Looking for early info on this year’s Queen Of The Turf Stakes? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
The Queen Of The Turf Stakes (recently known as the Coolmore Legacy Stakes) is a 1600m mile showdown for fillies and mares held on Day 2 of Sydney’s ‘The Championships’ at Royal Randwick each April. Offering $1 million in prize money, the weight-for-age event offers a nice next-up option for runners out of the Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m).
Con Te Partiro (2020) was the last mare to complete the Coolmore Classic – Queen Of The Turf Stakes double, a popular punt during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.
First run in 1972, the event has been won by plenty of quality mares including More Joyous (2011-12) and Alizee (2018).
Queen Of The Turf Stakes 2022 – quick information
- Race Day: Saturday, April 9th, 2022
- Track Location: Randwick Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 1,000 metres
- Weight Conditions: Weight for age
- Qualification: Fillies and mares
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 1
- Operator: Australian Turf Club
- Prize Purse: $1,000,000
- Inaugural Race: 1972
- 2022 Queen Of The Turf Stakes Winner: Nimalee
Queen Of The Turf Stakes 2022 RESULTS
The official 2022 Queen Of The Turf Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday April 9, 2022.
- #6 Nimalee
- #9 Annavisto
- #3 Icebath
The 2022 Queen Of The Turf Stakes winner Nimalee was impressive off an on-speed run to power away and score an upset at $31 odds for trainer Matthew Smith’s maiden Group 1 success.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Betting 2022
There are many different ways to bet on the Queen Of The Turf Stakes, we’ve included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type Of Bet In This Year’s Queen Of The Turf Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Queen Of The Turf Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Queen Of The Turf Stakes. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Queen Of The Turf 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 Queen Of The Turf 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 Queen Of The Turf Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Queen Of The Turf Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Queen Of The Turf 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 Queen Of The Turf Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The Queen Of The Turf Stakes in 2022
- 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 Queen Of The Turf Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes 2022 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2022 Queen Of The Turf 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 Queen Of The Turf Stakes in 2022
The best way to pick which female galloper will win the Queen Of The Turf Stakes in 2022 is to take into account their lead-up Sydney autumn racing form, assess the barriers, look for proven Group performing mares and those at longer odds with the favourites having a poor recent record.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Queen Of The Turf Stakes winner include:
- Four-Year-Old Factor: Four-year-old mares have the best strike-rate in the race over the past decade.
- Form Runners: From 2005-2022 just six Queen Of The Turf Stakes winners ran worse than third in their lead-up performance. The 2020 Doncaster Mile winning mare Nettoyer (Doncaster Mile 9th in 2021) became the first Queen Of The Turf Stakes winner since 2001 to finish worse than sixth in the lead-up.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Favourites 2022
Early favourites in 2022 Queen Of The Turf Stakes betting include Godolphin’s $7 million earner Colette coming off a George Ryder Stakes second perennial place-getter Icebath coming off a third in last Saturday’s Doncaster Mile results.
Azkadellia ($2.80 in 2016) was the last Queen Of The Turf Stakes favourite to win.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes 2022 Field
The official 2022 Queen Of The Turf Stakes field of final acceptances is announced on the Tuesday of race week and will be published in full below once announced.
The Queen Of The Turf Stakes 2022 final field features a class line-up of fillies and mares including Chris Waller’s Vinery Stud Stakes winning filly Fangirl, George Ryder runner-up Colette for Godolphin and dual Doncaster placed mare Icebath.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes 2022 Tips
Favourite: #1 Colette ($3.90 at time of publish)
Best Bet: #3 Icebath ($6.50 at time of publish)
Best Roughie: #7 Promise Of Success ($14 at time of publish)
Our exclusive 2022 Queen Of The Turf Stakes tips will be detailed above the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2022 QUEEN OF THE TURF STAKES PREVIEW & TIPS
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Race Day 2022
The 2022 Queen Of The Turf Stakes takes place as part of Day 2 of ‘The Championships’ at Royal Randwick running on Saturday April 9th, 2022. Along with the Queen Of The Turf Stakes the meeting features a further three other Group 1 events with the running of the:
- Group 1 $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m);
- Group 1 $2 million Sydney Cup (3200m); and the
- Group 1 $1 million Australian Oaks (2400m).
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Barrier Draw 2022
The 2022 Queen Of The Turf Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and will be published in our above Queen Of The Turf Stakes Field section.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Nominations 2022
Nominations are taken on Tuesday the 8th of February, 2022.
