{"id":4367,"date":"2024-08-31T18:16:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-31T06:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?post_type=betting-info&#038;p=4367"},"modified":"2026-06-08T16:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T04:54:10","slug":"manikato-stakes","status":"publish","type":"betting-info","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/manikato-stakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Manikato Stakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manikato Stakes Betting Info<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Manikato Stakes betting is open months ahead of the fifth Group 1 Melbourne, spring race down under at the TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer <strong>pre-nomination Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>betting odds<\/strong> throughout the year that are known as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/futures\">futures Manikato Stakes odds online<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All-In Manikato Stakes betting markets are then available following the official Manikato Stakes nominations taken the Monday of race week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Betting on the Manikato Stakes field is available following final acceptances which close on the Tuesday of race week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Betting on the Manikato Stakes<\/strong> often favours short distance sprinters coming off lead-up runs in the <strong>Moir Stakes<\/strong> with this race proving a good form line to follow into the Manikato Stakes each spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manikato Stakes race betting<\/strong> traditionally focuses on the runners aged at least five who have an outstanding record in the event and the fillies and mares who have a top strike-rate over the boys in this sprint ahead of even bigger and better events over the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the <strong>best online betting on the Manikato Stakes<\/strong>, consider tipping a horse to win both the Manikato Stakes and another Group 1 race over the carnival in a spring double!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manikato Stakes Field<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manikato Stakes Acceptance Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is crucial to take note of <strong>when the Manikato Stakes field is out<\/strong>, <strong>what time Manikato Stakes nominations close<\/strong> and the official <strong><strong>Manikato <\/strong>Stakes acceptance dates<\/strong> when placing a Manikato Stakes bet online as horses may drop out of the race and bets may be cancelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Manikato Stakes field features a capacity of 14 horses plus emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See below for the official Manikato Stakes field dates for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2025 Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>Nominations<\/strong>: Close on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 12:00pm (Melbourne time).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025 Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>Final Field<\/strong>: Revealed on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:00am (Melbourne time).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025 Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>Barrier Draw<\/strong>: Conducted on Tuesday, September 23, 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=\"18201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0V9A1035-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Southport Tycoon winning the 2024 Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley\" class=\"wp-image-18201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0V9A1035-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0V9A1035-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0V9A1035-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0V9A1035-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0V9A1035-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0V9A1035-876x584.jpg 876w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0V9A1035-657x438.jpg 657w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0V9A1035-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0V9A1035-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0V9A1035-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0V9A1035-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Southport Tycoon winning the 2024 Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where can you bet on the Manikato Stakes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best place to bet on this year\u2019s Manikato Stakes race is through the TAB NZ online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manikato Stakes Odds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>odds and online betting tips on the Manikato Stakes <\/strong>are dominated by proven Group 1 horses, the elite sprinters in the race with form at the tight Moonee Valley track and Melbourne-trained gallopers who have a great record in the event heading towards the event after a few earlier lead-up spring runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where can I find the Manikato Stakes odds?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the latest odds and updates on the Manikato 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&#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 Manikato Stakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to know how to make a bet on the Manikato Stakes?<\/strong> Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest Manikato Stakes betting odds and options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the Manikato Stakes online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can place a Manikato Stakes 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 Manikato Stakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the Manikato Stakes is a race for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re diving deep into the latest Manikato Stakes race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the spring carnival at Moonee Valley Racecourse, the Manikato Stakes has it all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This important spring lead-up race showcases Australia&#8217;s finest thoroughbreds and attracts attention from all over the country as the count down to the richest sprint races of the season heats up! