{"id":19643,"date":"2025-07-16T13:19:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T01:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?post_type=betting-info&#038;p=19643"},"modified":"2026-06-08T16:15:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T04:15:04","slug":"champions-sprint","status":"publish","type":"betting-info","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/champions-sprint\/","title":{"rendered":"Champions Sprint"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Sprint Betting Info<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Champions Sprint betting is open months ahead of the Group 1 spring race down the famous Flemington &#8220;Straight Six&#8221; track, formerly known as the VRC Sprint Classic, at the TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer <strong>pre-nomination Champions Sprint betting odds<\/strong> throughout the year that are known as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/futures\">futures Champions Sprint odds online<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All-In Champions Sprint betting markets are then available following the official Champions Sprint nominations taken the Monday of race week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Betting on the Champions Sprint field is then available following final acceptances which close on the Wednesday of race week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Betting on the Champions Sprint <\/strong>often favours the season&#8217;s best Manikato Stakes graduates who have a great Champions Sprint record, plus the Sydney raiders who have a strong strike-rate over their local Victorian counterparts in the Melbourne Cup Carnival showdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Champions Sprint race betting<\/strong> traditionally focuses on the Australian-trained sprinters with the majority having already run top three in a previous spring Group 1 race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the <strong>best online betting on the Champions Sprint<\/strong>, consider tipping a horse to win both the Champions Sprint and another Group 1 race over the carnival in a spring double!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions <\/strong>Sprint <strong>Field<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Champions Sprint field<\/strong> attracts a line-up of top-line horses each season with runners coming from mainly local Sydney and Melbourne stables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Sprint Acceptance Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is crucial to take note of <strong>when the Champions Sprint field is out<\/strong>, <strong>what time Champions Sprint nominations close<\/strong> and the official <strong>Champions Sprint acceptance dates<\/strong> when placing a Champions Sprint bet online as horses may drop out of the race and bets may be cancelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See below for the official Champions Sprint field dates for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2025 Champions<\/strong> <strong>Sprint Nominations<\/strong>: Close on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 12:00pm (Melbourne time).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025 Champions Sprint Final Field<\/strong>: Revealed on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 9:30am (Melbourne time).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025 Champions Sprint Barrier Draw<\/strong>: Conducted on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"19645\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sunshine-In-ParisDarley-Champions-SprintGroup-1_09-11-2024_WIN_Flemington_6__1078-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sunshine In Paris winning the 2024 Champions Sprint down the famous Flemington &quot;Straight Six&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-19645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sunshine-In-ParisDarley-Champions-SprintGroup-1_09-11-2024_WIN_Flemington_6__1078-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sunshine-In-ParisDarley-Champions-SprintGroup-1_09-11-2024_WIN_Flemington_6__1078-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sunshine-In-ParisDarley-Champions-SprintGroup-1_09-11-2024_WIN_Flemington_6__1078-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sunshine-In-ParisDarley-Champions-SprintGroup-1_09-11-2024_WIN_Flemington_6__1078-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sunshine-In-ParisDarley-Champions-SprintGroup-1_09-11-2024_WIN_Flemington_6__1078-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sunshine-In-ParisDarley-Champions-SprintGroup-1_09-11-2024_WIN_Flemington_6__1078-876x584.jpg 876w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sunshine-In-ParisDarley-Champions-SprintGroup-1_09-11-2024_WIN_Flemington_6__1078-657x438.jpg 657w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sunshine-In-ParisDarley-Champions-SprintGroup-1_09-11-2024_WIN_Flemington_6__1078-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sunshine-In-ParisDarley-Champions-SprintGroup-1_09-11-2024_WIN_Flemington_6__1078-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sunshine-In-ParisDarley-Champions-SprintGroup-1_09-11-2024_WIN_Flemington_6__1078-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sunshine-In-ParisDarley-Champions-SprintGroup-1_09-11-2024_WIN_Flemington_6__1078-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunshine In Paris winning the 2024 Champions Sprint down the famous Flemington &#8220;Straight Six&#8221;. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where can you bet on the Champions Sprint?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best place to bet on this year\u2019s Champions Sprint race is through the TAB NZ online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Sprint Odds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Champions Sprint odds and online betting tips on the Champions Sprint <\/strong>are dominated by proven Group 1 horses, the four and five-year-old runners who have a great recent record and graduates out of earlier spring sprints like The Everest in Sydney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where can I find the Champions Sprint odds?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the latest odds and updates on the Champions Sprint, 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&#8217;s crucial to monitor these odds closely, as they reflect the market&#8217;s perception of each horse&#8217;s chances, influenced by factors like form, barrier draw, and track conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Place a Bet on the Champions Sprint Race<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to know how to make a bet on the Champions Sprint?