The 2022 Queen Of The Turf Stakes nominations attracted 97 early entries including Chris Waller’s Melbourne Cup winning mare Verry Elleegant and the spring’s $2 million The Invitation winner Icebath.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 148x1x | ANCIENT GIRL (NZ) | F | 3 | Clinton McDonald | |
| 2 | 2113x2153x | ANNAVISTO (NZ) | M | 4 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 90 |
| 3 | 217x16171x | ARCTIC THUNDER | M | 4 | Gary Portelli | 86 |
| 4 | 1x8x | ARGENTIA | F | 3 | Anthony & Sam Freedman | |
| 5 | 11x141600x | ATISHU (NZ) | M | 4 | Chris Waller | 98 |
| 6 | 321135x | BARB RAIDER | F | 3 | Jerome Hunter | |
| 7 | 20x412221x | BEDFORD SQUARE (NZ) | M | 4 | Matthew Smith | 67 |
| 8 | 33x138x24x | BELLUCI BABE (NZ) | M | 5 | Bjorn Baker | 90 |
| 9 | 78x906424x | BONVICINI | M | 5 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | |
| 10 | 28120x731x | BRING THE RANSOM | M | 5 | Bjorn Baker | 92 |
| 11 | 5x11x | BROOKS BATTLE | M | 4 | Bjorn Baker | 65 |
| 12 | 8x15x2124x | BROOKSPIRE | M | 4 | Chris Waller | |
| 13 | 48x10x177x | CHAILLOT | M | 5 | Archie Alexander | |
| 14 | x1121x50Px | CLIFF’S ART (IRE) | M | 6 | Matthew Smith | |
| 15 | 454x65118x | COLETTE | M | 5 | James Cummings | 112 |
| 16 | 456125x | DAISIES | F | 3 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | |
| 17 | 1121x3610x | DUAIS | M | 4 | Edward Cummings | 104 |
| 18 | 5349x1541x | ELECTRIC GIRL | M | 5 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | 103 |
| 19 | 12x134x15x | ENTRIVIERE (NZ) | M | 5 | Jamie Richards | |
| 20 | 11x | ESPIONA | F | 3 | Chris Waller | 80 |
| 21 | 4311Dx191x | EXPAT (NZ) | M | 4 | Mark Newnham | 93 |
| 22 | 4x3111x | FANGIRL | F | 3 | Chris Waller | 86 |
| 23 | 59x9049x1x | FILL OF FUN | M | 5 | Anthony Cummings | 63 |
| 24 | 7860x0132x | FLEETWOOD MACA (NZ) | M | 4 | Annabel Neasham | 76 |
| 25 | 7x47830x2x | FORBIDDEN LOVE | M | 4 | Richard & Michael Freedman | 104 |
| 26 | 1144x3516x | FOUR MOVES AHEAD | F | 3 | John Sargent | 92 |
| 27 | 2x12x2330x | GREAT NEWS | M | 5 | Kim Waugh | 88 |
| 28 | 321x | HARDLY SWEET | F | 3 | Greg Eurell | |
| 29 | 1327x6030x | HARMONY ROSE | M | 4 | Mark Newnham | |
| 30 | 59180x464x | HASSTOBEGOOD (NZ) | M | 5 | Joseph Pride | 74 |
| 31 | 8×460 | HAVE MERCY | F | 3 | Edward Cummings | |
| 32 | 21x23204x | HERESY | F | 3 | James Cummings | 80 |
| 33 | 2x2111026x | HINGED | F | 3 | Chris Waller | 92 |
| 34 | 111x84837x | HUNGRY HEART | M | 4 | Chris Waller | 107 |
| 35 | 7211188x4x | I SIYOU BABY (GB) | M | 4 | John O’Shea | 77 |
| 36 | 42x354912x | ICEBATH (NZ) | M | 5 | Brad Widdup | 108 |
| 37 | 7x1x | I’M DIVINE | F | 3 | Edward Cummings | |
| 38 | 339x40554x | IMPECUNIOUS (NZ) | M | 4 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 84 |
| 39 | 9x35x1338x | IN HER HONOUR (ARG) | M | 5 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | |
| 40 | 1131112x5x | INSPIRATIONAL GIRL (NZ) | M | 6 | Danny O’Brien | |
| 41 | x474126x6x | INVINCIANO | M | 6 | Joseph Pride | 82 |
| 42 | 42x211144x | ITA | M | 4 | Bjorn Baker | 72 |
| 43 | 621x418x9x | JAMAEA | F | 3 | Robert & Luke Price | 92 |
| 44 | 1x11x | JUMP THE BROOM | M | 4 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | 74 |
| 45 | 121x0x810x | KAHMA LASS (NZ) | M | 4 | Jamie Richards | |
| 46 | 0x15x1510x | KATALIN | M | 5 | James Cummings | |
| 47 | 16x638x23x | KIKU | M | 4 | Chris Waller | |
| 48 | 21x216133x | KISSONALLFORCHEEKS | M | 4 | Daniel Morton | |
| 49 | 301117x55x | KRONE | M | 6 | Tony Gollan | |
