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The Group 1 Champagne Stakes (1600m) will be run at Royal Randwick on Saturday, April 24 and we provide you with a comprehensive guide to the two-year-old mile feature.
Champagne Stakes tips, best bets, field & odds. Below is our complete Champagne 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 Champagne Stakes is the premier mile test for two-year-olds in Australia — a Group 1 set-weights contest over 1600m at Royal Randwick on Day 2 of The Championships. Won for the first time in 1899, it is the final 2YO G1 of the season and often produces the next year’s 3YO classic contenders. This guide covers the Champagne Stakes dates, distance, prize money, betting markets and our full race-day tips. For the broader autumn schedule, see our Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival guide.
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Champagne Stakes Race Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1600m |
| Class | Group 1 Set Weights |
| Age / Conditions | Two-year-olds |
| Venue | Royal Randwick, Sydney |
| Prize Money | $750,000 |
| Run Date | Day 2 of The Championships (mid-April) |
Champagne Stakes History & Winners
Recent winners include Castelvecchio, King’s Legacy, Captivant, Empire Of Japan, Shinzo and Storm Boy. Historic winners include champions like Vain, Kingston Town and Octagonal — the Champagne remains a strong pointer towards future middle-distance success.
Lead-In Races
The main lead-in is the Group 1 Sires Produce Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill, run earlier in the carnival. Juveniles who sat behind the Golden Slipper speed and relished the step up in trip often target the Champagne as their season finale. For the full autumn programme, see our horse racing tips and betting guides hub.
Champagne Stakes Betting Markets
All major Australian bookmakers price the Champagne 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 Champagne Stakes in Australia
The Champagne Stakes is run on Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick, where racing is broadcast live on Channel 7 and 7plus (free-to-air) as well as Sky Racing (Sky Thoroughbred Central and Sky Racing 1/2) via Foxtel, Kayo and most TAB and pub/club outlets. The card is also streamed via Racing.com and the major bookmakers’ live-streaming platforms for account holders. As the race is run in autumn during the Sydney Autumn Carnival, check your provider’s racing guide on raceday for the exact jump time.
Best Bookmakers for the Champagne Stakes
For a full comparison of the top Australian racing bookmakers, see our best horse racing betting sites in Australia guide.
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Champagne Stakes FAQs
When is the Champagne Stakes?
The Champagne Stakes is run on Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick during the Sydney Autumn Carnival, traditionally in mid-April.
What distance is the Champagne Stakes?
The Champagne Stakes is run over 1600m at Royal Randwick.
What age horses run in the Champagne Stakes?
The Champagne Stakes is restricted to two-year-olds at set weights.
How much is the Champagne Stakes worth?
The Champagne Stakes carries $750,000 in total prize money.
Who has won the Champagne Stakes recently?
Recent winners include Castelvecchio, King’s Legacy, Captivant, Shinzo and Storm Boy.
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