Ajax Stakes
Looking for this year’s Ajax Stakes betting odds, field and form guide? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.

Run over 1,500 metres every March, the Ajax Stakes is a Group 2 race, held during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival at Rosehill Gardens on Coolmore Classic Day. With a $300,000 prize purse, it attracts some of Australia’s best mid distance runners eyeing a bigger prize during the upcoming ‘The Championships’ races at Randwick.
The winner of this race gains exemption from the ballot for the 1600 metre Doncaster Mile, taking place in early April. It’s Somewhat (2017) was the last horse to complete the Ajax Stakes – Doncaster Mile double.
The 2022 Ajax Stakes runner-up Ellsberg franked the form that spring returning to win the Group 1 Epsom Handicap as well as both the Five Diamond Prelude and $2 million The Five Diamonds (1800m).
Ajax Stakes 2024 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, March 16th, 2024
- Track Location: Rosehill Gardens Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 1,500 metres
- Weight Conditions: Quality handicap
- Qualification: Three year olds and over
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 2
- Operator: Australian Turf Club
- Prize Purse: $300,000
- Inaugural Race: 1974
- 2024 Ajax Stakes Winner: Democracy Manifest
ajax stakes 2024 RESULTS
The official 2024 Ajax Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday March 16, 2024.
- #5 Democracy Manifest
- #14 Territory Express
- #2 Detonator Jack
At odds of $6, Chris Waller’s Democracy Manifest defied expectations with a powerful late surge in the 2024 Ajax Stakes at Rosehill. The Flying Artie gelding, expertly piloted by his jockey, found a clear path down the outside in the closing stages. Despite a final lunge from Territory Express, Democracy Manifest held on for a narrow but well-deserved victory, proving his improving form and thrilling the Rosehill crowd.
Ajax Stakes Betting 2024
There are many different ways to bet on the Ajax Stakes, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
Bet Type | How To Place This Type Of Bet In This Year’s Ajax Stakes |
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Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Ajax Stakes. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Ajax Stakes, you will collect both the Win and the Place dividend. If your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd you will collect the Place dividend. |
Quinella Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in any order, within the Ajax Stakes, in order to win the Quinella. |
Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the Ajax Stakes to win the Exacta. |
Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Ajax Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Ajax Stakes to win the First 4. |
Quadrella Bet (Quaddie) | You must select the winners of four nominated races to win the Quaddie. This means you would have to select three other races apart from the Ajax Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The Ajax Stakes in 2024
- Log in at neds.com.au
- Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options, please read our section on Ajax Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Ajax Stakes 2025 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2025 Ajax Stakes will be displayed below once available. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live markets, please visit neds.com.au.
Which Horse Will Win The Ajax Stakes
The best way to pick which horse will win the Ajax Stakes in 2024 is to take into account their lead-up autumn racing form in Sydney, assess the barriers and consider the weight each horse will carry in the event.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Ajax Stakes winner include:
- Verry Elleegant Lead-Up: Horses down in grade off a Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes (formerly Chipping Norton Stakes) run make a good bet in the Ajax Stakes each autumn.
- Single-Figure Fancies: Brilliant Light ($14 in 2011) followed by Cepheus ($15 in 2023) are the last Ajax Stakes winners to jump at double-figure odds.
- Avoid the Mares: No mare has won the Ajax Stakes since Sea Pictures back in 1986.
Ajax Stakes Favourites 2024
Early favourites in 2024 Ajax Stakes betting include Ciaron Maher’s last start Randwick winner Glory Daze, the consistent Amor Victorious chasing a third consecutive victory, and the Chris Waller-trained Democracy Manifest racing second-up with James McDonald in the saddle.
Ajax Stakes 2024 Field
The official 2024 Ajax Stakes field of final acceptances is announced on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below once confirmed.
Ajax Stakes 2024 Tips
Favourite: #13 Amor Victorious ($3.70 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #6 Just Folk ($41 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Roughie: see ‘Best Bet’ above – BET NOW
Our insider 2024 Ajax Stakes tips will be detailed above and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2024 COOLMORE CLASSIC DAY PREVIEW & TIPS
Ajax Stakes Race Day 2024
The 2024 Ajax Stakes takes place at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday March 16, 2024 as part of 2024 Coolmore Classic Day.