| 50 | 44x055829x | LE LUDE | M | 6 | John Thompson | |
| 51 | 31514x121x | LEVANTE (NZ) | M | 5 | Ken & Bev Kelso | |
| 52 | x55x11112x | LIGHTHOUSE (USA) | M | 5 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | |
| 53 | 1x3088x50x | LUNAKORN | M | 5 | Kris Lees | 80 |
| 54 | x139x5320x | MALLORY | F | 3 | Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | 86 |
| 55 | x14141216x | MIRRA VISION | M | 5 | Peter & Paul Snowden | 97 |
| 56 | 2x327791x | MOKULUA | F | 3 | Clarry Conners | 80 |
| 57 | 56x611920x | MORE PROPHETS | M | 5 | John Thompson | 94 |
| 58 | 11912x | NEVER BEEN KISSED (NZ) | F | 3 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | |
| 59 | 244x09300x | NEVER TALK | M | 4 | Kris Lees | 87 |
| 60 | 24421x332x | NICCI’S FLING | M | 4 | Gary Portelli | 80 |
| 61 | 194x42446x | NIMALEE | M | 5 | Matthew Smith | |
| 62 | NIMBOSTRATUS (FR) | M | 4 | Annabel Neasham | ||
| 63 | 81x | PINK IVORY (NZ) | F | 3 | John Sargent | 59 |
| 64 | 3x4391025x | PIPPALI | M | 4 | Jason Coyle | 71 |
| 65 | 102x15215x | PROBABEEL (NZ) | M | 5 | Jamie Richards | |
| 66 | 9x132x121x | PROMISE OF SUCCESS (GB) | M | 6 | John O’Shea | 80 |
| 67 | 133x03402x | QUANTUM MECHANIC | M | 5 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | |
| 68 | 79x17517x | QUEEN OF DUBAI | F | 3 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 76 |
| 69 | 960x65610x | RICH HIPS | M | 5 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 101 |
| 70 | 43113x822x | ROCHA CLOCK | M | 5 | John O’Shea | 105 |
| 71 | 123×1 | ROOTS | F | 3 | Chris Waller | 65 |
| 72 | 445x10412x | RUBY TUESDAY | M | 5 | Gary Portelli | |
| 73 | 3x3x11525x | SAMOOT (IRE) | M | 4 | Kris Lees | |
| 74 | 441x0x782x | SCORE | M | 5 | Annabel Neasham | 75 |
| 75 | 3x132x880x | SHE’S ALL CLASS | F | 3 | Chris Waller | 84 |
| 76 | 24x371970x | SHE’S IDEEL | M | 6 | Bjorn Baker | 105 |
| 77 | 23x101126x | SHIHONKA | F | 3 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 78 |
| 78 | 14x300x57x | SHOUT THE BAR | M | 5 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 106 |
| 79 | 604117100x | SIERRA SUE (NZ) | M | 5 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | |
| 80 | 1235x1114x | SIRILEO MISS | M | 4 | Symon Wilde | |
| 81 | x11339x21x | SNAPDANCER | M | 5 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 98 |
| 82 | 676722221x | SPROUT WINGS | M | 4 | Matthew Smith | 63 |
| 83 | 1149x6291x | STEINEM (GB) | M | 4 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | |
| 84 | 4x4969x | STRAY | F | 3 | Anthony Cummings | 59 |
| 85 | 36x721711x | SWEET RUBY | F | 3 | Kim Waugh | 76 |
| 86 | 11x9x | TILIANAM (NZ) | F | 3 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 76 |
| 87 | 7211x3427x | TOFANE (NZ) | M | 6 | Michael Moroney | |
| 88 | 725x27584x | TRICKY GAL | M | 6 | Matthew Smith | |
| 89 | 159x23835x | VAN GIZ | M | 5 | Bjorn Baker | 77 |
| 90 | 245x41053x | VANGELIC | M | 4 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 107 |
| 91 | 112x21431x | VERRY ELLEEGANT (NZ) | M | 6 | Chris Waller | 122 |
| 92 | 6224x0420x | WANDABAA | M | 5 | Kris Lees | 97 |
| 93 | 25x491214x | YEARNING | F | 3 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | |
| 94 | 0016x0x46x | YES BABY YES | M | 4 | Leon & Troy Corstens | |
| 95 | 111x | YONCE (NZ) | M | 4 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | |
| 96 | 14115x457x | ZOU DANCER | M | 4 | Danny O’Brien | |
