All-In Hill Stakes betting markets are then available following the official Hill Stakes nominations taken the Monday of race week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Betting on <\/strong>the Hill Stakes <\/strong>is available following final acceptances which close on the Wednesday of race week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betting on the Hill Stakes<\/strong> favours long-distance specialists who are often mid-way their spring campaigns with this race proving a good form line to follow into races including the Cox Plate and Champions Mile races in Melbourne each spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hill Stakes race betting<\/strong> traditionally focuses on the older runners aged at least four and those heading towards bigger and better events over the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the best online betting on the Hill Stakes<\/strong>, consider tipping a horse to win both the Hill Stakes and a Group 1 race over the carnival in a spring double!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hill Stakes field<\/strong> attracts a line-up of top-line horses each season with runners coming from stables around Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is crucial to take note of when the Hill Stakes field is out<\/strong>, what time<\/strong> Hill Stakes nominations close<\/strong> and the official Hill Stakes<\/strong> acceptance dates<\/strong> when placing a Hill Stakes bet online as horses may drop out of the race and bets may be cancelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See below for the official Hill Stakes field dates for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best place to bet on this year\u2019s Hill Stakes race is through the TAB NZ online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hill Stakes<\/strong> odds and online betting tips on the Hill Stakes <\/strong>are dominated by proven Group winning horses, the older runners in the race and Sydney-trained gallopers who have a great record in the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the latest odds and updates on the Hill 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to know how to make a bet on the Hill Stakes?<\/strong> Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest Hill Stakes betting odds and options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the Hill Stakes online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can place a Hill Stakes bet online anytime markets are live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the Hill Stakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the Hill Stakes is a race for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you’re diving deep into the latest Hill Stakes race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the spring carnival at Rosehill Racecourse, the Hill Stakes race has it all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This important spring race showcases Australia’s finest thoroughbreds and attracts attention from all over the country as the count down to the ‘Big 3’ spring majors heats up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Log in or sign-up with TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Make a secure online deposit using one of the TAB NZ safe deposit methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Check out the Hill Stakes betting guide, Hill Stakes form guide and our expert Hill Stakes racing tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Choose a Hill Stakes bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or Hill Stakes Trifecta. There are many more Hill Stakes betting options available so make sure to check out our Hill Stakes betting markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Select the Hill Stakes horse you want to bet on from the early markets, Hill Stakes nominations or Hill Stakes field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to betting on the Hill Stakes<\/strong>, there are a number of more popular betting options with punters including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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 Win & 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 Each-Way:<\/strong> A combination of win and place bets, providing a safety net if your chosen horse doesn’t win but finishes in the top positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The fact that the Hill Stakes is now a two-million-dollar race <\/strong>and one of the key lead-up races at the Sydney Carnival of Racing <\/strong>make it a must watch and must bet on horse racing event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hill Stakes is perfectly placed in the build-up to the major Group 1 features in both Sydney and Melbourne. For many horses, it serves as an ideal stepping-stone or a crucial benchmark race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it’s a Group 2, the Hill Stakes consistently attracts high-quality middle-distance and staying talent. You’ll often see Group 1 winners, established weight-for-age performers, and highly promising emerging stayers using this race as part of their spring campaigns. The calibre of horses ensures competitive racing and draws a keen betting audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 1900m distance is pivotal in Australian racing. It’s often the “sweet spot” for horses transitioning from mile races to longer staying tests, or for established middle-distance gallopers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The biggest drawcard for Hill Stakes contenders is it being a crucial lead-up for the Major Cups and the Cox Plate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hill Stakes has a strong reputation for its form holding up incredibly well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Because it’s a vital stepping-stone for so many major races, punters closely watch the Hill Stakes for clues. A strong performance here can cause futures odds for the Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate, or Melbourne Cup to tumble. This creates early engagement and potential for significant value if you can pick the winner or a strong performer well in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hill Stakes serves as a great guide to other important spring races so using the Hill Stakes form for upcoming events is popular with punters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Australian and international racing fans, including those in New Zealand, tune into the thrilling 1900m spring event every season to see if their bets on the Hill Stakes<\/strong> won!