Eclipse Stakes
Looking for this year’s Eclipse Stakes betting odds, tips and field? The expert tipsters at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Taking place on the last day of the the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival as part of Zipping Classic Race Day formerly held at Sandown Racecourse in mid to late November, the Eclipse Stakes is raced under a quality handicap at 1800 metres.
The event offers $200,000 in prize money and can serve as a nice final run for the middle-distance spring stayers.
In 2021 the Eclipse Stakes and Zipping Classic Day card was moved to late November at Caulfield Racecourse where it remained for the 2022 edition.
In 2023 the race took place on the first Saturday in December.
Eclipse Stakes 2023 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
- Track Location: Caulfield Racecourse (since 2021)
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 1,800 metres
- Weight Conditions: Quality handicap
- Qualification: Three year olds and older
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 3
- Operator: Melbourne Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $200,000
- Inaugural Race: 1937
- 2023 Eclipse Stakes Winner: Just Folk
eclipse Stakes 2023 RESULTS
The official 2023 Eclipse Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday December 2, 2023.
- #1 Just Folk
- #8 Danish Fortune
- #6 Keats
The 2023 Eclipse Stakes winner was the Gavin Bedggood-trained favourite Just Folk ($2.90F) who narrowly saluted for the punters on the quick back-up off a third in the previous weekend’s Listed Cranbourne Cup (1600m) at his home track.
Eclipse Stakes Betting 2023
There are many different ways to bet on the Eclipse 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 Eclipse Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Eclipse Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Eclipse Stakes. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Eclipse 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 Eclipse 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 Eclipse Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Eclipse Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Eclipse 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 Eclipse Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The Eclipse Stakes in 2023
- Login 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 Eclipse Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Eclipse Stakes 2024 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2024 Eclipse 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 Eclipse Stakes in 2023?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Eclipse Stakes in 2023 is to take into account their lead-up form in similar grade/distance races, any previous runs at the track and looking for proven Group performers.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Eclipse Stakes winner include:
- Cup Day Lead-Up: Horses out of the Melbourne Cup Day Plate (1800m) at Flemington over the same distance are worth following into the Eclipse Stakes.
- Top-Weights: From 2016-2023 five of the eight Eclipse Stakes winners carried 58kg or more to victory.
Eclipse Stakes 2023 Favourites
Early favourites in Eclipse Stakes 2023 betting include the in-form Ain’tnodeeldun chasing a fourth win on the trot, Just Folk on the quick back-up off a third in the Cranbourne Cup last Saturday, and the Danny O’Brien-trained Let’srollthedice coming off a good win a the track and distance.
Mouro ($3.60 in 2013) and Just Folk ($2.90 in 2023) are the latest Eclipse Stakes favourites to win.
There was a notable upset in 2022 with Milford ($15) defeating fellow roughies El Gladiador ($101) who finished second at triple-figures and third place-getter Holbien ($21).
Eclipse Stakes 2023 Field
The official 2023 Eclipse Stakes field of final acceptances is announced the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
The Eclipse Stakes 2023 final field features a small but smart field of in-form gallopers including the Anthony & Sam Freedman-trained Group 3 JRA Cup winner Ain’tnodeeldun and the top-weight Just Folk coming off a third in last weekend’s Ladbrokes Cranbourne Cup.
Eclipse Stakes 2023 Tips
Favourite: #1 Just Folk ($3.40 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #3 Ain’tnodeeldun ($3.50 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Roughie: #8 Danish Fortune ($23 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our insider 2023 Eclipse Stakes tips will be listed above the week of the race and a full betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2023 ZIPPING CLASSIC DAY PREVIEW & TIPS
Eclipse Stakes 2023 Race Day
The 2023 Eclipse Stakes takes place on Zipping Classic Day 2023 at Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday the 2nd of December, 2023. There are a host of Group and Listed races taking place at the meeting including the:
- Group 2 $750,000 Zipping Classic (2400m),
- Group 2 $300,000 Sandown Guineas (1600m),
- Group 3 $200,000 Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1400m), and the
- Group 3 $200,000 Summoned Stakes (1600m).
Eclipse Stakes 2023 Barrier Draw
The 2023 Eclipse Stakes barrier draw is released along with final acceptances the Wednesday leading-up to the race and will be published in our above Eclipse Stakes Field section.
Eclipse Stakes 2023 Nominations
2023 Eclipse Stakes nominations close 12 PM, Monday the 27th of November, 2023 and will be published in full below as an early guide to the Eclipse Stakes field.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02419×0111 | AIN’TNODEELDUN | G | 6 | Anthony & Sam Freedman | 97 |
| 2 | 25x19x0231 | DANISH FORTUNE | G | 6 | Darren McLeod | 80 |
| 3 | 12111191×2 | DUNKEL (NZ) | G | 4 | Patrick Payne | 102 |
| 4 | 309×502671 | JUNIPAL | G | 8 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 96 |
| 5 | x44496x243 | JUST FOLK | G | 7 | Gavin Bedggood | 102 |
| 6 | 43024265×2 | KEATS (IRE) | G | 7 | Gavin Bedggood | 92 |
| 7 | 06x51183x8 | KING MAGNUS | G | 8 | Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock | 104 |
| 8 | x5052x7461 | LET’SROLLTHEDICE | H | 4 | Danny O’Brien | 90 |
| 9 | 74x1x55411 | PICAROON | M | 6 | Tom Dabernig | 82 |
| 10 | 141280×726 | RIVERINA CYCLONE | M | 5 | Matt Laurie | 73 |
| 11 | 1390×70403 | SIR LUCAN (IRE) | G | 6 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 98 |
| 12 | 52213836×0 | SWORDS DRAWN | G | 8 | Michael Moroney | 96 |
| 13 | 27435×9425 | THALASSOPHILE | M | 5 | Chris Waller | 97 |
| 14 | 100x900x03 | VASMEE | G | 7 | Nathan Dunn | 75 |
| 15 | 517×129 | VIVY AIR | F | 3 | Archie Alexander | 74 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Eclipse Stakes 2023 Weights
Quality handicap conditions apply to this race. 2023 Eclipse Stakes weights will be declared before 4 PM, Monday, the 27th of November, 2023 with weights on the final acceptances to be published in our above Eclipse Stakes Field section.
