANO (AUS) STREET CRY (IRE) |
ADAM HYERONIMUS | 56.5 | JOSEPH PRIDE | 11 | |
| EL CASTELLO (AUS) 3C CASTELVECCHIO (AUS) – WORD GAMES (AUS) FASTNET ROCK (AUS) |
J PARR | 56.5 | ANTHONY CUMMINGS | 7 | |
| TOM KITTEN (AUS) 3C HARRY ANGEL (IRE) – TRANSFERS (AUS) STREET CRY (IRE) |
ADAM HYERONIMUS | 56.5 | JAMES CUMMINGS | 1 | |
| SHARP ‘N’ SMART (NZ) 3G REDWOOD (GB) – QUEEN MARGARET (NZ) SWISS ACE (AUS) |
HUGH BOWMAN | 56.5 | GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON | 8 | |
| PROFONDO (AUS) 3C DEEP IMPACT (JPN) – HONESTY PREVAILS (AUS) REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) |
ROBBIE DOLAN | 56.5 | RICHARD LITT | 9 | |
| MONTEFILIA (AUS) 3F KERMADEC (NZ) – BANA WU (GB) SHIROCCO (GER) |
JASON COLLETT | 54.5 | DAVID PAYNE | 1 | |
| SHADOW HERO (AUS) 3G PIERRO (AUS) – SOOKIE (AUS) CASINO PRINCE (AUS) |
J PARR | 56.5 | MARK NEWNHAM | 2 | |
| MAID OF HEAVEN (AUS) 3F SMART MISSILE (AUS) – ST. THERESE (AUS) DEHERE (USA) |
RACHEL KING | 54.5 | MARK NEWNHAM | 6 | |
| ACE HIGH (AUS) 3C HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) – COME SUNDAY (AUS) REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) |
T ANGLAND | 56.5 | DAVID PAYNE | 4 | |
| YANKEE ROSE (AUS) 3F ALL AMERICAN (AUS) – CONDESAAR (AUS) XAAR (GB) |
D YENDALL | 54.5 | DAVID VANDYKE | 8 | |
| VANBRUGH (AUS) 3C ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) – SOHO SECRET (AUS) LUCKY OWNERS (NZ) |
G SCHOFIELD | 56.5 | CHRIS WALLER | 6 | |
| HAMPTON COURT (AUS) 3C REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) – ROSES ‘N’ WINE (CAN) BROKEN VOW (USA) |
J PARR | 56.5 | MS G WATERHOUSE | 7 | |
| COMPLACENT (AUS) 3C AUTHORIZED (IRE) – INSOUCIANCE (AUS) QUEST FOR FAME (GB) |
C REITH | 56.5 | PETER SNOWDEN | 1 | |
| DUNDEEL (NZ) 3C HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) – STAREEL (NZ) ZABEEL (NZ) |
JAMES MCDONALD | 56.5 | MURRAY BAKER & ANDREW FORSMAN | 4 | |
| DOCTOR DOOM (AUS) 3G DOMESDAY (AUS) – ORCYM (AUS) ORPEN (USA) |
R M QUINN | 56.5 | G H WALTER | 5 | |
| EREWHON (AUS) 3G COMMANDS (AUS) – PSEUDONYM (AUS) QUEST FOR FAME (GB) |
HUGH BOWMAN | 56.5 | PETER SNOWDEN | 2 | |
| MONACO CONSUL (NZ) 3C HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) – ARGANTE (NZ) STAR WAY (GB) |
J FORD | 56.5 | MICHAEL MORONEY | 4 | |
| SOUSA (NZ) 3C GALILEO (IRE) – LIBERTY SONG (IRE) LAST TYCOON (IRE) |
C W BROWN | 56.5 | PETER SNOWDEN | 8 | |
| TERANABA (AUS) 3C ANABAA (USA) – TRISTERA (AUS) SIR TRISTRAM (IRE) |
L V CASSIDY | 56.5 | ANTHONY CUMMINGS | 8 | |
| HOTEL GRAND (AUS) 3C GRAND LODGE (USA) – TERRESTIAL (AUS) STAR WATCH (AUS) |
J FORD | 56.5 | ANTHONY CUMMINGS | 10 | |
| SAVABEEL (AUS) 3C ZABEEL (NZ) – SAVANNAH SUCCESS (AUS) SUCCESS EXPRESS (USA) |
C MUNCE | 56.5 | GRAEME ROGERSON | 9 |
Spring Champion Stakes Betting Info
Spring Champion Stakes betting is open months ahead of the lucrative Group 1 Sydney, spring race down under at the TAB NZ.
