{"id":7228,"date":"2024-10-23T14:27:05","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T02:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?post_type=betting-info&#038;p=7228"},"modified":"2026-06-08T17:25:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T05:25:39","slug":"spring-champion-stakes","status":"publish","type":"betting-info","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/spring-champion-stakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Champion Stakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring Champion Stakes Betting Info<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring Champion Stakes betting is open months ahead of the lucrative Group 1 Sydney, spring race down under at the TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer <strong>pre-nomination Spring Champion Stakes betting odds<\/strong> throughout the year that are known as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/futures\">futures Spring Champion Stakes odds online<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All-In Spring Champion Stakes betting markets are then available following the official Spring Champion Stakes nominations taken on the Monday of race week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Betting on the Spring Champion Stakes field is available following final acceptances which close on the Wednesday of race week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Betting on the Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong> often favours young staying types coming off lead-up runs in the Gloaming Stakes<strong> <\/strong>with this race proving a good form line to follow into the Spring Champion Stakes each spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spring Champion Stakes race betting<\/strong> traditionally focuses on the locally trained Sydney runners who have an outstanding record in the event and those heading towards the VRC Derby at Flemington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the <strong>best online betting on the Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong>, consider tipping a horse to win both the Spring Champion Stakes and another Group 1 race over the carnival in a spring double!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spring Champion Stakes Field<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Spring Champion 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>Spring Champion Stakes Field &amp; Acceptance Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is crucial to take note of <strong>when the Spring Champion Stakes field is out<\/strong>, <strong>what time Spring Champion Stakes nominations close<\/strong> and the official <strong>Spring Champion Stakes acceptance dates<\/strong> when placing a Spring Champion Stakes bet online as horses may drop out of the race and bets may be cancelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spring Champion Stakes field features a capacity of 14 horses plus 4 emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See below for the official Spring Champion Stakes field dates for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2025 Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong> <strong>Nominations<\/strong>: Close on Monday October 20, 2025, at 11:00am (Sydney time).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025 Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong> <strong>Final Field<\/strong>: Announced on Wednesday October 22, 2025, at 9:00am (Sydnye time).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025 Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong> <strong>Barrier Draw<\/strong>: Conducted on Wednesday October 22, 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=\"19206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Castello-2254-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"El Castello winning the 2024 Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick\" class=\"wp-image-19206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Castello-2254-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Castello-2254-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Castello-2254-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Castello-2254-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Castello-2254-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Castello-2254-876x584.jpg 876w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Castello-2254-657x438.jpg 657w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Castello-2254-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Castello-2254-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Castello-2254-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Castello-2254-1920x1281.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">El Castello winning the 2024 Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick. Photo: Steve Hart. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where can you bet on the Spring Champion Stakes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best place to bet on this year\u2019s Spring Champion Stakes race is through the TAB NZ online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spring Champion Stakes Odds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spring Champion Stakes odds and online betting tips on the Spring Champion Stakes <\/strong>are dominated by proven Group horses and Sydney-trained gallopers who have a great record in the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where can I find the Spring Champion Stakes odds?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the latest odds and updates on the Spring Champion 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 Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to know how to make a bet on the Spring Champion Stakes?<\/strong> Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest Spring Champion Stakes betting odds and options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the Spring Champion Stakes online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can place a Spring Champion 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 Spring Champion Stakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the Spring Champion Stakes is a race for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re diving deep into the latest Spring Champion Stakes race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the spring carnival at Randwick Racecourse, the Spring Champion Stakes has it all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This important spring race showcases Australia&#8217;s finest young thoroughbreds and attracts attention from all over the country as the count down to the VRC Derby heats up! