Manikato Stakes

Manikato Stakes

Group One Betting Guide
Date: Friday, October 27, 2024
Location: Moonee Valley Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria
Prize Money: $2,000,000
Distance: 1200m

The Manikato Stakes is one of the sprinting highlights of the spring carnival.

The Group 1 weight-for-age sprint is worth $1 million and is run at Moonee Valley in late September. Run over 1200m, the Manikato Stakes is a fast-and-furious sprint around the tight track which makes for great viewing.

There have been plenty of champion winners over the course of history, most notably the mares. Imperatriz, Gold Edition, Miss Andretti, Spinning Hill and Sunline have all won the Manikato Stakes.


2024 Manikato Stakes betting odds

Betting odds for the 2024 Manikato Stakes are currently unavailable.


Best Manikato Stakes bookmakers

All of our recommended online bookmakers offer betting on the Manikato Stakes, but many of them wait until nominations have been received.

Betting typically opens around August for the Manikato Stakes and the following bookmakers will supply all the necessary information, markets and odds.

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Latest Manikato Stakes News

Imperatriz
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Manikato Stakes betting strategy

Chautauqua
Chautauqua was brilliant in the 2015 Manikato Stakes.

Nine of the last 15 winners of the Manikato Stakes have been favourites which have included the likes of Chautauqua, Lankan Rupee, Sepoy and Hay List.

Only four favourites from the last 12 years have failed to place. The Manikato is a race for favourites so when the market opens up for the upcoming race, look towards the well-favoured runners.

There have been two double-figure odds winners from the last 14 years. Danleigh in 2009 which paid $17 and Rebel Dane in 2016 which paid big odds of $51. However, there have been some high-profile horses taste defeat. Sunline ran second as the $2.10 favourite, Bel Esprit ran second as the red-hot $1.40 favourite and Chautauqua couldn’t justify its $2.25 price in 2016.


2024 Manikato Stakes Final Field

HorseBetting will update this page when the 2024 Manikato Stakes final field is released.


Previous Manikato Stakes Fields

Plenty of Group 1 sprinting sensations have won the Manikato Stakes. Check the previous fields of the Manikato out here.

  • No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
    1 Silks
    The Inferno
    Cliff Brown
    Jake Noonan
    3
    58.5kg
    2 Silks
    Buenos Noches
    Matthew Smith
    Blake Shinn
    5
    58.5kg
    3 Silks
    Uncommon James
    Steven O’Dea & Matthew Hoysted
    Damian Lane
    2
    58.5kg
    4 Silks
    Jigsaw
    Cindy Alderson
    Daniel Moor
    7
    58.5kg
    5 Silks
    I Am War
    Trevor Andrews
    Jamie Mott
    1
    58.5kg
    6 Silks
    Imperatriz
    Mark Walker
    Opie Bosson
    4
    56.5kg
    7 Silks
    I Am Me
    Ciaron Maher & David Eustace
    James McDonald
    6
    56.5kg
  • No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
    1
    Behemoth
    David Jolly
    Ben Melham
    16
    58.5kg
    2
    Eleven Eleven
    Gregory Hickman
    Hugh Bowman
    7
    58.5kg
    3
    Streets Of Avalon
    Shane Nichols
    Zac Spain
    10
    58.5kg
    4
    The Inferno
    Cliff Brown
    Blake Shinn
    17
    58.5kg
    5
    Paulele
    James Cummings
    James McDonald
    6
    58.5kg
    6
    Shaquero
    Chris Waller
    Brett Prebble
    12
    58.5kg
    7
    Rothfire
    Robert Heathcote
    Damian Lane
    5
    58.5kg
    8
    The Astrologist
    Leon & Troy Corstens
    Fred Kersley
    8
    58.5kg
    9
    September Run
    Chris Waller
    Kerrin McEvoy
    13
    56.5kg
    10
    Bella Nipotina
    Ciaron Maher & David Eustace
    Craig Williams
    2
    56.5kg
    11
    Roch ‘N’ Horse
    Mike Moroney
    Patrick Moloney
    15
    56.5kg
    12
    Jamaea
    Robert & Luke Price
    Jye McNeil
    9
    56.5kg
    13
    Best Of Bordeaux
    Kacy Fogden
    Tim Clark
    14
    53kg
    14
    Coolangatta
    Ciaron Maher & David Eustace
    Jamie Kah
    1
    51kg
    15
    Savatoxl (1E)
    Tony & Calvin McEvoy
    Linda Meech
    18
    58.5kg
    16
    General Beau (2E)
    Mathew Ellerton
    TBC
    11
    58.5kg
    17
    In The Boat
    Lindsey Smith
    Blaike McDougall
    3
    58.5kg
    18
    Sweet Ride
    Annabel Neasham
    Chad Schofield
    4
    53kg
  • No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
    1 Streets Of Avalon Shane Nichols Zac Spain 9 58.5kg
    2 Jonker Tony Gollan Daniel Moor 5 58.5kg
    3 Despatch Tony & Calvin McEvoy Dean Holland 4 58.5kg
    4 Savatoxl Tony & Calvin McEvoy Luke Currie 8 58.5kg
    5 Express Pass Nick Ryan Rhys McLeod 11 58.5kg
    6 Lombardo Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr Jye McNeil 3 58.5kg
    7 Away Game Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Linda Meech 13 56.5kg
    8 Bella Nipotina Ciaron Maher & David Eustace John Allen 1 56.5kg
    9 Swats That Leon & Troy Corstens Damien Oliver 12 56.5kg
    10 La Mexicana Anthony & Sam Freedman Damian Lane 10 56.5kg
    11 Ingratiating James Cummings Craig Williams 7 53kg
    12 Sneaky Five Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Dean Yendall 6 51kg
    13 Crystal Bound Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Damien Thornton 2 51kg
  • No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
    1 Trekking James Cummings John Allen 7 58.5kg
    2 Hey Doc Tony & Calvin McEvoy Luke Currie 6 58.5kg
    3 Kementari James Cummings Craig Williams 5 58.5kg
    4 Splintex Mark Newnham Kerrin McEvoy 9 58.5kg
    5 Order Of Command Danny O’Brien Damien Oliver 11 58.5kg
    6 Dirty Work Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes William Pike 3 58.5kg
    7 Lyre Anthony & Sam Freedman James McDonald 4 56.5kg
    8 Pippie John & Chris Meagher Damian Lane 1 56.5kg
    9 Bella Vella Will Clarken Jamie Kah 10 56.5kg
    10 Diamond Effort Clinton McDonald Ben Melham 2 56.5kg
    11 Brooklyn Hustle Jason Warren & Dean Krongold Mark Zahra 8 56.5kg

