Spring Champion Stakes Tips & Betting Guide 2025

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 |
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Date | Saturday, October 25 |
Time | TBA |
Track | Royal Randwick |
Distance | 2000m |
Prize Money | $2,000,000 |
Conditions | Set Weights |
Age | 3YOs |
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 |
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2024 | El Castello |
2023 | Tom Kitten |
2022 | Sharp 'n' Smart |
2021 | Profondo |
2020 | Montefilia |
2019 | Shadow Hero |
2018 | Maid Of Heaven |
2017 | Ace High |
2016 | Yankee Rose |
2015 | Vanbrugh |
2014 | Hampton Court |
2013 | Complacent |
2012 | It's A Dundeel |
2011 | Doctor Doom |
2010 | Erewhon |
2009 | Monaco Consul |
2008 | Sousa |
2007 | Race Not Hold |
2006 | Teranba |
2005 | Hotel Grand |
2004 | Savabeel |
2003 | Niello |
2002 | Platinum Scissors |
2001 | Viking Ruler |
2000 | Universal Prince |
Spring Champion Stakes 2024 Results
Pos. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Barrier | Weight | SP |
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1 | EL CASTELLO | Anthony Cummings | Joshua Parr | Winner | 7 | 56.5kg | $3 |
2 | HENLEIN | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Tommy Berry | 0.36L | 1 | 56.5kg | $5 |
3 | FIRM AGREEMENT | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Tom Sherry | 1.78L | 9 | 56.5kg | $21 |
4 | HARLEM QUEEN | Nathan Doyle | Sam Clipperton | 1.99L | 6 | 54.5kg | $8 |
5 | PLEASURE ARTIST | Richard & Will Freedman | Jason Collett | 2.16L | 4 | 54.5kg | $10 |
6 | SWIFTFALCON | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | Jay Ford | 3.36L | 10 | 56.5kg | $3.80 |
7 | RAG QUEEN | David Payne | Chad Schofield | 3.9L | 5 | 54.5kg | $14 |
8 | NOISES | Brad Widdup | Andrew Adkins | 4.41L | 8 | 54.5kg | $61 |
9 | FLYING ARGENTO | Gary Portelli | Zac Lloyd (a0/48kg) | 7.08L | 2 | 56.5kg | $101 |
10 | DUE CALZINI | Danielle Seib | Kerrin McEvoy | 8.52L | 3 | 56.5kg | $101 |
Scr | DUVANA | Chris Waller | Joao Moreira | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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