Looking for this year’s B.J. McLachlan Stakes betting odds, tips and form? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Run over 1,200 metres, the B.J. McLachlan Stakes is a Group 3 race taking place at either Doomben or Eagle Farm Racecourse in December as part of the Brisbane Summer Racing Carnival. With a $300,000 prize purse as of 2023, it attracts some of the country’s finest two-year-olds.
Starting out as a Listed Race, this race was upgraded to Group 3 status in 2011.
This race serves as a key lead up to the $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) run at the Gold Coast the following month. Coolangatta (2021, 2022) and Storm Boy (2023, 2024) are the latest to do the double as two-year-olds over the summer.
Coolangatta also went on to run third in the 2022 Golden Slipper Stakes and win the Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) that spring in Melbourne.
It was traditionally held as part of either Brisbane’s Boxing Day race meeting on the 26th of December or the Christmas Eve racing program on the 24th of December.
In 2023 the B.J. McLachlan Stakes Day card ran on the 23rd of December, in 2024 it took place in Brisbane on the 21st while the 2025 date is set for December 27th.
B.J. McLachlan Stakes 2025 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday December 27, 2025
- Track Location: Eagle Farm Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 1,200 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set weights
- Qualification: Two-year-olds
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 3
- Prize Purse: $300,000
- Inaugural Race: 1983
- 2025 B.J. McLachlan Stakes Winner: TBD
B.J. McLachlan Stakes 2025 Results
The official 2025 B.J. McLachlan Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday December 27, 2025, as part of Brisbane’s summer racing carnival.
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B.J. McLachlan Stakes Betting 2025
There are many different ways to bet on the B.J. McLachlan 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 B.J. McLachlan Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s B.J. McLachlan Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s B.J. McLachlan Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the B.J. McLachlan 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 B.J. McLachlan 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 B.J. McLachlan Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the B.J. McLachlan Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the B.J. McLachlan 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 B.J. McLachlan Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on the B.J. McLachlan Stakes in 2025
- Log in at neds.com.au
- Make a deposit, using your credit card, PayPal or other safe electronic method
- 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 B.J. McLachlan Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the B.J. McLachlan Stakes
The best way to pick which horse will win the B.J. McLachlan Stakes in 2025 is to take into account their lead-up form in similar grade Brisbane races, past experience at the track and any proven 1200m performers.
Additional factors to consider when picking the BJ McLachlan Stakes winner include:
- Local Edge – Look for horses that have experience on the Doomben and Eagle Farm racetracks.
- Phelan Ready – The Listed Phelan Ready Stakes is a key lead-up for any colts and geldings contesting the race with Alpine Edge (2020) the last to do the double.
B.J. McLachlan Stakes Favourites 2025
Favourites in B.J. McLachlan Stakes 2025 betting will be updated here shortly.
Coolangatta ($1.30 in 2021) and Storm Boy ($1.45 in 2023) are the latest BJ McLachlan Stakes favourites to win.
B.J. McLachlan Stakes 2025 Field
The official 2025 B.J. McLachlan Stakes field of final acceptances is set for release the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
B.J. McLachlan Stakes 2025 Tips
Favourite: TBD
Best Bet: TBD
Best Roughie: TBD
Our insider 2025 B.J. McLachlan Stakes tips will be published above the week of the race and a full betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2025 B.J. MCLACHLAN STAKES DAY PREVIEW & TIPS
B.J. McLachlan Stakes Race Day 2025
2025 BJ McLachlan Stakes Day takes place on Saturday the 27th of December 2025 at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
B.J. McLachlan Stakes Barrier Draw 2025
The 2025 B.J. McLachlan Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above B.J. McLachlan Stakes Field section.
B.J. McLachlan Stakes Nominations 2025
Nominations for the 2025 B.J. McLachlan Stakes close the Monday of race week.
B.J. McLachlan Stakes Weights 2025
Set weights apply to this race. Colts and geldings run at 57 kilograms. Fillies run at 55 kilograms. Final 2025 B.J. McLachlan Stakes weights will be announced by 5:00 PM on the Tuesday of race week with weights on the final acceptances to be published in our above B.J. McLachlan Stakes Field section.
B.J. McLachlan Stakes Acceptances 2025
2025 B.J. McLachlan Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 10:00 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above B.J. McLachlan Stakes Field section.
