George Main Stakes Betting Tips
The George Main Stakes is a key build up race towards the Epsom Handicap so it pays to take a look at the Epsom markets to see which runners are looking for a ballot exempt ticket.
In the week leading into the Group 1 event visit this page for our detailed look at the markets and our George Main Stakes betting tips heading into the $500,000 feature.
George Main Stakes Odds
The George Main Stakes is a Group 1 event that while it is coveted, is leading towards the Epsom Handicap, which means if a favourite for the Epsom is looking for a ballot exemption they will be going in as a short priced elect in both events.
George Main Stakes Bookmaker Offers
George Main Stakes History
The George Main Stakes, named after former chairman the Australian Jockey Club, has existed for over 60 years on the Sydney racing landscape.
First ran over the 1000m distance, the George Main Stakes was moved to the mile journey in 1972, the trip it is ran over to this day.
While the $500,000 is an enticing prize, the ballot exemption towards the Epsom Handicap is the ticket most competitors are after.
Winx is the undisputed queen of the George Main Stakes, winning the race three-straight times. She also recorded the fastest-ever time in the George Main, winning in 1.33.65 in 2017.
George Main Stakes Form Guide
The George Main Stakes is a 1600m race that sees the best milers in the country aiming to gain that ballot exempt position into Epsom Handicap.
This means following the best horses that are racing over the mile is your best bet, as well as following which horses ran in the Doncaster Mile earlier in the year.
George Main Stakes Previous Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Kolding |
| 2019 | Avilius |
| 2018 | Winx |
| 2017 | Winx |
| 2016 | Winx |
| 2015 | Kermadec |
| 2014 | Sacred Falls |
| 2013 | Streama |
| 2012 | Shoot Out |
| 2011 | Sincero |
| 2010 | More Joyous |
| 2009 | Road To Rock |
| 2008 | Mentality |
| 2007 | Race Not Held |
| 2006 | Racing To Win |
| 2005 | Mr Celebrity |
| 2004 | Grand Armee |
| 2003 | Lonhro |
| 2002 | Defier |
| 2001 | Viscount |
| 2000 | Adam |