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Bet on the Manikato Stakes 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 Manikato Stakes betting guide, Manikato Stakes form guide and our expert Manikato Stakes tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Choose a Manikato Stakes bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or the Manikato Stakes Trifecta. There are many more Manikato Stakes betting options available so make sure to check out our Manikato Stakes betting markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Select the Manikato Stakes horse you want to bet on from the early markets, Manikato Stakes nominations or Manikato Stakes field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the popular betting markets for the Manikato Stakes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to <strong>betting on the Manikato Stakes<\/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 Manikato Stakes so popular?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact that the Manikato Stakes is the <strong>first Group 1 sprint in Melbourne for the spring contested over the 1200m <\/strong>and one of the <strong>key lead-up races at the Melbourne Carnival of Racing <\/strong>make it a must watch and must bet on horse racing event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What makes the Manikato Stakes so special?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Manikato Stakes serves as a great guide historically to other important spring sprint races like world&#8217;s richest turf race &#8211; Sydney&#8217;s The Everest in October &#8211; and Flemington&#8217;s Group 1 Champions Sprint during the Melbourne Cup Carnival, so using the Manikato form for these upcoming events is popular with punters.<\/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 Manikato Stakes<\/strong> won!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Manikato Stakes currently offers A$2 million 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 Manikato Stakes champions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many horses can run in the Manikato Stakes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Manikato Stakes field has a 14-starter limit plus emergencies with final acceptances announced the Tuesday of race week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>race tips<\/strong> centre on proven sprint stars that have good lead-up form, horses with previous experience at the tight Moonee Valley circuit, and the female runners who have a dominant recent record in the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The<\/strong> <strong>Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>is a weight-for-age race<\/strong> open to horses aged three-years-old and above meaning the older the horse is the more weight they will carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The highest-rated horse in the Manikato Stakes field dons the number one saddlecloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many mares have won the Manikato Stakes in recent years?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1994, the mares have won the Manikato Stakes 12 times most recently in 2025 with Charm Stone&#8217;s upset victory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What age group has the best Manikato Stakes record?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Five-year-olds have dominated the Manikato Stakes results in recent years with 11 saluting between 2000 and 2025, most recently Charm Stone in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>oldest recent Manikato Stakes winner<\/strong> was Hey Doc in 2020 who saluted as a seven-year-old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> youngest recent Manikato Stakes winner<\/strong> was Loving Gaby in 2019 who beat home the older horses as a three-year-old filly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between 2000 and 2025 the breakdown of Manikato Stakes winners by age is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3YOS \u2013 2 <\/strong>(latest Loving Gaby 2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4YOs \u2013 5 <\/strong>(latest Southport Tycoon in 2024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5YOs \u2013 11 <\/strong>(latest Charm Stone in 2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6YOs \u2013 5 <\/strong>(latest Jonker in 2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7YOs \u2013 3 <\/strong>(latest Hey Doc in 2020)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manikato Stakes Prize Money<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Manikato Stakes prize money<\/strong> may not compare to the stakes on offer in events like the A$20 million <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/the-everest\/\"><strong>The Everest<\/strong> <\/a>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 Manikato Stakes prize money is set at A$2 million in total stakes allocated between first to eighth place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much does the Manikato Stakes winner get?<\/strong> The winning Manikato Stakes horse receives a total of A$1.2 million in prize money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See below for the <strong>official breakdown of Manikato Stakes prizes<\/strong> on offer from the Manikato Stakes winner to the eighth horse to cross the finish line in the official Manikato Stakes results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First: <\/strong>A$1,200,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Second:<\/strong> A$360,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third:<\/strong> A$180,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fourth:<\/strong> A$90,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fifth:<\/strong> A$50,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sixth: <\/strong>A$40,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seventh: <\/strong>A$40,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eighth: <\/strong>A$40,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Conducted by the Moonee Valley Racing Club (MVRC), the Manikato Stakes is a mid-carnival feature race at the Moonee Valley track over the all-important Melbourne Spring Carnival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Manikato Stakes has been won by a host of turf greats including star New Zealand-trained mares&nbsp;Sunline (2000) and Imperatriz (2023). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many international horses have won the Manikato Stakes?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>None. So far, a horse trained outside of Australia or New Zealand has not won the Manikato Stakes with most Northern Hemisphere raiders opting to target the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/caulfield-cup\/\"><strong>Caulfield Cup<\/strong> <\/a>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/melbourne-cup\/\">Melbourne Cup<\/a> <\/strong>staying races later in the spring for which European horses are better bred to perform in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many horses have won the Manikato Stakes more than once?