William Reid Stakes
Looking for early this year’s William Reid Stakes betting odds, field and tips? The tipsters at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
william reid Stakes 2025 RESULTS
The official 2025 William Reid Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday the 22nd of March 2025.
- #4 Schwarz
- #5 Benedetta
- #1 Jimmysstar
The John O’Shea & Tom Charlton trained four-year-old Schwarz ($5.50) finally started to live up to his lucrative purchase price when atoning for a last place effort in the CF Orr over 1400m leading all-the-way back down to 1200m at his pet Moonee Valley track to dominate the 2025 William Reid Stakes results.
William Reid Stakes 2025 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2025 William Reid 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.
Run over 1,200 metres each Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival, the Group 1 William Reid Stakes is a popular weight-for-age sprint feature. Recently run under the lights on a Friday evening at The Valley in March, in 2024 the event moves back to a Saturday time slot and takes place on the same date as Sydney’s Golden Slipper Stakes.
Flemington’s Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) makes a nice lead-up into the William Reid Stakes – now worth $1 million in total prize money – and Sunlight (2019) was the last to do the double.
Plenty of quality sprinters have won the William Reid Stakes since the race was first run in 1925 including five-time hero Manikato (1979-83) and undefeated star Black Caviar (2011 and 2013).
The 2023 William Reid Stakes winner Imperatriz went on to complete the Group 1 Moir Stakes – Manikato Stakes double back at the track that spring before a win in Flemington’s Group 1 Champions Sprint (1200m) that Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Imperatriz returned in 2024 saluting as the odds-on favourite to become the latest dual champion of the William Reid Stakes.
William Reid Stakes 2025 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday March 22nd, 2025
- 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: $1,000,000
- Inaugural Race: 1925
- 2025 William Reid Stakes Winner: Schwarz
William Reid Stakes Betting 2025
There are many different ways to bet on the William Reid 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 William Reid Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s William Reid Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s William Reid Stakes. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the William Reid 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 William Reid 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 William Reid Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the William Reid Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the William Reid 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 William Reid Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The William Reid Stakes in 2025
- Join up 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 William Reid Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win The William Reid Stakes in 2025
The best way to pick which horse will win the William Reid Stakes in 2025 is to take into account their lead-up autumn racing form, assess the barriers, consider the weight the horse will carry, and those Group 1 performers proven at the tight Moonee Valley track.
Additional factors to consider when picking the William Reid Stakes winner include:
- Flemington Factor – The majority of William Reid Stakes winners since 2008 have come from a lead-up run at Flemington in either the Black Caviar Lightning or Newmarket Handicap. Imperatriz (2nd in 2024) was the last Newmarket Handicap graduate to back-up and win the William Reid Stakes.
- Inside Alleys – Barriers one and two have produced more William Reid Stakes winners than any other gates in recent history.
William Reid Stakes Favourites 2025
Early favourites in 2025 William Reid Stakes betting include first-up Oakleigh Plate champ Jimmysstar for Ciaron Maher, the second placed mare out of that same Blue Diamond Day lead-up event She’s Bulletproof, and Phillp Stokes’ class mare Stretan Angel who was runner-up in the Black Caviar Lightning and third in the Newmarket Handicap this prep.
From 2007 – 2025 eight William Reid Stakes favourites saluted for the punters most recently Sunlight ($1.70 in 2019) and Imperatriz ($3.60 in 2023 and $1.70 in 2024).
William Reid Stakes 2025 Field
The official 2025 William Reid Stakes field of final acceptances is announced on the Tuesday of race week and will be published in full below.
The William Reid Stakes 2025 final field features a small but competitive field of nine with Jimmysstar coming off an Oakleigh Plate win fresh heading the markets.
William Reid Stakes 2025 Tips
Favourite: #1 Jimmysstar ($3.10 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #1 Jimmysstar to salute for the punters (see above) – BET NOW
Best Roughie: #9 Arabian Summer ($12 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our insider 2025 William Reid 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 2025 WILLIAM REID STAKES PREVIEW & TIPS
William Reid Stakes Race day 2025
William Reid Stakes Day 2025 takes place on Saturday the 22nd of March 2025. Along with the Group 1 sprint the other key events on the card are the Group 2 $500,000 Alister Clark Stakes (2040m) and the Group 2 $300,000 Sunline Stakes (1600m) for the fillies and mares.
William Reid Stakes Barrier Draw 2025
The 2025 William Reid Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above William Reid Stakes Field section.