We offer pre-nomination Spring Champion Stakes betting odds throughout the year that are known as futures Spring Champion Stakes odds online.
All-In Spring Champion Stakes betting markets are then available following the official Spring Champion Stakes nominations taken on the Monday of race week.
Betting on the Spring Champion Stakes field is available following final acceptances which close on the Wednesday of race week.
Betting on the Spring Champion Stakes often favours young staying types coming off lead-up runs in the Gloaming Stakes with this race proving a good form line to follow into the Spring Champion Stakes each spring.
Spring Champion Stakes race betting traditionally focuses on the locally trained Sydney runners who have an outstanding record in the event and those heading towards the VRC Derby at Flemington.
For the best online betting on the Spring Champion Stakes, consider tipping a horse to win both the Spring Champion Stakes and another Group 1 race over the carnival in a spring double!
Spring Champion Stakes Field
The Spring Champion Stakes field attracts a line-up of top-line horses each season with runners coming from stables around Australia and New Zealand.
Spring Champion Stakes Field & Acceptance Dates
It is crucial to take note of when the Spring Champion Stakes field is out, what time Spring Champion Stakes nominations close and the official Spring Champion Stakes acceptance dates when placing a Spring Champion Stakes bet online as horses may drop out of the race and bets may be cancelled.
The Spring Champion Stakes field features a capacity of 14 horses plus 4 emergencies.
See below for the official Spring Champion Stakes field dates for 2025.
- 2025 Spring Champion Stakes Nominations: Close on Monday October 20, 2025, at 11:00am (Sydney time).
- 2025 Spring Champion Stakes Final Field: Announced on Wednesday October 22, 2025, at 9:00am (Sydnye time).
- 2025 Spring Champion Stakes Barrier Draw: Conducted on Wednesday October 22, 2025.
Where can you bet on the Spring Champion Stakes?
The best place to bet on this year’s Spring Champion Stakes race is through the TAB NZ online.
Spring Champion Stakes Odds
Spring Champion Stakes odds and online betting tips on the Spring Champion Stakes are dominated by proven Group horses and Sydney-trained gallopers who have a great record in the event.
Where can I find the Spring Champion Stakes odds?
For the latest odds and updates on the Spring Champion 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 Spring Champion Stakes
Want to know how to make a bet on the Spring Champion Stakes? Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest Spring Champion Stakes betting odds and options.
It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the Spring Champion Stakes online.
You can place a Spring Champion Stakes bet online anytime markets are live.
There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the Spring Champion Stakes.
From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the Spring Champion Stakes is a race for everyone.
Whether you’re diving deep into the latest Spring Champion Stakes race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the spring carnival at Randwick Racecourse, the Spring Champion Stakes has it all!
This important spring race showcases Australia’s finest young thoroughbreds and attracts attention from all over the country as the count down to the VRC Derby heats up!
How to Bet on the Spring Champion 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 Spring Champion Stakes betting guide, Spring Champion Stakes form guide and our expert Spring Champion Stakes tips.
4. Choose a Spring Champion Stakes bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or the Spring Champion Stakes Trifecta. There are many more Spring Champion Stakes betting options available so make sure to check out our Spring Champion Stakes betting markets.
5. Select the Spring Champion Stakes horse you want to bet on from the early markets, Spring Champion Stakes nominations or Spring Champion Stakes field.
What are the popular betting markets for the Spring Champion Stakes?
When it comes to betting on the Spring Champion 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 Spring Champion Stakes so popular?
The fact that the Spring Champion Stakes is worth A$2 million in prize money, serves as a top VRC Derby race lead-up and is one of the key staying events for three-year-olds at the Sydney Carnival of Racing make it a must watch and must bet on horse racing event.
What makes the Spring Champion Stakes so special?
The Spring Champion Stakes serves as a great guide historically to other important spring sprinting races like Flemington’s VRC Derby and the following autumn’s Australian Derby, so using the Spring Champion Stakes form for upcoming events is popular with punters.
Australian and international racing fans, including those in New Zealand, tune into the thrilling 2000m spring event every season to see if their bets on the Spring Champion Stakes won!
The Spring Champion Stakes currently offers A$2,000,000 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 Spring Champion Stakes champions.
How many horses can run in the Spring Champion Stakes?
The Spring Champion Stakes field has a 14-starter limit plus 4 emergencies with final acceptances announced the Wednesday of race week.
Spring Champion Stakes race tips centre on proven young staying stars that have good lead-up form, horses with previous experience at the Randwick track, and the runners drawn near the inside who have a dominant recent record in the race.
The Spring Champion Stakes is a set weights race open to horses aged three-years-old. Colts and geldings carry 56.5kg and the fillies carry 54.5kg.
