Sir Rupert Clarke Tips & Betting Guide 2025

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Craig Williams riding Kimochi wins the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is a feature event that's held in late September at Caulfield which means it is a key event leading into the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.

2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Tips

The odds for the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes will be released in the week leading into the event with fixed and tote markets around the Sir Rupert Clarke.

Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2025 Schedule


Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
2025
DateSaturday, September 20
TimeTBA
TrackCaulfield
Distance1400m
Prize Money$1,000,000
ConditionsOpen Handicap
Age3YO & Upwards

Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Bookmaker Offers

The Sir Rupert Clarke is a key race leading into the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival which means the online corporate bookies come out in force. Check out the promotions section for the latest offers.

Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Field & Barrier Draw 2025

The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes field will be declared at 9:00am on September 17, and this page will be updated shortly after. 

Sir Rupert Clarke History

With over 60 years of history on the Melbourne racing scene the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is a favourite event of the punters heading into the spring.


First won in 1951 by Jovial Lad, the race was known as the Invitation Stakes before eight separate name changes led us to the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes in 2015; what the race is named today.


Gaining Group 1 status in 1979, the race's honour roll isn't as glittering as other events but Encosta De Lago, Testa Rosa and Rebel Dane are among the winners of the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.

Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Form Guide

The Sir Rupert Clarke has been a favourites race in recent years.

Craig Williams, the man they call "Willo" has recorded seven wins in the race, which means backing Williams can be a solid investment in this Group 1.

Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Previous Winners

Year
Winner
2024Kimochi
2023Magic Time
2022Callsign Mav
2021Sierra Sue
2020Behemoth
2019Begood Toya Mother
2018Jungle Cat
2017Santa Ana Lane
2016Bon Aurum
2015Stratum Star
2014Trust In A Gust
2013Rebel Dane
2012Moment Of Change
2011Toorak Toff
2010Response
2009Turffontein
2008Orange County
2007Bon Hoffa
2006Rewaaya
2005Barely A Moment
2004Regal Roller
2003Exceed And Excel
2002Pernod
2001Mr Murphy
2000Testa Rosa

Sir Rupert Clarke 2024 Results

Pos.
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Margin
Barrier
Weight
SP
1KIMOCHIGary PortelliCraig WilliamsWinner1352.5kg$26 
2ANOTHER WILCiaron MaherMs Jamie Melham0.46L556kg$2.70 
3STEPARTYPaul PreuskerDaniel Moor1.96L752kg$31 
4SOUTHPORT TYCOONCiaron MaherMark Zahra2.26L1258kg$11 
5TUVALULindsey SmithEthan Brown3.01L1457kg$31 
6CLIMBING STAR (NZ)Phillip StokesDaniel Stackhouse3.51L653.5kg$17 
7BITTERCREEKLeon & Troy Corstens & Will LarkinRobbie Dolan4.51L1050kg$61 
8CHARM STONEMick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)Michael Dee5.76L352kg$21 
9BUFFALO RIVER (USA)Michael Moroney & Glen ThompsonMs Celine Gaudray (a0/54kg)5.82L1152kg$41 
10JIMMYSSTAR (NZ)Ciaron MaherDamian Lane6.22L153kg$3.20 
11WAR MACHINE (NZ)Michael Moroney & Glen ThompsonDeclan Bates7.72L452kg$12 
12ROLL ON HIGHPeter G Moody & Katherine ColemanMs Carleen Hefel8.12L952kg$51 
13RUN HARRY RUNMichael Moroney & Glen ThompsonPatrick Moloney9.37L252kg$61 
14GENTLEMAN ROYBen, Will & JD HayesLuke Nolen10.87L855.5kg$31 
ScrPRIVATE EYEJoseph Pride00000
ScrCHRYSAORChris Waller00000

Sir Rupert Clarke 2024 Replay



Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Live Streaming

The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is run in Melbourne which means Dabble Australia offer live streaming on the event.

Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes FAQs

When is the 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes?

The 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes will be run on Saturday, September 20.

How long is the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes?

The open handicap is run over 1400m.

Where is the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes held?

The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is held annually at Caulfield Racecourse. 

Who won the 2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes?

The Gary Portelli-trained Kimochi won the 2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes with jockey Craig Williams in the saddle.