Champions Mile 2026 Tips & Betting Advice
The Champions Mile is the major mile event run as part of Champions Day at Flemington Racecourse.
Now moved to the last day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, this race has been given WFA status and now forms part of what is known as 'Champions Day'.
The Champions Mile offers $3,000,000 in total prize money.
Bets.com.au provides punters with Champions Mile betting tips and previews, along with a complete guide to the Group 1.
VRC Champions Mile Information
- DateSat 07 Nov, 2026
- Race Time05:00
- RacecourseFlemington
- Race Distance1600 metres
- ConditionsQuality Handicap
- StatusGroup 1
- Prize Money$3,000,000
Champions Mile Betting Odds
Check back here closer to the race start date for the 2026 Champions Mile betting odds.
Kennedy Champions Mile Betting Tips
Our experts provide Champions Mile betting tips in the lead up to the Flemington mile feature race.
Punters will be able to get their Champions Mile betting tips, form guide and barrier draw analysis in the lead up to the feature race on Champions Day at Flemington.
Champions Mile Bookmakers & Promotions
The Champions Mile is one of the main events of the Flemington Carnival.
Australian betting sites have special offers for customers - both new and existing - on the Champions Mile including special odds promos that can be used on Flemington races.
If you are looking to sign up with a bookmaker ahead of the Flemington Carnival, check out our top five below.
Champions Mile Form Guide
Any mile races leading into this one, especially group events, have been great indicator of the Champions Mile success.
Winners such as All Silent, Boban, Le Romain and Turn Me Loose have continued on from their Kennedy Champions Mile wins with more success.
Punters should look for the horses that have been on the scene for a while with exposed form to handle.
Champions Mile 2025 Betting Insights, Stats & Trends
- 2024 Winner: Mr Brightside (Craig Williams, trained by Team Hayes) delivered a powerful late surge to win, marking his eighth Group 1 victory and reinforcing his position as Australia's premier miler
- Favourites have only moderate strike rates—out of past dozen editions, just 3–4 favourites have won. Elite milers like Mr Brightside, Pride Of Jenni (2023), and Alligator Blood have delivered, but mixed result overall
- Flemington’s wide, sweeping track reduces barrier bias. Inside and middle gates (1–6) provide smooth early positioning, though plenty of winners have emerged from wider draws without penalty
- Boost from strong form in lead-up mile races: Makybe Diva Stakes, Toorak Handicap, Moonga Stakes, and Crystal Mile have frequently produced key candidates for the Mile
- Elite milers typically aged 4–7 years dominate the race: Mr Brightside, Pride Of Jenni, Alligator Blood, Superstorm are prime examples
- Younger three-year-olds rarely win; maturity and sustained class over the mile are favoured
Champions Mile Live Stream
Want to watch a live stream of the Kennedy Champions Mile? A number of bookmakers including Dabble stream Australian horse racing live online and you can watch on your PC, Tablet or Smartphone.
Check out our live streaming section to find where you can watch the race from Flemington.
Champions Mile 2025 - Barriers & Final Field
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr Brightside (NZ) | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Craig Williams | 9 | 59kg |
| 2 | Ceolwulf (NZ) | Joseph Pride | Chad Schofield | 7 | 59kg |
| 3 | Pericles | Bjorn Baker | Ben Melham | 4 | 59kg |
| 4 | Lake Forest (GB) | William Haggas | Tom Marquand | 6 | 59kg |
| 5 | Steparty | Paul Preusker | Harry Coffey | 10 | 59kg |
| 6 | Von Hauke (NZ) | Cliff Brown | Ethan Brown | 5 | 59kg |
| 7 | Pride Of Jenni | Ciaron Maher | Declan Bates | 2 | 57kg |
| 8 | Stefi Magnetica | Bjorn Baker | Jason Collett | 1 | 57kg |
| 9 | Treasurethe Moment | Matt Laurie | Damian Lane | 3 | 57kg |
| 10 | Leica Lucy (NZ) | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 8 | 57kg |
Champions Mile Past Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Ceolwulf |
| 2024 | Mr Brightside |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | Superstorm |
| 2020 | Yulong Prince |
| 2019 | Fierce Impact |
| 2018 | Best Of Days |
| 2017 | Shillelagh |
| 2016 | Le Romain |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | Hucklebuck |
| 2013 | Boban |
| 2012 | Happy Trails |
| 2011 | |
| 2010 | Wall Street |
| 2009 | All American |
| 2008 | All Silent |
| 2007 | Tears I Cry |
| 2006 | |
| 2005 | Valedictum |
| 2004 | Sky Cuddle |
| 2003 | Titantic Jack |
| 2002 | Scenic Peak |
| 2001 | Desert Eagle |
| 2000 | Testa Rossa |
Champions Mile News
To get all the Champions Mile social news your best bet is the visit the Flemington social media channels.
Flemington's Twitter account can be found at @FlemingtonVRC while their Facebook page is at FlemingtonVRC.
The official site can be found at Flemington.com.au.
Champions Mile 2025 - Replay & Result
1st - Ceolwulf.
2nd - Pericles.
3rd - Stefi Magnetica.
Champions Mile FAQ
When is the Champions Mile?
The 2025 Champions Mile runs on Saturday November 8 at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia.
How long is the Champions Mile?
The mile contest is run over 1600m.
What’s the prize money for the Champions Mile?
$3 million is the total prize pool for the Champions Mile.
