Champions Stakes 2025 Betting Tips & Betting Advice
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The headline event of the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the Champions Stakes is run over the 2000m at Flemington.
Worth $3 million, the Champions Stakes is a staying contest that is almost the consolation prize to the previous Tuesday's Melbourne Cup.
Bets.com.au provides with Champions Stakes betting tips and previews and a complete guide to the Group 1.
Champions Stakes Betting Odds
Via Sistina is favourite to win the 2024 Champions Stakes and the Chris Waller-trained import will come through the Cox Plate should connections decide to push on.
Other Cox Plate runners in the Champions Stakes market include Pride Of Jenni, Broadsiding and Buckaroo (all $6), while last year's winner Atishu shares an $8 quote with Ceolwulf, however, the Joe Pride-trained galloper is unlikely to feature in this Group 1.
Following the Cox Plate, Mr Brightside ($11) will have the option of heading here or dropping back to 1600m to contest the Champions Mile.
He's on the fourth line of betting alongside of Without A Fight, who hasn't raced since taking out the 2023 Melbourne Cup.
Champions Stakes Betting Tips
Our experts provide their free Champions Stakes tips and betting preview in the lead up to the Spring Carnival Group 1.
Our early preview and Champions Stakes best bets are available in advance of the race as our tipsters pick out the best value from the futures markets and the final field.
Champions Stakes Bookmaker Promotions
TAB Champions Stakes bookmaker offers come thick and fast given it is a key Flemington race during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
The biggest and best Australian betting sites all have special offers for customers ahead of the race and you can grab boosted and enhanced odds specials in the build up.
If you are looking to sign up with a bookmaker ahead of the Champions Stakes, check out our top five below.
Champions Stakes Form Guide
Due to the prize pool you’ll always see quality runners take to this field which makes putting together a TAB Champions Stakes form guide somewhat tricky.
It’s not uncommon to see Melbourne Cup runners back up following the race that stops a nation to compete in this event, as well as horses that just missed out on taking their place in the staying feature.
Outside of the shock win to Trap For Fools in 2018, horses that have been in the Cox Plate frame have taken out this event, showcasing the connection between the two events.
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Champions Stakes History
First run and won in 1869 Glencoe, the Champions Stakes is arguably the most popular race of the Melbourne Cup Carnival outside of the race that stops a nation.
Worth $3 million and run on the final day of the carnival, the race routinely attracts top quality runners to Flemington.
Named after former chairman of the Victoria Racing Club, Lauchlan Kenneth Scobie Mackinnon, the TAB Champions Stakes was previously held Derby Day but was shifted to the final day of the carnival in 2016.
Some absolute stars of the track have delivered wins in the TAB Champions Stakes including Let’s Elope, three-time winner Tranquil Star and the horse that did the TAB Champions Stakes/Melbourne Cup double in 1999 Rogan Josh.
TAB Champions Stakes Results
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Atishu |
| 2022 | Zaaki |
| 2021 | Zaaki |
| 2020 | Arcadia Queen |
| 2019 | Magic Wand |
| 2018 | Trap For Fools |
| 2017 | Tosen Stardom |
| 2016 | Awesome Rock |
| 2015 | Gailo Chop |
| 2014 | Happy Trials |
| 2013 | Side Glance |
| 2012 | Alcopop |
| 2011 | Glass Harmonium |
| 2010 | So You Think |
| 2009 | Scenic Shot |
| 2008 | Theseo |
| 2007 | Sirmione |
| 2006 | Desert War |
| 2005 | Lad Of The Manor |
| 2004 | Grand Armee |
| 2003 | Casual Pass |
| 2002 | Lonhro |
| 2001 | La Bella Dama |
| 2000 | Oliver Twist |
Champions Stakes News
To get all the TAB Champions Stakes social news you should 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.
TAB Champions Stakes FAQ
When is the TAB Champions Stakes?
The Champions Stakes runs on the final day of the Flemington Carnival in November.
How long is the Champions Stakes?
The staying contest is run over 2000m.
Where is the Champions Stakes held?
The TAB Champions Stakes is held at Flemington, which is located in Melbourne, Australia.
What’s the prize money for the Champions Stakes?
$3 million is the total prize pool for the TAB Champions Stakes.
