Horse Racing

The Champions Mile is Australasia's premier Group 1 weight-for-age mile contest, run over 1600 metres at Flemington Racecourse on Champions Day (the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival). In 2025, the $3 million feature was captured by star Sydney gelding Ceolwulf, trained by Joe Pride and ridden to a thrilling victory by Chad Schofield carrying 59.0kg. Recent Champions Mile Winners 2025 – Ceolwulf: Joe Pride's high-class gelding dug deep in a thrilling 400m duel to nose out Pericles on the line under Chad Schofield as the $5.00 favourite. 2024 – Mr Brightside: Ben, Will & JD Hayes' fan favorite…

The Victoria Derby is Australasia's premier Group 1 classic for three-year-olds, run over 2500 metres at Flemington Racecourse. In 2025, the $3 million feature was won by Observer, trained by Ciaron Maher and ridden by Mark Zahra carrying 57.0kg. Recent Victoria Derby Winners 2025 – Observer: Ciaron Maher's classy Ghaiyyath colt dictated terms from the front under Mark Zahra to land his maiden Group 1 title as the $2.50 favourite. 2024 – Goldrush Guru: Andrew Gluyas' South Australian stayer delivered a huge performance under Jamie Kah to score a memorable victory at $8.00 odds. 2023 – Riff Rocket: Chris Waller's…

The Golden Eagle is one of the world's richest turf races, held over 1500 metres at Randwick for four-year-olds in late spring. In 2025, the $10 million feature was claimed by the brilliant mare Autumn Glow, trained by Chris Waller and ridden to victory by James McDonald. Recent Golden Eagle Winners 2025 – Autumn Glow: Chris Waller's elite filly extended her perfect unbeaten streak to eight, running down her rivals under James McDonald as the dominant $1.75 favourite. 2024 – Lake Forest: William Haggas trained the British raider to a brilliant front-running victory down under, ridden to perfection by Cieren…

The Coolmore Stud Stakes (registered as the Ascot Vale Stakes) is Australasia's premier Group 1 sprint for three-year-olds, run over 1200 metres down the famous Flemington straight six on Victoria Derby Day. In 2025, the $2 million feature was captured by Tentyris, trained by Anthony & Sam Freedman and ridden to victory by Mark Zahra carrying 57.0kg. Recent Coolmore Stud Stakes Winners 2025 – Tentyris: Anthony & Sam Freedman's Street Boss colt produced a sustained surge down the Flemington straight under Mark Zahra to score as the $2.90 favourite. 2024 – Switzerland: Chris Waller's elite Snitzel colt bounded away under…

The Empire Rose Stakes (registered as the Myer Classic) is a Group 1 weight-for-age feature for fillies and mares run over 1600 metres at Flemington Racecourse on Victoria Derby Day. In 2025, the $1 million contest was won by top-class mare Pride of Jenni, trained by Ciaron Maher and ridden to a dominant victory by Declan Bates carrying 57.0kg. Recent Empire Rose Stakes Winners 2025 - Pride Of Jenni: She won the 2025 edition in a dominant front-running performance under Declan Bates for trainer Ciaron Maher, securing her second victory in the race following her 2023 title. 2024 – Atishu:…

The VRC Oaks (registered as the Crown Oaks) is Australasia's premier Group 1 classic for three-year-old fillies, run over 2500 metres at Flemington Racecourse on the Thursday following Melbourne Cup Day. In 2025, the $1 million feature was claimed by Strictly Business, trained by Thomas Carberry and ridden to victory by John Allen carrying 56.0kg. Recent VRC Oaks Winners 2025 – Strictly Business: Thomas Carberry's filly sustained a powerful late run under John Allen from barrier 13 to capture her maiden Group 1 title at $7.50 odds. 2024 – Treasurethe Moment: Matt Laurie's star filly dominated from the front under…