Flight Stakes Tips & Betting Guide 2025
2025 Flight Stakes Tips
We will have final-field tips for the Flight Stakes when it is released three days prior to the running, however, punters can bet into the market around four months before the Flight Stakes is run.
Get an expert guide to the race from the Blackbook.com.au team including final field, betting tips and trends as well as Epsom Handicap best bets.
Flight Stakes Final Field & Barrier Draw 2025
The 2025 Flight Stakes field and barrier draw will be declared at 9:00am on October 1, and this page will be updated shortly after.
Flight Stakes Betting Sites & Offers
Betting sites deliver Flight Stakes promotions leading into the Group 1 with promotions and bonus bet specials on the agenda.
We provide you with a full list of promotions and specials for the race in the build up as well as the top betting sites to be using below.
Flight Stakes Form Guide
Punters should look at the form out of the Tea Rose Stakes when doing selections for the Flight Stakes.
The Tea Rose, in recent years, has accounted for 75% of the winners or placegetters for the Flight Stakes, so it’s a race worth keeping an eye on.
Another good form race is the Furious Stakes, which runs a few weeks before the Flight Stakes. Many winners have come out of that race.
Overall, favourites have a good record in the Flight Stakes and the quality fillies typically shine.
There have been some upsets but punters should look towards the best-performed fillies when making Flight Stakes bets.
Flight Stakes History
First run in 1947 when Nizam’s Ring scored the win, the Flight Stakes has been a launching pad for many of Australia’s top fillies.
Gaining Group 1 status in 1985, the Flight Stakes has since been one of the must-win races for any female thoroughbred.
Past winners include champion thoroughbreds Sunline, Samantha Miss, More Joyous and Guelph.
Named after Australian Hall of Fame mare Flight, the Flight Stakes is a part of the Epsom meeting, which features a total of three Group 1’s.
It remains one of the feature races for the fillies and it has often kick-started many successful careers.
Flight Stakes Previous Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Lady Shenandoah |
| 2023 | Tropical Squall |
| 2022 | Zougotcha |
| 2021 | Never Been Kissed |
| 2020 | Montefilia |
| 2019 | Funstar |
| 2018 | Oohood |
| 2017 | Alizee |
| 2016 | Global Glamour |
| 2015 | Speak Fondly |
| 2014 | First Seal |
| 2013 | Guelph |
| 2012 | Norzita |
| 2011 | Streama |
| 2010 | Secret Admirer |
| 2009 | More Joyous |
| 2008 | Samantha Miss |
| 2007 | No race |
| 2006 | Cheeky Choice |
| 2005 | Fashions Afield |
| 2004 | Lotteria |
| 2003 | Unearthly |
| 2002 | Royal Purler |
| 2001 | Ha Ha |
| 2000 | Unworldly |
Flight Stakes 2024 Results
| Pos. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Barrier | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LADY SHENANDOAH | Chris Waller | Zac Lloyd (a0/48kg) | Winner | 4 | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 2 | HARLEM QUEEN | Nathan Doyle | Sam Clipperton | 3.17L | 2 | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 3 | SNOW IN MAY | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | Kerrin McEvoy | 3.51L | 5 | 56kg | $2.60 |
| 4 | POWERS OF OPAL (NZ) | John Sargent | Tommy Berry | 4.5L | 1 | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 5 | LAZZURA | Chris Waller | Craig Williams | 5.66L | 6 | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 6 | MISS BUSSLINGER | Kris Lees | Dylan Gibbons | 10.23L | 3 | 56kg | $31 |
| Scr | DECLICHY BOULEVARD | Chris Waller | Nash Rawiller | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scr | WINGS OF DESIRE | Michael Freedman | Jason Collett | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scr | AUTUMN GLOW | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Flight Stakes 2024 Results
Flight Stakes Live Streaming
Punters can live stream the Flight Stakes at Dabble or Ladbrokes. The Australian-based bookmakers shows all Australian and New Zealand racing live and all you need to do is have a positive account balance.
For the full guide on how to stream, see our racing live streaming guide.
Flight Stakes FAQs
When is the 2025 Flight Stakes?
The 2025 Flight Stakes will be run on Saturday October 4, 2026.
How long is the Flight Stakes?
The Flight Stakes is run over 1600m.
Where is the Flight Stakes held?
The Flight Stakes is held at Royal Randwick, which is located in Sydney, Australia.
What time does the Flight Stakes run?
The Flight Stakes takes place at 3:30pm.
Who won the 2024 Flight Stakes?
Shenandoah took out the 2024 running of the Flight Stakes.
What is the prize money for the Flight Stakes?
The total prize money of the Flight Stakes is $750,000
