Champions Stakes Information
The Champions Stakes, previously known as the Mackinnon Stakes, is a Group 1 middle distance race and is one of the best WFA races during Spring Carnival. It is held at Flemington Racecourse each year over 2000m.
The race is at Group 1 level and boasts a total prize pool of $3,000,000 and is at WFA.
The 2025 Champions Stakes will be run on Saturday November 8, 2025 at Flemington Racecourse which is the Saturday following the Melbourne Cup.
The Champions Stakes is the ideal race for horses backing up from the Cox Plate and now the Longines Mile with the change of dates for the race.
The Cox Plate is the main lead up, with ten winners of the Mackinnon since 2000 coming through that race.
Note: The dates provided on this page are not yet confirmed and may be subject to change. For accurate information, please refer to official sources.
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How do i bet on the Champions Stakes?
The easiest way to bet on the Champions Stakes is with an online betting site or app. We recommend the following bookmakers Neds, swiftbet, Unibet and Ladbrokes. Once you have signed up simply navigate your way to the correct market and click on the odds of the horse you wish to bet on.
When is the Champions Stakes?
The Champions Stakes 2025 is predicted to be run on Saturday, November 8 at Flemington Racecourse. The scheduled start time for the race is to be determined.
Where is the Champions Stakes 2025?
The Champions Stakes 2025 will take place at Flemington Racecourse on the predicted date of Saturday, November 8.
How to live stream the 2025 Champions Stakes
Have you backed our Best Bet and want to know how you can watch the 2025 Champions Stakes?
The Champions Stakes is scheduled to be run on November 8, 2025 so sign up to any of the compatible online bookmakers below and stream the race for free!
View the table below to work out which online bookmaker will live stream the Champions Stakes.
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Champions Stakes Winners
- 2024: Via Sistina
- 2023: Atishu
- 2022: Zaaki
- 2021: Zaaki
- 2020: Arcadia Queen
- 2019: Magic Wand
- 2018: Trap For Fools
- 2017: Tosen Stardom
- 2016: Awesome Rock
- 2015: Gailo Chop
- 2014: Happy Trails
- 2013: Side Glance
- 2012: Alcopop
- 2011: Glass Harmonium
- 2010: So You Think
- 2009: Scenic Shot
- 2008: Theseo
- 2007: Sirmione