Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Tips, Best Bets, Field & Odds

The Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) will be run at Caulfield on Saturday, September 18 and Bettingpro.com.au provides you with a comprehensive guide to the race.

Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes tips, best bets, field & odds. Below is our complete Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes guide — race details, history and past winners, lead-in form, betting markets and FAQs. Check back race week for the final field, odds and our best bets.

The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is a Group 1 handicap over 1400m at Caulfield, run in mid-September. Worth $750,000, it is one of the early-spring sprint features and a key lead-in to both the Toorak Handicap and the Caulfield Cup Carnival proper. This guide covers the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes dates, distance, prize money, betting markets and our full race-day tips. For the full carnival, see our Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival guide, and look ahead to the Caulfield majors at the Caulfield Stakes and Caulfield Cup.

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Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Race Details

Detail Value
Distance 1400m
Class Group 1 Handicap
Age / Conditions Three-year-olds and upwards
Venue Caulfield, Melbourne
Prize Money $750,000
Run Date Mid-September

 

Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes History & Winners

Recent winners include Sepals (2025), The Quarterback, Land Of Plenty, Masked Crusader, Artorius, Steparty and Pride Of Jenni. The 1400m Caulfield trip rewards horses with early speed and the ability to carry weight through the tight Caulfield turns.

Lead-In Races

The main lead-ins are the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) and the Group 2 McEwen Stakes at Moonee Valley. Many Sydney-based sprinters stepping south for the spring carnival target this race as their first Melbourne hit-out.

Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Betting Markets

All major Australian bookmakers price the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes weeks out, with a full acceptances market released after the final field is declared. The core markets are:

  • Fixed-Odds Win & Place — the bread-and-butter markets, with early speculative prices followed by final acceptances pricing.
  • Each-Way — typically 1/4 the odds for a place (1-2-3).
  • Exotics — quinella, exacta, trifecta and First 4. See our First 4 calculator guide.
  • Same Race Multis — combine multiple runners from the same race into one bet. See our Same Race Multi guide.
  • Head-to-Head & Group Markets — runner-vs-runner matchups and stable/country markets.

How to Watch the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes in Australia

The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is broadcast live on Sky Racing and streamed on Racing.com, the home of Victorian thoroughbred racing. Most major bookmakers also stream the race live to logged-in account holders on race day. Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Day is run on a Saturday in mid-September at Caulfield, with the Group 1 the feature of the card in the afternoon (AEST) as the spring carnival builds towards the Caulfield Cup. For the wider program, see our horse racing tips hub.

 

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Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes FAQs

When is the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes?

The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is run in mid-September at Caulfield Racecourse.

What distance is the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes?

The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is run over 1400m at Caulfield.

Is the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes a handicap?

Yes — it is a Group 1 handicap.

How much is the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes worth?

The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes carries $750,000 in total prize money.

Who has won the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes recently?

Sepals won the 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield. Other recent winners include The Quarterback, Land Of Plenty, Masked Crusader, Artorius and Pride Of Jenni.

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