Winx Stakes Tips & Betting Guide 2025
Winx Stakes Tips 2025
The Winx Stakes is the first Group 1 of the Sydney Spring Carnival and sees an elite bunch of gallopers line up each year.
Formerly known as the Warwick Stakes and the starting point of the season for Winx, it has since been renamed in honour of the star mare.
Get an expert guide to the race from the Blackbook.com.au team including final field, betting tips and trends as well as Winx Stakes best bets.
The odds for the Winx Stakes are released in the lead up to the event with the latest betting market now available.
Winx Stakes 2025 Schedule
| Winx Stakes | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, August 23 |
| Time | TBA |
| Track | Royal Randwick |
| Distance | 1400m |
| Prize Money | $1,000,000 |
| Conditions | WFA |
| Age | 3YO & Upwards |
Winx Stakes Field & Barrier Draw 2025
The field and barrier draw for the 2025 Winx Stakes will be announced on Wednesday, August 20, and this page will be updated shortly after.
Winx Stakes Betting Sites & Offers
Betting sites deliver Winx Stakes promotions leading into the Group 1 with promotions and bonus bet specials on the agenda.
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.
Winx Stakes Form Guide
There hasn’t been much betting activity in the Winx Stakes for the last few years, due to Winx winning the race. Her races weren’t overly popular as she typically paid around $1.05 to win.
Prior to Winx winning, punters got some good value with some good horses. The likes of Royal Descent, Tiger Tees and Trusting all paid nice prices for well-favoured types.
Punters don’t have much form to go on as it’s one of the first spring races in Sydney, but it takes a good horse to win.
Look for the runners that performed highly in the autumn and ones that are looking for 1600-2000m later in their preparation.
Many past winners have gone on to win the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.
Winx Stakes History
The Winx Stakes was first run in 1923 as the Warwick Stakes and the named was changed in 2018 to honour three-time champion Winx.
Now with Group 1 status, the Winx Stakes will be targeted by Australia’s best horses in the hopes of getting some early spring black type.
Held over 1400m at Randwick, the Winx Stakes has been won by many of Australia’s best. Limerick was a three-time winner in the 1920’s before the likes of Flight and Sky High won.
It has been won on three consecutive occasions by three different horses. Limerick, Kingston Town and Winx all dominates the race during their careers.
Other winners have included Sunline, Lonhro and Super Impose, which were all champions in their own right.
Winx Stakes Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Via Sistina |
| 2023 | Fangirl |
| 2022 | Anamoe |
| 2021 | Mo'unga |
| 2020 | Verry Elleegant |
| 2019 | Samadoubt |
| 2018 | Winx |
| 2017 | Winx |
| 2016 | Winx |
| 2015 | Royal Descent |
| 2014 | Tiger Tees |
| 2013 | Veyron |
| 2012 | Pinwheel |
| 2011 | Pinwheel |
| 2010 | Metal Bender |
| 2009 | Trusting |
| 2008 | Racing To Win |
| 2007 | No race |
| 2006 | Court’s In Session |
| 2005 | Sir Dex |
| 2004 | Private Steer |
| 2003 | Lonhro |
| 2002 | Defier |
| 2001 | Lonhro |
| 2000 | Al Mansour |
Winx Stakes 2024 Results
| Pos. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Barrier | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VIA SISTINA | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | Winner | 7 | 57kg | $11 |
| 2 | ZOUGOTCHA | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 0.07L | 6 | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 3 | FANGIRL | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 0.49L | 9 | 57kg | $2.40 |
| 4 | SEMANA | Ciaron Maher | Dylan Gibbons | 1.33L | 5 | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 5 | DETONATOR JACK | Ciaron Maher | Jason Collett | 1.65L | 2 | 59kg | $11 |
| 6 | ZARDOZI | James Cummings | Zac Lloyd (a0/48kg) | 2.31L | 1 | 56.5kg | $26 |
| 7 | RIFF ROCKET | Chris Waller | Nash Rawiller | 2.76L | 12 | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8 | BUCKAROO | Chris Waller | Joshua Parr | 3.36L | 8 | 59kg | $61 |
| 9 | ATISHU | Chris Waller | Tyler Schiller | 3.37L | 10 | 57kg | $26 |
| 10 | TROPICAL SQUALL | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Adam Hyeronimus | 4.3L | 11 | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 11 | JUST FINE | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Ms Rachel King | 4.34L | 4 | 59kg | $61 |
| 12 | ZEYREK | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | Reece Jones | 4.47L | 3 | 59kg | $151 |
Winx Stakes 2024 Replay
Winx Stakes Live Stream
Punters can live stream the Winx Stakes at Dabble or Neds. 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 racing live streaming guide.
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Winx Stakes FAQs
When is the 2025 Winx Stakes?
The 2025 Winx Stakes will be run on Saturday, August 23
Where is the Winx Stakes held?
The Winx Stakes is held at Randwick, which is located in Sydney, Australia.
How long is the Winx Stakes?
The sprinting contest is run over 1400m.
Who won the 2024 Winx Stakes?
The Chris Waller-trained Via Sistina won the 2024 Winx Stakes with jockey Kerrin McEvoy in the saddle.
