Our experts provide their free Turnbull Stakes tips and betting preview in the lead up to the Spring Carnival Group 1.
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Turnbull Stakes Bookmaker Promotions
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Turnbull Stakes 2025 Form Guide
The Turnbull Stakes form guide is important as it is a huge lead in race for the big three of Melbourne racing the Cox Plate, the Caulfield Cup and the Melbourne Cup.
A number of runners have claimed the Turnbull Stakes before going on to bigger and better things later in the campaign, most notably Winx who took out this race en route to a fourth Cox Plate.
Only two favourites have won in the last decade; Green Moon in 2012 and December Draw in 2011
Via Sistina saluted in 2024 at $4.40, giving Chris Waller his sixth win in the last 10 years
Horses often come off strong lead-ups such as Underwood Stakes, Hill Stakes, or Makybe Diva Stakes
Barrier less of a decisive factor - adaptable form and pace often outweigh draw position
Mature horses (4–6YO) dominate: recent winners include Winx (7YO, 2017–18), Verry Elleegant (6YO, 2020), Incentivise (6YO, 2021), Gold Trip (7YO, 2023), and Via Sistina (5YO, 2024)
Several winners have completed Turnbull → Caulfield Cup or Turnbull → Cox Plate/Melbourne Cup doubles
Verry Elleegant (Turnbull–Caulfield Cup, 2020), Incentivise (Turnbull–Caulfield Cup, 2021), Gold Trip and Soulcombe ran well both in Turnbull and Cups
Performance at Turnbull strongly correlates with Cup campaigns and major spring targets.
Turnbull Stakes Live Stream
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Turnbull Stakes History
The Turnbull Stakes was first run 1865, making it one of Australia’s oldest 2000m races.
Named after the former Victorian Racing Club Chairman Richard Turnbull, this Group One has since changed names on a few occasions but the original name was reinstated in 1948.
It has been taken out by some of Australia’s finest middle-distance horses including Ajax, Rising Fast, Sunline and Winx.
The Turnbull Stakes is a great race in its own right it is considered one of the main form lines leading into the big three of Victorian racing, the Cox Plate, Caulfield Melbourne Cup.
Turnbull Stakes Winners
Year
Winner
2025
Sir Delius
2024
Via Sistina
2023
Gold Trip
2022
Smokin' Romans
2021
Incentivise
2020
Verry Elleegant
2019
Kings Will Dream
2018
Winx
2017
Winx
2016
Hartnell
2015
Preferment
2014
Lucia Valentina
2013
Happy Trails
2012
Green Moon
2011
December Draw
2010
Zipping
2009
Efficient
2008
Littorio
2007
Devil Moon
2006
Sphenophyta
2005
Makybe Diva
2004
Elvstroem
2003
Studebaker
2002
Northerly
2001
Sunline
2000
Fairway
Turnbull Stakes 2025 Result
1st - Sir Delius
2nd - Antino
3rd - Via Sistina
Sir Delius winning the 2025 Turnbull Stakes. (Getty)
Turnbull Stakes Social News
Punters looking to get the latest Turnbull Stakes social news should visit the Flemington racecourse social media accounts, which can be found at @Flemington, Flemington's official page and Flemington on Facebook.
Turnbull Stakes FAQ
When is the 2025 Turnbull Stakes?
The 2025 Turnbull Stakes runs on October 5.
How long is the Turnbull Stakes?
The staying contest is run over 2000m.
Where is the Turnbull Stakes held?
The Turnbull Stakes is held at Flemington racecourse in Melbourne, Australia.
Who won the 2025 Turnbull Stakes?
Sir Delius won the 2025 Turnbull Stakes.
What’s the prize money for the Turnbull Stakes?
$750,000 is the total prize pool for the Turnbull Stakes.