<\/strong> Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest Champions Sprint betting odds and options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the Champions Sprint online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can place a Champions Sprint bet online anytime markets are live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the Champions Sprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the Champions Sprint is a race for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re diving deep into the latest Champions Sprint race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the spring carnival at Flemington Racecourse, the Champions Sprint has it all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This important spring race showcases Australia&#8217;s finest thoroughbreds and attracts attention from all over the country as the action of the Melbourne Cup Carnival comes to a close. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Bet on the Champions Sprint in 2025?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Log in or sign-up with TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Make a secure online deposit using one of the TAB NZ safe deposit methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Check out the Champions Sprint betting guide, Champions Sprint form guide and our expert Champions Sprint tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Choose a Champions Sprint bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or the Champions Sprint Trifecta. There are many more Champions Sprint betting options available so make sure to check out our Champions Sprint betting markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Select the Champions Sprint horse you want to bet on from the early markets, Champions Sprint nominations or Champions Sprint field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the popular betting markets for the Champions Sprint?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to <strong>betting on the Champions Sprint<\/strong>, there are a number of more popular betting options with punters including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exotics: <\/strong>These include Quinella, Trifecta, and First Four, where you predict the specific order of finishers, offering potentially higher payouts but requiring more precise predictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Win &amp; Place:<\/strong> Bet on a horse to win or finish in the top places. This is one of the most straightforward and popular betting options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Each-Way:<\/strong> A combination of win and place bets, providing a safety net if your chosen horse doesn&#8217;t win but finishes in the top positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What makes betting on the Champions Sprint so popular?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact that the Champions Sprint is one of the final Group 1 Melbourne races run during the festival and one of the <strong>key races at the Melbourne Cup Carnival <\/strong>make it a must watch and must bet on horse racing event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the final Group 1 sprint of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, it consistently attracts the best short-distance horses from both Australia and overseas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Everest Form Line: <\/strong>The rise of Sydney&#8217;s multi-million-dollar The Everest has made the Champions Sprint even more compelling. Many of the nation&#8217;s top sprinters compete in The Everest and then back up in the Champions Sprint, making it a crucial follow-up race. This direct form line provides punters with an excellent guide to the horses&#8217; current condition and class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Star-Studded Fields:<\/strong> The race has been won by some of Australia&#8217;s greatest sprinters, including Black Caviar, Nature Strip, and Giga Kick. The weight-for-age conditions mean the best horses race on an even scale, guaranteeing a high-quality contest where the best sprinter on the day is crowned. This attracts a lot of betting interest from both casual fans and serious punters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Flemington &#8220;Straight Six&#8221;:<\/strong> The race is run over 1200m down Flemington&#8217;s famous straight track, a unique layout that minimises interference and often results in a pure test of speed and stamina. This makes it a great betting race, as barriers are less of a factor and every horse gets a clear shot at victory, giving punters more confidence in their selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What makes the Champions Sprint so special?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Champions Sprint field is almost exclusively comprised of Group 1 winners or horses very close to that level, the race consistently drawing a star-studded line-up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Australian and international racing fans, including those in New Zealand, tune into the thrilling 1200m spring event every season to see if their <strong>bets on the Champions Sprint race<\/strong> won!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Champions Sprint currently offers A$3,000,000 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 <strong>list of VRC Champions Sprint champions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many horses can run in the Champions Sprint?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Champions Sprint field has a 16-starter limit plus emergencies with final acceptances announced the Wednesday of race week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Champions Sprint race tips<\/strong> centre on proven stars that have good lead-up form in events like The Everest, horses with previous experience at the Flemington track, and confirmed Group 1 stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Champions Sprint<\/strong> <strong>is a weight-for-age race<\/strong> meaning the older a horse is the more weight they will carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many mares have won the Champions Sprint in recent years?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the year 2000, eight mares have won the Champions Sprint including three straight from 2022 to 2024 with Roch &#8216;N&#8217; Horse (2022), Imperatriz (2023) and Sunshine In Paris (2024). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What age group has the best recent Champions Sprint record?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Five-year-olds have dominated the Champions Sprint results in recent years with 13 saluting between 2000 and 2024, most recently Sunshine In Paris (2024). