Manikato Stakes Tips & Betting Guide 2025
2025 Manikato Stakes Tips
Once the Manikato Stakes field is settled we will deliver your betting strategy for this Group 1 sprint race.
Check back in October for your Manikato Stakes betting tips.
Manikato Stakes 2025 Schedule
| Manikato Stakes | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, September 26 |
| Time | TBA |
| Track | Moonee Valley |
| Distance | 1200m |
| Prize Money | $2,000,000 |
| Conditions | WFA |
| Age | 3YO & Upwards |
Manikato Stakes Odds
The Manikato Stakes field is typically set a week out from the event with the tote odds released not too long after.
Futures markets will be put up a month or so in advance but for up to the minute Manikato Stakes odds visit this page in the build up to the race.
Manikato Stakes Field & Barrier Draw 2025
The 2025 Manikato Stakes field and barrier draw will be declared at 9:00am on September 23, and this page will be updated shortly after.
Manikato Stakes Bookmaker Offers
The Manikato Stakes is one of Melbourne's favourite sprint races which means the bookies aren't shy when it comes to delivering promotions on the event.
Manikato Stakes History
First ran in 1968 as the Freeway Stakes, the Manikato Stakes is one of Melbourne's favourite sprint races.
The name of the event was changed in 1984 to honour the great Manikato, who won this race twice en route to an Australian racing hall of fame induction back in 2002.
The race is a stand alone sprint feature, but in 2012 the Manikato Stakes was moved to a Friday night fixture before the Cox Plate; which is run less than 24 hours later.
A number of Australia's favourite horses have delivered wins in the Manikato, including Sunline, Miss Andretti and the great grey Chautauqua.
Manikato Stakes Form Guide
It is best to keep an eye on the sprinting features leading into the Manikato for your best bets heading into the event.
The Group 1 AJ Moir Stakes typically runs a month out from the Manikato Stakes, with a number of runners that delivered strong runs in the Moir going on to perform well just four weeks later.
Check this page in the week leading into the Manikato Stakes for our detailed form guide.
Manikato Stakes Previous Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Southport Tycoon |
| 2023 | Imperatriz |
| 2022 | Bella Nipotina |
| 2021 | Jonker |
| 2020 | Hey Doc |
| 2019 | Loving Gaby |
| 2018 | Brave Smash |
| 2017 | Hey Doc |
| 2016 | Rebel Dane |
| 2015 | Chautauqua |
| 2014 | Lankan Rupee |
| 2013 | Buffering |
| 2012 | Sea Siren |
| 2011 | Sepoy |
| 2010 | Hay List |
| 2009 | Danleigh |
| 2008 | Typhoon Zed |
| 2007 | Gold Edition |
| 2006 | Miss Andretti |
| 2005 | Spark Of Life |
| 2004 | Spark Of Life |
| 2003 | Spinning Hill |
| 2002 | Spinning Hill |
| 2001 | Piavonic |
| 2000 | Sunline |
Manikato Stakes 2024 Result
| Pos. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Barrier | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOUTHPORT TYCOON | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | Winner | 3 | 58.5kg | $21 |
| 2 | GROWING EMPIRE | Ciaron Maher | Craig Williams | 0.1L | 6 | 52kg | $3.80 |
| 3 | I WISH I WIN (NZ) | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Luke Nolen | 2.1L | 11 | 58.5kg | $5 |
| 4 | KIMOCHI | Gary Portelli | Jason Collett | 2.4L | 5 | 56.5kg | $26 |
| 5 | CLIMBING STAR (NZ) | Phillip Stokes | Daniel Stackhouse | 2.65L | 10 | 56.5kg | $26 |
| 6 | COLEMAN | Matt Laurie | Kerrin McEvoy | 3L | 1 | 52kg | $18 |
| 7 | ESTRIELLA | Ciaron Maher | Blake Shinn | 3.3L | 9 | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8 | RECOMMENDATION | Ciaron Maher | Michael Dee | 3.6L | 4 | 58.5kg | $10 |
| 9 | HAYASUGI | Clinton McDonald | Ms Jamie Melham | 5.1L | 2 | 50kg | $6.50 |
| 10 | JOHNNY ROCKER | Nick Ryan | Ben Melham | 5.16L | 12 | 58.5kg | $31 |
| 11 | VEIGHT | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Damian Lane | 5.26L | 8 | 58.5kg | $11 |
| 12 | CABALLUS | Bjorn Baker | Joshua Parr | 5.76L | 7 | 58.5kg | $61 |
| Scr | CHAIN OF LIGHTNING | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Ethan Brown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Manikato Stakes 2024 Replay
Manikato Stakes Live Streaming
The Manikato Stakes is ran at Moonee Valley which means most online bookmakers offer live streaming on it, including Ladbrokes.
Simply sign up at Ladbrokes and you can experience Manikato Stakes live streaming from the comfort of your couch or on the go.
The Manikato Stakes field is set a week out from the event which means the barrier draw soon follows.
Check back in October for the complete Manikato Stakes barrier draw.
Manikato Stakes FAQs
When is the 2025 Manikato Stakes?
The 2025 Manikato Stakes will be run on Friday, September 26
How long is the Manikato Stakes?
The G1 sprint is run over 1200m.
Where is the Manikato Stakes held?
The Manikato Stakes takes place annually at Moonee Valley Racecourse, which is located in Melbourne, Australia.
Who won the 2024 Manikato Stakes?
Southport Tycoon scored a narrow victory over stablemate Growing Empire in the 2024 Manikato Stakes.
