B.J. McLachlan Stakes

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) was the last to do the double as a two-year-old 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 is 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.

B.J. McLachlan Stakes 2023 – Quick Information

• Race Day: Saturday, December 23rd, 2023
• 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
• 2023 B.J. McLachlan Stakes Winner: Storm Boy

B.J. McLachlan Stakes 2023 RESULTS

The official 2023 B.J. McLachlan Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday December 23, 2023 as part of Brisbane’s summer racing carnival. 

1. #1 Storm Boy
2. #7 Poster Girl
3. #4 Customised

Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott’s Justify colt Storm Boy ($1.45F) was huge backing up from a successful Sydney debut to salute in Brisbane with a runaway 2.4-length victory in the BJ McLachlan Stakes 2023 results. Untouched in his two starts, he looks primed for a tilt at the $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic on the Gold Coast on January 13th, 2024.

B.J. McLachlan Stakes Betting 2023

There are many different ways to bet on the B.J. McLachlan Stakes, and we have included some of the most popular options below:

How To Bet On The B.J. McLachlan Stakes in 2023

1. Log in at neds.com.au
2. Make a deposit, using your credit card, PayPal or other safe electronic method
3. Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
4. 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).
5. 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 2023 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.

3B.J. McLachlan Stakes Favourites 2022

Early favourites in B.J. McLachlan Stakes 2023 betting include the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Justify colt Storm Boy coming off a winning Sydney debut, undefeated Tassort colt Astapor coming off a three length win at the track from late November, and Chris Munce’s classy filly Poster Girl. 

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 2023 Field

The official 2023 B.J. McLachlan Stakes field of final acceptances is set for release the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.

Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott’s exciting Justify colt, Storm Boy, coming off an impressive Rosehill debut headlines a small but smart 2023 B.J. McLachlan Stakes final field in Brisbane this weekend looking to remain undefeated as he takes on a promising field of local hopes.

B.J. McLachlan Stakes 2023 Tips

Favourite: #1 Storm Boy ($1.40 at time of publish) – BET NOW

Best Bet: #6 Mishani Aloha ($18 at time of publish) – BET NOW

Best Roughie: See above – BET NOW

Our insider 2023 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 2023 B.J. MCLACHLAN STAKES DAY PREVIEW & TIPS

B.J. McLachlan Stakes Race Day 2023

2023 BJ McLachlan Stakes Day takes place on Saturday, the 23rd of December, 2023 at Eagle Farm Racecourse. 

B.J. McLachlan Stakes Barrier Draw 2023

The 2023 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 2023

Nominations for the 2023 B.J. McLachlan Stakes close the Monday of race week. 

Table Credit: Racing Australia.

B.J. McLachlan Stakes Weights 2023

Set weights apply to this race. Colts and geldings run at 57 kilograms. Fillies run at 55 kilograms. Final 2023 B.J. McLachlan Stakes weights will be announced by 5:00 PM on Tuesday the 19th of December, 2023 with weights on the final acceptances to be published in our above B.J. McLachlan Stakes Field section. 

B.J. McLachlan Stakes Acceptances 2023

2023 B.J. McLachlan Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 10:00 AM on Wednesday December 20, 2023 and will be published in our above B.J. McLachlan Stakes Field section. 

B.J. McLachlan Stakes Jockeys 2023

The final riders announcement is at 1:00 PM on Wednesday December 20, 2023 and the official 2023 B.J. McLachlan Stakes jockeys will be published in our above B.J. McLachlan Stakes Field section. 

B.J. McLachlan Stakes Scratchings 2023

2023 B.J. McLachlan Stakes scratchings close at 8:30 AM on Saturday, the 23rd of December, 2023.

B.J. McLachlan Stakes Prize Money 2023

The 2023 B.J. McLachlan Stakes prize purse is worth $300,000 in total, distributed from places first through tenth.

B.J. McLachlan Stakes Race Number 2023

The 2023 B.J. McLachlan Stakes race number is scheduled as Eagle Farm Race 6 at 3:12pm (AEST) on Saturday the 23rd of December, 2023. There are ten races in total that day at Eagle Farm Racecourse.

B.J. McLachlan Stakes Form Guide 2023

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 2023 Form Guide following final acceptances. 

CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2023 B.J. MCLACHLAN STAKES FORM GUIDE

B.J. McLachlan Stakes Live 2023

You can watch or listen to the 2023 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.