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hill 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 Hill Stakes champions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hill Stakes<\/strong> race tips<\/strong> centre on proven stars that have good lead-up form from earlier in the spring, horses with previous experience at the track, and Sydney-trained horses who have a dominant recent record in the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The<\/strong> Hill Stakes<\/strong> is a set a weight-for-age race<\/strong> open to horses aged three-years-old and above meaning the older the horse, the more weight they will carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since the year 2000, just three mares have won the Hill Stakes with Miss Marielle (2009), Verry Elleegant (2019), and Montefilia (2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Five-year-olds have dominated the Hill Stakes results in recent years with 12 saluting between 2000 and 2025, most recently Attrition in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The oldest recent Hill Stakes winner<\/strong> was Cascadian who became the latest seven-year-old to win in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The youngest recent Hill Stakes winner<\/strong> was Arena who was the last three-year-old to win in 1998. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Between 2000 and 2025 the breakdown of Hill Stakes winners by age is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hill Stakes prize money<\/strong> may not compare to the stakes on offer in events like the A$20 million The Everest<\/a><\/strong> and A$10 million 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 Hill Stakes prize money is set at A$2,000,000 in total stakes allocated between first to tenth place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much does the Hill Stakes winner get?<\/strong> The winning Hill Stakes horse receives a total of A$1,155,000 in prize money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See below for the official breakdown of Hill Stakes prizes<\/strong> on offer from the Hill Stakes winner to the tenth horse to cross the finish line in the official Hill Stakes results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n None. So far, a horse trained outside of Australia or New Zealand has not won the Hill Stakes with most Northern Hemisphere raiders opting to target the longer-distance features like the Caulfield Cup<\/strong> and Melbourne Cup <\/strong>races later in the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eleven horses have won multiple editions of the Hill Stakes race throughout history, the latest being Desert War (2005-06). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Multiple Hill Stakes Winners:<\/strong> Desert War (2005 & 2006); Toi Port (1963 & 1964); Redcraze (1956 & 1957); Hydrogen (1952 & 1953); Yaralla (1942 & 1943); Gold Rod (1939 & 1940); Peter Pan (1932 & 1935); Chatham (1933 & 1934); Phar Lap (1930 & 1931); Limerick (1927 & 1928); The Hawk (1923 & 1925).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following a run in the Hill Stakes key spring targets for the top contenders include the Group 1 Caulfield Cup<\/a><\/strong> (2400m), Group 1 Ladbrokes Cox Plate <\/strong>(2040m) at The Valley in late October, Flemington’s iconic Group 1 $10 million Melbourne Cup<\/strong> (3200m) on the first Tuesday of November, the $2 million Five Diamonds<\/strong> (1800m) race for five-year-olds held in November, and the Group 1 Champions Stakes<\/a><\/strong> (2000m) on the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Descarado (2010) was the last horse to complete the Hill Stakes – Caulfield Cup double<\/strong> in the same year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saintly (1996) was the last horse to complete the Hill Stakes – Cox Plate double<\/strong> in the same year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saintly (1996) was the last horse to complete the Hill Stakes – Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> in the same year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Desert War (2006) was the last horse to complete the Hill Stakes – Champions Stakes double<\/strong> in the same year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hill Stakes barrier draw and allocated Hill Stakes starting 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 The Hill 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier 2 has produced five Hill Stakes winners between 2000 and 2025, most recently Montefilia (2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier 14 is the widest gate to produce a Hill Stakes winner between 2000 and 2025, most recently Lindermann (2025). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier 14 is the latest Hill Stakes winning barrier with Lindermann in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Breakdown of winning Hill Stakes barriers between 2000-24:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier 1 \u2013 <\/strong>1 (latest Lamasery in 2012)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier 2 \u2013 <\/strong>5 (latest Montefilia in 2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier 3 \u2013 <\/strong>3 (latest Hartnell in 2016)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier 4 \u2013 <\/strong>3 (latest Think It Over in 2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier 5 \u2013 <\/strong>4 (latest Classic Uniform in 2017)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier 6 \u2013<\/strong> 2 (latest Cascadian in 2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier 7 \u2013 <\/strong>1 (latest Desert War in 2006)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier 8 \u2013 <\/strong>2 (latest Verry Elleegant in 2019)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier 9 \u2013<\/strong> 2 (latest Attrition in 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier 10<\/strong> – 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier 11<\/strong> – 1 (latest Preferment in 2015)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier 12<\/strong> – 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier 13<\/strong> – 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier 14 <\/strong>– 1 (latest Lindermann in 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n We offer a complete Hill Stakes form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the Hill Stakes field in addition to insider Hill Stakes racing tips and betting odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Hill Stakes form guides include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you are just starting out tipping horses in the Hill Stakes <\/strong>or you are an expert Hill Stakes tipster<\/strong>, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a smart bet on the Hill Stakes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how to interpret a horse’s form and performance indicators when looking at this year’s Hill Stakes form guide<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrier Position: <\/strong>Evaluate the horse’s barrier draw and its historical performance from similar starting positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recent Performances: <\/strong>Review the horse’s last few races, focusing on finish positions and the quality of competition faced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Track and Distance Records: <\/strong>Check the horse’s performance on similar track conditions and distances to gauge suitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jockey and Trainer Stats:<\/strong> Consider the success rates of the jockey and trainer combination, particularly in the Hill Stakes race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Weight Carried:<\/strong> Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the Hill Stakes as this can impact performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hill Stakes results<\/strong> are known when the event takes place in October annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can bet on the Hill Stakes race results<\/strong> weeks ahead of race day with our futures Hill Stakes markets here at the TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betting on the Hill Stakes results <\/strong>entails picking the Hill Stakes winning horse<\/strong> and we can help you place an informed bet on the Hill Stakes field<\/strong> with our Hill Stakes race tips and form guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other Hill Stakes race results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The complete Hill Stakes finishing order<\/strong> shows what position every horse in the field ran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some punters even like to place bets on what horse will finish last in the Hill Stakes results<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hill Stakes exotic results<\/strong> show how all the exotic Hill Stakes<\/strong> bet types<\/strong> resulted like the Hill Stakes Quinella<\/strong>, Hill Stakes Exacta<\/strong>, Hill Stakes Trifecta<\/strong>, and Hill Stakes First<\/strong> Four<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Securing a ride in the Hill 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\u2019s top riders looking to secure a Group trophy during the carnival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What jockeys are riding in the Hill Stakes<\/strong> field<\/strong> is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and official the Hill Stakes jockey announcements<\/strong> are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nash Rawiller is the latest Hill Stakes winning jockey<\/strong> having ridden Lindermann to victory in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n James McDonald on Verry Elleegant (2019) and Kolding (2020) is the last back-to-back Hill Stakes winning jockey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since the year 2000, James McDonald and Nash Rawiller are the equal most successful Hill Stakes jockeys<\/strong> with four wins each. McDonald’s wins came aboard Hartnell (2016), Verry Elleegant (2019), Kolding (2020) and Cascadian (2022). Rawiller won aboard Moriarty (2013), Think It Over (2021), Montefilia (2023) and Lindermann (2025). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the Hill Stakes horses this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since the year 2000, Chris Waller is the most successful Hill Stakes winning trainer<\/strong> in recent history with seven wins most recently with Lindermann (2025). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Chris Waller is the latest back-to-back Hill Stakes winning trainer<\/strong> with Verry Elleegant (2019) and Kolding (2020). Waller’s other winners since the year 2000 are Moriarty (2013), Junoob (2014), Preferment (2015), Montefilia (2023) and Lindermann (2025). <\/p>\n\n\n\nHill Stakes Field<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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