Surround Stakes

Surround Stakes

The 2026 Surround Stakes ran on Saturday February 28, at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, Australia, and was won narrowly by Ciaron Maher's odds-on favourite Tempted ($1.60F)!

Randwick R7 - The Chase Surround Stakes (G1)
Final Race time: 
1st
1. Tempted (2)
J: Chad Schofield 56kg
132x1T: Ciaron Maher
1.65WIN
1.08PLACE
2nd
4. Savvy Hallie (6)
J: Nash Rawiller 56kg
13x41T: Brad Widdup
10.00WIN
2.05PLACE
3rd
3. Ole Dancer (5)
J: Zac Lloyd 56kg
521x2T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman
9.50WIN
2.00PLACE
4th
2. Apocalyptic (4)
J: Tommy Berry 56kg
112x2T: Michael Freedman
4.60WIN
1.40PLACE
5th
5. Karinska (1)
J: Sam Clipperton 56kg
530x5T: Chris Waller
35.00WIN
4.20PLACE
6th
7. Panova (8)
J: James McDonald 56kg
4211xT: Chris Waller
17.00WIN
2.80PLACE
7th
6. Sunrays (3)
J: Jason Collett 56kg
x2x64T: Kelly Schweida
27.00WIN
3.70PLACE
8th
8. Queen Of Clubs (7)
J: Craig Williams 56kg
486x6T: Gary Portelli
126.00WIN
9.50PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 24/07/2026 08:29:21 AM (Pacific/Auckland)

Surround Stakes Info

  • 2026 Surround Stakes Date: Saturday the 28th of February 2026
  • Track Location: Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Distance: 1,400m
  • Conditions: 3YO Fillies - Set Weights
  • Status: Group 1
  • Prize Money (AUD): $750,000
  • First Run: 1979
  • Reigning Surround Stakes Winner: Tempted (2026)

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

The Group 1 Surround Stakes is a key mile test for Australia’s top three-year-old fillies. It is one of the earlier Group 1 races held each Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival and takes place Sydney’s Randwick Racecourse on a Saturday in late February or early March as the key support act on Verry Elleegant Stakes Day conducted by the Australian Turf Club.

It is a hugely popular race for the season’s best young female thoroughbreds eyeing runs in the autumn majors.

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

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

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

Get behind the top fillies of the season and back your Surround Stakes betting selections at the right price now at TAB NZ!

Surround Stakes Fast Facts

  • Last New Zealand trained Surround Stakes winner: Probabeel (2020)
  • Last favourite to win the Surround Stakes: Tempted ($1.60 in 2026)
  • Notable Fact: The 1993 Surround Stakes winner Skating went on to win that year’s Doncaster Mile!

 

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Surround Stakes Betting Info

Surround Stakes betting is open months ahead of the Group 1 Randwick, autumn fillies’ race at the TAB NZ.

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

All-In Surround Stakes betting markets are then available following the official Surround Stakes nominations taken on a Tuesday in early February a month out from the event.

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

Betting on the Surround Stakes favours the locally trained fillies from the best Australian horse racing stables in Sydney.

Surround Stakes race betting traditionally focuses on any past Group 1 winning fillies who have an outstanding record in the event and the fillies drawn inside alleys.

Surround Stakes race tips centre on the season’s top three-year-old fillies that have good lead-up form in similar grade autumn events, horses with previous experience at the Randwick track and the runners from the key stables in Sydney who have dominated Surround Stakes race results.

The Surround Stakes is a set weights event open only to three-year-old fillies.

2026 Surround Stakes Field

Nominations close: Tuesday 10-Feb-26 12:00PM AEDT

Weights declared by: Tues 24-Feb-26 4:00PM AEDT

Acceptances must be declared before: Wed 25-Feb-26 9:00AM AEDT

Riders must be declared before: Wed 25-Feb-26 12:00PM AEDT

Expert Tips on the 2026 Surround Stakes

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

Favourite
No. 1 Tempted
Randwick R7 – The Chase Surround Stakes (G1)
Final Race time: 
1st
1. Tempted (2)
J: Chad Schofield 56kg
132×1T: Ciaron Maher
1.65WIN
1.08PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 24/07/2026 08:29:21 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Best Each Way Bet
No. 2 Apocalyptic
Each Way
Randwick R7 – The Chase Surround Stakes (G1)
Final Race time: 
4th
2. Apocalyptic (4)
J: Tommy Berry 56kg
112×2T: Michael Freedman
4.60WIN
1.40PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 24/07/2026 08:29:21 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Best Roughie
No. 7 Panova (Place Bet)
Randwick R7 – The Chase Surround Stakes (G1)
Final Race time: 
6th
7. Panova (8)
J: James McDonald 56kg
4211xT: Chris Waller
17.00WIN
2.80PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 24/07/2026 08:29:21 AM (Pacific/Auckland)

Surround Stakes Tips

Surround Stakes tips on which horse will win the next edition of New South Wales’ fillies’ feature flood in as the countdown to the important Randwick 1400m race heats up.