B.J. McLachlan Stakes Jockeys 2025
The final riders must be announced by 1:00 PM on the Wednesday of race week and the official 2025 B.J. McLachlan Stakes jockeys will be published in our above B.J. McLachlan Stakes Field section.
B.J. McLachlan Stakes Scratchings 2025
2025 B.J. McLachlan Stakes scratchings close at 8:30 AM on Saturday the 27th of December 2025.
B.J. McLachlan Stakes Prize Money 2025
The 2025 B.J. McLachlan Stakes prize purse is worth $300,000 in total, distributed from places first through tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $174,000 |
| 2nd | $55,500 |
| 3rd | $28,500 |
| 4th | $15,000 |
| 5th | $8,250 |
| 6th | $3,750 |
| 7th | $3,750 |
| 8th | $3,750 |
| 9th | $3,750 |
| 10th | $3,750 |
B.J. McLachlan Stakes Race Number 2025
The 2025 B.J. McLachlan Stakes race number is TBC for Saturday the 27th of December 2025. There are ten races in total that day at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
B.J. McLachlan Stakes Form Guide 2025
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full BJ McLachlan Stakes 2025 Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2025 B.J. MCLACHLAN STAKES FORM GUIDE
B.J. McLachlan Stakes Live 2025
You can watch or listen to the 2025 B.J. McLachlan Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
B.J. McLachlan Stakes Winners
Winners of the B.J. McLachlan Stakes going back to 2000 are detailed in the table below along with the winning jockeys, trainers and times.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2024 | Icarian Dream | Ciaron Maher | Jason Collett | 55kg | 1:10.85 |
| 2023 | Storm Boy | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Adam Hyeronimus | 57kg | 1:10.12 |
| 2022 | The Novelist | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | James Innes Jnr | 57kg | 1:09.47 |
| 2021 | Coolangatta | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | James McDonald | 55.5kg | 1:11.53 |
| 2020 | Alpine Edge | Toby & Trent Edmonds | Robbie Fradd | 57kg | 1:11.31 |
| 2019 | King’s Legacy | Peter & Paul Snowden | Kerrin McEvoy | 57kg | 1:10.58 |
| 2018 | Sun City | Tony McEvoy | James McDonald | 57kg | 1:09.96 |
| 2017 | Meryl | Lee Curtis | Christian Reith | 55kg | 1:10.08 |
| 2016 | Ours To Keep | Chris Munce | Damian Browne | 57kg | 1:10.82 |
| 2015 | Zelady’s Night Out | Tony Gollan | Jim Byrne | 55kg | 1:09.94 |
| 2014 | Mishani Honcho | Les Ross | Chris Whiteley | 57kg | 1:12.64 |
| 2013 | Unencumbered | Bjorn Baker | Nathan Berry | 57kg | 1:10.16 |
| 2012 | Missy Longstocking | Liam Birchley | Damian Browne | 55kg | 1:10.27 |
| 2011 | Driefontein | Gai Waterhouse | Tommy Berry | 54kg | 1:09.38 |
| 2010 | Military Grace | Gillian Heinrich | Daniel Griffin | 54kg | 1:12.95 |
| 2009 | Military Rose | Gillian Heinrich | Stathi Katsidis | 54kg | 1:11.46 |
| 2008 | Paprika | Liam Birchley | Shane Scriven | 54kg | 1:09.77 |
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| 2006 | Miss Watagan | Gary Bein | Brad Stewart | 52.5kg | 1:10.90 |
| 2005 | Master Archie | Paddy Cunningham | Bobby El-Issa | 55.5kg | 1:10.54 |
| 2004 | Snitzel | Gerald Ryan | Glen Boss | 55.5kg | 1:09.51 |
| 2003 | Oratorio | Lee Freedman | Damien Oliver | 55.5kg | 1:11.02 |
| 2002 | How Funny | Gai Waterhouse | Michael Pelling | 52.5kg | 1:10.56 |
| 2001 | Sunday Joy | Gai Waterhouse | Michael Cahill | 52.5kg | 1:09.42 |
| 2000 | Shovoff | Clarry Conners | Glen Boss | 52.5kg | 1:13.82 |