2023 Manikato Stakes result


1stImperatriz (-250)
2ndI Am Me (-666.67)
3rdUncommon James (NTD)

Recent winners of the Manikato Stakes

  • Mark Walker’s star sprinter Imperatriz ($1.40) has become the third horse in history to complete the Moir Stakes/Manikato Stakes double, joining Manikato and Spinning Hill as the only horses to win the Group 1 features in the same season at Moonee Valley. The daughter of I Am Invincible has continued her winning ways this preparation, taking her record to three wins from as many starts, with Opie Bosson jumping back aboard for her dominant win in the Manikato Stakes. After seeing several leaders and on-speed runners win in the first seven races at The Valley, Bosson took luck out of the equation and went to the front with his star mare and lead from start to finish. As the rest of the field were making their moves and trying to pick up on the eventual winner, she continued to build more of a margin and had put the race to bed by the 200m mark when she led by four lengths. I Am Me ($6.00) and Uncommon James ($10.00) chased gamely in second and third, respectively, but they were no match for the winner.
  • Having been rescheduled to be run on Cox Plate Day for the first time in history, the Ciaron Maher & David Eustace-trained Bella Nipotina smashed her rivals in the Manikato Stakes. With all of her rivals wanting to edge of the fence, Craig Williams opted to hug the rails throughout and the move proved to be a winning one. The mare would go on to put 4.75-lengths on Rothfire when claiming her maiden Group 1 success.
  • The Tony Gollan trained 6 year old stallion put a show on for all to see at Moonee Valley for his first Group One win in the Maniakto Stakes. Daniel Moor was able to get the stallion to the front of the pack where he then led the entire way fending off Bella Nipotina right at the posts.
  • Having won back in 2017, Hey Doc turned back the clock when claiming the 2020 Manikato Stakes in impressive fashion. Having settled in the one-one, Luke Currie produced him at the top of the straight where he was able to get the better of leader Pippie and hold off the likes of Dirty Work and Trekking over the final 100m to claim his second Manikato. He joins the likes of Spinning Hill and Spark Of Life to claim consecutive Manikato Stakes since 2000.
  • Craig Williams made it back to back wins in the Manikato Stakes, when giving Loving Gaby a peach of ride as Loving Gaby makes Manikato history. Entering the home straight the filly was badly held up and it looked like she may have been a good thing beat, but with 150 metres to go, she found clear air and produced an electric turn of foot to take out the Manikato Stakes.
  • In what will be looked upon as one of his best ever runs, Brave Smash closed late to secure the 2018 Manikato Stakes. An early race move from Craig Williams saw the horse amble up to the leaders just before the turn and Brave Smash responded when he needed to, closing to the line to win ahead of Irish invader Spirit Of Valor.
  • There was plenty of drama before and after the race, but Hey Doc was simply too speedy for its opposition. The Tony McEvoy-trained runner crossed to the front just after the start and it was never headed. There was a protest lodged by the connections of In Her Time, stating that Hey Doc crossed too closely to the Queensland-based mare, but it was quickly dismissed. Race favourite Vega Magic didn’t run well and the drama before the race included the scratching of Chautauqua and the decision to clear English. Read our take here.
  • Rebel Dane caused a big upset in 2016 when winning at odds of $51. The Gary Portelli-trained gelding used the inside part of the Moonee Valley track when rival runners searched wide, but with a steady ride from Ben Melham, Rebel Dane was able to secure another Group one win. 2015 winner Chautauqua didn’t fire in the straight and 2013 winner Buffering was retired following its run. Read race report here.
  • Champion grey Chautauqua was a blistering winner in 2015 with its patented come-from-behind style. The Team Hawkes-trained star was heavily favoured to win at odds of $2.25 and it didn’t let punters down in one of the most exciting finishes in the races’ history.
  • If you want to see one of the busiest finishes ever at Moonee Valley, the Youtube the 2014 Manikato Stakes. Lankan Rupee came into the race as the raging-hot favourite and closed at around $1.35 with most bookmakers. Punters had nervous moments throughout the 1200m race as a swarm of horses were spread across the straight with Lankan Rupee sticking its nose out on the line.
  • Buffering is another Manikato Stakes winner which has tasted success overseas. The Robert Heathcote-trained sprinter has since won in Dubai and although it paid $6.50 to win the Manikato in 2013, the win didn’t really come as a surprise to anyone. The 2013 edition was an international affair with Hong Kong’s Lucky Nine finishing into second placing with Darley’s Sessions in third. Buffering continues to run at an elite level and it shows just how important a Manikato Stakes win is.

