George Ryder Stakes
Looking for this year’s George Ryder Stakes betting guide, field and tips? The tipsters at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
george ryder Stakes 2025 RESULTS
The official 2025 George Ryder Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday March 22, 2025.
- #5 Gringotts
- #10 Fangirl
- #1 Ceolwulf
The Ciaron Maher trained Gringotts is now the all-in favourite for April 5th’s $4 Doncaster Mile after holding on in an epic thriller to beat Fangirl home at $6 in the George Ryder Stakes 2025 results on Slipper Day celebrating his maiden Group 1 victory.
George Ryder Stakes 2025 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2025 George Ryder 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.
Run over 1,500 metres each March at Rosehill Gardens, the George Ryder Stakes is a Group 1 event contested as part of the autumn’s Golden Slipper Stakes Day.
The weight-for-age event offers $1 million in prize money and serves as a nice lead-up into the Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Randwick during April’s ‘The Championships’. Winx (2016) was the last galloper to complete the George Ryder Stakes – Doncaster Mile double.
Champion mare Winx won four straight editions of the George Ryder Stakes from 2016-19. The mares were back in form again in 2022 with a win by Forbidden Love who completed the Canterbury Stakes – George Ryder Stakes double.
In 2023 the James Cummings-trained Anamoe ($1.80F) saluted for the punters as the short-priced favourite.
The 2024 George Ryder Stakes winner Veight became the first three-year-old to win since Pierro (2013).
George Ryder Stakes 2025 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
- Track Location: Rosehill Gardens Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 1,500 metres
- Weight Conditions: Weight for age
- Qualification: Three-year-olds and over
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 1
- Operator: Australian Turf Club
- Prize Purse: $1,000,000
- Inaugural Race: 1903
- 2025 George Ryder Stakes Winner: Gringotts
George Ryder Stakes Betting 2025
There are many different ways to bet on the George Ryder 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 George Ryder Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s George Ryder Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s George Ryder Stakes. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the George Ryder 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 George Ryder 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 George Ryder Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the George Ryder Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the George Ryder 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 George Ryder Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The George Ryder Stakes in 2025
- 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 George Ryder Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win The George Ryder Stakes in 2025
The best way to pick which horse will win the George Ryder Stakes in 2025 is to take into account their lead-up autumn racing form, previous 1400m – 1600m experience and look for Group 1 performers.
Additional factors to consider when picking the George Ryder Stakes winner include:
- Favourite Strike-Rate: The four-peat of Winx (2016-19) has given the favourites a strong recent record in this race. Forbidden Love ($2.40 in 2022) and Anamoe ($1.80 in 2023) also recently saluted for the punters.
- Returning Runners: Along with the four-time champion Winx (2016-19) a number of other George Ryder winners had run in previous editions of the event including Dreamforce (2020) who improved off a third the year prior. Dreamforce also returned in 2021 running second to upset winner Think It Over.
George Ryder Stakes Favourites 2025
Favourites in 2025 George Ryder Stakes betting include Chris Waller’s multiple Group 1 winning mare Fangirl, Ceolwulf who won last year’s Epsom Handicap – King Charles III Stakes double over the Randwick mile, and the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott trained Royal Patronage coming off a first-up victory in the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes.
Winx (2016-19) won all four of her titles as the George Ryder Stakes favourite giving the punters’ pick a top record of six wins from 2006-2022. Forbidden Love ($2.40 in 2022) and Anamoe ($1.80 in 2023) are the last favourites to salute.
George Ryder Stakes 2024 Field
The official 2025 George Ryder Stakes field of final acceptances is announced on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
The George Ryder Stakes 2025 final field features 11 classy gallopers with markets led by Fangirl looking to return to Group 1 winning form after a close second in the Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes last time out.
George Ryder Stakes 2025 Tips
Favourite: #10 Fangirl ($3 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #10 Fangirl to salute for the punters (see above) – BET NOW
Best Roughie: #4 Buckaroo ($26 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our insider 2025 George Ryder Stakes tips will be detailed above and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2025 GEORGE RYDER STAKES PREVIEW & TIPS
George Ryder Stakes Race Day 2025
The 2025 George Ryder Stakes takes place as part of Golden Slipper Day on Saturday the 22nd of March 2025 at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse. Along with the George Ryder the other Group 1 races on the program are the:
- Group 1 $5,000,000 Golden Slipper Stakes (1200m),
- Group 1 $1,000,000 Ranvet Stakes (2000m),
- Group 1 $1,000,000 The Galaxy (1100m), and the
- Group 1 $750,000 Rosehill Guineas (2000m).
George Ryder Stakes Barrier Draw 2025
The 2025 George Ryder Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above George Ryder Stakes Field section.
George Ryder Stakes Nominations 2025
2025 George Ryder Stakes nominations close at 11 AM on the Monday of race week.
The George Ryder Stakes 2025 nominations feature a smart line-up of WFA stars led in all-in betting by Chris Waller’s three-time Group 1 winning mare Fangirl.
