Peter Young Stakes
Looking for this year’s Peter Young Stakes betting guide, form and racing tips? The expert tipsters at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Run over 1,800 metres in late February at Caulfield Racecourse* on Blue Diamond Stakes Day, the Peter Young Stakes is a Group 2 event held during the coveted Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival.
*Note: The 2023 Peter Young Stakes and entire Blue Diamond Stakes race card took place at Sandown with renovations happening at Caulfield.
The staying showdown runs alongside a trio of Group 1 races led by the $2 million Blue Diamond Stakes and is a weight-for-age race offering $300,000 in prize money.
The best out of the Peter Young Stakes often continue onto the Group 1 $3 million Australian Cup (2000m) and Fiorente (2014) was the last horse to complete the double.
Peter Young Stakes graduates may also be heading towards a run in the multi-million The All-Star Mile (1600m) held in March.
Horses that perform well in the Peter Young Stakes over the autumn often return in the spring for a shot at the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on the first Tuesday of November.
In 2022 Emissary ran third in the Peter Young before a brave second to Gold Trip in that year’s Melbourne Cup results. The 2022 Melbourne Cup winner Gold Trip meanwhile resumed in the 2023 Peter Young Stakes running second to his stablemate Steinem.
Gold Trip returned in the 2023 Peter Young Stakes finishing third and was back in the spring winning the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes and running third in the Caulfield Cup. He also rounded out the Peter Young Stakes 2024 trifecta when third first-up behind classy Kiwi mare Campionessa.
Peter Young Stakes 2024 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, February 24th, 2024
- Track Location: Caulfield Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 1,800 metres
- Weight Conditions: Weight for age
- Qualification: Open (maidens ineligible)
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 2
- Operator: Melbourne Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $300,000
- Inaugural Race: 1900
- 2024 Peter Young Stakes Winner: Campionessa
peter young stakes 2024 RESULTS
The official 2024 Peter Young Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday February 24, 2024.
- #7 Campionessa
- #2 Vow And Declare
- #1 Gold Trip
The Australian Cup looks unlikely for Mark Walker’s Group 1 winning mare from New Zealand, Campionessa ($2.70F), who battled it out with Vow And Declare right to the line getting first past the post by the bob of a head in the Peter Young Stakes 2024 results ahead of a likely trip to Sydney for April’s Group 1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes back down over a mile.
Peter Young Stakes Betting 2024
There are many different ways to bet on the Peter Young 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 Peter Young Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Peter Young Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Peter Young Stakes. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Peter Young 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 Peter Young 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 Peter Young Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Peter Young Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Peter Young 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 Peter Young Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The Peter Young Stakes in 2024
- 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 Peter Young Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Peter Young Stakes 2024 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2024 Peter Young 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 Peter Young Stakes
The best way to pick which horse will win the Peter Young Stakes in 2024 is to take into account their lead-up autumn racing form, assess the barriers, consider the weight the horse will carry and back the proven Melbourne winners.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Peter Young Stakes winner include:
- Lead-Up Factors – The TS Carylon Cup serves as a nice guide with Miss Siska (2020) the last to do the double.
- Favourites – The short-priced favourites have an excellent recent record in the Peter Young Stakes results.
Peter Young Stakes Favourites 2024
Early favourites in 2024 Peter Young Stakes betting include Mark Walker’s Group 1 winning Contributer mare from New Zealand Campionessa, the Ciaron Maher-trained 2022 Melbourne Cup champion Gold Trip, and Foxy Cleopatra racing second-up.
Avilius ($1.95 in 2019) followed by Cascadian ($2.05 in 2022) and Campionessa ($2.70 in 2024) are the last Peter Young Stakes favourites to win.
Peter Young Stakes 2024 Field
The official 2024 Peter Young Stakes field of final acceptances is announced on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below once announced.