Previous Manikato Stakes winners

Manikato StakesPast Winners
Year Horse Jockey Trainer
2023 Imperatriz Opie Bosson Mark Walker
2022 Bella Nipotina Craig Williams Ciaron Maher & David Eustace
2021 Jonker Daniel Moor Tony Gallon
2020 Hey Doc Luke Currie Tony & Calvin McEvoy
2019 Loving Gaby Craig Williams Ciaron Maher & David Eustace
2018 Brave Smash Hugh Bowman Darren Weir
2017 Hey Doc Luke Currie Tony McEvoy
2016 Rebel Dane Ben Melham Gary Portelli
2015 Chautauqua Tommy Berry Team Hawkes
2014 Lankan Pupee Craig Newitt Mick Price
2013 Buffering Damian Browne Robert Heathcote
2012 Sea Siren Jim Cassidy John O’Shea
2011 Sepoy Kerrin McEvoy Peter Snowden
2010 Hay List Glyn Schofield John McNair
2009 Danleigh Kerrin McEvoy Chris Waller
2008 Typhoon Zed Nash Rawiller Tim Martin
2007 Gold Edition Stathi Katsidis Ron Maund
2006 Miss Andretti Craig Newitt Lee Freedman
2005 Spark Of Life Glen Boss Allan Denham
2004 Spark Of Life Danny Nikolic Allan Denham
2003 Spinning Hill Patrick Payne Guy Walter
2002 Spinning Hill Patrick Payne Guy Walter
2001 Piavonic Nash Rawiller Tony Noonan
2000 Sunline Greg Childs Trevor McKee

Manikato Stakes winners pre-2000

Manikato Stakes Past Winners Pre 2000
Year Horse
1999 Redoute’s Choice
1998 Dane Ripper
1997 Spartacus
1996 Poetic King
1995 You Remember
1994 Spanish Mix
1993 Never Undercharge
1992 King Marauding
1991 Sonic Express
1990 Street Ruffian
1989 Our Westminstery
1988 Rancho Ruler
1987 Rubiton
1986 Lockley’s Tradition
1985 Touch Of Genius
1984 Vite Cheval
1983 Strawberry Road
1982 Manikato
1981 Silver Bounty
1980 Grey Sapphire
1979 Manikato
1978 Vice Regal
1977 Ease The Squeeze
1976 Scamanda
1975 Lord Dudley
1974 Tauto
1973 Tauto
1972 Century
1971 Dual Choice
1970 Dual Choice
1969 Vain
1968 Winfreux
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