Surround Stakes 2025 Betting Tips
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The Surround Stakes is a Group One three-year-old fillies race held at Royal Randwick.
It's on the same day as the Verry Ellegant Stakes and is part of the first Group One race day of the new year in Sydney.
It also serves as the official return of major racing in NSW for the calendar year.
Surround Stakes Information
- DateSat 22 Feb, 2025
- Race Time05:50
- RacecourseRandwick
- Race Distance1400 metres
- Conditions3yo Fillies - Set Weights
- StatusGroup 1
- Prize Money$500,000
Surround Stakes 2025 Betting Tips
Our experts will provide their free Surround Stakes tips and betting preview in the lead up to the Group 1.
Our early tips and Surround Stakes preview will be available in advance of the race as our tipsters pick out the best value from the futures markets and the final field.
Surround Stakes Bookmaker Promotions
Surround Stakes bookmaker offers come thick and fast given it is one of the best Group 1s of the autumn.
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 Surround Stakes, check out our top five below.
Surround Stakes 2025 Field & Barrier Draw
The full Surround Stakes field and barrier draw is available three days before the race when the line-up is confirmed.
Surround Stakes Form Guide
The Group Two Light Fingers Stakes run a fortnight prior to the Surround Stakes can be a strong reference for this group one.
The Group Two Kevin Hayes Stakes and Group Three Typhoon Tracy Stakes are traditional lead-ins for the Melbourne fillies before they venture north to Sydney.
Surround Stakes Live Stream
Want to watch a live stream of the Surround Stakes? A number of bookmakers 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 watch the Surround Stakes.
Surround Stakes History
Named after the champion filly Surround who is the only three-year-old filly in history to win the Cox Plate in 1976 with this race first taking place in 1979.
After initially being a group three and from 1986 a group two, the Surround Stakes received group one status in 2018 which was taken out by Shoals.
This Surround Stakes is restricted to three-year-old fillies and is run over 1400 meters at Royal Randwick.
Surround Stakes Results
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Lady Shenandoah |
| 2024 | Tropical Squall |
| 2023 | Sunshine In Paris |
| 2022 | Hinged |
| 2021 | Forbidden Love |
| 2020 | Probabeel |
| 2019 | Nakeeta Jane |
| 2018 | Shoals |
| 2017 | La Bella Diosa |
| 2016 | Ghisoni |
| 2015 | First Seal |
| 2014 | Thump |
| 2013 | Dear Demi |
| 2012 | Streama |
| 2011 | Parables |
| 2010 | More Joyous |
| 2009 | Portillo |
| 2008 | Chinchilla Rose |
| 2007 | Gold Edition |
| 2006 | Regal Cheer |
| 2005 | Lotteria |
| 2004 | Only Words |
| 2003 | Bollinger |
| 2002 | Hosannah |
| 2001 | On Type |
Surround Stakes Social News
Punters looking to get the latest Surround Stakes social news should visit the Australian Turf Club's social media accounts, which can be found at @atc_races and Royal Randwick on Facebook.
Surround Stakes FAQs
When is the Surround Stakes?
The Surround Stakes is scheduled to run in late February or early March at Royal Randwick in Sydney.
How can I bet on the Surround Stakes?
To place a bet on the Surround Stakes you'll need to be signed up with an online bookmaker.
Corporate bookies provide betting markets on the Surround Stakes well in advance of the race date and provide best tote and fixed odds markets in the week leading into the race.
Who should I bet on in the Surround Stakes?
Our experts will provide their selections for closer to the race date for the Surround Stakes.
What is the best way to bet on the Surround Stakes?
Punters wanting to live stream the Surround Stakes can get all the information from our live streaming hub.
What distance is the Surround Stakes?
The Surround Stakes is run over 1400m.
Where is the Surround Stakes held?
The Surround Stakes is held at Royal Randwick Racecourse.
How much is the Surround Stakes worth?
The total prize money for the Surround Stakes is $500,000.