The meeting’s other key races include the:
- Group 1 $1,000,000 Coolmore Classic (1500m),
- Group 3 $350,000 Sky High Stakes (2000m),
- Group 2 $300,000 Phar Lap Stakes (1500m),
- Group 3 $250,000 Pago Pago Stakes (1200m),
- Group 3 $250,000 Magic Night Stakes (1200m), and the
- Group 3 $250,000 Maurcie McCarten Stakes (1100m).
Ajax Stakes Barrier Draw 2024
The 2024 Ajax Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Ajax Stakes Field section.
Ajax Stakes Nominations 2024
2024 Ajax Stakes nominations close at 11 AM on Monday the 11th of March, 2024.
Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Weight | True Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating | |
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1 | 42151120×0 | CEPHEUS (GB) | G | 7 | Matthew Dunn | 1 | 59kg | 59kg | 109 | |
2 | 3x4372317x | DETONATOR JACK (NZ) | G | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 2 | 58kg | 58kg | 107 | |
3 | 1141x412x8 | ATTRACTABLE | G | 5 | Sara Ryan | 3= | 56.5kg | 56.5kg | 104 | |
4 | 3553x404x7 | NUGGET (GB) | G | 7 | Ciaron Maher | 3= | 56.5kg | 56.5kg | 104 | |
5 | 12x02310x1 | PHEARSON | G | 6 | Brad Widdup | 3= | 56.5kg | 56.5kg | 104 | |
6 | 811179×053 | BOLD MAC (NZ) | G | 6 | Chris Waller | 6= | 56kg | 56kg | 103 | |
7 | 61x01544x6 | DEMOCRACY MANIFEST | G | 5 | Chris Waller | 6= | 56kg | 56kg | 103 | |
8 | 496x24313x | JUST FOLK | G | 7 | Gavin Bedggood | 6= | 56kg | 56kg | 103 | |
9 | 0x726177x3 | PALMETTO (NZ) | G | 5 | John Sargent | 6= | 56kg | 56kg | 103 | |
10 | 87x26x43x2 | NEW ENERGY (IRE) | G | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 10 | 55.5kg | 55.5kg | 102 | |
11 | x95222x9x1 | WELWAL (GB) | G | 5 | Chris Waller | 11 | 55kg | 55kg | 101 | |
12 | 29643743×8 | FRANKIE PINOT | G | 7 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | 12= | 54kg | 53kg | 96 | |
13 | 420x80700x | HEZASHOCKA (NZ) | G | 6 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 12= | 54kg | 53kg | 96 | |
14 | 72476x58x3 | BELLE PLAISIR (NZ) | M | 7 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | 14= | 54kg | 53kg | 94 | |
15 | 10x24133x9 | CAESARS PALACE | G | 6 | Anthony Cummings | 14= | 54kg | 53kg | 94 | |
16 | 05x5119x21 | GLORY DAZE (IRE) | G | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 14= | 54kg | 53kg | 94 | |
17 | x1x111x127 | JIMMYSSTAR (NZ) | G | 4 | Ciaron Maher | 17= | 54kg | 53kg | 93 | |
18 | 5x9631845x | SUPERIUM | G | 7 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | 17= | 54kg | 53kg | 93 | |
19 | 8×57214122 | ROBUSTO | G | 4 | Chris Waller | 19 | 54kg | 53kg | 92 | |
20 | 1x36117x11 | AMOR VICTORIOUS | G | 4 | Bjorn Baker | 20 | 54kg | 53kg | 91 | |
21 | 213×111 | ANOTHER WIL | G | 4 | Ciaron Maher | 21 | 54kg | 53kg | 83 | |
22 | 1112x711x1 | TAVI TIME (NZ) | G | 4 | Kris Lees | 22 | 54kg | 53kg | 82 | |
23 | 5x126135x1 | TERRITORY EXPRESS | G | 4 | Paul Niceforo | 23 | 54kg | 53kg | 75 | |
24 | 2x12152x23 | TIME QUEST (GB) | G | 5 | Matthew Smith | 24 | 54kg | 53kg | 71 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Ajax Stakes Weights 2024
Quality handicap conditions apply to this race with a minimum weight of 54kg. Final weights are announced at 4 PM on Tuesday the 12th of March, 2024 with the official 2024 Ajax Stakes weights on the final acceptors to be published in our above Ajax Stakes Field section.
