The $1 million Champagne Stakes is a Group 1 race run on All Aged Stakes Day in April at Royal Randwick Racecourse during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.
2025 Champagne Stakes Results
- 1st: TBD
- 2nd: TBD
- 3rd: TBD
Champagne Stakes News
The Group 1 ATC Champagne Stakes is the final two-year-old Group status race of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival. Held at Randwick Racecourse on All Aged Stakes Day in mid to late April, the 1600m Champagne Stakes is worth $1 million in prize money.
Champagne Stakes 2025 Odds & Results
Moet & Chandon Champagne Stakes (G1)
| Runner Details | Win | Place |
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1st
2. Nepotism (11)
J: Tyler Schiller 56.5kg
T: M, W & J Hawkes |
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2nd
7. Within The Law (3)
J: Kerrin McEvoy 54.5kg
T: Bjorn Baker |
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3rd
10. Tupakara (1)
J: Tommy Berry 54.5kg
T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald |
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4th
1. State Visit (12)
J: James McDonald 56.5kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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5th
3. Buffalo (5)
J: Jason Collett 56.5kg
T: David Atkins |
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6th
6. Federalist (9)
J: Nash Rawiller 56.5kg
T: M, W & J Hawkes |
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7th
9. Spicy Lu (8)
J: Rachel King 54.5kg
T: Nick Olive |
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8th
5. Michelangelo (4)
J: Zac Lloyd 56.5kg
T: Chris Waller |
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9th
8. Bellazaine (6)
J: Tim Clark 54.5kg
T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
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10th
4. Is It Spectacular (2)
J: Mark Zahra 56.5kg
T: Sara Ryan |
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11th
11. Lady Pankhurst (10)
J: Craig Williams 54.5kg
T: John Sargent |
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12th
12. Next Jen (7)
J: Chad Schofield 54.5kg
T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald |
Data retrieved: 19/04/2025 03:16:48 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
As a set weights race for juveniles, colts and geldings must carry 56.5kg and fillies must carry 54.5kg.
The mile clash takes place on the same day as the Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) and is run on the Saturday after The Championships finish-up at Royal Randwick.
The key lead-up into the Champagne Stakes field is the Group 1 ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) held a fortnight earlier and recent winners of the double include Militarize (2023), King’s Legacy (2020), Guelph (2013), Pierro (2012) and Helmet (2011).
In 2022 She’s Extreme improved on a lead-up Inglis Sires’ second to win the Champagne Stakes. That year’s Golden Slipper Stakes – Inglis Sires’ double winning filly Fireburn meanwhile ran second in the Champagne Stakes results.
She’s Extreme went on to frank the 2022 Champagne Stakes form returning in the spring for a second in the Group 1 Flight Stakes (1600m), third in the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) and victory in the Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) in Melbourne over the Cup Carnival.
In 2023 trainer Chris Waller completed the Sydney 2YO Triple Crown with Shinzo winning the Golden Slipper before Militarize took out the Inglis Sires’ – Champagne Stakes double.
Militarize franked the 2023 Champagne Stakes form that spring returning to win the Group 1 Golden Rose Stakes (1400m).
The 2024 Champagne Stakes form was firmly franked with the winner, Broadsiding, going on to win the Group 1 JJ Atkins (1600m) in Brisbane that winter and the Group 1 Golden Rose Stakes that spring in Sydney before his gallant third behind superstar Via Sistina in October’s Ladbrokes Cox Plate results.
The 2025 Champagne Stakes runs at Royal Randwick on Saturday April 19, 2025 on All Aged Stakes Day in Sydney.
| Champagne Stakes 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday April 19, 2025 |
| Track: | Randwick Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1600m |
| Race Type: | 2YO Open Set Weights |
| Status: | Group 1 |
| Prize Money: | $1,000,000 |
2025 Champagne Stakes Results
- 1st: TBD
- 2nd: TBD
- 3rd: TBD
2025 Champagne Stakes Betting
The best Champagne Stakes 2025 betting odds on the hopeful two-year-old mile types will be provided by Ladbrokes.com.au and also made available here at Races.com.au throughout the autumn.
King’s Legacy ($2.70 in 2020) followed by Militarize ($2.50 in 2023) are the latest favourites in Champagne Stakes betting to salute for the punters.
2025 Champagne Stakes Form Guide
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2025 Champagne Stakes Tips
Stay tuned for our insider Champagne Stakes 2025 Tips on the 2yos feature this autumn.