The highest-rated horse in the Spring Champion Stakes field dons the number one saddlecloth.
How many fillies have won the Spring Champion Stakes in recent years?
Three. Only three fillies have managed to beat home the boys in the Spring Champion Stakes with victories by Yankee Rose (2016), Maid Of Heaven (2018), and Montefilia (2020).
Spring Champion Stakes Prize Money
The Spring Champion 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 Spring Champion Stakes prize money is set at A$2,000,000 in total stakes allocated between first to tenth place.
How much does the Spring Champion Stakes winner get? The winning Spring Champion Stakes horse receives a total of A$1,155,000 in prize money.
See below for the official breakdown of Spring Champion Stakes prizes on offer from the Spring Champion Stakes winner to the tenth horse to cross the finish line in the official Spring Champion Stakes results.
- First: A$1,155,000
- Second: A$380,000
- Third: A$195,000
- Fourth: A$88,000
- Fifth: A$42,000
- Sixth: A$20,000
- Seventh: A$20,000
- Eighth: A$20,000
- Ninth: A$15,000
- Tenth: A$15,000
Conducted by the Australian Turf Club (ATC), the Spring Champion Stakes is a late-carnival feature race at the esteemed Royal Randwick track over the all-important Sydney Spring Carnival.
The Spring Champion Stakes has been won by a host of turf greats including a number of subsequent VRC Derby and Cox Plate winning gallopers.
How many international horses have won the Spring Champion Stakes?
None. So far, a horse trained outside of Australia or New Zealand has not won the Spring Champion Stakes.
Spring Champion Stakes Race Records
What was the fastest Spring Champion Stakes winning time? Hampton Court won the Spring Champion Stakes in 2014 in a record time of 2 minute 0.19 seconds over the 2000m.
What races will runners out of the Spring Champion Stakes target in the spring?
Following a run in the Spring Champion Stakes the key spring target for the top contenders is Flemington’s Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) on the Saturday prior to the Melbourne Cup.
Monaco Consul (2009) and Ace High (2017) are the latest horses to complete the Spring Champion Stakes – Victoria Derby race double.
What Time Does the Spring Champion Stakes Start?
The Spring Champion Stakes start time is traditionally scheduled around 4:00pm (local time).
Spring Champion Stakes Barriers
The Spring Champion Stakes barrier draw and allocated Spring Champion Stakes gates play a key role for many punters when deciding on what horses to bet on in the big race.
When is the Spring Champion Stakes barrier draw?
The Spring Champion 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 Spring Champion Stakes results with the distance and make-up of the course best suited to horses drawn between barriers one and eight.
Barrier 11 is the most recent Spring Champion Stakes winning barrier with Attica in 2025.
Four Spring Champion Stakes winners from 2000-2025 jumped from double-digit gates.
Barrier 11 is the widest barrier to produce a Spring Champion Stakes winner between 2000 and 2025 with Attica in 2025.
What is the most successful recent Spring Champion Stakes barrier draw?
Barrier 8 has produced four Spring Champion Stakes winners between 2000 and 2025 most recently Sharp ‘N’ Smart in 2022.
Breakdown of winning Spring Champion Stakes barriers between 2000-25:
- Barrier 1 – 3 (latest Tom Kitten in 2023)
- Barrier 2 – 3 (latest Shadow Hero in 2019)
- Barrier 3 – 0
- Barrier 4 – 3 (latest Ace High in 2017)
- Barrier 5 – 1 (latest Doctor Doom in 2011)
- Barrier 6 – 2 (latest Maid Of Heaven in 2018)
- Barrier 7 – 3 (latest El Castello in 2024)
- Barrier 8 – 4 (latest Sharp ‘N’ Smart in 2022)
- Barrier 9 – 2 (latest Profondo in 2021)
- Barrier 10 – 3 (latest Hoten Grand in 2005)
- Barrier 11 – 1 (latest Attica in 2025)
Spring Champion Stakes Betting Favourites
Favourites in Spring Champion Stakes betting are those horses that jump at the shortest Spring Champion Stakes odds.
Last Spring Champion Stakes favourite to win: El Castello ($3 in 2024)
Last odds-on Spring Champion Stakes favourite to win: Shadow Hero ($1.90 in 2019)
Last Spring Champion Stakes favourite to finish worse than third: Strike The Stars (5th in 2011)
The last Spring Champion Stakes favourite to finish worse than third and miss out on a spot in the Spring Champion Stakes trifecta was Strike The Stars who started at $2.40 before running fifth to Doctor Doom ($9.50) in 2011.
