ATC Queen Elizabeth Stakes

ATC Queen Elizabeth Stakes

The Championships Day 2 – Betting Guide
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Location: Royal Randwick Racecourse – Sydney, Australia
Prize Money: $5,000,000
Distance: 2000m

THE ATC Queen Elizabeth Stakes is a Group 1, weight-for-age race event over 2000m, held at Randwick.

A race steeped in history, the Queen Elizabeth Stakes has existed in Australia for well over 160 years.

Currently held on day two of The Championships as the showpiece event, the $5 million prize money makes it Australia’s richest weight-for-age race and is currently the fourth biggest purse in thoroughbred racing behind the Melbourne Cup, The Everest and the All Star Mile.

The race has undergone massive changes since the inception of The Championships.

The prize money was boosted from a relatively meagre $500,000 to the huge amount it holds today, and is recognised as the signature event of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.

The race has been known as the Queen’s Plate, The AJC Plate, the AJC King’s Cup and the AJC Plate, but has not had a name change since it was anointed the Queen Elizabeth Stakes in 1954.

There are many notable winners of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes over the race’s long history, and winner’s plaque reads like a veritable hall of fame honour roll for Australian thoroughbred racehorses.

Phar Lap, Winx, Lonhro Might And Power and Ming Dynasty are all previous winners of the race.


2024 ATC Queen Elizabeth Stakes betting odds

Tom Marquand was all smiles aboard Dubai Honour having claimed the 2023 Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

The 2024 Queen Elizabeth Stakes odds as of March 18 look like this:

  • Mr Brightside – +350
  • Think It Over – +500
  • Via Sistina – +500
  • Pride Of Jenni – +700
  • Gold Trip – +1000

Complete Queen Elizabeth Stakes odds available at Boombet.


Best ATC Queen Elizabeth Stakes Winners bookmakers

As the race is one of the showpiece events of the Australian thoroughbred racing calendar, any bookmaker worth their salt will open markets well in advance of the race kicking off.

The bookies we back in to give you the best possible service and odds are listed below, and we recommend anyone looking to bet on the QE Stakes to take a look below to read our comprehensive bookmaker reviews.

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Latest ATC Queen Elizabeth Stakes News

Fangirl
Chris Waller's star Group 1-winning mare, Fangirl, has been ruled out of the autumn carnival after sustaining an injury to ...
Gold Trip set for Sydney autumn campaign
Ciaron Maher revealed that the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes is on the radar for 2022 Melbourne Cup champion Gold ...
Sharp 'N' Smart to chase further Australian Group 1 success
Reigning New Zealand Horse of the Year Sharp ‘N’ Smart got his preparation back on track at Ellerslie on Sunday ...
Group 1 stars set to kick off campaign at Warwick Farm trials
Group 1 winners Fangirl and Militarize feature among a strong set of trial participants who are set to take part ...
Muramasa
The Group 3 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2600m) has brought together 14 stayers to compete for a $300,000 prize packet this ...
NSW horse racing news
The Thoroughbred Racing Industry is mourning the passing of former top jockey Mr John Duggan, who claimed the 1977 Melbourne ...

Betting on the ATC Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Since the dramatic increase in prize money, the Queen Elizabeth Stakes is now a true international event with betting sites all over the world, taking wagers on it well in advance.

As the fourth richest race in Australian thoroughbred racing, the race is targeted by trainers and owners from around the globe.

The best indicator for the race is exposed form, and you will have no troubles finding recent runs of the horses taking place in the pinnacle of The Championships.

Given the calibre of the field, usually there is no true standout market elect in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, but favourites have experienced great success.


2024 Queen Elizabeth Stakes Final Field

Horsebetting.com.au will update this page when the 2024 Queen Elizabeth Stakes field is released.


Previous Queen Elizabeth Stakes Fields

Many a superstar has gone on to win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Check out the 2022 field here.