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

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

How long does it take to know if you placed a winning Surround Stakes race tip? The event itself takes around 1 minute and 20 seconds for the competing horses to run the 1,400m trip depending on track conditions.

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

Who holds the Surround Stakes race record? Ghisoni holds the current Surround Stakes race record winning in 2016 in a time of 1 minute 21:25 seconds.

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

There are a number of earlier summer / autumn races Surround Stakes bound fillies may contest in the lead-up including the Group 2 Light Fingers Stakes (1200m).

Lady Shenandoah (2025) was the last filly to complete the Light Fingers Stakes / Surround Stakes double.

New Zealand-Bred Horses in the Surround Stakes 

Betting on the New Zealand-bred horses in the field is always popular with Kiwi punters with the race results showing a number of Kiwi-foaled fillies enjoying success over the Aussies.

Looking back over the Surround Stakes race history and statistics shows that since the year 2000, four New Zealand bred fillies have won the event most recently Probabeel in 2020.

Surround Stakes Tips for a Trifecta

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

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

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

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

Key Surround Stakes Statistics and Insights

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

  • Win Rates: Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Surround Stakes. Our Surround 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. Surround Stakes race tips offer comprehensive data on place percentages.
  • Barrier Success Rates: Horses starting from barriers 1-7 have historically shown a higher success rate in the Surround Stakes. 

Surround Stakes betting takes place on the popular race which is held at Sydney’s Royal Randwick Racecourse on a Saturday in late February or early March annually.

Surround Stakes odds are offered on the esteemed Group 1 set weights event, and the field attracts a host of quality three-year-old fillies many of which are eyeing other Group 1 targets in the autumn majors including the Coolmore Classic.

The Group 1 Surround Stakes is one of Australia’s most popular early autumn horse races and has been run and won since 1979 when Impede became the inaugural champion of the event.

The Surround Stakes is named in honor of the champion filly Surround, who was Australia’s Racehorse of the Year in 1976-77 and remains the only three-year-old filly to win the prestigious Cox Plate.

The event has been conducted back and forth between Warwick Farm and Randwick, with the latter consistently home to the event since 2016.

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

The race has seen many notable winners including More Joyous (2010) who went on to secure multiple Group 1 victories including the Doncaster Mile and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, subsequent The Everest placegetter Shoals (2018), and New Zealand’s own Probabeel (2020) whose other career highlights included the Epsom Handicap and the Futurity Stakes.

Other distinguished winners include Streama (2012), who completed the Flight Stakes/Surround Stakes double, and Savannah Success (1999), who achieved the Surround Stakes/Vinery Stud Stakes double.

The race has consistently showcased top-class fillies, cementing its status as a key event in the Australian racing calendar.

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

Now taking place at Randwick in New South Wales on the east coast of Australia, the Surround Stakes is a 1400m event and only the best three-year-old fillies prevail.

The Surround Stakes was elevated to Group 1 status in 2018 the year Shoals won.

Verry Elleegant Stakes Day

Verry Elleegant Stakes Day is set to take place on Saturday, 28th March 2026 at Royal Randwick Racecourse. This event marks the first Group 1 races of the year in Sydney, featuring the Verry Elleegant Stakes (formerly the Chipping Norton Stakes) and the Surround Stakes.

Key 2026 Verry Elleegant Stakes Day races: 

  • Verry Elleegant Stakes (Group 1): Formerly known as the Chipping Norton Stakes, this 1600-metre race is run under weight-for-age conditions and offers a prize pool of $1,000,000.
  • Surround Stakes (Group 1): A 1400-metre race for three-year-old fillies, also run under weight-for-age conditions, with a prize pool of $750,000.
  • Guy Walter Stakes (Group 2): A 1400-metre race for mares, offering a prize pool of $300,000.
  • Sweet Embrace Stakes (Group 2): A 1200-metre race for two-year-old fillies heading towards the Golden Slipper Stakes, offering a prize pool of $300,000.
  • Skyline Stakes (Group 2): A 1200-metre race for Golden Slipper-bound two-year-old colts and geldings, with a prize pool of $300,000.
  • Liverpool City Cup (Group 3): A 1300-metre race open to all horses, with a prize pool of $250,00.