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Bet on the Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong> <strong>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 Spring Champion Stakes betting guide, Spring Champion Stakes form guide and our expert Spring Champion Stakes tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Choose a Spring Champion Stakes bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or the Spring Champion Stakes Trifecta. There are many more Spring Champion Stakes betting options available so make sure to check out our Spring Champion Stakes betting markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Select the Spring Champion Stakes horse you want to bet on from the early markets, Spring Champion Stakes nominations or Spring Champion Stakes field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the popular betting markets for the Spring Champion Stakes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to <strong>betting on the Spring Champion 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 Spring Champion Stakes so popular?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact that the Spring Champion Stakes is worth A$2 million in prize money, serves as a top VRC Derby race lead-up and is one of the <strong>key staying events for three-year-olds at the Sydney 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 Spring Champion Stakes so special?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spring Champion Stakes serves as a great guide historically to other important spring sprinting races like Flemington&#8217;s VRC Derby and the following autumn&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/australian-derby\/\">Australian Derby<\/a><\/strong>, so using the Spring Champion Stakes form for 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 2000m spring event every season to see if their <strong>bets on the Spring Champion Stakes <\/strong>won!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spring Champion 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 <strong>list of Spring Champion Stakes champions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many horses can run in the Spring Champion Stakes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spring Champion Stakes field has a 14-starter limit plus 4 emergencies with final acceptances announced the Wednesday of race week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Spring Champion Stakes race tips<\/strong> centre on proven young staying stars that have good lead-up form, horses with previous experience at the Randwick track, and the runners drawn near the inside who have a dominant recent record in the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong> <strong>is a set weights race<\/strong> open to horses aged three-years-old. Colts and geldings carry 56.5kg and the fillies carry 54.5kg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The highest-rated horse in the Spring Champion Stakes field dons the number one saddlecloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many fillies have won the Spring Champion Stakes in recent years?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Three. Only three fillies have managed to beat home the boys in the Spring Champion Stakes with victories by Yankee Rose (2016), Maid Of Heaven (2018), and Montefilia (2020). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spring Champion Stakes Prize Money<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Spring Champion Stakes 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 Spring Champion Stakes prize money is set at A$2,000,000 in total stakes allocated between first to tenth place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much does the Spring Champion Stakes winner get?<\/strong> The winning Spring Champion Stakes horse receives a total of A$1,155,000 in prize money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See below for the <strong>official breakdown of Spring Champion Stakes prizes<\/strong> on offer from the Spring Champion Stakes winner to the tenth horse to cross the finish line in the official Spring Champion Stakes results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First: <\/strong>A$1,155,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Second:<\/strong> A$380,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third:<\/strong> A$195,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fourth:<\/strong> A$88,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fifth:<\/strong> A$42,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sixth: <\/strong>A$20,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seventh: <\/strong>A$20,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eighth: <\/strong>A$20,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ninth:<\/strong> A$15,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tenth: <\/strong>A$15,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Conducted by the Australian Turf Club (ATC), the Spring Champion Stakes is a late-carnival feature race at the esteemed Royal Randwick track over the all-important Sydney Spring Carnival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spring Champion Stakes has been won by a host of turf greats including a number of subsequent VRC Derby and Cox Plate winning gallopers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many international horses have won the Spring Champion Stakes?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>None. So far, a horse trained outside of Australia or New Zealand has not won the Spring Champion Stakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong> <strong>Race Records<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What was the fastest Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong> <strong>winning time?<\/strong> Hampton Court won the Spring Champion Stakes in 2014 in a record time of 2 minute 0.19 seconds over the 2000m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What races will runners out of the Spring Champion Stakes target in the spring?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a run in the Spring Champion Stakes the key spring target for the top contenders is Flemington&#8217;s Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) on the Saturday prior to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/melbourne-cup\/\">Melbourne Cup<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monaco Consul (2009) and Ace High (2017) are the latest horses to complete the <strong>Spring Champion Stakes &#8211; Victoria Derby race double<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Time Does the Spring Champion Stakes Start?