- To Win: #3 Buffalo ($6.50 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Buffalo presents a winning case in the Champagne Stakes 2025, based on his strong performance in the Group 1 Inglis Sires’ at this track last start. The David Atkins-trained gelding, who broke his maiden over 1200m at Newcastle two starts back, demonstrated significant improvement when stepping up to Group 1 company over 1400m, finishing a close third to Vinrock despite being last at the turn and covering considerable ground late. While yet to win beyond 1200m, his finishing effort in the Sires’ suggests the 1600m trip should be within his capabilities. The anticipated Good track conditions, combined with Jason Collett’s familiarity and the advantageous barrier five draw, further enhance his prospects. Value.
2025 Champagne Stakes Field
The Champagne Stakes field attracts the season’s top middle-distance two-year-olds looking to step-up to a mile and end their autumn campaigns with a Group 1 win and is announced the Wednesday before All Aged Stakes Day.
The official Champagne Stakes 2025 Final Field & Barriers will be released by Racing NSW on the Wednesday of race week announced below.
The 2025 Champagne Stakes field features a dozen top two-year-olds with markets led by Nepotism coming off a Group 3 TL Baillieu win in the wet and last start Group 2 Percy Sykes third placed filly Within The Law.
Click here to read more on the key runners in the Champagne Stakes 2025 field and betting markets.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
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| 1 | 132 | STATE VISIT | Ciaron Maher | James McDonald | 12 | 56.5kg | |||
| 2 | 31 | NEPOTISM | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | Tyler Schiller | 11 | 56.5kg | |||
| 3 | 3×6613 | BUFFALO | David Atkins | Jason Collett | 5 | 56.5kg | |||
| 4 | 5×1 | IS IT SPECTACULAR | Sara Ryan | Mark Zahra | 2 | 56.5kg | |||
| 5 | 6465 | MICHELANGELO | Chris Waller | Zac Lloyd | 4 | 56.5kg | |||
| 6 | 57 | FEDERALIST | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | Nash Rawiller | 9 | 56.5kg | |||
| 7 | 1121P3 | WITHIN THE LAW | Bjorn Baker | Kerrin McEvoy | 3 | 54.5kg | |||
| 8 | 7×1286 | BELLAZAINE | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 6 | 54.5kg | |||
| 9 | 111 | SPICY LU | Nick Olive | Ms Rachel King | 8 | 54.5kg | |||
| 10 | 47×432 | TUPAKARA | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | Tommy Berry | 1 | 54.5kg | |||
| 11 | 623 | LADY PANKHURST | John Sargent | Craig Williams | 10 | 54.5kg | |||
| 12 | 15 | NEXT JEN | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | Chad Schofield | 7 | 54.5kg |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2025 Champagne Stakes Nominations
Early nominations for the Champagne Stakes in 2025 close the Monday ahead of All Aged Stakes Day and will be updated here once released.
The 2025 Champagne Stakes nominations feature a quality line-up of the season’s best juveniles led in all-in betting by Team Hawkes’ Group 3 winning Brutal colt Nepotism.
Nominations extended to 11:00am (AEST) – 15/04/2025
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
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| 1 | 7×1286 | BELLAZAINE | F | 2 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | |
| 2 | 3×6613 | BUFFALO | G | 2 | David Atkins | |
| 3 | COLUMBUS | C | 2 | Les Bridge | ||
| 4 | 7×3 | CRACK A DEEL | C | 2 | Henry Dwyer | |
| 5 | 57 | FEDERALIST | C | 2 | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | |
| 6 | 5×1 | IS IT SPECTACULAR | C | 2 | Sara Ryan | |
| 7 | 623 | LADY PANKHURST | F | 2 | John Sargent | |
| 8 | 6465 | MICHELANGELO | C | 2 | Chris Waller | |
| 9 | 31 | NEPOTISM | C | 2 | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | |
| 10 | 15 | NEXT JEN | F | 2 | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | |
| 11 | 111 | SPICY LU | F | 2 | Nick Olive | |
| 12 | 132 | STATE VISIT | C | 2 | Ciaron Maher | |
| 13 | 47×432 | TUPAKARA | F | 2 | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | |
| 14 | 1121P3 | WITHIN THE LAW | F | 2 | Bjorn Baker |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
ATC Champagne Stakes History
First held in 1864, the Champagne Stakes was won by Yattendon.