2024 Ajax Stakes Top-Weight:
#1 Cepheus (59kg)– Scratched- #2 Detonator Jack (58kg)
Ajax Stakes Acceptances 2024
2024 Ajax Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 9 AM on Wednesday the 13th of March, 2024 and will be published in our above Ajax Stakes Field section.
Ajax Stakes Jockeys 2024
The final riders announcement is at 12 PM on Wednesday the 13th of March, 2024 with the official 2024 Ajax Stakes jockeys to be published in our above Ajax Stakes Field section.
Ajax Stakes Scratchings 2024
2024 Ajax Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, 16th of March, 2024.
- #1 Cepheus
Ajax Stakes Prize Money 2024
The 2024 Ajax Stakes prize purse is worth $300,000 in total, distributed from places first through to tenth.
Place | Prize Money |
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1st | $170,000 |
2nd | $56,000 |
3rd | $27,250 |
4th | $13,250 |
5th | $7,200 |
6th | $4,000 |
7th | $3,700 |
8th | $3,700 |
9th | $3,700 |
10th | $3,700 |
Ajax Stakes Race Number 2024
The 2024 Ajax Stakes race number is scheduled as Rosehill Race 9 at 5:15pm (AEDT) on Saturday the 16th of March, 2024. There are ten races in total that day at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.
Ajax Stakes Form Guide 2024
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2024 Ajax Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2024 AJAX STAKES FORM GUIDE
Ajax Stakes Live 2024
You can watch or listen to the 2024 Ajax Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing NSW
Ajax Stakes Winners
Winners of the Ajax Stakes going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below.
Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
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2024 | Democracy Manifest | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 56 kgs | 1:28.39 |
2023 | Cepheus | Matthew Dunn | Nash Rawiller | 56 kgs | 1:28.96 |
2022 | Just Folk | Josh Julius | Jason Collett | 55.5 kgs | 1:31.52 |
2021 | I Am Superman | Peter & Paul Snowden | Kerrin McEvoy | 56.5 kgs | 1:27.91 |
2020 | Imaging | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 57 kgs | 1:35.60 |
2019 | Fifty Stars | David Hayes | Jye McNeil | 56.5 kgs | 1:32.63 |
2018 | Comin’ Through | Chris Waller | Michael Walker | 56 kgs | 1:28.52 |
2017 | It’s Somewhat | John O’Shea | William Buick | 59 kgs | 1:31.04 |
2016 | It’s Somewhat | John O’Shea | Sam Clipperton | 57.5 kgs | 1:28.16 |
2015 | Burbero | Bjorn Baker | Brodie Loy | 56 kgs | 1:29.78 |
2014 | Messene | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | James McDonald | 54.5 kgs | 1:28.14 |
2013 | Havana Rey | Bjorn Baker | Glyn Schofield | 54.5 kgs | 1:29.63 |
2012 | Niagara | Gai Waterhouse | Tommy Berry | 53 kgs | 1:28.88 |
2011 | Pureness | Gai Waterhouse | Glen Boss | 52 kgs | 1:30.40 |
2010 | Brilliant Light | Kerry Parker | Jay Ford | 52 kgs | 1:28.53 |
2009 | Solo Flyer | Anthony Cummings | Corey Brown | 57 kgs | 1:28.75 |
2008 | All Silent | Grahame Begg | Jeff Lloyd | 52 kgs | 1:29.17 |
2007 | High Cee | Bart Cummings | Zac Purton | 54 kgs | 1:29.73 |
2006 | Malcolm | John Hawkes | Darren Beadman | 53 kgs | 1:28.70 |
2005 | River To The Sea | Diane Poidevin Laine | Dale Spriggs | 52 kgs | 1:27.75 |
2004 | True Glo | Lee Freedman | Damien Oliver | 57.5 kgs | 1:28.74 |
2003 | Grand Armee | Gai Waterhouse | Jim Cassidy | 54 kgs | 1:28.42 |
2002 | Mowerman | John Hawkes | Corey Brown | 52 kgs | 1:27.91 |
2001 | Galiano | Paul O’Sullivan | Craig Agnew | 53 kgs | 1:27.70 |
2000 | Normal Practice | Danny Williams | Mathew Cahill | 52.5 kgs | 1:28.43 |
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