William Reid Stakes Nominations 2025
2025 William Reid Stakes nominations close at 12 PM on the Monday of race week.
The William Reid Stakes 2025 nominations feature 16 top sprinters led in all-in betting by Ciaron Maher’s first-up Group 1 Oakleigh Plate champ on Blue Diamond Day Jimmysstar.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115x1x1315 | ARABIAN SUMMER | F | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | 95 |
| 2 | 12120022×6 | ARKANSAW KID | G | 4 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 105 |
| 3 | x441318x30 | BENEDETTA | M | 5 | Jason Warren | 111 |
| 4 | 1135×2 | DAGGERS | C | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 78 |
| 5 | 115x4719x0 | ESTRIELLA | M | 4 | Ciaron Maher | 107 |
| 6 | 1x11233x74 | GROWING EMPIRE | C | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 109 |
| 7 | 52331x376x | HEDGED | G | 4 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 96 |
| 8 | 44x1109x03 | I AM ME | M | 6 | Ciaron Maher | 112 |
| 9 | 737x1120x1 | JIMMYSSTAR (NZ) | G | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 109 |
| 10 | 213x312x40 | MAHARBA | G | 4 | Grahame Begg | 105 |
| 11 | 72x3254x65 | MAZU | G | 6 | Joseph Pride | 109 |
| 12 | 1x125x6 | RESERVE BANK | C | 3 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 82 |
| 13 | x32212x130 | REY MAGNERIO | G | 5 | Robbie Griffiths | 105 |
| 14 | 610x1x7x10 | SCHWARZ | H | 4 | John O’Shea & Tom Charlton | 106 |
| 15 | 210×212212 | SHE’S BULLETPROOF | M | 4 | Charlotte Littlefield | 104 |
| 16 | 62x6384x23 | STRETAN ANGEL | M | 4 | Phillip Stokes | 108 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
William Reid Stakes Weights 2025
Standard weight for age conditions apply to this race. Final 2025 William Reid Stakes weights are announced at 4 PM on the Monday of race week with weights on the final acceptors to be published in our above William Reid Stakes Field section.
William Reid Stakes Acceptances 2025
2025 William Reid Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on the Tuesday of race week and will be published in our above William Reid Stakes Field section.
William Reid Stakes Jockeys 2025
The final riders’ announcement is at 12 PM on the Wednesday of race week with the official 2025 William Reid Stakes jockeys to be published in our above William Reid Stakes Field section.
William Reid Stakes Scratchings 2025
2025 William Reid Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday the 22nd of March 2025.
William Reid Stakes Prize Money 2025
The 2025 William Reid Stakes prize purse is worth $1,000,000 in total, distributed from places first through to eighth.
| 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 |
William Reid Stakes Race Number 2025
The 2025 William Reid Stakes race number is scheduled as Moonee Valley Race 9 at 4:55pm (AEDT) on Saturday the 22nd of March 2025. There are eleven races in total that day at Moonee Valley Racecourse.
William Reid Stakes Form Guide 2025
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2025 William Reid Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2025 WILLIAM REID STAKES FORM GUIDE
William Reid Stakes Live 2025
You can watch or listen to the 2025 William Reid Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Free-to-air television: Channel 78 (metro areas)
Streaming: Racing.com
Mobile: Neds App
William Reid Stakes Winners
Winners of the William Reid Stakes going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below. You can find a full list of winners, going back to the race’s inauguration in 1925, on our William Reid Stakes winners’ page.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Schwarz | John O’Shea & Tom Charlton | Jamie Mott | 58.5 kgs | 1:11.83 |
| 2024 | Imperatriz | Mark Walker | Opie Bosson | 56.5 kgs | 1:09.99 |
| 2023 | Imperatriz | Mark Walker | Opie Bosson | 56.5 kgs | 1:10.55 |
| 2022 | September Run | Chris Waller | Craig Williams | 56.5 kgs | 1:09.92 |
| 2021 | Masked Crusader | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | William Pike | 58.5 kgs | 1:09.29 |
| 2020 | Loving Gaby | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Craig Williams | 54 kgs | 1:09.44 |
| 2019 | Sunlight | Tony McEvoy | Luke Currie | 54 kgs | 1:09.77 |
| 2018 | Hellbent | Darren Weir | Craig Williams | 58.5 kgs | 1:09.36 |
| 2017 | Silent Sedition | Andrew Noblet | Katelyn Mallyon | 56.5 kgs | 1:10.11 |
| 2016 | Flamberge | Peter Moody | Brad Rawiller | 58.5 kgs | 1:09.85 |
| 2015 | Lucky Hussler | Darren Weir | Glen Boss | 58.5 kgs | 1:10.36 |
| 2014 | Spirit Of Boom | Tony Gollan | Michael Rodd | 58.5 kgs | 1:11.17 |
| 2013 | Black Caviar | Peter Moody | Luke Nolen | 56.5 kgs | 1:11.08 |
| 2012 | Foxwedge | John O’Shea | Nash Rawiller | 56 kgs | 1:10.27 |
| 2011 | Black Caviar | Peter Moody | Luke Nolen | 56.5 kgs | 1:10.00 |
| 2010 | Turffontein | Anthony Cummings | Glen Boss | 58.5 kgs | 1:11.67 |
| 2009 | Apache Cat | Greg Eurell | Damien Oliver | 58.5 kgs | 1:09.64 |
| 2008 | Apache Cat | Greg Eurell | Corey Brown | 58.5 kgs | 1:09.64 |
| 2007 | Miss Andretti | Lee Freedman | Craig Newitt | 56 kgs | 1:10.23 |
| 2006 | Virage De Fortune | Bruce McLachlan | Greg Childs | 52 kgs | 1:10.06 |
| 2005 | Cape Of Good Hope | David Oughton | Brett Prebble | 57.5 kgs | 1:10.30 |
| 2004 | Regimental Gal | Shaun Dwyer | Steven King | 52.5 kgs | 1:10.35 |
| 2003 | Yell | John Hawkes | Darren Gauci | 55 kgs | 1:10.54 |
| 2002 | Toledo | Russell Cameron | Steven Arnold | 57.5 kgs | 1:11.83 |
| 2001 | Bomber Bill | Russell Cameron | Steven Arnold | 57.5 kgs | 1:11.48 |
| 2000 | Miss Pennymoney | Jim Conlan | Brett Prebble | 51.5 kgs | 1:10.71 |