The day celebrates the achievements of the champion mare Verry Elleegant, who won 11 Group 1 races, with eight of those victories on Australian Turf Club tracks.

Racegoers are encouraged to wear a touch of red to honor the late Verry Elleegant. Verry Elleegant, the celebrated Melbourne Cup winner, tragically passed away on February 18, 2024, due to complications while giving birth to her first foal.

The event promises a blend of world-class racing, entertainment, fashion, and cuisine, making it a highlight of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.

The Verry Elleegant Stakes card takes place in Sydney on the same date Melbourne hosts the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington.

Get the best Verry Elleegant Stakes Day odds, racing stats, previews, form and insider tips on races like the Surround Stakes now at the TAB NZ!

Where can you bet on the Surround Stakes?

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

Surround Stakes Odds

Surround Stakes odds and online betting tips on the Surround Stakes horse race in Australia are dominated by proven Group 1 fillies, the locally trained middle-distance performers in the race and backing the Light Fingers Stakes graduates in the mix who have a great record in the event.

Where can I find the latest Surround Stakes odds?

For the latest odds and updates on the Surround 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 Surround Stakes

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

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

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

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

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

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

This important autumn race showcases Australia’s finest fillies and attracts attention from all over the country and here in New Zealand as one of the best events early in the autumn!

How to Bet on the Surround Stakes this year?

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

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

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

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

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

What makes betting on the Surround Stakes so popular?

The fact that the Surround Stakes is one of the key Group 1 fillies’ races run during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival and one of the key early autumn horse races in Australasia make it a must watch and must bet on racing event.

The Surround Stakes is a popular middle-distance race that has produced a host of subsequent Group 1 winning fillies both locally and across the Tasman.

The field consistently attracts a high-class line-up of the best three-year-old fillies in the country. These are often the same fillies that have been competitive in the spring prior, so punters have some form to assess.

As a fillies-only race, it offers a different dynamic than open-age races. Punters often enjoy specialising in these types of races.

The Surround Stakes often serves as a key lead-up race for other major events, providing valuable insights into the form and potential of the fillies for future races.

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

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

What makes the Surround Stakes so special?

The Surround Stakes is a standout event in the horse racing calendar.

While not as old as some other classic races, the Surround Stakes has built a reputation for showcasing exceptional fillies, adding to its prestige.

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

The Surround Stakes serves as an important lead-up race for other major fillies’ races during the autumn, such as the Coolmore Classic and the Vinery Stud Stakes. This makes it a crucial form reference for future races.

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

Australian and international racing fans, including those in New Zealand, tune into the thrilling 1400m autumn event every season to see if their bets on the Surround Stakes race won!

The Surround Stakes currently offers AU$750,000 in prize money plus bragging rights with jockeys, trainers and owners from across the country and further abroad keen to add their names to the list of Surround Stakes champions.

What are the popular betting markets for the Surround Stakes?

When it comes to betting on the Surround 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 races will runners out of the Surround Stakes target next?

Following a run in the Surround Stakes many horses will target upcoming autumn Group 1 features including the Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) at Rosehill a fortnight later, the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at the end of March, and Randwick’s Group 1 Australian Oaks (2400m) in April.

Lady Shenandoah (2025) was the last filly to complete the Surround Stakes / Coolmore Classic double.

Savannah Success (1999) was the last filly to complete the Surround Stakes / Vinery Stud Stakes double.

Streama (2012) was the last filly to complete the Surround Stakes / Australian Oaks double.

Surround Stakes Barriers

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

What is the most successful recent Surround Stakes barrier draw?

Barrier 3 has produced five Surround Stakes winners between 2000 and 2026 most recently Lady Shenandoah (2025).

Barrier 13 is the widest gate to produce a Surround Stakes winner between 2000 and 2026 with Regal Cheer (2006).

Barrier 2 is the latest Surround Stakes winning barrier with Tempted in 2026.

Breakdown of winning Surround Stakes barriers between 2000-26:

Barrier 1 – 2 (latest Hinged in 2022)

Barrier 2 – 3 (latest Tempted in 2026)

Barrier 3 – 5 (latest Lady Shenandoah in 2025)

Barrier 4 – 2 (latest Shoals in 2018)

Barrier 5 – 3 (latest Probabeel in 2020)

Barrier 6 – 3 (latest Nakeeta Jane in 2019)

Barrier 7 – 3 (latest First Seal in 2015)

Barrier 8 – 2 (latest Gold Edition in 2007)

Barrier 9 – 1 (latest On Type in 2001)

Barrier 10 – 0

Barrier 11 – 2 (latest Portillo in 2009)

Barrier 12 – 0

Barrer 13 – 1 (latest Regal Cheer in 2006)

Surround Stakes Form

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

Our Surround Stakes form guides include:

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

How to Read the Surround Stakes Form 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 Surround 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 Surround Stakes race.