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>oldest recent Champions Sprint winner<\/strong> was Nature Strip (2021) who won as a seven-year-old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> youngest recent Champions Sprint winner<\/strong> was&nbsp;Pharein (1999) who was the last three-year-old to win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between 2000 and 2024 the breakdown of Champions Sprint winners by age (in Australia) is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3YOS \u2013 0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4YOs \u2013 5<\/strong> (latest Bivouac in 2020)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5YOs \u2013 13 <\/strong>(latest Sunshine In Paris in 2024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6YOs \u2013 5 <\/strong>(latest Roch &#8216;N&#8217; Horse in 2022)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7YOs \u2013 2 <\/strong>(latest Nature Strip in 2021)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Sprint Prize Money<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Champions Sprint prize money<\/strong> may not compare to the stakes on offer in events like the A$20 million <strong>The Everest<\/strong> and A$10 million<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/the-golden-eagle\/\"> <strong>The Golden Eagle<\/strong><\/a> which are both held in Sydney over the spring, but it remains a highlight of the Australian racing calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Champions Sprint prize money is set at A$3,000,000 in total stakes allocated between first to eighth place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much does the Champions Sprint winner get?<\/strong> The winning Champions Sprint horse receives a total of A$1,800,000 in prize money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See below for the <strong>official breakdown of Champions Sprint prizes<\/strong> on offer from the Champions Sprint winner to the eighth horse to cross the finish line in the official Champions Sprint results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First: <\/strong>A$1,800,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Second:<\/strong> A$540,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third:<\/strong> A$270,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fourth:<\/strong> A$135,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fifth:<\/strong> A$75,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sixth &#8211; Eighth: <\/strong>A$60,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many international horses have won the Champions Sprint?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>None. To date, no internationally trained horse has won the Champions Sprint with the European gallopers more suited to longer distance races than the sprints in Australia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many horses have won the Champions Sprint more than once?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Four horses have won multiple editions of the Champions Sprint, most recently Nature Strip (2019 &amp; 2021). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Multiple Champions Sprint winners: <\/strong>River Rough (1983-84), Planet Ruler (1989-90), Black Caviar (2010-11), Nature Strip (2019 &amp; 2021). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What races will runners out of the Champions Sprint target next?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a run in the Champions Sprint many horses head to the paddock for a spell. If not being sent for a break, there&#8217;s a potential for runners to head over to Western Australia for a run in Ascot&#8217;s Group 1 <strong>Winterbottom Stakes<\/strong> (1200m) at the end of November. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buffering (2013) was the last horse to complete the <strong>Champions Sprint &#8211; Winterbottom Stakes double<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Sprint Barriers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Champions Sprint barrier draw and allocated Champions Sprint gates play a key role for many punters when deciding on what horses to bet on in the big race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When is the<\/strong> <strong>Champions Sprint barrier draw?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Champions Sprint barrier draw is conducted on the same day as final acceptances close which is the Wednesday of race week around 9:30am local Melbourne time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the most successful recent Champions Sprint barrier draw?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrier 6 has produced five Champions Sprint winners between 2000 and 2024, most recently Roch &#8216;N&#8217; Horse (2022). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrier 12 is the widest gate to produce a Champions Sprint winner between 2000 and 2024, most recently Dance Hero (2006). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrier 9 is the latest Champions Sprint winning barrier with Sunshine In Paris in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breakdown of winning Champions Sprint barriers between 2000-24:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Barrier 1 \u2013 <\/strong>3 (latest Buffering in 2013)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 2 \u2013 <\/strong>2 (latest Nature Strip in 2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 3 \u2013 <\/strong>1 (latest Rubitano in 2002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 4 \u2013 <\/strong>2 (latest Black Caviar in 2011)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 5 \u2013 <\/strong>1 (latest Santa Ana Lane in 2018)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 6 \u2013 <\/strong>5 (latest Roch &#8216;N&#8217; Horse in 2022)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 7 \u2013 <\/strong>2 (latest All Silent in 2009)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 8 \u2013 <\/strong>2 (latest Imperatriz in 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 9 \u2013<\/strong> 3 (latest Sunshine In Paris in 2024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 10<\/strong> &#8211; 2 (latest Mental in 2012)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 11<\/strong> &#8211; 1 (latest Malaguerra in 2016)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 12<\/strong> &#8211; 1 (latest Dance Hero in 2006)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Sprint Form<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer a complete Champions Sprint form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the Champions Sprint field in addition to insider Champions Sprint racing tips and betting odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Champions Sprint form guides include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Champions Sprint race preview and predictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Racing analysis on the event and runners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous runs, barrier trials and lead-up statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key information on all horses in the race like trainer and jockey form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runner commentary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are just starting out <strong>tipping horses in the Champions Sprint <\/strong>or you are an <strong>expert Champions Sprint tipster<\/strong>, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a <strong>smart bet on the Champions