  • No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
    1 Silks
    Anamoe
    James Cummings
    James McDonald
    8
    59kg
    2 Silks
    Dubai Honour
    William Haggas
    Tom Marquand
    9
    59kg
    3 Silks
    Alenquer
    Mike Moroney
    Joao Moreira
    10
    59kg
    4 Silks
    Cascadian
    James Cummings
    Ben Melham
    5
    59kg
    5 Silks
    Mo’unga
    Annabel Neasham
    Nash Rawiller
    4
    59kg
    6 Silks
    Numerian
    Annabel Neasham
    Jamie Mott
    3
    59kg
    7 Silks
    Unicorn Lion
    Yoshito Yahagi
    Damian Lane
    13
    59kg
    8 Silks
    Zeyrek
    Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes
    Tim Clark
    12
    59kg
    9 Silks
    Protagonist
    William Haggas
    TBC
    7
    59kg
    10 Silks
    Gear Up
    Annabel Neasham
    John Allen
    6
    59kg
    11 Silks
    Hezashocka
    Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)
    Brenton Avdulla
    1
    59kg
    12 Silks
    Montefilia
    David Payne
    Dylan Gibbons
    11
    57kg
    13 Silks
    El Patroness
    Danny O’Brien
    Hugh Bowman
    2
    57kg
  • No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
    1 Silks
    Think It Over
    Kerry Parker
    Nash Rawiller
    4
    59kg
    2 Silks
    Zaaki
    Annabel Neasham
    Jamie Kah
    3
    59kg
    3 Silks
    I’m Thunderstruck
    Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)
    Mark Zahra
    6
    59kg
    4 Silks
    Mount Popa
    Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes
    William Pike
    8
    59kg
    5 Silks
    Dalasan
    Leon Macdonald & Andrew Gluyas
    Chad Schofield
    1
    59kg
    6 Silks
    Verry Elleegant
    Chris Waller
    James McDonald
    7
    57kg
    7 Silks
    Duais
    Edward Cummings
    Joshua Parr
    9
    57kg
    8 Silks
    Montefilia
    David Payne
    Hugh Bowman
    2
    57kg
    9 Silks
    Anamoe
    James Cummings
    Tommy Berry
    5
    55.5kg

2023 Queen Elizabeth Stakes result


1stDubai Honour ($2.35)
2ndMo’unga ($3.20)
3rdAnamoe ($1.35)

