We will have final-field tips for the William Reid Stakes when it is released three days prior to the running, however, punters can bet into the market around four months before the William Reid Stakes is run. 

Bookmakers offer a comprehensive William Reid Stakes market with all the major runners covered.

First run in 1925, the William Reid Stakes has since been won by Australia’s champion sprinters. 

Despite undergoing some name changes throughout history, it has been called the William Reid Stakes since 2010. 

Named after William Reid, a former committee member of the Moonee Valley Racing Club, the William Reid Stakes has stayed true as one of Australia’s most popular sprint races. 

Being held on a Friday night is a good way to attract not only punters, but also the best thoroughbreds.

 

Manikato won the William Reid Stakes in five consecutive years from 1979 to 1983. That’s a feat that will likely never be emulated. 

Champions to win since then have included Vo Rogue, Miss Andretti, Apache Cat and Black Caviar – who won it twice in 2011 and 2013. 

There has been only one international horse to win when Cape of Good Hope won in 2005. The Hong Kong-based runner was too good for a quality field at Moonee Valley. 

The field for the William Reid Stakes won’t be confirmed until mid-March when RISA releases the final field, barrier draw and weights. 

The William Reid Stakes field consists of around 14 runners, with The Valley being a tight track. 

The field is determined by prize money, class and various other handicapping factors.

The William Reid Stakes has been kind to favourite punters over the years. Of course, there have been some upset results but favourites have a good record. 

Sunlight, Black Caviar, Apache Cat and Miss Andretti were all well-favoured when winning.  

It’s tough to label a form race for the William Reid Stakes as it’s run before The Championships. 

Held on the final day of the Melbourne Autumn Carnival, many runners use it as a run before the Sydney Autumn Carnival starts. 

Punters should look for previous form at Moonee Valley, as it’s a horses-for-courses track.

Punters can livestream the William Reid Stakes at Dabble or bet365. The Australian-based bookmakers shows all Australian and New Zealand racing live and all you need to do is have a positive account balance. 

To live stream the William Reid Stakes, sign up with Dabble or bet365.  

We will have all barrier draws available when the draw is done during the week of the 2020 William Reid Stakes. 

The barrier draw is a big tool used by punters to make their early bets.