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Six horses have won multiple editions of the race including the race&#8217;s now namesake Manikato who won the then Freeway Stakes in 1979 and 1982. The latest two-time Manikato Stakes champion was Hey Doc who saluted three years apart in 2017 and 2020.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Multiple Manikato Stakes Champions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Dual Choice (1970-71), Tauto (1973-74), Manikato (1979 &amp; 1982), Spinning Hill (2002-03), Spark Of Life (2004-05), and Hey Doc (2017 &amp; 2020).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manikato Stakes Race Records<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What was the fastest Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>winning time?<\/strong> Hey Doc won the Manikato Stakes for the second time in 2020 in a new record time of 1 minute 08:76 seconds over the 1200m. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What races will runners out of the Manikato Stakes target in the spring?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a run in the Manikato Stakes key spring targets for the top contenders include the $20 million The Everest (1200m) slot race run at Randwick in October and Flemington&#8217;s Group 1<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/champions-sprint\/\"> Champions Sprint<\/a><\/strong> (1200m) over the Melbourne Cup Carnival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imperatriz (2023) was the last horse to complete the <strong>Manikato Stakes &#8211; Champions Sprint <\/strong>in the same calendar year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Time Does the Manikato Stakes Start?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Manikato Stakes start time changes depending on whether the event is run under the lights on a Friday night at Moonee Valley or on a Saturday time slot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manikato Stakes Barriers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Manikato Stakes barrier draw and allocated Manikato Stakes 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 Manikato Stakes barrier draw?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Manikato Stakes barrier draw is conducted on the same day as final acceptances close which is the Tuesday of race week around 9:00am local Melbourne time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barriers have historically affected the Manikato Stakes results with the distance and make-up of the course best suited to horses drawn between barriers one and eight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrier 3 is the most recent Manikato Stakes winning barrier with Southport Tycoon in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Six Manikato Stakes winners from 2000-2024 jumped from double-digit gates most recently Buffering (10 in 2013).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrier 13 is the widest barrier to produce a Manikato Stakes winner between 2000 and 2024 with Miss Andretti the latest to salute from that gate in 2006.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the most successful recent Manikato Stakes barrier draw?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barriers 1 and 4 have both produced four Manikato Stakes winners between 2000 and 2025 most recently Bella Nipotina (barrier 1 in 2022) and Imperatriz (barrier 4 in 2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breakdown of winning Manikato Stakes barriers between 2000-25:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Barrier 1 \u2013 <\/strong>4 (latest Bella Nipotina in 2022)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 2 \u2013 <\/strong>3 (latest Charm Stone in 2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 3 \u2013 <\/strong>1 (latest Southport Tycoon in 2024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 4 \u2013 <\/strong>4 (latest Imperatriz in 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 5 \u2013 <\/strong>2 (latest Hey Doc in 2020)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 6 \u2013 <\/strong>2 (latest Gold Edition in 2007)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 7 \u2013 <\/strong>0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 8 \u2013 <\/strong>2 (latest Hey Doc in 2017)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 9 \u2013<\/strong> 2 (latest Brave Smash in 2018)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 10<\/strong> &#8211; 3 (latest Buffering in 2013)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 11<\/strong> &#8211; 1 (latest Typhoon Zed in 2008)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 12<\/strong> &#8211; 1 (latest Spark Of Life in 2005)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 13<\/strong> &#8211; 1 (latest Miss Andretti in 2006)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manikato Stakes Betting Favourites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Favourites in Manikato Stakes betting<\/strong> are those horses that jump at the shortest Manikato Stakes odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From 2007 to 2025 six Manikato Stakes favourites have won.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Last Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>favourite to win:<\/strong> Imperatriz ($1.40 in&nbsp;2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Last odds-on Manikato Stakes favourite to win:<\/strong> Imperatriz ($1.40 in&nbsp;2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Last Manikato Stakes favourite to finish worse than third:<\/strong> Lady Shenandoah (4th in 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last Manikato Stakes favourite to finish worse than third and miss out on a spot in the Manikato Stakes trifecta was the Chris Waller trained mare Lady Shenandoah who started at $2.35 before running fourth to the upset winner Charm Stone ($31) in 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 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=\"1024\" data-id=\"4372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bella-NipotinaManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2022_WIN_Moonee-Valley_11__1116-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2022 Manikato Stakes winner Bella Nipotina at Moonee Valley Racecourse\" class=\"wp-image-4372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bella-NipotinaManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2022_WIN_Moonee-Valley_11__1116-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bella-NipotinaManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2022_WIN_Moonee-Valley_11__1116-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bella-NipotinaManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2022_WIN_Moonee-Valley_11__1116-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bella-NipotinaManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2022_WIN_Moonee-Valley_11__1116-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bella-NipotinaManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2022_WIN_Moonee-Valley_11__1116-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bella-NipotinaManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2022_WIN_Moonee-Valley_11__1116-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2022 Manikato Stakes winner Bella Nipotina at Moonee Valley Racecourse. Photo Credit: Ultimate Racing Photos. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manikato Stakes Form<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer a complete Manikato Stakes form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the Manikato Stakes field in addition to insider Manikato Stakes racing tips and betting odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Manikato Stakes form guides include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manikato Stakes 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 Manikato Stakes<\/strong> or you are an <strong>expert Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>tipster<\/strong>, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a <strong>smart bet on the Manikato Stakes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Read the Manikato Stakes 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 Manikato Stakes 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 Manikato Stakes race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weight Carried:<\/strong> Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the Manikato Stakes as this can impact performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manikato Stakes Day Betting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>Day betting<\/strong> is dominated by <strong>online Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>bets<\/strong>, but there are also a host of exciting support races that the TAB NZ offer <strong>top Moonee Valley racing odds<\/strong> on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year the Manikato Stakes is the only Group 1 event on the card, but the other Group status <strong>Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>Day races<\/strong> to check out our insider <strong>Melbourne racing tips<\/strong> for include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Group 2 A$500,000&nbsp;John F. Feehan&nbsp;Stakes&nbsp;(1600m) &#8211; formerly the Dato\u2019 Tan Chin Nam,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group 2 A$300,000&nbsp;Bill Stutt Stakes&nbsp;(1600m),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group 2 A$300,000&nbsp;Stocks Stakes&nbsp;(1600m), and the <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group 3 A$200,000&nbsp;Scarborough Stakes&nbsp;(1200m) \u2013 formerly the MVRC Champagne Stakes. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manikato Stakes Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Manikato Stakes results<\/strong> are known when the event takes place on a Friday night under the lights at The Valley in late September. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>bet on the Manikato Stakes race results<\/strong> weeks ahead of race day with our futures Manikato Stakes markets here at the TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Betting on the Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>results <\/strong>entails picking the <strong>Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>winning horse<\/strong> and we can help you <strong>place an informed bet on the Manikato Stakes<\/strong> with our Manikato Stakes tips and form guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other Manikato Stakes results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The complete <strong>Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>finishing order<\/strong> shows what position every horse in the traditional 14-horse field ran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some punters even like to place bets on <strong>what horse will finish last in the Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>results<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>exotic results<\/strong> show how all the <strong>exotic Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>bet types<\/strong> resulted like the <strong>Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>Quinella<\/strong>, <strong>Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>Exacta<\/strong>, <strong>Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>Trifecta<\/strong>, and <strong>Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>First Four<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manikato Stakes Jockeys<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Securing a ride in the Manikato Stakes field is a highly sought-after achievement for jockeys around Australia and New Zealand. Winning this important spring lead-up race is a nice early 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 Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>field<\/strong> is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and <strong>official Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <strong>jockey announcements<\/strong> are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blake Shinn is the latest Manikato Stakes winning jockey<\/strong> having ridden Charm Stone for her two-length upset in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last <strong>New Zealand rider to win the Manikato Stakes was Opie Bosson<\/strong> on classy Kiwi mare Imperatriz in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patrick Payne aboard dual champion Spinning Hill (2002-03) is the last <strong>back-to-back Manikato Stakes winning jockey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who are the most successful recent Manikato Stakes jockeys? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From 2000 &#8211; 2025 a number of jockeys have twice won the Manikato Stakes including Craig Williams, Luke Currie, Craig Newitt, Kerrin McEvoy, Nash Rawiller, and Patrick Payne.