Nominations extended until 11:00am (AEDT) – 18/03/2025
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56x811229x | BUCKAROO (GB) | G | 6 | Chris Waller | 113 |
| 2 | 5111x867x9 | CELESTIAL LEGEND | H | 4 | Les Bridge | 108 |
| 3 | 8x61211x45 | CEOLWULF (NZ) | G | 4 | Joseph Pride | 115 |
| 4 | 15x0125x6x | DARNATION (IRE) | M | 4 | Ciaron Maher | 104 |
| 5 | 0x714053x7 | ENCAP | G | 4 | Gary Portelli | 102 |
| 6 | 12x3163x12 | FANGIRL | M | 6 | Chris Waller | 118 |
| 7 | 1416x4117x | FULL COUNT FELICIA (USA) | M | 6 | Chris Waller | 110 |
| 8 | 11x22110x3 | GRINGOTTS (NZ) | G | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 112 |
| 9 | 365x34260x | KOVALICA (NZ) | G | 5 | Chris Waller | 107 |
| 10 | 4x41034x46 | MAKARENA | M | 4 | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | 106 |
| 11 | 158x2233x0 | MILITARIZE (NZ) | G | 4 | Chris Waller | 110 |
| 12 | 2133x2121x | MOIRA (CAN) | M | 6 | Chris Waller | 112 |
| 13 | 772x36610x | PORT LOCKROY | H | 4 | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 107 |
| 14 | 54x13337x1 | ROYAL PATRONAGE (FR) | H | 6 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 114 |
| 15 | 531x2954x8 | STEFI MAGNETICA | M | 4 | Bjorn Baker | 113 |
| 16 | 4x15243x21 | TOM KITTEN | G | 4 | James Cummings | 115 |
| 17 | 2x15111x31 | VIA SISTINA (IRE) | M | 7 | Chris Waller | 124 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
George Ryder Stakes Weights 2025
Standard weight for age conditions apply to this race. The final 2025 George Ryder Stakes weights are announced at 4 PM on the Tuesday of race week with weights on the final acceptors to be and published in our above George Ryder Stakes Field section.
George Ryder Stakes Acceptances 2025
Final 2025 George Ryder Stakes acceptances must be declared before 9 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be and published in our above George Ryder Stakes Field section.
George Ryder Stakes Jockeys 2025
The final riders announcement is at 12 PM on the Wednesday of race week with the official 2025 George Ryder Stakes jockeys to be and published in our above George Ryder Stakes Field section.
George Ryder Stakes Scratchings 2025
2025 George Ryder Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday the 22nd of March 2025.
George Ryder Stakes Prize Money 2025
The 2025 George Ryder Stakes prize purse is worth $1,000,000 in total, distributed from places first through to tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $580,000 |
| 2nd | $190,000 |
| 3rd | $98,000 |
| 4th | $44,000 |
| 5th | $22,000 |
| 6th | $10,000 |
| 7th | $10,000 |
| 8th | $10,000 |
| 9th | $8,000 |
| 10th | $8,000 |
George Ryder Stakes Race Number 2025
The 2025 George Ryder Stakes race number is scheduled as Rosehill Race 7 at 4:00pm (AEDT) on Saturday the 22nd of March 2025. There are ten races in total that day at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.
George Ryder 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 2025 George Ryder Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2025 GEORGE RYDER STAKES FORM GUIDE
George Ryder Stakes Live 2025
You can watch or listen to the 2025 George Ryder Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing NSW
George Ryder Stakes Winners
Winners of the George Ryder Stakes going back to the year 2000 displayed in the table below. For a full list of winners going back to 1946, please check our George Ryder Stakes winners’ page.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gringotts | Ciaron Maher | Tommy Berry | 59kg | 1:29.30 |
| 2024 | Veight | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Damian Lane | 56kg | 1:28.09 |
| 2023 | Anamoe | James Cummings | James McDonald | 59kg | 1:29.45 |
| 2022 | Forbidden Love | Richard & Michael Freedman | Hugh Bowman | 57kg | 1:32.90 |
| 2021 | Think It Over | Kerry Parker | Glen Boss | 59kg | 1:30.71 |
| 2020 | Dreamforce | John Thompson | Nash Rawiller | 59kg | 1:30.15 |
| 2019 | Winx | Chris Waller | Hugh Bowman | 57kg | 1:32.20 |
| 2018 | Winx | Chris Waller | Hugh Bowman | 57kg | 1:31.48 |
| 2017 | Winx | Chris Waller | Hugh Bowman | 57kg | 1:34.87 |
| 2016 | Winx | Chris Waller | Hugh Bowman | 57kg | 1:28.70 |
| 2015 | Real Impact | Noriyuki Hori | James McDonald | 59kg | 1:28.29 |
| 2014 | Gordon Lord Byron(Ire) | Tom Hogan | Craig Williams | 59kg | 1:30.95 |
| 2013 | Pierro | Gai Waterhouse | Nash Rawiller | 56.5kg | 1:31.08 |
| 2012 | Metal Bender | Chris Waller | Michael Rodd | 59kg | 1:28.82 |
| 2011 | Rangirangdoo | Chris Waller | Corey Brown | 59kg | 1:29.44 |
| 2010 | Danleigh | Chris Waller | Hugh Bowman | 59kg | 1:30.27 |
| 2009 | Vision And Power | Joseph Pride | Jim Cassidy | 59kg | 1:31.57 |
| 2008 | Weekend Hussler | Ross McDonald | Brad Rawiller | 56.5kg | 1:31.72 |
| 2007 | Haradasun | Tony Vasil | Glen Boss | 56kg | 1:29.22 |
| 2006 | Racing To Win | John O’Shea | Glen Boss | 55.5kg | 1:27.89 |
| 2005 | Court’s In Session | Guy Walter | Hugh Bowman | 58kg | 1:28.65 |
| 2004 | Lonhro | John Hawkes | Darren Beadman | 58kg | 1:27.24 |
| 2003 | Lonhro | John Hawkes | Darren Beadman | 58kg | 1:30.71 |
| 2002 | Lord Essex | John Hawkes | Rod Quinn | 58kg | 1:29.51 |
| 2001 | Landsighting | Noel Mayfield-Smith | Corey Brown | 58kg | 1:27.67 |
| 2000 | Al Mansour | John Size | Lenny Beasley | 58kg | 1:30.53 |