| 97 | 1128x | ZOUZARELLA | F | 3 | Anthony & Sam Freedman | 76 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes first acceptances 2022
First acceptances are taken on Tuesday the 8th of March, 2022.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Weights 2022
Standard weight for age conditions apply to this race. Final weights are announced at 4 PM on Tuesday the 5th of April, 2022 with weights on the final acceptances to be published in our above Queen Of The Turf Stakes Field section.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Acceptances 2022
Final acceptances must be declared before 9 AM on Tuesday the 5th of April, 2022 and will be published in our above Queen Of The Turf Stakes Field section.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Jockeys 2022
The final riders announcement is at 12 PM on Wednesday, 6th of April, 2022 with jockeys to be published in our above Queen Of The Turf Stakes Field section.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Scratchings 2022
Scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, the 9th of April, 2022.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Prize Money 2022
The Queen Of The Turf 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 |
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Race Number 2022
The 2022 Queen Of The Turf Stakes is set to run as Randwick Race 9 at 4:35pm (AEST) on Saturday the 9th of April, 2022. There are ten races in total that day at Randwick Racecourse.
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Form Guide 2022
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2022 Queen Of The Turf Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2022 QUEEN OF THE TURF STAKES FORM GUIDE
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Live 2022
You can watch or listen to the 2022 Queen Of The Turf Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing NSW
Queen Of The Turf Stakes Winners
Winners of the Queen Of The Turf Stakes going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below. To view a complete list of past Queen Of The Turf Stakes winners from 1972 – the present click here.
| YEAR | WINNER | 2ND | 3RD | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Nimalee | Annavisto | Icebath | 1:40.2 |
| 2021 | Nettoyer | Probabeel | Quantum Mechanic | 1:35.8 |
| 2020 | Con Te Partiro | Funstar | Danzdanzdance | 1:39.1 |
| 2019 | Kenedna | Dixie Blossoms | Unforgotten | 1:35.3 |
| 2018 | Alizee | Prompt Response | Heavens Above | 1:34.9 |
| 2017 | Foxplay | Zanbagh | Dixie Blossoms | 1:39.6 |
| 2016 | Azkadellia | Heavens Above | Noble Protector | 1:35.9 |
| 2015 | Amanpour | Catkins | Noble Protector | 1:37.7 |
| 2014 | Diamond Drille | Gypsy Diamond | Red Tracer | 1:35.8 |
| 2013 | Appearance | Red Tracer | Streama | 1:30.7 |
| 2012 | More Joyous | Miss Keepsake | King’s Rose | 1:28.5 |
| 2011 | More Joyous | Melito | Happy Hippy | 1:29.2 |
| 2010 | Typhoon Tracy | Illuminates | Montana Flyer | 1:29.9 |
| 2009 | Neroli | Hot Danish | Imananabaa | 1:31.2 |
| 2008 | Forensics | Perfect Drop | Occurrence | 1:31.5 |
| 2007 | Divine Madonna | Cheeky Choice | Beauty Watch | 1:30.6 |
| 2006 | Mnemosyne | Regal Cheer | Shania Dane | 1:28.2 |
| 2005 | Ike’s Dream | Tui Song | Dannu Martine | 1:28.7 |
| 2004 | In A Bound | Hec Of A Party | Ain’t Seen Nothin’ | 1:28.0 |
| 2003 | Hosannah | Arrabeea | Faith Hill | 1:27.9 |
| 2002 | Ugachaka | Miss Zoe | Snow Hero | 1:28.4 |
| 2001 | Sorrento | Poppett | Belle Du Jour | 1:27.7 |
| 2000 | Danglissa | Glided Angel | Zatella | 1:28.2 |