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The Showdown Information

The Showdown is worth $1,000,000 in prize money and will be held at Caulfield Racecourse each year. The 1200m event takes place in April and is one of Melbourne’s premier races for two-year-olds.

The race is run exclusively for progeny of VOBIS Sires’ nominated stallions and boasts a total prize pool of $1,000,000 making it an attractive target for local gallopers and visitors from interstate.

The Showdown (1200m) boasts a total prize pool of $1,000,000 and is run under handicap conditions.

The Showdown 2025 will be run on April 26, 2025 at Caulfield Racecourse.

The race was named after Australian champion and Victorian-based stallion Showdown who stood at Stockwell Stud between 1966 and his retirement in 1983.

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 The Showdown?

The easiest way to bet on the The Showdown 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 The Showdown?

The The Showdown 2025 is predicted to be run on Saturday, April 26 at Caulfield Racecourse. The scheduled start time for the race is to be determined.

Where is the The Showdown 2025?

The The Showdown 2025 will take place at Caulfield Racecourse on the predicted date of Saturday, April 26.

How to live stream the 2025 The Showdown

Have you backed our Best Bet and want to know how you can watch the 2025 The Showdown?

The The Showdown is scheduled to be run on April 26, 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 The Showdown.

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The Showdown Winners

  • 2024: Stanley Express
  • 2023: Shesallshenanigans
  • 2022: Kings Consort
  • 2021: Finance Tycoon
  • 2020: Khoekhoe
  • 2019: Prince Of Sussex
 
 

The Showdown News

    • Debutant Stanley Express lands $1m The Showdown

      Cranbourne-based trainer Clinton Mcdonald pulled off a betting plunge as Stanley Express descended late on the line to win the $1 million VOBIS Showdown (1200m) at Caulfield. A right move was made to stay closer to home than making a trip to Adelaide for the Group 3 Breeders’ Stakes at Morphettville…. Read More »

       
    • The Showdown results and replay – 2024

      View the results and replay for the 2024 The Showdown. The The Showdown was raced at Caulfield racecourse on Saturday, 27 April 2024. The Showdown Replay: It's been a big 24 hours for @cmcdonaldracing 🔥 Stanley Express charges home to win the $1 million VOBIS Platinum Showdown on debut! 😯… Read More »

       
    • Horse Racing Big Bets – Saturday’s Races 27/4/2024

      We take a look at the big bets the online bookmakers have taken on Saturday’s horse racing around the country with most of the big money being placed at Caulfield and Rosehill. swiftbet 💰 👉 Download the hottest new betting app BEST BOOKIES 💸: View the Best Online Betting Sites in Australia… Read More »

       
    • Bold Bastille odds on in The Showdown at Caulfield

      Bold Bastille is odds on with Ladbrokes.com.au for the feature race at Caulfield this afternoon, The Showdown (1200m). The Team Hayes trained filly has been dynamic in recent times, albeit with good placement, and despite 1200m being a query, she holds the call, and comfortably, at $1.75. Lincolnshire, a Stakes… Read More »

       
    • Caulfield races market movers – The Showdown day 27/4/2024

      We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Caulfield on Saturday (27/4/2024) with Neds.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * Market Movers include scratchings which can influence some moves.

       
 
 
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