Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
Looking for early information on how to lay the best bets for this year’s Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes? The expert tipsters at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
The Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is a handicap event taking place at Caulfield Racecourse in November during the late stages of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival having been moved from its previous September time slot ahead of the 2023 edition.
Originally known as the Invitation Stakes, and still registered with this name, it has progressed through a range of names based on various sponsorships. Its current name is in honour of Sir Rupert Clarke, former chairman of the Victorian Amateur Turf Club.
Offering $1 million in prize money, the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes runs over 1400m and has been won by plenty of nice types over the years including Manikato (1978), Encosta De Lago (1996), Exceed And Excel (2003), and more recently Begood Toya Mother (2019).
For the first time in 2023 the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winner also earned a guaranteed start in the following autumn’s multi-million-dollar The All-Star Mile race held in 2024 on March 16 at Caulfield Racecourse.
It was the first of eight ‘Win and You’re In’ race for the 2024 All-Star Mile.
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2024 – Fast Facts
- Race Day: Saturday the 16th of November 2024
- Track: Caulfield Racecourse
- Surface: Turf
- Direction: Left-handed
- Distance: 1400m
- Weight Class: Open Handicap
- Qualification: Three year olds and over
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 1
- Operator: Melbourne Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $1,000,000
- Inaugural Race: 1951
- 2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Winner: Kimochi
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2024 RESULTS
The official 2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday November 16, 2024.
- #8 Kimochi
- #4 Another Wil
- #14 Steparty
The 2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winner was the Gary Portelli-trained four-year-old Brave Smash mare Kimochi ($26) who was ridden to victory by the race’s most prolific jockey Craig Williams at big odds from barrier 13.
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Betting 2024
There are many different ways to bet on the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, we’ve included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type Of Bet In This Year’s Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Sir Rupert Clarke 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 Sir Rupert Clarke 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 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Sir Rupert Clarke 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 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes In 2024
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- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2025 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2025 Sir Rupert Clarke 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 SIR RUPERT CLARKE STAKES in 2024
The best way to pick which horse will win the 2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is to take into account their lead-up spring racing form, assess the barriers, and consider the weights each horse will carry.
Additional form factors to consider when selecting the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winner include:
- Four-Year-Old Factor – Four-year-old horses have a dominant recent record in the race with Kimochi (2024) the latest 4YO to win.
- Don’t Double – Horses under double-figures in betting make the best bet looking at recent history.
- Memsie Stakes Form To Follow – The Memsie Stakes has produced plenty of recent Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winners including Behemoth (2020) who was the last to do the double. Callsign Mav (6th in 2022) was the last Sir Rupert Clarke winner to come via the Memsie.
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes FAVOURITES 2024
The 2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes favourites include Group 2 The Damien Oliver winner from Derby Day Another Wil, runner-up in that same key lead-up Jimmysstar, and yet another Ciaron Maher-trained runner Southport Tycoon.
Begood Toya Mother ($3.10 in 2019) followed by Behemoth ($3.80 in 2020), and Magic Time ($4.80 in 2023) are the latest favourites in Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes betting to salute for the punters.
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2024 FIELD
The official 2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes field of final acceptances is announced on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2024 final field features a star-studded line-up of middle-distance types including Group 2 The Damien Oliver winner Another Wil and the runner-up in that same race Jimmysstar drawn the rails for the rematch both representing Ciaron Maher.
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2024 Tips
Favourite: #4 Another Wil ($3.70 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #7 Jimmysstar ($3.80 at tie of publish) – BET NOW
Best Roughie: #3 Tuvalu ($17 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our exclusive Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2024 tips will be published above the week of the race and a full Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Day tipping post available on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2024 SIR RUPERT CLARKE STAKES PREVIEW & TIPS
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes RACE DAY 2024
2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Day takes place on Saturday November 16, 2024. There are four other Group status races on the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Day card at Caulfield with the running of the:
- Group 1 $1,500,000 Thousand Guineas (1600m),
- Group 3 $500,000 Blue Sapphire Stakes (1400m),
- Group 3 $200,000 Thoroughbred Club Stakes (1200m), and the
- Group 3 $200,000 How Now Stakes (1200m).
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2024 BARRIER DRAW
The 2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race. The official Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes barriers will be available in our above Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Field section.
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2024 Nominations
2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes nominations close at 12PM on the Monday of race week with the full list of early entries to be published below.