Sprint<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Read the Champions Sprint Guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a step-by-step explanation of how to interpret a horse&#8217;s form and performance indicators when looking at <strong>this year&#8217;s Champions Sprint form guide<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier Position: <\/strong>Evaluate the horse&#8217;s barrier draw and its historical performance from similar starting positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recent Performances: <\/strong>Review the horse&#8217;s last few races, focusing on finish positions and the quality of competition faced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Track and Distance Records: <\/strong>Check the horse&#8217;s performance on similar track conditions and distances to gauge suitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jockey and Trainer Stats:<\/strong> Consider the success rates of the jockey and trainer combination, particularly in the Champions Sprint race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weight Carried:<\/strong> Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the Champions Sprint as this can impact performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Sprint Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Champions Sprint results<\/strong> are known when the event takes place on the Saturday after the Melbourne Cup race in early November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>bet on the Champions Sprint race results<\/strong> weeks ahead of race day with our futures Champions Sprint markets here at the TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Betting on the Champions Sprint results <\/strong>entails picking the <strong>Champions Sprint winning horse<\/strong> and we can help you <strong>place an informed bet on the Champions Sprint field<\/strong> with our Champions Sprint tips and form guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other Champions Sprint race results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The complete <strong>Champions Sprint finishing order<\/strong> shows what position every horse in the field ran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some punters even like to place bets on <strong>what horse will finish last in the Champions Sprint results<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Champions Sprint exotic results<\/strong> show how all the <strong>exotic Champions Sprint bet types<\/strong> resulted like the <strong>Champions Sprint Quinella<\/strong>, <strong>Champions Sprint Exacta<\/strong>, <strong>Champions Sprint Trifecta<\/strong>, and <strong>Champions Sprint First Four<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Sprint Jockeys<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Securing a ride in the VRC Champions Sprint 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\u2019s top riders looking to secure a Group 1 trophy during the carnival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What jockeys are riding in the Champions Sprint field<\/strong> is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and <strong>official Champions Sprint jockey announcements<\/strong> are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>James McDonald is the latest Champions Sprint winning jockey<\/strong> having ridden Sunshine In Paris to victory in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who are the most successful recent Champions Stakes jockeys? <\/strong>Since the year 2000, James McDonald is the most successful Champions Sprint jockey in recent history with four victories aboard Delectation (2015), Nature Strip (2019 &amp; 2021), and Sunshine In Paris (2024). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the Champions Sprint horses this spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Sprint Trainers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the year 2000, is <strong>the most successful Champions Sprint winning trainers<\/strong> having prepared three winners each are Chris Waller with Delectation (2015) and Nature Strip (2019 &amp; 2021); and Peter Moody with Black Caviar (2010 &amp; 2011) and Ancient Song (2003). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peter Moody with dual champion Black Caviar (2010 and 2011) is the latest <strong>back-to-back Champions Sprint winning trainer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Annabel &amp; Rob Archibald are the <strong>latest Champions Sprint winning trainers<\/strong> having prepared Sunshine In Paris in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0V9A0865.jpg\" alt=\"Kiwi mare Imperatriz won the 2023 Champions Sprint at Flemington\" class=\"wp-image-20732\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kiwi mare Imperatriz won the 2023 Champions Sprint at Flemington. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Sprint Winners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Notable Champions Sprint winners throughout history include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vain (1969):<\/strong> Vain was one of Australia\u2019s greatest juveniles and sprinters. His win in the then Craven &#8216;A&#8217; Stakes (now Champions Sprint) capped off a dominant career where he won 12 of 14 starts. His blistering speed and charisma made him a fan favourite and a foundational sire in Australian breeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maybe Mahal (1976):<\/strong> Maybe Mahal was a champion mare who won the race during its Pure-Pak Stakes era. 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She retired unbeaten in 25 starts, becoming a national treasure and one of the most celebrated racehorses in the world. Her explosive acceleration and flawless record captivated fans globally. The autumn&#8217;s Group 1 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/black-caviar-lightning\/\">Black Caviar Lightning<\/a><\/strong> race is named in her honour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buffering (2013):<\/strong> Buffering\u2019s win in the VRC Sprint Classic was a breakthrough after multiple Group 1 placings. He went on to win seven Group 1s and became one of the most durable and beloved sprinters in Australian racing history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Santa Ana Lane (2018):<\/strong> Santa Ana Lane\u2019s win was part of a golden run that included victories in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/stradbroke-handicap\/\">Stradbroke Handicap<\/a><\/strong>,<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/the-goodwood\/\"> The Goodwood<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/tj-smith-stakes\/\">TJ Smith Stakes<\/a><\/strong>. His ability to peak in big races made him a top-tier sprinter and a fan favourite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nature Strip (2019 &amp; 2021):<\/strong> Nature Strip won the Champions Sprint twice and later claimed the King\u2019s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot. 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