Spring Champion Stakes Form
We offer a complete Spring Champion Stakes form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the Spring Champion Stakes field in addition to insider Spring Champion Stakes racing tips and betting odds.
Our Spring Champion Stakes form guides include:
- Spring Champion 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 Spring Champion Stakes or you are an expert Spring Champion Stakes tipster, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a smart bet on the Spring Champion Stakes.
How to Read the Spring Champion 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 Spring Champion 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 Doomben Cup race.
Weight Carried: Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the Doomben Cup as this can impact performance.
Spring Champion Stakes Day Betting
Spring Champion Stakes Day betting is dominated by online bets on the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes, and there are also a host of exciting support races that the TAB NZ offer top Randwick racing odds on.
The Spring Champion Stakes is run alongside a number of other seven-figure races on the Spring Champion Day card making for a huge day of spring racing and punting in Sydney! The other Black-Type status Spring Champion Day races to check out our insider Sydney racing tips for include the:
- Group 2 A$2,000,000 The Invitation (1400m),
- Group 2 A$1,000,000 Callander-Presnell (1600m),
- Group 3 A$750,000 Craven Plate (1800m), and the
- Listed $1,000,000 Five Diamonds Prelude (1500m).
Spring Champion Stakes Results
The Spring Champion Stakes results are known when the event takes place on a Saturday in late October.
You can bet on the Spring Champion Stakes race results weeks ahead of race day with our futures Spring Champion Stakes markets here at the TAB NZ.
Betting on the Spring Champion Stakes results entails picking the Spring Champion Stakes winning horse and we can help you place an informed bet on the Spring Champion Stakes with our Spring Champion Stakes tips and form guide.
Other Spring Champion Stakes results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.
The complete Spring Champion Stakes finishing order shows what position every horse in the traditional 14-horse field ran.
Some punters even like to place bets on what horse will finish last in the Spring Champion Stakes results!
Spring Champion Stakes exotic results show how all the exotic Spring Champion Stakes bet types resulted like the Spring Champion Stakes Quinella, Spring Champion Stakes Exacta, Spring Champion Stakes Trifecta, and Spring Champion Stakes First Four.
Spring Champion Stakes Jockeys
Securing a ride in the Spring Champion 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 level trophy during the carnival.
What jockeys are riding in the Spring Champion Stakes field is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and official Spring Champion Stakes jockey announcements are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.
Adam Hyeronimus is the latest Spring Champion Stakes winning jockey having ridden Attica to victory in 2025.
Who is the most successful recent Spring Champion Stakes jockey? From 2000 to 2025 jockey Joshua Parr rode three Spring Champion Stakes winners with Hampton Court (2014), Shadow Hero (2019), and El Castello (2024).
Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the Spring Champion Stakes horses this spring.
Spring Champion Stakes Trainers
Peter Snowden and Anthony Cummings are the most successful recent Spring Champion Stakes trainers having prepared three winners each between 2000 and 2024 with Snowden’s latest being Complacent (2013) and Cummings’ most recent being El Castello (2024).
Joesph Pride is the latest Spring Champion Stakes winning trainer having prepared Attica to victory in 2025.
Spring Champion Stakes Winners
Notable Spring Champion Stakes winners throughout history include:
Kingston Town (1979): 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 but showed his versatility with plenty of shorter distance feature race wins including the 1981 Premiere Stakes following his 1979 Spring Champion success as a three-year-old.
Beau Zam (1987): This gun New Zealand-bred galloper was prepared by master horseman Bart Cummings and won five Group 1s over his career including the 1988 Australian Derby in Sydney.
Stylish Century (1989): A start front-runner who spent time with multiple trainers including Bart Cummings he completed the Spring Champion – VRC Derby double and was a close second in that year’s Cox Plate results behind Almaarad.
Nothin’ Leica Dane (1995): This top son of Danehill went on to claim the VRC Derby and then ran a brave third in that year’s Melbourne Cup trifecta as a three-year-old behind Doriemus.
Tie The Knot (1997): An Australian Racing Hall of Famer, Tie The Knot won 13 Group 1 races over his illustrious career and was named the Australian Champion Stayer in 2000. His victories included an epic four wins in the Chipping Norton Stakes (now Verry Elleegant Stakes), two Ranvet Stakes, and two Sydney Cup triumphs.
Savabeel (2004): A son of Zabeel, Savabeel went on to win the 2004 Cox Plate as a three-year-old.
It’s A Dundeel (2012): A champion New Zealand racehorse with Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman he made history as the fifth horse to complete the Australian Triple Crown with his victories in the Randwick Guineas, Rosehill Guineas, and Australian Derby.
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