The 2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes nominations attracted 24 spring stars led in all-in betting by Ciaron Maher’s last start Group 2 The Damien Oliver winner Another Wil and the stable’s runner-up in that same key lead-up Jimmysstar.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Weight | True Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x2219x5139 | SOUTHPORT TYCOON | H | 4 | Ciaron Maher | 1 | 58kg | 58kg | 113 | |
| 2 | 26034×4665 | PRIVATE EYE | G | 7 | Joseph Pride | 2 | 57.5kg | 57.5kg | 112 | |
| 3 | 00x0x21737 | PINSTRIPED | G | 6 | Enver Jusufovic | 3 | 57kg | 57kg | 111 | |
| 4 | 9x43230x1x | TUVALU | G | 7 | Lindsey Smith | 4 | 57kg | 57kg | 111 | |
| 5 | 11117×1171 | ANOTHER WIL | G | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 5 | 56kg | 56kg | 109 | |
| 6 | 25x1213x59 | CLIMBING STAR (NZ) | M | 5 | Phillip Stokes | 6 | 53.5kg | 53.5kg | 108 | |
| 7 | 00×7911136 | GENTLEMAN ROY | G | 8 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 7 | 55.5kg | 55.5kg | 108 | |
| 8 | x1739x1447 | KIMOCHI | M | 4 | Gary Portelli | 8 | 52.5kg | 52.5kg | 106 | |
| 9 | 412x9817x4 | TAMERLANE | G | 7 | James Cummings | 9 | 54kg | 54kg | 105 | |
| 10 | x12737x112 | JIMMYSSTAR (NZ) | G | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 10 | 53kg | 53kg | 103 | |
| 11 | 10323×6627 | COLEMAN | C | 3 | Matt Laurie | 11 | 50kg | 50kg | 102 | |
| 12 | 11x7x85900 | GRIFF | H | 4 | Ciaron Maher | 12 | 52.5kg | 52.5kg | 102 | |
| 13 | 20x766x100 | CHRYSAOR | G | 4 | Chris Waller | 13 | 52kg | 52kg | 99 | |
| 14 | x6477105x6 | ROLL ON HIGH | M | 4 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 14 | 52kg | 52kg | 99 | |
| 15 | 3468×90502 | BUFFALO RIVER (USA) | G | 9 | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | 15 | 52kg | 52kg | 99 | |
| 16 | x3x680x863 | STEPARTY | G | 4 | Paul Preusker | 16 | 52kg | 52kg | 98 | |
| 17 | 235×324822 | VIVY AIR | M | 4 | Ciaron Maher | 17 | 52kg | 52kg | 97 | |
| 18 | 1x6x115x73 | CHARM STONE | M | 4 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 18 | 52kg | 52kg | 95 | |
| 19 | 6×11632438 | WHO DARES | G | 5 | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 19 | 52kg | 52kg | 95 | |
| 20 | x6880x6852 | TIZ INVINCIBLE | M | 4 | Ciaron Maher | 20 | 52kg | 52kg | 94 | |
| 21 | 39x111x238 | WAR MACHINE (NZ) | G | 4 | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | 21 | 52kg | 52kg | 94 | |
| 22 | 111x90x343 | RUN HARRY RUN | G | 4 | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | 22 | 52kg | 52kg | 94 | |
| 23 | 32142×718 | BITTERCREEK | C | 3 | Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin | 23 | 50kg | 50kg | 88 | |
| 24 | 12x3034x32 | IS IT ME | G | 5 | Daniel Bowman | 24 | 52kg | 52kg | 80 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2024 Weights
Final 2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes weights / handicaps will be announced on the Tuesday of race week with weights on the final acceptors to be published in our above Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Field section.
2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Topweight:
- #1 Southport Tycoon (58kg)
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2024 Acceptances
2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes final acceptances will be announced at 9:30 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Field section.
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2024 JOCKEYS
Rider selections will be announced around midday on the Wednesday of race week. The official Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2024 jockeys will be published in our above Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Field section.
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes SCRATCHINGS 2024
2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday the 16th of November 2024.
- #2 Private Eye (14)
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes PRIZE MONEY 2024
Prize money for the 2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is set at $1,000,000 including $600,000 to the winner.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $600,000 |
| 2nd | $180,000 |
| 3rd | $90,000 |
| 4th | $45,000 |
| 5th | $25,000 |
| 6th | $20,000 |
| 7th | $20,000 |
| 8th | $20,000 |
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes RACE NUMBER 2024
The 2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes race number is scheduled as Caulfield Race 9 at 5:05pm (AEDT) on Saturday the 16th of November 2024 with a total of ten races on the Caulfield race program.