A quality line-up of potential Australian Cup-bound stayers will do battle in the Peter Young Stakes 2024 final field on Blue Diamond Day including a trio for trainer Ciaron Maher led by his returning 2022 Melbourne Cup champ Gold Trip.
Peter Young Stakes 2024 Tips
Favourite: #1 Gold Trip ($2.20 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #7 Campionessa ($2.90 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Roughie: #6 El Soleado ($13 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our exclusive 2024 Peter Young Stakes tips will be detailed above the week of the race and a full betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2024 BLUE DIAMOND STAKES DAY PREVIEW & TIPS
Peter Young Stakes Race Day 2024
The 2024 Peter Young Stakes takes place at Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday February 24, 2024 as part of the 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes Day program. Eight Group status races run at the meeting including a trio of Group 1 events the action headlined by the:
- Group 1 $2 million Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m),
- Group 1 $750,000 Oakleigh Plate (1100m), and the
- Group 1 $750,000 Futurity Stakes (1400m).
Peter Young Stakes Barrier Draw 2024
The 2024 Peter Young Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Peter Young Stakes Field section.
Peter Young Stakes Nominations 2024
2024 Peter Young Stakes nominations close at 12:00 PM on Monday, the 19th of February, 2024.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Weight | True Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 570x41350x | GOLD TRIP (FR) | H | 7 | Ciaron Maher | 1 | 59kg | 117 | ||
| 2 | 292x1132x6 | PERICLES | G | 4 | James Cummings | 2 | 59kg | 108 | ||
| 3 | 2114226×12 | CAMPIONESSA (NZ) | M | 6 | Mark Walker | 3 | 57kg | 108 | ||
| 4 | 122x11x2x7 | LOFT (GER) | G | 6 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 4 | 59kg | 106 | ||
| 5 | 460x02295x | VOW AND DECLARE | G | 8 | Danny O’Brien | 5 | 59kg | 105 | ||
| 6 | 295x08083x | SHERAZ (FR) | G | 7 | Chris Waller | 6 | 59kg | 104 | ||
| 7 | 08x000651x | SELINO (GB) | G | 8 | Chris Waller | 7 | 59kg | 104 | ||
| 8 | 2410x7624x | ASHRUN (FR) | G | 8 | Ciaron Maher | 8 | 59kg | 103 | ||
| 9 | 14x380x00x | GEAR UP (IRE) | G | 6 | Annabel Neasham | 9 | 59kg | 99 | ||
| 10 | 808021110x | NORMANDY BRIDGE (FR) | G | 6 | Ciaron Maher | 10 | 59kg | 99 | ||
| 11 | 3127x228x2 | FOXY CLEOPATRA | M | 4 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 11 | 57kg | 97 | ||
| 12 | 1314×42764 | UNUSUAL CULTURE (NZ) | M | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 12 | 57kg | 97 | ||
| 13 | 114x78x313 | ZENNZELLA | M | 4 | Ciaron Maher | 13 | 57kg | 96 | ||
| 14 | 8x0990x5Fx | CADRE DU NOIR (USA) | G | 8 | Ciaron Maher | 14 | 59kg | 94 | ||
| 15 | 033236145x | MOSTLY CLOUDY (IRE) | G | 5 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 15 | 59kg | 93 | ||
| 16 | 19×2323111 | EL SOLEADO | G | 4 | Robbie Laing | 16 | 59kg | 84 | ||
| 17 | 07394×1823 | FLASH FEELING (NZ) | H | 5 | John Sadler | 17 | 59kg | 84 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Peter Young Stakes Weights 2024
Standard weight for age conditions apply to this race. Final weights are announced at 4:00 PM on Monday, the 19th of February, 2024 with the official 2024 Peter Young Stakes weights on the final acceptances to be published in our above Peter Young Stakes Field section.
Peter Young Stakes Acceptances 2024
2024 Peter Young Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 9:30 AM on Wednesday, the 21st of February, 2024 and will be published in our above Peter Young Stakes Field section.
