All-Star Mile Tips, Best Bets, Field and Odds

The $5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) will be held at The Valley on Saturday, March 13 and we provide you with a comprehensive guide to the weight for age race.

The All-Star Mile 2027. One of Australian racing’s most innovative features — a $2 million Group 1 mile (1600m) at Flemington, run on Super Saturday in March 2027. Born as a fan-voted concept and now built around “Win and You’re In” lead-ups and wildcards, it brings the country’s best milers together for a rich autumn showdown. This is our complete All-Star Mile guide: the 2027 date and start times, how the field is chosen, tips and best bets, live odds, the form guide, how to watch, past winners and FAQs — updated through the autumn with the latest field, odds and our best bets.

The All-Star Mile 2027: Key Details

Detail	Value
Race	The All-Star Mile (Group 1)
Date	March 2027 (confirmed early in the new year)
Start time	~5:00pm AEDT (confirmed race week)
Venue	Flemington Racecourse (permanent home from 2025)
Distance	1600m
Conditions	Group 1, set weights
Field	Up to 16 runners (‘Win and You’re In’ + wildcards)
Prize money	$2 million
Broadcast	Channel 7 / 7plus, Racing.com, Sky Racing + bookmaker streams

 

When is the All-Star Mile & What Time?

The All-Star Mile is run in March on Flemington’s Super Saturday, headlining the same card as the Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup — in 2027 the exact date is confirmed early in the new year, with the feature jumping in the late afternoon (approximately 5:00pm AEDT). Local start times by state:

State	Local start time
VIC / NSW / ACT / TAS	~5:00pm AEDT
Queensland	~4:00pm AEST
South Australia	~4:30pm ACDT
Northern Territory	~3:30pm ACST
Western Australia	~2:00pm AWST

 

How the All-Star Mile Field is Chosen

The All-Star Mile launched in 2019 with a unique hook: the public voted most of the field into the race. That fan-vote era ended in 2024, and the field is now assembled through “Win and You’re In” lead-up races (the winners earn an automatic start) plus a handful of wildcards, capped at a maximum of 16 runners. The race also found a permanent home at Flemington from 2025 (after rotating between Flemington, Caulfield and The Valley) and its prize money now sits at $2 million. For punters it means a quality, in-form mile field — knowing who qualified and how they got there is the key to the puzzle.

The All-Star Mile 2027 Field & Barrier Draw

The field — up to 16 runners — takes shape across the autumn as the “Win and You’re In’ qualifiers are run and the wildcards are announced. At Flemington over 1600m the start is on the course proper into a long, fair straight, so a wide barrier is less punishing than at a tight track, but tactical speed and a clean run still matter. Check back for the confirmed 2027 field and barrier draw.

All-Star Mile Tips, Best Bets & Predictions

Our tipsters post their All-Star Mile best bets and value selections once the field and barriers are locked in. A Group 1 mile at Flemington rewards proven 1600m form, a strong recent lead-up and a horse that can quicken in the straight. Win and each-way are the staples, while a full 16-horse field opens up genuine value in the exotics. Bookmark this page for our final selections.

How to Bet on the All-Star Mile

All the standard racing markets apply — win and each-way, plus exotics (quinella, exacta, trifecta and first-four), which can pay well in a big, evenly matched mile field. Futures open as the qualifiers are run. Prices vary between bookmakers, so always compare and take the best available — see our toplist below.

All-Star Mile Odds & Favourites

All-Star Mile markets firm through the autumn as the field is confirmed. Dual winner Tom Kitten has set the recent standard, but with up to 16 in-form milers the race can be wide open and competitive. For live All-Star Mile odds and the best price on every runner, compare the bookmakers below.

All-Star Mile Form Guide

The key form lines are the autumn mile and weight-for-age races that double as “Win and You’re In’ qualifiers, plus carryover spring form. Look for proven Group 1 milers, horses peaking second-up or third-up into the autumn, and a clear turn of foot for the Flemington straight. The All-Star Mile headlines the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival alongside the Australian Cup and Newmarket Handicap.

All-Star Mile Recent Winners & 2026 Result

The 2026 All-Star Mile was won by Tom Kitten ($3.90), who made history as the first back-to-back winner of the race after also taking the 2025 edition. Recent winners:

Year	Winner	Note
2026	Tom Kitten	First back-to-back winner
2025	Tom Kitten	Beat Mr Brightside
2024	Pride Of Jenni	Front-running mare
2023	Mr Brightside	Popular Kiwi miler
2022	Zaaki	Dominant favourite
2021	Mugatoo

 

History & Background

First run in 2019 and won by Mystic Journey, the All-Star Mile was created as a fan-engagement race — the public voted in most of the field and it quickly became one of the richest miles in the world. Regal Power (2020), Mugatoo (2021), Zaaki (2022), Mr Brightside (2023) and Pride Of Jenni (2024) followed, before Tom Kitten’s 2025–26 double. The format has since evolved to a qualifier-and-wildcard model with a permanent Flemington home, but the concept remains the same: bring the best milers together for one big autumn showdown.

How to Watch the All-Star Mile (Live Stream & TV)

The All-Star Mile is shown free-to-air on Channel 7 and 7plus, plus Racing.com and Sky Racing, and you can live stream the race free with most licensed Australian bookmakers once your account is funded. Replays go up on Racing.com shortly after.

Best Bookmakers for the All-Star Mile

For a full comparison of the top Australian racing bookmakers — best odds, futures and live streaming — see our best horse racing betting sites in Australia guide.

All-Star Mile FAQs

When is the All-Star Mile 2027?

In March 2027 at Flemington, over 1600m — the exact date is confirmed early in the new year.

How is the All-Star Mile field chosen?

Through ‘Win and You’re In’ lead-up races plus wildcards, capped at 16 runners. The original public-vote format ended in 2024.

How much is the All-Star Mile worth?

$2 million.

Where is the All-Star Mile run?

Flemington Racecourse — its permanent home since 2025.

Who won the 2026 All-Star Mile?

Tom Kitten, becoming the first horse to win the race back-to-back after also taking 2025.

What distance is the All-Star Mile?

1600m (one mile), at Group 1 level.

How can I watch the All-Star Mile?

Free-to-air on Channel 7 and 7plus, plus Racing.com and Sky Racing, with free live streams via most bookmakers.