Sir Rupert Clarke 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 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2024 SIR RUPERT CLARKE STAKES FORM GUIDE
HOW TO WATCH THE sir rupert clarke stakes 2024 LIVE
You can watch or listen to the 2024 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes live, across the following mediums:
Free-to-air television: Seven Network
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Stream Online: 7Live; Racing.com
Mobile: Neds App
Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Winners (Past Results)
A list of past Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winners dating back to the race’s inauguration 1951 can be found below.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer/s | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kimochi | Craig Williams | Gary Portelli | 1:23.56 |
| 2023 | Magic Time | Michael Dee | Grahame Begg | 1:22.51 |
| 2022 | Callsign Mav | Jamie Mott | Danny O’Brien | 1:26.88 |
| 2021 | Sierra Sue | Daniel Moor | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 1:23.07 |
| 2020 | Behemoth | Craig Williams | David Jolly | 1:23.84 |
| 2019 | Begood Toya Mother | Declan Bates | Daniel Bowman | 1:21.98 |
| 2018 | Jungle Cat | James Doyle | Charlie Appleby | 1:21.31 |
| 2017 | Santa Ana Lane | Dean Yendell | Anthony Freedman | 1:22.28 |
| 2016 | Bon Aurum | Kerrin McEvoy | Ciaron Maher | 1:22.28 |
| 2015 | Stratum Star | Craig Williams | Darren Weir | 1:23.4 |
| 2014 | Trust In A Gust | Damian Lane | Darren Weir | 1:22.0 |
| 2013 | Rebel Dane | Glen Boss | Gary Portelli | 1:23.0 |
| 2012 | Moment Of Change | Luke Nolen | Peter G Moody | 1:23.9 |
| 2011 | Toorak Toff | Craig Williams | Rick Hore-Lacy | 1:22.1 |
| 2010 | Response | Craig Williams | Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra | 1:21.9 |
| 2009 | Turffontein | Glen Boss | Anthony Cummings | 1:22.23 |
| 2008 | Orange County | Damien Oliver | B Mayfield-Smith | 1:24.3 |
| 2007 | Bon Hoffa | Vlad Duric | Wendy Kelly | 1:22.5 |
| 2006 | Rewaaya | Craig Williams | D A Hayes | 1:23.4 |
| 2005 | Barely A Moment | Craig Williams | Tony McEvoy | 1:25.7 |
| 2004 | Regal Roller | M Flaherty | Clinton McDonald | 1:24.2 |
| 2003 | Exceed & Excel | C W Brown | Tim Martin | 1:21.2 |
| 2002 | Pernod | Kerrin McEvoy | Michael Moroney | 1:22.6 |
| 2001 | Mr Murphy | D Oliver | D L Freedman | 1:23.5 |
| 2000 | Testa Rossa | B Prebble | D R Lawson | 1:21.9 |
| 1999 | Testa Rossa | D Oliver | D R Lawson | 1:22.1 |
| 1998 | Lord Luskin | S Baster | R N McDonell | 1:23.3 |
| 1997 | Cut Up Rough | S R King | David Noonan | 1:22.9 |
| 1996 | Encosta De Lago | S R King | D L Freedman | 1:24.2 |
| 1995 | Our Maizcay | B York | G L Searle | 1:22.3 |
| 1994 | Poetic King | D Oliver | D L Freedman | 1:23.2 |
| 1993 | Black Rouge | N Wilson | Brendan McCarthy | 1:23.3 |
| 1992 | Mannerism | D Oliver | D L Freedman | 1:26.2 |
| 1991 | St Jude | B York | B J McLachlan | 1:27.4 |
| 1990 | Submariner | D Oliver | Bart Cummings | 1:23.6 |
| 1989 | Potrero | R S Dye | DR G Chapman | 1.23.6 |
| 1988 | Rancho Ruler | H White | G Marconi | 1.24.0 |
| 1987 | Western pago | J Scorse | Wally Mitchell | 1:23.8 |
| 1986 | Canny Lass | Greg Hall | Rick Hore-Lacy | 1:24.2 |
| 1985 | Trichelle | R Mallyon | C S Hayes | 1:23.4 |
| 1984 | King Phoenix | M Goreham | T R Howe | 1:25.8 |
| 1983 | Ranger’s Son | M Goreham | J K McIntosh | 1:26.7 |
| 1982 | Magari | – | – | 1:23.0 |
| 1981 | Soldier of Fortune | – | – | 1:23.0 |
| 1980 | Torbek | – | – | 1:22.8 |
| 1979 | Private Talk | – | – | – |
| 1978 | Manikato | – | – | – |
| 1977 | Raffindale | – | – | – |
| 1976 | Private Talk | – | – | – |
| 1975 | Cap D’Antibes | – | – | – |
| 1974 | Ptery’s Son | – | – | – |
| 1973 | Millefleurs | – | – | – |
| 1972 | Proud Toff | – | – | – |
| 1971 | Tauto | – | – | – |
| 1970 | Tauto | – | – | – |
| 1969 | Heralding | – | – | – |
| 1968 | Joking | – | – | – |
| 1967 | Snub | – | – | – |
| 1966 | Maritana | – | – | – |
| 1965 | Nicopolis | – | – | – |
| 1964 | Ripa | – | – | – |
| 1963 | Samson | – | – | – |
| 1962 | Anonyme | – | – | – |
| 1961 | Anonyme | – | – | – |
| 1960 | My Peak | – | – | – |
| 1959 | St. Joel | – | – | – |
| 1958 | Gay Saba | – | – | – |
| 1957 | Luire | – | – | – |
| 1956 | St. Joel | – | – | – |
| 1955 | Matrice | – | – | – |
| 1954 | Rio Janeiro | – | – | – |
| 1953 | St. Joel | – | – | – |
| 1952 | Fetlar | – | – | – |
| 1951 | Jovial Lad | – | – | – |