Recent ATC Queen Elizabeth Stakes winners

  • William Haggas has struck again in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes as Dubai Honour ran away with the Group 1 event under Tom Marquand. Ever since claiming the Ranvet Stakes, the race had been set up as a match-race between Dubai Honour and reigning Cox Plate champion Anamoe, but on race day, it was no match with Dubai Honour running clear over the 2000m. Despite settling in the second-half of the field, Tom Marquand had Dubai Honour building through his gears and on the back of Anamoe on the home turn. Even with Anamoe gaining the perfect run in transit in the one-one, the superstar from Godolphin was no match for the eventual winner, eventually being beaten into second by Mo’unga. However, it was all honours the winner as Dubai Honour recorded William Haggas’ third win in the race after training Addeybb to success in 2020 & 2021, also ridden by Marquand.
  • The 2022 field for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes was arguably the field of the century and it took a Nash Rawiller special to hand Think It Over another Group 1 win. Having settled just off race leader Zaaki, the champion hoop opted to take his mount to the grandstand side of the track which was rated a Heavy 10. However, the outside rail was the place to be as the ground out there was as fresh as Nash could have hoped for. Prior to Think it Over’s win, he had had four starts on heavy going and had not finished in the top three at any of those starts. Despite starting as a $41 chance, Think It Over showed his Group 1 qualities and defeated a field that consisted of Zaaki, Verry Elleegant, Anamoe, Duais, Montefilia and I’m Thunderstruck.
  • It was billed as the race of The Championships and the Queen Elizabeth Stakes lived up to the hype with Addeybb out-toughing Verry Elleegant to capture the $4 million showstopper. The English raider was clearly superior last autumn to win the Ranvet Stakes – Queen Elizabeth double but when Verry Elleegant turned the tables in the first leg last month, the jury was out on whether Addeybb could fight back. In a tactical affair, Addeybb was tardy to jump and settled midfield before Marquand moved up to sit at the flanks of leader Dalasan approaching the 800m. James Mcdonald made his move on Verry Elleegant before the corner, sliding up to join Addeybb and it was race on but the mare could not match the English horse’s fight giving him back-to-back wins in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
  • The market had it down to a race in three, Addeybb, Verry Elleegant and Danon Premium. Ultimately it was Addeybb who reigned supreme in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Having been gifted the run of the race Tom Marquand had Addeybb in the perfect position to pounce on the leader, and pounce he did, going on to claim consecutive Group 1 wins after taking out The Ranvet Stakes three weeks earlier.
  • Day two of the 2019 Championships was all about Winx and the mightymare delivered in spades in her swansong. Winx jumped evenly and settled nicely, running freely in midfield. Just before the turn Bowman decided it was go time and she duly responded, getting to the front with absolute ease and stormed away to win her final ever race.
  • Winx came into the Queen Elizabeth looking to go back-to-back and there weren’t many prepared to doubt the great mare. The punters’ faith was rewarded after Winx rocketed past Gailo Chop in the final stages of the race to record a commanding victory.
  • Winx was once again superior in beating the usual contenders around Randwick. The Chris Waller-trained champion cruised up to them around the home turn and Hugh Bowman didn’t have to move a muscle. Its 17th win in a row was a stylish victory and it was another high-profile win to the resume. Read the full report here.
  • Lucia Valentina was considered a borderline outsider in the huge field in 2016, and after settling at the back of the field the bookies would have been comfortable with any bets placed on the $8 hope. Just before the turn the horse made its move but got badly held up. After a rival shifted wide in the straight, the run presented itself for the mare which rocketed to the front to record a special win.
  • The strongly supported Criterion went into the 2015 edition of the QE Stakes as $4.90 chief elect, but few would have predicted just how easily the gun would make it look. Camping on the speed for the majority of the race, Criterion booted clear at the 400m mark and gapped the field to record a comfortable win.
  • In what would prove to be the champ’s swansong, It’s A Dundeel took out the 2014 QE Stakes in amazing fashion. Going out as a $4.40 shot, the Kiwi superstar raced in third for the majority of the journey, but was somewhat gapped by the front pair. Seemingly in slow motion the brilliant New Zealander pegged back Carlton House, then held out a fast-finishing Sacred Falls to round out its glittering career.
  • It’s A Dundeel was expected to torch the field in the 2013 Queen Elizabeth Stakes, but English runner Reliable Man offered plenty of cheek heading into the straight. The Kiwi superstar loomed up but the $12 shot Reliable Man offered more in the final 200m to cause a massive upset – much to the chagrin of the Sydney crowd.

Past ATC Queen Elizabeth Stakes winners

ATC Queen Elizabeth Stakes Past Winners
Year Horse Jockey Trainer
2023 Dubai Honour Tom Marquand William Haggas
2022 Think It Over Nash Rawiller Kerry Parker
2021 Addeybb Tom Marquand William Haggas
2020 Addeybb Tom Marquand William Haggas
2019 Winx Hugh Bowman Chris Waller
2018 Winx Hugh Bowman Chris Waller
2017 Winx Hugh Bowman Chris Waller
2016 Lucia Valentina Damien Oliver Kris Lees
2015 Criterion Craig Williams David Hayes & Tom Dabernig
2014 Dundeel James McDonald Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman
2013 Reliable Man Hugh Bowman Chris Waller
2012 More Joyous Nash Rawiller Gai Waterhouse
2011 My Kingdom Of Life Nash Rawiller Chris Waller
2010 Road To Rock Damien Oliver Anthony Cummings
2009 Pompeii Ruler Craig Newitt Mick Price
2008 Sarrera Damien Oliver Michael Moroney
2007 Desert War Damien Oliver Gai Waterhouse
2006 Eremein Glen Boss Allan Denham
2005 Grand Armee Danny Beasley Gai Waterhouse
2004 Grand Armee Danny Beasley Gai Waterhouse
2003 Lonhro Darren Beadman John Hawkes
2002 Defier Damien Oliver Guy Walter
2001 Shogun Lodge Glen Boss Bob Thomsen
2000 Georgie Boy Lenny Beasley John Size