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

Surround Stakes Results

The Surround Stakes results are known when the event takes place in late February or early March annually.

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

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

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

The complete Surround 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 Surround Stakes results!

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

Surround Stakes Jockeys

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

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

Chad Schofield is the latest Surround Stakes winning jockey having ridden Tempted to victory in 2026.

Josh Parr is the last back-to-back Surround Stakes winning jockey having enjoyed wins aboard Shoals (2018) and Nakeeta Jane (2019).

The most successful jockey in recent Surround Stakes history is Jim Cassidy with three wins since 2006 aboard Gold Edition (2007), Dear Demi (2013), and Thump (2014).

Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the Surround Stakes fillies this autumn.

Surround Stakes Trainers

The most successful trainer in Surround Stakes history is Gai Waterhouse who has won the race five times since the year 2000 most recently with Tropical Squall (2024) in partnership with Adrian Bott.

Ciaron Maher is the latest Surround Stakes winning trainer having prepared Tempted in 2026.

Surround Stakes Winners

Notable Surround Stakes winners throughout history include:

Impede (1979): Impede was the inaugural winner of the Surround Stakes. She also won the Flight Stakes, showcasing her dominance as a three-year-old filly. Her versatility and consistency on the track made her a standout performer during her racing career.

More Joyous (2010): More Joyous was a remarkable mare trained by Gai Waterhouse. In addition to her Surround Stakes victory, she won eight Group 1 races, including the Queen of the Turf Stakes, Doncaster Handicap, and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. More Joyous was known for her exceptional speed and tenacity, earning her a place among Australia’s racing legends.

Streama (2012): Streama, prepared by the late Guy Walter, had a stellar career with multiple Group 1 victories. She won the Flight Stakes, Australian Oaks, and George Main Stakes. Streama’s versatility over various distances and her consistent performances made her a fan favourite.

First Seal (2015): First Seal was a standout filly who won the Flight Stakes and the Surround Stakes. Trained by John Thompson, she was known for her powerful finishing bursts and her rivalry with the champion mare Winx. First Seal’s performances earned her recognition as one of the top fillies of her generation.

Shoals (2018): Shoals was a versatile and talented mare who won the Surround Stakes in its first year as a Group 1 race. She also claimed victories in the Myer Classic (Empire Rose Stakes) and Robert Sangster Stakes. Shoals was known for her ability to perform at the highest level across different distances and conditions.

Probabeel (2020): Probabeel, a New Zealand-bred mare, won the Surround Stakes and went on to achieve significant success in Australia. She won the Epsom Handicap, Futurity Stakes, and the Caulfield Stakes. Probabeel’s consistency and ability to compete against top-class opposition made her a standout performer.

Forbidden Love (2021): Forbidden Love was a dominant force in the Surround Stakes and continued her success with victories in the Canterbury Stakes and George Ryder Stakes. Trained by Richard and Michael Freedman, she was known for her strong finishes and adaptability to different track conditions.

Hinged (2022): Hinged, trained by Chris Waller, won the Surround Stakes and showcased her talent with a victory in the Vinery Stud Stakes. Her ability to perform at the highest level in Group 1 races highlighted her as a promising filly with a bright future.

Sunshine In Paris (2023): Sunshine In Paris, trained by Annabel Neasham, won the Surround Stakes and demonstrated her potential with strong performances in other Group races. Her victory in the Surround Stakes marked her as a rising star in Australian racing.

Tropical Squall (2024): Tropical Squall, trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, won the Surround Stakes and continued to impress with her performances in other Group 1 races. Her success in the Surround Stakes added to Waterhouse’s legacy as the most successful trainer in the race’s history.

Lady Shenandoah (2025): Lady Shenandoah, trained by master horseman Chris Waller, narrowly won the Surround Stakes in a thriller after a lead-up win in the Light Fingers when defeating the reigning Golden Slipper winning filly Lady Of Camelot in both events. It was her second elite level success following her Group 1 Flight Stakes triumph from the spring.

Tempted (2026): Tempted became the latest odds-on favourite to win the Surround Stakes when narrowly saluting for the punters by the bob of the head to secure an important Group 1 trophy. She came via a win fresh over the boys in the Eskimo Prince Stakes and continued to stamp herself as one of the best young sprinters in the country as the Ciaron Maher-trained daughter of Street Boss had earlier run second to Hong Kong hero Ka Ying Rising in the previous spring’s $20 million The Everest.