<\/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 Manikato Stakes horses this spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manikato Stakes Trainers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Between 2000 and 2025 <strong>the most successful Manikato Stakes trainer<\/strong> having prepared three winners was Ciaron Maher who won in partnership with David Eustace in 2019 with Loving Gaby and 2022 with Bella Nipotina before saluting for a third time as a solo trainer in 2024 with Southport Tycoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark Walker was the last New Zealand trainer to take out the Manikato Stakes with Imperatriz in 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mick Price &amp; Michael Kent Jnr are the<\/strong> <strong>latest Manikato Stakes winning trainers<\/strong> having prepared Charm Stone in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 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=\"18202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JonkerManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2021_WIN_Moonee-Valley_7__1072-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Jonker winning the 2021 Manikato Stakes under the lights at The Valley\" class=\"wp-image-18202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JonkerManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2021_WIN_Moonee-Valley_7__1072-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JonkerManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2021_WIN_Moonee-Valley_7__1072-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JonkerManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2021_WIN_Moonee-Valley_7__1072-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JonkerManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2021_WIN_Moonee-Valley_7__1072-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JonkerManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2021_WIN_Moonee-Valley_7__1072-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JonkerManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2021_WIN_Moonee-Valley_7__1072-876x584.jpg 876w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JonkerManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2021_WIN_Moonee-Valley_7__1072-657x438.jpg 657w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JonkerManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2021_WIN_Moonee-Valley_7__1072-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JonkerManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2021_WIN_Moonee-Valley_7__1072-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JonkerManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2021_WIN_Moonee-Valley_7__1072-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JonkerManikato-StakesGroup-1_22-10-2021_WIN_Moonee-Valley_7__1072-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jonker winning the 2021 Manikato Stakes under the lights at The Valley. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manikato Stakes Winners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Notable Manikato Stakes winners throughout history include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vain (1969):<\/strong> Champion sprinter and subsequent star sire who won 12 of his 14 starts between 1968\u201370 including the Golden Slipper Stakes as a juvenile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manikato (1979 &amp; 1982):<\/strong>&nbsp;The race&#8217;s namesake, Manikato was a champion sprinter and Australian Racing Hall of Famer who joined Kingston Town as then then only two $1 million stakes earners in Australia. His impressive CV included victories in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/blue-diamond-stakes\/\">Blue Diamond Stakes<\/a><\/strong> (1978) and Golden Slipper (1978) as a two-year-old and five victories in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/william-reid-stakes\/\">William Reid Stakes<\/a><\/strong>. He twice won this event, and due to his incredible record at The Valley he was buried at Moonee Valley Racecourse following his death in 1984.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strawberry Road (1983): <\/strong>Beautifully-bred thoroughbred who went on to win that year&#8217;s Cox Plate. Would become an international superstar racing in Germany,&nbsp;France, the&nbsp;United States, and&nbsp;Japan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dane Ripper (1998): <\/strong>Ace mare trained by the great Bart Cummings who won the previous year&#8217;s Cox Plate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunline (2000): <\/strong>The best mare to ever come out of New Zealand, the front-running Sunline was at the time the world\u2019s highest earning race mare. This four-time New Zealand Horse of the Year and three-time Australian Horse of the Year set a plethora of records on the track and was the most winningest Group 1 New Zealand horse with 13 until surpassed by Melody Belle in 2021.&nbsp;Was also a dual Cox Plate champion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hay List (2010): <\/strong>Regular foe of the mighty Black Caviar, the hulking sprinter Hay List was a gutsy champion who continue to defy the odds returning from injuries to race in Australia&#8217;s biggest sprint events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chautauqua (2015): <\/strong>The &#8216;Grey Flash&#8217; Chautauqua was one of Australia&#8217;s best sprinters famously winning the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/tj-smith-stakes\/\">TJ Smith Stakes<\/a><\/strong> in Sydney three times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bella Nipotina (2022): <\/strong>Lovely Melbourne-based mare with a great affinity for The Valley, she won this race in 2022 following a day&#8217;s delay due to lightning on course and would go on to win by nearly five lengths improving on her second to Jonker the year before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Imperatriz (2023): <\/strong>Mark Walker-trained New Zealander who won 10 Group 1 races across Australasia including completing the Moir Stakes \u2013 Manikato Stakes \u2013 Champions Sprint treble in 2023 as well as the following year&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/black-caviar-lightning\/\">Black Caviar Lightning<\/a><\/strong>. One of her more notable New Zealand victories were in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/railway-stakes\/\"><strong>Railway Stakes<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Charm Stone (2025): <\/strong>The Mick Price &amp; Michael Kent Jnr trained mare Charm Stone was enormous first-up in the 2025 Manikato Stakes when given a lovely ride from barrier two by Blake Shinn to surge past track specialist Baraqiel and salute by two lengths as a $31 outside. The win was her second Group 1 following on from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/robert-sangster-stakes\/\">Robert Sangster Stakes<\/a><\/strong> in Adelaide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bet on the next Manikato Stakes winner<\/strong> with our comprehensive Manikato Stakes form guide and expert Manikato Stakes tips at the TAB NZ!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This page and the written content within it were partially generated using AI or automated technology and edited and verified by our editorial team.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":4368,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[16],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-4367","betting-info","type-betting-info","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-horse-racing"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Manikato Stakes Betting Tips &amp; Odds | TAB NZ<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get the best Manikato Stakes tips and odds at TAB NZ. 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