Peter Young Stakes Jockeys 2024
The final riders announcement is at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, the 21st of February, 2024 with the official 2024 Peter Young Stakes jockeys to be published in our above Peter Young Stakes Field section.
Peter Young Stakes Scratchings 2024
2024 Peter Young Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, the 24th of February, 2024.
- #4 Sheraz
- #8 Zennzella
Peter Young Stakes Prize Money 2024
The 2024 Peter Young Stakes prize purse is worth $300,000 in total, distributed from places first through to eighth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $180,000 |
| 2nd | $54,000 |
| 3rd | $27,000 |
| 4th | $13,500 |
| 5th | $7,500 |
| 6th | $6,000 |
| 7th | $6,000 |
| 8th | $6,000 |
Peter Young Stakes Race Number 2024
The 2024 Peter Young Stakes race number is scheduled as Caulfield Race 6 at 3:05pm (AEDT) on Saturday the 24th of February, 2024. There are ten races in total that day at Caulfield Racecourse.
Peter Young Stakes Form Guide 2024
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2024 Peter Young Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2024 PETER YOUNG STAKES FORM GUIDE
Peter Young Stakes Live 2024
You can watch or listen to the 2024 Peter Young 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)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing.com
Mobile: Neds App
Peter Young Stakes Winners
Winners of the Peter Young Stakes going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Campionessa | Mark Walker | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:50.45 |
| 2023 | Steinem | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | John Allen | 57kg | 1:48.40 |
| 2022 | Cascadian | James Cummings | Damien Oliver | 59kg | 1:51.59 |
| 2021 | Paradee | Danny O’Brien | John Allen | 57kg | 1:49.64 |
| 2020 | Miss Siska | Grahame Begg | Damian Lane | 57kg | 1:49.564 |
| 2019 | Avilius | James Cummings | Hugh Bowman | 59kg | 1:49.16 |
| 2018 | Gailo Chop | Darren Weir | Mark Zahra | 59kg | 1:48.26 |
| 2017 | Stratum Star | Darren Weir | Mark Zahra | 59kg | 1:48.25 |
| 2016 | Bow Creek | John O’Shea | Damien Oliver | 59kg | 1:48.61 |
| 2015 | Mourinho | Peter Gelagotis | Vlad Duric | 59kg | 1:48.00 |
| 2014 | Fiorente | Gai Waterhouse | Damien Oliver | 59kg | 1:50.09 |
| 2013 | Foreteller | Chris Waller | Dwayne Dunn | 59kg | 1:50.97 |
| 2012 | Lucas Cranach | Anthony Freedman | Nash Rawiller | 59kg | 1:48.82 |
| 2011 | Heart Of Dreams | Mick Price | Damien Oliver | 59kg | 1:48.82 |
| 2010 | La Rocket | Dale Sutton | Stephen Baster | 59kg | 1:49.04 |
| 2009 | Theseo | Gai Waterhouse | Nash Rawiller | 59kg | 1:47.83 |
| 2008 | Princess Coup | Mark Walker | Damien Oliver | 56.5kg | 1:51.00 |
| 2007 | Pompeii Ruler | Mick Price | Craig Newitt | 59kg | 1:49.28 |
| 2006 | Our Smoking Joe | Lee Freedman | Noel Callow | 58kg | 1:50.21 |
| 2005 | Elvstroem | Tony Vasil | Nash Rawiller | 58kg | 1:49.56 |
| 2004 | Lonhro | John Hawkes | Darren Gauci | 58kg | 1:50.98 |
| 2003 | Northerly | Fred Kersley | Patrick Payne | 58kg | 1:51.81 |
| 2002 | Northerly | Fred Kersley | Damien Oliver | 58kg | 1:49.23 |
| 2001 | Cent Home | Jim Wallace | David Walker | 58kg | 1:47.19 |
| 2000 | Royal Voyage | Mathew Ellerton | Greg Childs | 58kg | 1:49.17 |