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

Past Surround Stakes Results

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

YearWinner – Age/Gender BreedingJockeyWeight (kgs)Trainer/sBarrier
2026TEMPTED (AUS) 3F
STREET BOSS (USA) – CALLIOPE (AUS) EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS)
CHAD SCHOFIELD56.0CIARON MAHER2
2025LADY SHENANDOAH (AUS) 3F
SNITZEL (AUS) – STAR PUPIL (AUS) STARCRAFT (NZ)
JAMES MCDONALD56.0CHRIS WALLER3
2024TROPICAL SQUALL (AUS) 3F
PRIZED ICON (AUS) – SQUALLS (AUS) FUSAICHI PEGASUS (USA)
ADAM HYERONIMUS56.0G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT2
2023SUNSHINE IN PARIS (AUS) 3F
INVADER (AUS) – ZENAIDA (NZ) ZABEEL (NZ)
RYAN MALONEY56.0ANNABEL NEASHAM3
2022HINGED (AUS) 3F
WORTHY CAUSE (AUS) – TINTS (AUS) TYCOON RULER (AUS)
B AVDULLA56.0CHRIS WALLER1
2021FORBIDDEN LOVE (AUS) 3F
ALL TOO HARD (AUS) – JULIET’S PRINCESS (USA) MORE THAN READY (USA)
N RAWILLER56.0R & M FREEDMAN3
2020PROBABEEL (NZ) 3F
SAVABEEL (AUS) – FAR FETCHED (NZ) PINS (AUS)
O P BOSSON56.0JAMIE RICHARDS5
2019NAKEETA JANE (AUS) 3F
SO YOU THINK (NZ) – LUSTRE LADY (AUS) FLYING SPUR (AUS)
J PARR56.0MARK NEWNHAM6
2018SHOALS (AUS) 3F
FASTNET ROCK (AUS) – THE BROKEN SHORE (AUS) HUSSONET (USA)
J PARR56.0ANTHONY FREEDMAN4
2017LA BELLA DIOSA (NZ) 3F
SO YOU THINK (NZ) – STAR AFFAIR (NZ) STAR WAY (GB)
JASON COLLETT56.0MANDY & MATT BROWN1
2016GHISONI (AUS) 3F
LONHRO (AUS) – PORTILLO (AUS) RED RANSOM (USA)
JAMES MCDONALD56.0JOHN O’SHEA2
2015FIRST SEAL (AUS) 3F
FASTNET ROCK (AUS) – EPISODE (AUS) SCENIC (IRE)
B SHINN56.0JOHN P THOMPSON7
2014THUMP (AUS) 3F
RED RANSOM (USA) – OOMPH (AUS) FLYING SPUR (AUS)
J CASSIDY56.0KRIS LEES5
2013DEAR DEMI (AUS) 3F
DEHERE (USA) – SHIRLEY (AUS) ZABEEL (NZ)
J CASSIDY56.0CLARRY CONNERS6
2012STREAMA (AUS) 3F
STRATUM (AUS) – PENSIAMO (AUS) SOVEREIGN RED (NZ)
HUGH BOWMAN56.0G H WALTER3
2011PARABLES (AUS) 3F
LONHRO (AUS) – FAIRYTALES (AUS) NIGHT SHIFT (USA)
R M QUINN56.0PETER SNOWDEN7
2010MORE JOYOUS (NZ) 3F
MORE THAN READY (USA) – SUNDAY JOY (AUS) SUNDAY SILENCE (USA)
N RAWILLER56.0MS G WATERHOUSE5
2009PORTILLO (AUS) 3F
RED RANSOM (USA) – SNOWDRIFT (FR) POLISH PRECEDENT (USA)
C W BROWN56.0PETER SNOWDEN11
2008CHINCHILLA ROSE (AUS) 3F
LION HUNTER (AUS) – CHIARA (AUS) LAST TYCOON (IRE)
S BASTER56.0STEELE RYAN3
2007GOLD EDITION (AUS) 3F
LION HUNTER (AUS) – GLIMMERS (AUS) SUCCESS EXPRESS (USA)
J CASSIDY56.0R E MAUND8
2006REGAL CHEER (AUS) 3F
ARENA (AUS) – REGAL CHAMBER (AUS) ARCHREGENT (CAN)
G BOSS55.5JOSEPH PRIDE13
2005LOTTERIA (AUS) 3F
REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) – ROSE REWARD (NZ) SIR TRISTRAM (IRE)
C MUNCE55.5MS G WATERHOUSE6

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