King Charles III Stakes Tips & Betting Guide 2025
King Charles III Stakes Tips & Preview
The King Charles III Stakes is the new name for the George Main Stakes, which was previously a key build up race towards the Epsom Handicap.
Now the new race takes place later in the spring and is part of The Everest Day at Randwick Racecourse in October.
In the week leading into the Group 1 event we provide a detailed look at the markets and give our King Charles III Stakes betting tips heading into the feature.
King Charles III Stakes 2025 Schedule
| King Charles III Stakes | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 18 |
| Time | TBA |
| Track | Royal Randwick |
| Distance | 1600m |
| Prize Money | $5,000,000 |
| Conditions | WFA |
| Age | 3YO & Upwards |
King Charles III Stakes Field & Barrier Draw 2025
The 2025 King Charles III Stakes field and barrier draw will be declared at 9:00am on October 15, and this page will be updated shortly after.
King Charles III Stakes Betting Sites & Offers
The King Charles III Stakes is a Group 1 event that the bookmakers usually target given it is a popular event on the Sydney calendar.
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.
George Main Stakes & King Charles III History
The George Main Stakes was named after former chairman the Australian Jockey Club and 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 was an enticing prize, the ballot exemption towards the Epsom Handicap is the ticket most competitors are after.
In 2023, the race was given a new name in honour of King Charles III and moved to later in the spring as part of The Everest Day.
George Main Stakes & King Charles III Stakes Previous Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Ceolwulf |
| 2023 | Fangirl |
| 2022 | Anamoe |
| 2021 | Verry Elleegant |
| 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 |
King Charles III Stakes 2024 Results
| Pos. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Barrier | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CEOLWULF (NZ) | Joseph Pride | Chad Schofield | Winner | 2 | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2 | PRIDE OF JENNI | Ciaron Maher | Declan Bates | 0.72L | 10 | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 3 | MY OBERON (IRE) | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | Nash Rawiller | 1.01L | 7 | 59kg | $26 |
| 4 | TOM KITTEN | James Cummings | Ms Jamie Melham | 3.4L | 11 | 58.5kg | $21 |
| 5 | AMELIA'S JEWEL | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | Tommy Berry | 3.66L | 8 | 57kg | $17 |
| 6 | FANGIRL | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 3.9L | 3 | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 7 | CELESTIAL LEGEND | Les Bridge | Blake Shinn | 4.25L | 1 | 58.5kg | $10 |
| 8 | NEW ENERGY (IRE) | Ciaron Maher | Jason Collett | 5.01L | 6 | 59kg | $101 |
| 9 | PERICLES | James Cummings | Zac Lloyd | 5.42L | 4 | 59kg | $31 |
| 10 | MAJOR BEEL (NZ) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Adam Hyeronimus | 7.62L | 9 | 59kg | $101 |
| 11 | LION'S ROAR (NZ) | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | Mark Zahra | 8.91L | 5 | 59kg | $101 |
| Scr | ZOUGOTCHA | Chris Waller | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
King Charles III Stakes 2024 Replay
King Charles III Stakes Live Streaming
Punters can live stream the King Charles III 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 horse racing live streaming guide.
King Charles III Stakes FAQs
When is the 2025 King Charles III Stakes?
The 2025 King Charles III Stakes will be run on Saturday October 18.
How long is the King Charles III Stakes?
The King Charles III Stakes is run over 1600m.
Where is the King Charles III Stakes held?
The King Charles III Stakes is held at Royal Randwick, which is located in Sydney, Australia.
What time does the King Charles III Stakes run?
The King Charles III Stakes takes place at 3:00pm.
Who won the 2024 King Charles III Stakes?
Ceolwulf took out the 2024 running of the King Charles III Stakes.
What is the prize money for the King Charles III Stakes?
The total prize money of the King Charles III Stakes is $5,000,000
