Spring Champion Stakes Tips & Betting Guide 2025

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Josh Parr riding El Castello wins the Spring Champion Stakes

2025 Spring Champion Stakes Tips & Preview

The Spring Champion Stakes is one of Sydney's best indcators for future champion status which means picking a winner can lead to finding a new favourite racehorse going forward.

In recent years the big name sires such as High Chaparral, Galileo, Octagonal, and Zabeel have produced winners in this race.

We have detailed Spring Champion Stakes betting tips in the days before the race.

Spring Champion Stakes Schedule 2025


Spring Champion Stakes
2025
DateSaturday, October 25
TimeTBA
TrackRoyal Randwick
Distance2000m
Prize Money$2,000,000
ConditionsSet Weights
Age3YOs

Spring Champion Stakes Field & Barrier Draw 2025

The 2025 Spring Champion Stakes field and barrier draw will be declared at 9:00am on October 22, and this page will be updated shortly after. 

Spring Champion Stakes Betting Sites & Offers

While the focus is usually on Melbourne during the spring it would be remiss of betting sites to ignore Sydney during this time and many delivers Spring Champion Stakes offers.

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.

Spring Champion Stakes History

Starting in 1971, the Spring Champion Stakes has been a staple of Sydney racing over the last four decades.

It only took eight years for this event to gain Group 1 status and the race was originally known as the Australasian Champion Stakes before having its name changed to the current one back in 1978.

The race has been a champion-making event over the course of its journey. 

Soon-to-be stars Kingston Town, Beau Zam and Tie the Knot all won this race as three-year-olds before putting together glittering careers.

Spring Champion Stakes Previous Winners

Year
Winner
2024El Castello
2023Tom Kitten
2022Sharp 'n' Smart
2021Profondo
2020Montefilia
2019Shadow Hero
2018Maid Of Heaven
2017Ace High
2016Yankee Rose
2015Vanbrugh
2014Hampton Court
2013Complacent
2012It's A Dundeel
2011Doctor Doom
2010Erewhon
2009Monaco Consul
2008Sousa
2007Race Not Hold
2006Teranba
2005Hotel Grand
2004Savabeel
2003Niello
2002Platinum Scissors
2001Viking Ruler
2000Universal Prince

Spring Champion Stakes 2024 Results

Pos.
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Margin
Barrier
Weight
SP
1EL CASTELLOAnthony CummingsJoshua ParrWinner756.5kg$3 
2HENLEINAnthony & Sam FreedmanTommy Berry0.36L156.5kg$5 
3FIRM AGREEMENTAnnabel & Rob ArchibaldTom Sherry1.78L956.5kg$21 
4HARLEM QUEENNathan DoyleSam Clipperton1.99L654.5kg$8 
5PLEASURE ARTISTRichard & Will FreedmanJason Collett2.16L454.5kg$10 
6SWIFTFALCONMichael, John & Wayne HawkesJay Ford3.36L1056.5kg$3.80 
7RAG QUEENDavid PayneChad Schofield3.9L554.5kg$14 
8NOISESBrad WiddupAndrew Adkins4.41L854.5kg$61 
9FLYING ARGENTOGary PortelliZac Lloyd (a0/48kg)7.08L256.5kg$101 
10DUE CALZINIDanielle SeibKerrin McEvoy8.52L356.5kg$101 
ScrDUVANAChris WallerJoao Moreira0000

Spring Champion Stakes 2024 Replay



Spring Champion Stakes Live Streaming

Spring Champion Stakes live streaming can be done by signing up with online bookmakers 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 Spring Carnival live streaming guide.

Spring Champion Stakes FAQs

When is the 2025 Spring Champion Stakes?

The 2025 Spring Champion Stakes will be run on Saturday, October 25.

How long is the Spring Champion Stakes?

The Spring Champion Stakes is run over 2000m.

Where is the Spring Champion Stakes held?

The Spring Champion Stakes is held at Royal Randwick, which is located in Sydney, Australia.

What time does the Spring Champion Stakes run?

The Spring Champion Stakes takes place at 3:00pm.

Who won the 2024 Spring Champion Stakes?

El Castello took out the 2024 running of the Spring Champion Stakes.

What is the prize money for the Spring Champion Stakes?

The total prize money of the Spring Champion Stakes is $2,000,000

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