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spring Champion Stakes start time is traditionally scheduled around 4:00pm (local time). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spring Champion Stakes Barriers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spring Champion Stakes barrier draw and allocated Spring Champion 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 Spring Champion Stakes barrier draw?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spring Champion 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<p>Barriers have historically affected the Spring Champion 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 11 is the most recent Spring Champion Stakes winning barrier with Attica in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Four Spring Champion Stakes winners from 2000-2025 jumped from double-digit gates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrier 11 is the widest barrier to produce a Spring Champion Stakes winner between 2000 and 2025 with Attica in 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the most successful recent Spring Champion Stakes barrier draw?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrier 8 has produced four Spring Champion Stakes winners between 2000 and 2025 most recently Sharp &#8216;N&#8217; Smart in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breakdown of winning Spring Champion Stakes barriers between 2000-25:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Barrier 1 \u2013 <\/strong>3 (latest Tom Kitten in 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 2 \u2013 <\/strong>3 (latest Shadow Hero in 2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 3 \u2013 <\/strong>0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 4 \u2013 <\/strong>3 (latest Ace High in 2017)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 5 \u2013 <\/strong>1 (latest Doctor Doom in 2011)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 6 \u2013 <\/strong>2 (latest Maid Of Heaven in 2018)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 7 \u2013 <\/strong>3 (latest&nbsp;El Castello in 2024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 8 \u2013 <\/strong>4 (latest Sharp &#8216;N&#8217; Smart in 2022)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 9 <\/strong>&#8211; 2 (latest Profondo in 2021) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 10 <\/strong>&#8211; 3 (latest Hoten Grand in 2005)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 11<\/strong> &#8211; 1 (latest Attica in 2025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spring Champion Stakes Betting Favourites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Favourites in Spring Champion Stakes betting<\/strong> are those horses that jump at the shortest Spring Champion Stakes odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Last Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong> <strong>favourite to win:<\/strong> El Castello ($3 in 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Last odds-on Spring Champion Stakes favourite to win: <\/strong>Shadow Hero ($1.90 in 2019)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Last Spring Champion Stakes favourite to finish worse than third:<\/strong> Strike The Stars (5th in 2011)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last Spring Champion Stakes favourite to finish worse than third and miss out on a spot in the Spring Champion Stakes trifecta was Strike The Stars who started at $2.40 before running fifth to Doctor Doom ($9.50) in 2011.<\/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=\"683\" data-id=\"7237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sharp-N-Smart-22102022-9947-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"New Zealand horse Sharp 'N' Smart winning Sydney's Spring Champion Stakes race in 2022\" class=\"wp-image-7237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sharp-N-Smart-22102022-9947-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sharp-N-Smart-22102022-9947-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sharp-N-Smart-22102022-9947-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sharp-N-Smart-22102022-9947-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sharp-N-Smart-22102022-9947-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">New Zealand horse Sharp &#8216;N&#8217; Smart winning Sydney&#8217;s Spring Champion Stakes race in 2022. Photo Credit: Steve Hart. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spring Champion Stakes Form<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer a complete Spring Champion Stakes form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the Spring Champion Stakes field in addition to insider Spring Champion Stakes racing tips and betting odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Spring Champion Stakes form guides include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spring Champion 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 Spring Champion Stakes <\/strong>or you are an <strong>expert<\/strong> <strong>Spring Champion Stakes tipster<\/strong>, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a <strong>smart bet on the Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Read the Spring Champion 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 Spring Champion 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 Doomben Cup race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weight Carried:<\/strong> Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the Doomben Cup as this can impact performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong> <strong>Day Betting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spring Champion Stakes Day betting<\/strong> is dominated by <strong>online<\/strong> <strong>bets<\/strong> on the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes, and there are also a host of exciting support races that the TAB NZ offer <strong>top Randwick racing odds<\/strong> on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spring Champion Stakes is run alongside a number of other seven-figure races on the Spring Champion Day card making for a huge day of spring racing and punting in Sydney! The other Black-Type status <strong>Spring Champion Day races<\/strong> to check out our insider <strong>Sydney racing tips<\/strong> for include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Group 2 A$2,000,000 The Invitation (1400m), <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group 2 A$1,000,000 Callander-Presnell (1600m), <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group 3 A$750,000 Craven Plate (1800m), and the<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listed $1,000,000 Five Diamonds Prelude (1500m). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spring Champion Stakes Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Spring Champion Stakes results<\/strong> are known when the event takes place on a Saturday in late October. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>bet on the Spring Champion Stakes race results<\/strong> weeks ahead of race day with our futures Spring Champion Stakes markets here at the TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Betting on the Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong> <strong>results <\/strong>entails picking the <strong>Spring Champion Stakes winning horse<\/strong> and we can help you <strong>place an informed bet on the Spring Champion Stakes <\/strong>with our Spring Champion Stakes tips and form guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other Spring Champion Stakes results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The complete <strong>Spring Champion 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 Spring Champion Stakes results<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong> <strong>exotic results<\/strong> show how all the <strong>exotic Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong> <strong>bet types<\/strong> resulted like the <strong>Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong> <strong>Quinella<\/strong>, <strong>Spring Champion Stakes Exacta<\/strong>,<strong> Spring Champion Stakes Trifecta<\/strong>, and<strong> Spring Champion Stakes First Four<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spring Champion Stakes Jockeys<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Securing a ride in the Spring Champion 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 level trophy during the carnival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What jockeys are riding in the Spring Champion Stakes<\/strong> <strong>field<\/strong> is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and <strong>official Spring Champion Stakes jockey announcements<\/strong> are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adam Hyeronimus is the latest Spring Champion Stakes winning jockey<\/strong> having ridden Attica to victory in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who is the most successful recent Spring Champion Stakes jockey? <\/strong>From 2000 to 2025 jockey Joshua Parr rode three Spring Champion Stakes winners with Hampton Court (2014), Shadow Hero (2019), and El Castello (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 Spring Champion Stakes horses this spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spring Champion Stakes Trainers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Peter Snowden and Anthony Cummings are <strong>the most successful recent Spring Champion Stakes trainers <\/strong>having prepared three winners each between 2000 and 2024 with Snowden&#8217;s latest being Complacent (2013) and Cummings&#8217; most recent being El Castello (2024). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joesph Pride is the <strong>latest Spring Champion Stakes winning trainer<\/strong> having prepared Attica to victory 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=\"19225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tom-Kitten-281023-9008-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"2023 Spring Champion Stakes winner Tom Kitten\" class=\"wp-image-19225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tom-Kitten-281023-9008-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tom-Kitten-281023-9008-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tom-Kitten-281023-9008-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tom-Kitten-281023-9008-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tom-Kitten-281023-9008-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tom-Kitten-281023-9008-1-876x584.jpg 876w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tom-Kitten-281023-9008-1-657x438.jpg 657w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tom-Kitten-281023-9008-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tom-Kitten-281023-9008-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tom-Kitten-281023-9008-1-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tom-Kitten-281023-9008-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2023 Spring Champion Stakes winner Tom Kitten. Photo: Steve Hart. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spring Champion Stakes Winners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Notable Spring Champion Stakes winners throughout history include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kingston Town (1979):<\/strong> First three-time Cox Plate winner this incredible horse won all three of his trophies for Tommy Smith but was ridden by three different jockeys! He held his record as the most successful Cox Plate horse until the Winx era but showed his versatility with plenty of shorter distance feature race wins including the 1981 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/premiere-stakes\/\">Premiere Stakes<\/a><\/strong> following his 1979 Spring Champion success as a three-year-old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beau Zam (1987): <\/strong>This gun New Zealand-bred galloper was prepared by master horseman Bart Cummings and won five Group 1s over his career including the 1988 Australian Derby in Sydney. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stylish Century (1989): <\/strong>A start front-runner who spent time with multiple trainers including Bart Cummings he completed the Spring Champion &#8211; VRC Derby double and was a close second in that year&#8217;s Cox Plate results behind Almaarad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nothin&#8217; Leica Dane (1995):<\/strong> This top son of Danehill went on to claim the VRC Derby and then ran a brave third in that year&#8217;s Melbourne Cup trifecta as a three-year-old behind Doriemus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tie The Knot (1997): <\/strong>An Australian Racing Hall of Famer, Tie The Knot won 13 Group 1 races over his illustrious career and was named the Australian Champion Stayer in 2000. 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