William Reid Stakes Tips & Betting Advice

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The William Reid Stakes is one of Victoria’s top 1200m weight for age races and takes place during the Melbourne Autumn Carnival.

Worth $1M, this race is only open to three-year-olds and over at Moonee Valley and is one one of only three Group 1 races to be run in Australia under the lights at night.

Bets.com.au provides free William Reid Stakes tips and betting strategies as well as tips for racing at Moonee Valley.

William Reid Stakes Information


  • DateSat 15 Mar, 2025
  • Race Time05:30
  • RacecourseMoonee Valley
  • Race Distance1200 metres
  • ConditionsWeight-for-age
  • StatusGroup 1
  • Prize Money$500,000

William Reid Stakes 2023 Betting Odds


There are currently no betting odds for the 2023 William Reid Stakes.

William Reid Stakes Betting Tips


Our experts will provide their free William Reid Stakes tips and betting preview in the lead up to the Autumn Carnival Group 1.

Our preview and William Reid Stakes best bets are available with our tipsters have picked out the best value from the futures markets.

William Reid Stakes Bookmakers & Promotions


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William Reid Stakes Field & Barrier Draw


The full William Reid Stakes field and barrier draw is released three days out from the race and we have all the details available as soon as they are revealed.

William Reid Stakes Form Guide


You need to be a good sprinter to win this race. The race has been very competitive in recent with no standouts since Black Caviar.

Sunlight started short in 2019 after winning the Newmarket in impressive fashion. This filly has been the only ‘clear top pick’ since 2013.

Other stars to have won the race include Manikato, Vo Rogue, Cape Of Good Hope, Miss Andretti and Apache Cat.

William Reid Stakes Live Stream


Want to watch a live stream of the William Reid 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 race.

William Reid Stakes History


The race was first run and won back in 1925 by The Night Patrol who won the first two ever runnings of the race.

Champions including Black Caviar, Miss Andretti and Manikato who won the race in five consecutive years.

Apache Cat and Black Caviar are also both multiple winners of this Group One sprint.

William Reid Stakes Results


Year
Winner
2022 September Run
2021 Masked Crusader
2020 Loving Gaby
2019 Sunlight
2018 Hellbent
2017 Silent Sedition
2016 Flamberge
2015 Lucky Hussler
2014 Spirit Of Boom
2013 Black Caviar
2012 Foxwedge
2011 Black Caviar
2010 Turffontein
2009 Apache Cat
2008 Apache Cat
2007 Miss Andretti
2006 Virage De Fortune
2005 Cape Of Good Hope
2004 Ellicorsam
2003 Yell
2002 Toledo
2001 Bomber Bill
2000 Miss Pennymoney


William Reid Stakes 2022 Result


1st: September Run
2nd: Halvorsen
3rd: General Beau




William Reid Stakes FAQ

How to bet on the 2023 William Reid Stakes?

To place a bet on the William Reid Stakes you'll need to be signed up with an online bookmaker.
Corporate bookies provide betting markets on the sprint well in advance of the race date and provide best tote and fixed odds markets in the week leading into the race.

Who to bet on in the 2023 William Reid Stakes?

The William Reid Stakes is run over the 1200m for the horses three and over, so following the horses with the best sprinting form coming into the race is often a winning move. Follow our experts as they tip you into a William Reid Stakes winner.

Best way to bet on the William Reid Stakes?

Is there a better way to bet than from the comfort of your own home? All you need to do these days is have a smartphone or laptop and you can sign up to an online bookmaker to place wagers from your couch.

How to live stream the William Reid Stakes?

Punters wanting to live stream the William Reid Stakes can get all the information from our live streaming hub.

When is the 2023 William Reid Stakes?

The 2023 William Reid Stakes is set to run on Friday, March 24.

How long is the William Reid Stakes?

The William Reid Stakes is a 1200m WFA event.

Where is William Reid Stakes?

The William Reid Stakes is run every year at Moonee Valley racecourse, which is located in Melbourne, Australia.

What is the prize money for the William Reid Stakes?

The William Reid Stakes is worth $1M.