Just Folk (58kg in 2023) was the last Eclipse Stakes top-weight to win.
2023 Eclipse Stakes Top-Weight:
- #1 Just Folk (58kg)
Eclipse Stakes 2023 Acceptances
2023 Eclipse Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 9:30 AM on Wednesday, the 29th of November, 2023 and will be published in our above Eclipse Stakes Field section.
Eclipse Stakes 2023 jockeys
Riders declaration must happen before 1 PM Wednesday, the 29th of November, 2023 and the official 2023 Eclipse Stakes jockeys will be published in our above Eclipse Stakes Field section..
Eclipse Stakes 2023 Scratchings
2023 Eclipse Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, the 2nd of December, 2023.
Eclipse Stakes Prize Money 2023
The 2023 Eclipse Stakes prize purse is worth $200,000 in total, distributed from places first through to eighth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $120,000 |
| 2nd | $36,000 |
| 3rd | $18,000 |
| 4th | $9,000 |
| 5th | $5,000 |
| 6th | $4,000 |
| 7th | $4,000 |
| 8th | $4,000 |
Eclipse Stakes Race Number 2023
The 2023 Eclipse Stakes race number is scheduled as Caulfield Race 5 at 2:20pm (AEDT) on Saturday the 2nd of December, 2023. There are ten races in total that day at Caulfield Racecourse.
Eclipse Stakes 2023 Form Guide
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2023 Eclipse Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2023 ECLIPSE STAKES FORM GUIDE
Eclipse Stakes Live 2023
You can watch or listen to the 2023 Eclipse Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Free to air television: Channels 78 (and 68 in regional areas) broadcast
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing.com
Mobile: Neds App
Eclipse Stakes Winners
Eclipse Stakes winners going back to 1999 are detailed in the table below along with the winning trainers, jockeys, weights and times. If you would like to view the full list of Eclipse Stakes winners, going all the way back to 1937, please visit our Eclipse Stakes Winners page.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Just Folk | Gavin Bedggood | Mark Zahra | 58kg | 1:50.74 |
| 2022 | Milford | Michael Moroney | Blake Shinn | 57.5kg | 1:48.51 |
| 2021 | Regalo Di Gaetano | Richard & Chantelle Jolly | Zac Spain | 55.5kg | 1:49.66 |
| 2020 | So Si Bon | Tom Dabernig & Ben Hayes | Mark Zahra | 59kg | 1:49.61 |
| 2019 | Pacodali | Lindsey Smith | Dean Yendall | 59kg | 1:51.56 |
| 2018 | Tally | James Cummings | Craig Williams | 58kg | 1:51.22 |
| 2017 | Payroll | Richard Laming | Damien Oliver | 54.5kg | 1:51.45 |
| 2016 | Turnitaround | Matthew Williams | Hugh Bowman | 58.5kg | 1:51.26 |
| 2015 | Casino Dancer | Mike Van Gestel | James Winks | 54kg | 1:48.05 |
| 2014 | Zabisco | Darren Weir | Kerrin McEvoy | 55kg | 1:49.67 |
| 2013 | Mouro | Tony McEvoy | Damien Oliver | 59kg | 1:50.36 |
| 2012 | Eclair Surprise | Phillip Stokes | Dom Tourneur | 56.5kg | 1:49.62 |
| 2011 | Rothera | Peter Moody | Luke Nolen | 56kg | 1:52.18 |
| 2010 | Viking Hero | Michael Moroney | Mark Zahra | 54.5kg | 1:55.21 |
| 2009 | Bashful Girl | Bevan Laming | Craig Newitt | 53kg | 1:49.83 |
| 2008 | Eskimo Dan | Bevan Laming | Craig Williams | 54kg | 2:15.53 |
| 2007 | Like It Is | Darren Weir | Greg Childs | 54kg | 1:51.40 |
| 2006 | Utility | Pat Carey | Mark Zahra | 53kg | 1:52.08 |
| 2005 | Aqua D’amore | Gai Waterhouse | Stephen Baster | 52kg | 2:14.57 |
| 2004 | Requisite | Michael Moroney | Greg Childs | 53kg | 1:49.83 |
| 2003 | Zazzman | Tony Vasil | Damien Oliver | 58kg | 2:03.84 |
| 2002 | Damaschino | Roger James | Danny Nikolic | 53.5kg | 2:02.19 |
| 2001 | Fields Of Omagh | Tony McEvoy | Greg Childs | 55.5kg | 2:11.10 |
| 2000 | Tickle My | Bruce Purcell | Kerrin McEvoy | 54kg | 2:07.07 |
| 1999 | Taberann | Peter Hayes | Brett Prebble | 55kg | 2:10.20 |