The race is preceded by the Group 1 ATC Sires Produce Stakes (1400m) two weeks earlier and there have been many horses which have conquered the ATC Sires Produce Stakes / Champagne Stakes double including Militarize (2023), King’s Legacy in 2020, Guelph in 2013, Pierro in 2012, Helmet in 2011, Dance Hero in 2004, Hasna in 2003, Victory Vein in 2002, Viscount in 2001, and Assertive Lad in 2000.
In 2020 trainer Peter Snowden enjoyed his fifth win in the race with Captivant.
Recent Champagne Stakes Winners
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Champagne Stakes |
1st | TBD | TBD |
| 2nd | TBD | ||
| 3rd | TBD | ||
| 2024 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Broadsiding | 1 minute 42.71 seconds |
| 2nd | Linebacker | ||
| 3rd | Fearless | ||
| 2023 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Militarize | 1 minute 39.84 seconds |
| 2nd | Bases Loaded | ||
| 3rd | Townsend | ||
| 2022 Champagne Stakes |
1st | She’s Extreme | 1 minute 41.20 seconds |
| 2nd | Fireburn | ||
| 3rd | Williamsburg | ||
| 2021 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Captivant | 1 minute 34.30 seconds |
| 2nd | Hilal | ||
| 3rd | Converge | ||
| 2020 Champagne Stakes |
1st | King’s Legacy | 1 minute 37.06 seconds |
| 2nd | Glenfiddich | ||
| 3rd | Ole Kirk | ||
| 2019 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Castelvecchio | 1 minute 33.31 seconds |
| 2nd | Loving Gaby | ||
| 3rd | Lady Lupino | ||
| 2018 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Seabrook | 1 minute 34.47 seconds |
| 2nd | Bondi | ||
| 3rd | El Dorado Dreaming | ||
| 2017 Champagne Stakes |
1st | The Mission | 1 minute 41.07 seconds |
| 2nd | Invader | ||
| 3rd | Whispered Secret | ||
| 2016 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Prized Icon | 1 minute 36.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Chimboraa | ||
| 3rd | Divine Prophet | ||
| 2015 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Pasadena Girl | 1 minute 38.03 seconds |
| 2nd | Street Rapper | ||
| 3rd | Tarquin | ||
| 2014 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Go Indy Go | 1 minute 40.29 seconds |
| 2nd | Zululand | ||
| 3rd | Kumaon | ||
| 2013 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Guelph | 1 minute 36.28 seconds |
| 2nd | Fuerza | ||
| 3rd | Equator | ||
| 2012 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Pierro | 1 minute 35.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Dear Demi | ||
| 3rd | Tatra | ||
| 2011 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Helmet | 1 minute 40.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Pane In The Glass | ||
| 3rd | Fast And Sexy | ||
| 2010 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Skilled | 1 minute 36.39 seconds |
| 2nd | Sasa | ||
| 3rd | Divorces | ||
| 2009 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Onemorenomore | 1 minute 39.46 seconds |
| 2nd | Tickets | ||
| 3rd | Manhattan Rain | ||
| 2008 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Samantha Miss | 1 minute 38.28 seconds |
| 2nd | Sebring | ||
| 3rd | Glowlamp | ||
| 2007 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Meurice | 1 minute 37.69 seconds |
| 2nd | Solo Flyer | ||
| 3rd | Camarilla | ||
| 2006 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Mentality | 1 minute 35.09 seconds |
| 2nd | Miss Finland | ||
| 3rd | Gallant Tess | ||
| 2005 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Carry On Cutie | 1 minute 36.28 seconds |
| 2nd | Fashions Afield | ||
| 3rd | Media | ||
| 2004 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Dance Hero | 1 minute 34.75 seconds |
| 2nd | Wager | ||
| 3rd | Savabeel | ||
| 2003 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Hasna | 1 minute 36.95 seconds |
| 2nd | Aim For Gold | ||
| 3rd | Bushland | ||
| 2002 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Victory Vein | 1 minute 37.96 seconds |
| 2nd | Half Hennessy | ||
| 3rd | Choisir | ||
| 2001 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Viscount | 1 minute 37.43 seconds |
| 2nd | Ustinov | ||
| 3rd | Miss Bussell | ||
| 2000 Champagne Stakes |
1st | Assertive Lad | 1 minute 40.02 seconds |
| 2nd | Clonmel | ||
| 3rd | Re Rinka | ||
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