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.

2022 Ajax Stakes Winner Just Folk
2022 Ajax Stakes Winner Just Folk. Photo: Steve Hart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 

  1. #5 Democracy Manifest
  2. #14 Territory Express
  3. #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

New Ways to Bet at neds

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
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

  1. Log in at neds.com.au
  2. Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
  3. 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).
  4. 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.

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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:

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
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 (13)

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
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
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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