Looking for early info on this year’s Stutt Stakes? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Run over 1,600 metres, the Stutt Stakes is a Group 2 race taking place at Moonee Valley Racecourse. With a $200,000 prize purse, it attracts its fair share of mid distance runners.
Named after Bill Stutt, the former chairman of the Moonee Valley Racing Club, this race was previously known as the Moonee Valley Stakes. Originally a Principal Race, this race was upgraded to Group 2 status in 1979.
This race serves as a reasonable lead up into the Caulfield Guineas.
Stutt Stakes 2019 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Friday, September 27th, 2019
- Track Location: Moonee Valley Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 1,600 metres
- Weight Conditions: Quality handicap
- Qualification: Three year olds
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 2
- Prize Purse: $200,000
- Inaugural Race: 1934
Stutt Stakes Betting
There are many different ways to bet on the Stutt Stakes, we’ve included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type Of Bet In This Year’s Stutt Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Stutt Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Stutt Stakes. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Stutt 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 Stutt 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 Stutt Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Stutt Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Stutt 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 Stutt Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The Stutt Stakes
- 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 Stutt Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Stutt Stakes 2019 Odds
Early market odds are displayed below. If you would like to know the current odds, you can check our live market for the 2019 edition of the Stutt Stakes here.
(Please note that the odds below are from 23/09/2019, prior to acceptances).
| All In | Win Odds | Place Odds |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | TBA |
Which Horse Will Win The Stutt Stakes
The best way to pick who will win the Stutt Stakes is to take into account the form, assess the barriers, consider the weight the horse will carry, among other factors.
Additional factors to take into considerations are as follows:
- Local Legends – Melbourne horses, usually those with winning form at 1400 metres or more, are your best chance.
- Favourites – The odds on favourite usually dominates this race.
Stutt Stakes Favourites
Early favourites include TBA #1, TBA #2, TBA #3 and TBA #4.
Stutt Stakes 2019 Field
Once nominations are released. we will display the 16 most likely runners to make the field below.
Stutt Stakes 2019 Tips
Favourite: TBA
Best Bet: TBA.
Best Roughie: TBA.
Stutt Stakes Race Day
Race day takes place on Friday, the 27th of September, 2019.
Stutt Stakes Barrier Draw
The 2019 Stutt Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race.
Stutt Stakes Nominations
Nominations close by 12:00 PM on Monday, the 23rd of September, 2019.
Stutt Stakes Weights
Set weights apply to this race. Final weights will be announced by 4:00 PM on Monday, the 23rd of September, 2019.
Stutt Stakes Acceptances
Acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on Wednesday, the 25th of September, 2019.
Stutt Stakes Jockeys
The final riders announcement is at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, the 25th of
September, 2019.
Stutt Stakes Scratchings
Scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Friday, the 27th of September, 2019.
Stutt Stakes Prize Money
The Stutt Stakes prize purse is worth $200,000 in total, distributed from places first through to eighth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $120,000 |
| 2nd | $36,000 |
| 3rd | $18,000 |
| 4th | $9,000 |
| 5th | $5,000 |
| 6th | $4,000 |
| 7th | $4,000 |
| 8th | $4,000 |
Stutt Stakes Race Number
The Stutt Stakes is race number 2 on the Friday, the 27th of September, 2019. There are eight races in total that day at Moonee Valley Racecourse.
Stutt Stakes Form Guide
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check our full form guide closer to race day to see if the form guide for 2019’s Stutt Stakes has been released.
Stutt Stakes Live
You can watch or listen to the 2019 Stutt Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Stutt Stakes Winners
Winners of the Stutt Stakes for the past nineteen years are displayed in the table below.
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Leonardo Da Hinchi | Darren Weir | Brad Rawiller | 57 kgs | 1:37.51 |
| 2017 | Showtime | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Beau Mertens | 57 kgs | 1:37.14 |
| 2016 | Hey Doc | Tony McEvoy | Luke Currie | 57 kgs | 1:37.41 |
| 2015 | Sovereign Nation | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Michael Walker | 57 kgs | 1:36.17 |
| 2014 | Almalad | Gai Waterhouse | Tommy Berry | 57 kgs | 1:38.83 |
| 2013 | Divine Calling | Gai Waterhouse | Damien Oliver | 57 kgs | 1:37.29 |
| 2012 | Pierro | Gai Waterhouse | Nash Rawiller | 57 kgs | 1:36.31 |
| 2011 | Chase The Rainbow | Rick Hore-Lacy | Dean Yendall | 57 kgs | 1:38.31 |
| 2010 | Hollowlea | Terry & Karina O’Sullivan | Blake Shinn | 57 kgs | 1:37.29 |
| 2009 | Carrara | Tony Vasil | Craig Williams | 57 kgs | 1:39.50 |
| 2008 | Whobegotyou | Mark Kavanagh | Michael Rodd | 55.5 kgs | 1:36.37 |
| 2007 | Barbaricus | Danny O’Brien | Steven Arnold | 55.5 kgs | 1:36.03 |
| 2006 | Churchill Downs | David Hayes | Craig Williams | 55.5 kgs | 1:36.72 |
| 2005 | Red Dazzler | Mick Price | Danny Nikolic | 55.5 kgs | 1:38.09 |
| 2004 | Mr Martini | Leon Corstens | Stephen Baster | 55.5 kgs | 1:37.82 |
| 2003 | Casual Pass | Mathew Ellerton | Noel Callow | 55.5 kgs | 1:37.24 |
| 2002 | Helenus | Leon Corstens | Steven King | 55.5 kgs | 1:39.63 |
| 2001 | Viscount | John Hawkes | Kerrin McEvoy | 55.5 kgs | 1:38.12 |
| 2000 | Sarson Trail | Peter Hayes | Stephen Baster | 55.5 kgs | 1:38.75 |
| 1999 | Diatribe | George Hanlon | Greg Hall | 55.5 kgs | 1:36.94 |