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The Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) will be run at Royal Randwick on Saturday, August 21 and we provide you with a comprehensive guide to the weight for age feature.
Winx Stakes tips, best bets, field & odds. Below is our complete Winx 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 Winx Stakes is the Sydney spring carnival’s opening Group 1 — a $1 million weight-for-age contest over 1400m at Royal Randwick, run in late August. Renamed from the Warwick Stakes in 2019 in honour of Winx, the race is traditionally the first serious spring form line out of Sydney and a popular first-up target for elite weight-for-age horses. This guide covers the Winx 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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Winx Stakes Race Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1400m |
| Class | Group 1 Weight-for-Age |
| Age / Conditions | Three-year-olds and upwards |
| Venue | Royal Randwick, Sydney |
| Prize Money | $1 million |
| Run Date | Late August (Winx Stakes Day) |
Winx Stakes History & Winners
The race was renamed in honour of Winx, who won the former Warwick Stakes four consecutive years (2016-2019) during her record-breaking career. Recent winners under the new name include Kolding, Forbidden Love, Anamoe (back-to-back 2021-2022), I Wish I Win and Fangirl.
Winx Stakes Recent Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Via Sistina |
| 2024 | Via Sistina |
| 2023 | Fangirl |
| 2022 | Anamoe |
| 2021 | Mo’unga |
Lead-In Races
Most runners come to the Winx Stakes first-up from a winter break, so trial form is particularly important for framing markets. The race often opens the season for horses targeting the Cox Plate or Queen Elizabeth Stakes later in the year.
How to Watch the Winx Stakes in Australia
The Winx Stakes is run in late August at Royal Randwick as the traditional weight-for-age opener of the 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 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.
Winx Stakes Betting Markets
All major Australian bookmakers price the Winx 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.
Winx Stakes Betting Trends & Angles
- Named after the great Winx — who won this race (as the Warwick Stakes) four times; now the WFA season-opener at Randwick over 1400m.
- Via Sistina went back-to-back (2024–25) — elite WFA mares and milers dominate this race.
- A spring Cox Plate form line — Anamoe used the 2022 edition to launch a three-Group-1 spring including the Cox Plate.
- Carnival form lines — the same Sydney spring builds to the world’s richest turf race and a feature for the four-year-olds; see our The Everest tips and The Golden Eagle tips.
- Class holds — proven Group 1 horses fresh win this; it rarely produces a roughie.
Best Bookmakers for the Winx 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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Winx Stakes FAQs
When is the Winx Stakes?
Mid-to-late August at Royal Randwick, 1400m at weight-for-age — the traditional WFA spring opener.
Who won the most recent Winx Stakes?
Via Sistina (2025), her second straight, after Fangirl (2023), Anamoe (2022) and Mo’unga (2021).
How do I bet on the Winx Stakes?
All Australian bookmakers offer fixed-odds win and each-way markets in the days before the race.
How can I watch the Winx Stakes?
The Winx Stakes is broadcast live on Sky Racing and streamed via Racing.com and most licensed Australian bookmakers, with major Sydney Saturdays often also carried free-to-air on Channel 7.
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