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The Group 1 George Main Stakes (1600m) will be held at Royal Randwick on Saturday, September 18 and Bettingpro.com.au provides you with a comprehensive guide to the race.
George Main Stakes tips, best bets, field & odds. Below is our complete George Main 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 George Main Stakes is a Group 1 weight-for-age mile at Royal Randwick, run in mid-September. Worth $750,000, it sits between the Winx Stakes (1400m) and the Epsom Handicap (1600m) in the Sydney spring mile sequence and is a key form line for elite weight-for-age milers. This guide covers the George Main Stakes dates, distance, prize money, betting markets and our full race-day tips. For the full carnival, see our Sydney Spring Racing Carnival guide.
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George Main Stakes Race Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1600m |
| Class | Group 1 Weight-for-Age |
| Age / Conditions | Three-year-olds and upwards |
| Venue | Royal Randwick, Sydney |
| Prize Money | $750,000 |
| Run Date | Mid-September |
George Main Stakes History & Winners
Recent winners include Happy Clapper, Kementari, Fierce Impact, Probabeel, Mo’unga and Fangirl. The 1600m Randwick trip provides a benchmark mile test at WFA conditions for horses building towards the Epsom or Cox Plate.
Lead-In Races
The main lead-in is the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick three weeks earlier. Many George Main runners back up from the Winx, with the extra 200m suiting horses stretching out from 1400m.
How to Watch the George Main Stakes in Australia
The George Main Stakes is run in mid-September at Royal Randwick, the premier weight-for-age mile of the early Sydney spring. Every race on the card is broadcast live on Sky Racing (Sky Racing 1, Sky Racing 2 and Sky Thoroughbred Central) and streamed via Racing.com, while most licensed Australian bookmakers stream the vision live for account holders. Major Sydney feature Saturdays are also frequently picked up for free-to-air coverage on Channel 7’s racing programming. Check your wagering operator or the Sky Racing schedule on the day for exact race times.
George Main Stakes Betting Markets
All major Australian bookmakers price the George Main 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.
George Main Stakes Carnival Form Lines
The George Main Stakes is one of several features that headline the Sydney spring. For the world’s richest turf race and the marquee four-year-old race over the carnival, see our The Everest tips and The Golden Eagle tips.
Best Bookmakers for the George Main 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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George Main Stakes FAQs
When is the George Main Stakes?
The George Main Stakes is run at Royal Randwick in mid-September.
What distance is the George Main Stakes?
The George Main Stakes is run over 1600m at Royal Randwick.
Is the George Main Stakes a handicap?
No — the George Main Stakes is run at weight-for-age.
How much is the George Main Stakes worth?
The George Main Stakes carries $750,000 in total prize money.
Who has won the George Main Stakes recently?
Recent winners include Happy Clapper, Kementari, Fierce Impact, Probabeel, Mo’unga and Fangirl.
How can I watch the George Main Stakes?
The George Main Stakes is broadcast live on Sky Racing and streamed via Racing.com and most licensed Australian bookmakers, with major Sydney feature Saturdays often also carried free-to-air on Channel 7.
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