ATC Queen Elizabeth Stakes winners pre-2000

Queen Elizabeth Stakes Past Winners Pre 2000
Year Horse
1999 Intergaze
1998 Might And Power
1997 Intergaze
1996 Doriemus
1995 Jeune
1994 Durbridge
1993 Veandercross
1992 Rough Habit
1991 Stylish Century
1990 Sydeston
1989 Our Poetic Prince
1988 Authaal
1987 Dinky Flyer
1986 Tristarc
1985 Rising Prince
1984 Chiamare
1983 Fountaincourt
1982 Prince Majestic
1981 My Blue Denim
1980 Iko
1979 Shivaree
1978 Ming Dynasty
1977 Ngawyni
1976 Taras Bulba
1975 Jandell
1974 Battle Heights
1973 Apollo Eleven
1972 Tails
1971 Gay Icarus
1970 Panvale
1969 Lowland
1968 General Command
1967 Garcon
1966 Prince Grant
1965 Fair Patton
1964 Summer Regent
1963 Burgos
1962 Nilarco
1961 Tulloch
1960 Tulloch
1959 Caesar
1958 Tulloch
1957 Empire Link
1956 Beaupa
1955 Prince Cortauld
1954 Lancaster
1953 Jan
1952 Aristocrat
1951 Playboy
1950 Hurry Up
1949 Carbon Copy
1948 Russia
1947 Russia
1946 Flight
1945 Craigie
1944 Katanga
1943 Race Not Held
1942 Race Not Held
1941 Beau Vite
1940 Mosaic
1939 Defaulter
1938 Old Rowley
1937 Allunga
1936 Silver Ring
1935 Master Brierly
1934 Rogilla
1933 Peter Pan
1932 Veilmond
1931 The Dimmer
1930 Phar Lap
1929 Strephon
1928 Limerick
1927 Limerick
1926 Windbag
1925 Windbag
1924 Rapine
1923 David
1922 David
1921 David
1920 Poitrel
1919 Poitrel
1918 Lanius
1917 Kandos
1916 Greencap
1915 Ulva’s Isle
1914 Cagou
1913 Harpist
1912 Trafalgar
1911 Trafalgar
1910 Prince Foote
1909 Trafalgar
1908 Poseidon
1907 Dividend
1906 Tartan
1905 Emir
1904 Lord Cardigan
1903 The Victory
1902 Wakeful
1901 La Carabine
1900 La Carabine
1899 Merloolas
1898 Amberite
1897 Newhaven
1896 The Harvester
1895 Havoc
1894 Light Artillery
1893 The Admiral
1892 La Tosca
1891 Carbine
1890 Carbine
1889 Carbine
1888 Abercorn
1887 Trident
1886 Matchlock
1885 Reginald
1884 Legrand
1883 Plunger
1882 The Drummer
1881 Progress
1880 Caspian
1879 Chester
1878 Chester
1877 Robinson Crusoe
1876 Robin Hood
1875 Lurline
1874 Dagworth
1873 Dagworth
1872 Hamlet
1871 Tim Whiffler
1870 Tim Whiffler
1869 The Barb
1868 Tim Whiffler
1867 Fishhook
1866 Cossack
1865 Canobie
1864 Tarragon
1863 Tarragon
1862 Archer
1861 Talleyrand
1860 Gratis
1859 Strop
1858 Zoe
1857 Veno
1856 Cooramin
1855 Vanguard
1854 Sportsman
1853 Sportsman
1852 Cossack
1851 Cossack
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