Manikato Stakes
Looking for this year’s Manikato Stakes betting odds, field and tips? The expert tipsters at Neds have put together everything you need to know.
Named after the legendary five-time William Reid Stakes champion Manikato (1979-83), who also won this race twice (back when it was called the Freeway Stakes), the Manikato Stakes is a Group 1 sprint conducted at The Valley.
It was previously held on a Saturday in late October alongside the Cox Plate and recently ran on the Friday night under the lights before Cox Plate Day. In 2022 was moved from the abandoned Friday night meeting at Moonee Valley to take place on the Saturday where it remained for the 2023 edition.
In 2024 a change to the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival line-up saw the Manikato Stakes run at The Valley on a Friday night in late September, a month earlier than in previous years.
Run over 1200 metres the weight-for-age feature offers $2 million in prize money as of 2022 and has been run and won since 1968.
In recent years the AJ Moir Stakes has been a good lead-up race into the Manikato Stakes that has been won by many champion racehorses including four Cox Plate winners Strawberry Road (1983), Rubiton (1987), Dane Ripper (1997) and Sunline (2000).
Imperatriz (2023) was the last to do the Moir Stakes – Manikato Stakes double at Moonee Valley.
Manikato Stakes 2024 – Fast Facts
- Race Day: Friday, September 27, 2024
- Track Location: Moonee Valley Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 1,200 metres
- Weight Conditions: Weight for age
- Qualification: Three-year-olds and over
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 1
- Operator: Moonee Valley Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $2,000,000
- Inaugural Race: 1968
- 2024 Manikato Stakes Winner: Southport Tycoon
manikato Stakes 2024 RESULTS
The official 2024 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Friday, September 27, 2024.
- #4 Southport Tycoon
- #12 Growing Empire
- #1 I Wish I Win
The 2024 Manikato Stakes winner was the Ciaron Maher-trained Southport Tycoon ($21) who enjoyed a narrow upset dashing home late off a gun ride by Mark Zahra to run down his stablemate, the beaten favourite Growing Empire ($3.80F), under the lights at The Valley second-up. The Everest contender I Wish I Win ran third.
Manikato Stakes Betting 2024
There are many different ways to bet on the Manikato 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 Manikato Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Manikato Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Manikato Stakes. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Manikato 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 Manikato 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 Manikato Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Manikato Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Manikato 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 Manikato Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The Manikato Stakes In 2024
There are many different ways to bet on the Manikato Stakes, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
- Login 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 Manikato Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes 2024 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2024 Ladbrokes Manikato 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 manikato STAKES IN 2024?
Which horse will win the 2024 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes comes down to a number of key form factors including the barriers, form over the 1200m sprint distance, record at the notoriously tight Moonee Valley circuit and their previous Group 1 race experience in early Melbourne spring races.
When selecting the Manikato Stakes winner it is also important to consider:
- Inside Alley: Barrier one has produced four Manikato Stakes winners since 2009 most recently Bella Nipotina (2022).
- Moir Lead-Up: The Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) held at the same track the month prior was the key Manikato Stakes lead-up with Bella Nipotina (2nd in 2022) and Imperatriz (1st in 2023) the latest Manikato winners to come via that race before the Manikato moved to September ahead of the 2024 edition.
manikato STAKES FAVOURITES 2024
The early favourites in 2024 Manikato Stakes betting include Peter Moody’s multiple Group 1 champion I Wish I Win recently seen taking out Brisbane’s Kingsford Smith Cup, the Ciaron Maher-trained Zoustar colt Growing Empire in his first elite level challenge, and Clinton McDonald’s Blue Diamond winning filly Hayasugi coming off an eye-catching run fresh when runner-up at the track in the Group 1 Moir.
From 2007-2023 seven Manikato Stakes favourites have saluted for the punters, most recently Jonker ($5.50 in 2021) and the odds-on elect Imperatriz ($1.40 in 2023).
Manikato Stakes Field 2024
The official Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes 2024 final field of acceptances is announced by the Moonee Valley Racing Club (MVRC) on the Tuesday of race week and will be published in full below.
The 2024 Manikato Stakes field is now out with 13 runners led narrowly in the markets by the Ciaron Maher-trained three-year-old Growing Empire looking to extend his winning streak.
The barrier draw took place from 5pm (AEST) on Tuesday evening with Growing Empire drawing mid-field in gate 7.
Manikato Stakes 2024 Tips
Favourite: #12 Growing Empire ($4.80 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #13 Hayasugi ($5.50 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Roughie: #3 Recommendation ($12 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our exclusive Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes 2024 betting tips and selections will be detailed here the week of the race and full Manikato Stakes Night tips available on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2024 MANIKATO STAKES NIGHT PREVIEW & TIPS
Manikato Stakes Race day 2024
The 2024 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes takes place at Moonee Valley Racecourse on Friday, September 27, 2024. The other Group status races on the Manikato Stakes Night card in 2024 include the:
- Group 2 Feehan Stakes (1600m),
- Group 2 Stocks Stakes (1500m),
- Group 2 Stutt Stakes (1600m), and the
- Group 3 Scarborough Stakes (1200m).
manikato STAKES 2024 BARRIER DRAW
The official 2024 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes barrier draw takes place the week of the race and will be published in our above Manikato Stakes Field section.
The 2024 Manikato Stakes barrier draw took place at 5:00pm (AEST) on Tuesday the 24th of September.
Manikato Stakes 2024 Nominations
The 2024 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes nominations are taken on Monday the 23rd of September 2024.
Manikato Stakes Weights 2024
The race is run at weight for age. Final 2024 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes weights will be declared at 4 PM on Monday, the 23rd of September 2024 and will be published in our above Manikato Stakes Field section.
Manikato Stakes Acceptances 2024
2024 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes final acceptances will be declared before 9 AM on Tuesday, the 24th of September 2024 and published in our above Manikato Stakes Field section.
Manikato Stakes jockeys 2024
Riders must be declared by 12 PM Wednesday, the 25th of September 2024. The full Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes 2024 jockeys will be announced in our above Manikato Stakes Field section.
Manikato Stakes Scratchings 2024
2024 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Friday the 27th of September 2024.
Manikato Stakes Prize Money 2024
The 2024 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes prize money is set at $2,000,000, distributed from places first through to eighth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $1,200,000 |
| 2nd | $360,000 |
| 3rd | $180,000 |
| 4th | $90,000 |
| 5th | $50,000 |
| 6th | $40,000 |
| 7th | $40,000 |
| 8th | $40,000 |
Manikato Stakes Race Number 2024
The 2024 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes race number is scheduled as Moonee Valley Race 7 at 9:15pm (AEST) on Friday the 27th of September 2024 when the event runs under the lights as the feature of Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes Night.
Manikato Stakes Live 2024
You can watch or listen to the 2024 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Free-to-air television: Channels 78 (and 68 in regional areas)
Streaming: Racing.com
Mobile: Neds App
Manikato Stakes 2024 Form Guide
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2024 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2024 MANIKATO STAKES FORM GUIDE
Manikato Stakes Winners
Winners of the Manikato Stakes going back to 1983 are displayed in the table below. To view a complete list of past Manikato Stakes winners from the race’s inauguration to the present date – click here.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer/s | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Southport Tycoon | Mark Zahra | Ciaron Maher | 1:09.91 |
| 2023 | Imperatriz | Opie Bosson | Mark Walker | 1:09.59 |
| 2022 | Bella Nipotina | Craig Williams | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 1:11.60 |
| 2021 | Jonker | Daniel Moor | Tony Gollan | 1:09.36 |
| 2020 | Hey Doc | Luke Currie | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | 1:08.76 (R) |
| 2019 | Loving Gaby | Craig Williams | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 1:09.29 |
| 2018 | Brave Smash | Hugh Bowman | Darren Weir | 1:09.36 |
| 2017 | Hey Doc | Luke Currie | Tony McEvoy | 1:09.96 |
| 2016 | Rebel Dane | Ben Melham | Gary Portelli | 1:10.9 |
| 2015 | Chautauqua | Tommy Berry | Michael, Wayne And John Hawkes | 1:09.5 |
| 2014 | Lankan Rupee | Craig Newitt | Mick Price | 1:10.3 |
| 2013 | Buffering | Damian Browne | Robert Heathcote | 1:11.4 |
| 2012 | Sea Siren | Jim Cassidy | John O’Shea | 1:11.3 |
| 2011 | Sepoy | Kerrin Mcevoy | Peter Snowden | 1:11.0 |
| 2010 | Hay List | Glyn Schofield | John Mcnair | 1:09.9 |
| 2009 | Danleigh | Kerrin Mcevoy | Chris Waller | 1:12.5 |
| 2008 | Typhoon Zed | Nash Rawiller | Tim Martin | 1:10.6 |
| 2007 | Gold Edition | S Katsidis | R E Maund | 1:10.6 |
| 2006 | Miss Andretti | – | – | 1:09.2 |
| 2005 | Spark Of Life | G Boss | Allan Denham | 1:11.5 |
| 2004 | Spark Of Life | D Nikolic | Allan Denham | 1:13.3 |
| 2003 | Spinning Hill | P Payne | G H Walter | 1:11.2 |
| 2002 | Spinning Hill | P Payne | G H Walter | 1:10.5 |
| 2001 | Piavonic | N Rawiller | Tony Noonan | 1:12.9 |
| 2000 | Sunline | G J Childs | T J Mckee | 1:11.6 |
| 1999 | Redoute’s Choice | J A Cassidy | Rick Hore-Lacy | – |
| 1998 | Dane Ripper | D Oliver | Bart Cummings | – |
| 1997 | Spartacus | D Beadman | Rick Hore-Lacy | – |
| 1996 | Poetic King | S D Marshall | D L Freedman | – |
| 1995 | You Remember | D Nikolic | L R Smith | – |
| 1994 | Spanish Mix | S R King | J R Hawkes | – |
| 1993 | Never Undercharge | S D Marshall | Bart Cummings | – |
| 1992 | King Marauding | P Alderman | D L Freedman | – |
| 1991 | Sonic Express | D Oliver | B J Bennett | – |
| 1990 | Street Ruffian | D Triandafillou | M Hewson | – |
| 1989 | Westminster | P Cook | Ms N Fraser | – |
| 1988 | Rancho Ruler | D Gauci | G Marconi | – |
| 1987 | Rubiton | H White | P C Barns | – |
| 1986 | Lockley’s Tradition | B Werner | L M Armfield | – |
| 1985 | Touch Of Genius | M Clarke | R E Hoysted | – |
| 1984 | Vite Cheval | K Mitchell | I G Saunders | – |
| 1983 | Strawberry Road | G Willetts | D R Bougoure | – |