Looking for this year’s Bletchingly Stakes betting odds, race field and tips? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Bletchingly Stakes 2025 results
The official 2025 Bletchingly Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
- #9 Bridal Waltz
- #5 Kin
- #6 Yellow Sam
The 2025 Bletchingly Stakes was won by three-year-old Snitzel filly Bridal Waltz at $4.60 equal favouritism for trainers Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman with jockey Ben Melham aboard on 56kg from barrier 5 to win by 0.35 lengths in a time of 1:11.27 on a Soft (5) track.
| 9. Bridal Waltz (5) J: Ben Melham56kg 91331T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | ||
| 5. Kin (8) J: Craig Williams56.5kg 32415T: James Cummings | ||
| 6. Yellow Sam (3) J: Jamie Mott56.5kg 1x113T: Lindsey Smith | ||
| 8. New York Lustre (6) J: Jamie Melham56.5kg 1x1x2T: Enver Jusufovic | ||
| 1. Recommendation (2) J: John Allen58.5kg 0x683T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 4. Inhibitions (7) J: Jye McNeil56.5kg 851x3T: James Cummings | ||
| 2. Kallos (4) J: Ethan Brown58.5kg 5x8x6T: James Cummings | ||
| 7. Apache Song (1) J: Blake Shinn56.5kg 1137xT: Michael Trotter |
Run over 1,200 metres, the Bletchingly Stakes is a Group 3 race taking place at Caulfield Racecourse. With a $200,000, it attracts its fair share of local sprinters.
This race serves as an excellent lead up into the PB Lawrence Stakes and Shoot Out (2010) was the last horse to complete the Bletchingly Stakes – PB Lawrence Stakes double.
The best out of the Bletchingly may continue onto a spring campaign in a race like the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m), a double most recently achieved by Scales Of Justice (2019).
Bletchingly Stakes 2025 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, July 26th, 2025
- Track Location: Caulfield Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 1,200 metres
- Weight Conditions: Weight for age
- Qualification: Maidens ineligible
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 3
- Operator: Melbourne Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $200,000
- Inaugural Race: 1994
- 2025 Bletchingly Stakes Winner: Bridal Waltz
Bletchingly Stakes Betting 2025
There are many different ways to bet on the Bletchingly 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 Bletchingly Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Bletchingly Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Bletchingly Stakes. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Bletchingly 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 Bletchingly 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 Bletchingly Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Bletchingly Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Bletchingly 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 Bletchingly Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The Bletchingly Stakes in 2025
- Log in at neds.com.au
- 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 Bletchingly Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win The Bletchingly Stakes in 2025?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Bletchingly Stakes in 2025 is to take into account their lead-up racing form, assess the barrier draw and look at the weights.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Bletchingly Stakes winner include:
- Local Legends – This race usually belongs to Melbourne runners who know the famous Caulfield track in and out.
- Upsets Not Uncommon – A lot of winners have sailed into first place from double digit starting odds, so don’t be afraid to look beyond the favourite.
- Sir John Lead-Up – The Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes is the key lead-up into the race with Recommendation (2024) the last to do the double.
Bletchingly Stakes Favourites 2025
Favourites in Bletchingly Stakes betting for 2025 include resuming Group 2 winning Snitzel six-year-old Baraqiel, Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman’s last start Flemington Black-Type winning filly Bridal Waltz, and New York Lustre coming off a first-up second in the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes.
Viridine ($2.70 in 2020) and Bridal Waltz ($4.60 equal favourite in 2025) are the latest Bletchingly Stakes favourites to win.
Bletchingly Stakes 2025 Field
The official 2025 Bletchingly Stakes final field and barriers are announced the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full right here.
A history making effort is on the line in Saturday’s Bletchingly Stakes 2025 field as Ciaron Maher’s defending champ Recommendation will attempt back-to-back wins in the race for the first time since You Remember (1995 & 1996).
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. Recommendation
J: John Allen
T: Ciaron Maher |
30x683 | G | 2 | 58.5kg | |
|
2. Kallos
J: Ethan Brown
T: James Cummings |
45x8x6 | G | 4 | 58.5kg | |
| 3. Baraqiel (1) Scratched: | |||||
|
4. Inhibitions
J: Jye McNeil
T: James Cummings |
1851x3 | M | 7 | 56.5kg | |
|
5. Kin
J: Craig Williams
T: James Cummings |
x32415 | M | 8 | 56.5kg | |
|
6. Yellow Sam
J: Jamie Mott
T: Lindsey Smith |
91x113 | M | 3 | 56.5kg | |
|
7. Apache Song
J: Blake Shinn
T: Michael Trotter |
11137x | M | 1 | 56.5kg | |
|
8. New York Lustre
J: Jamie Melham
T: Enver Jusufovic |
11x1x2 | M | 6 | 56.5kg | |
|
9. Bridal Waltz
J: Ben Melham
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
x91331 | F | 5 | 56kg | |
Bletchingly Stakes Tips 2025
Favourite: #3 Baraqiel ($3.20 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #8 New York Lustre ($6.50 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Roughie: #6 Yellow Sam ($9 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our insider 2025 Bletchingly Stakes betting tips will be available for punters right here the week of the race and a full betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2025 BLETCHINGLY STAKES DAY PREVIEW & TIPS
Bletchingly Stakes Race Day 2025
2025 Bletchingly Stakes Day takes place on Saturday the 26th of July 2025.
Bletchingly Stakes Barrier Draw 2025
The 2025 Bletchingly Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Bletchingly Stakes Field section.
Bletchingly Stakes Nominations 2025
2025 Bletchingly Stakes nominations close at 12:00 PM on the Monday of race week.
Nominations extended until 10:00am (AEST) – 22/07/2025
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53x511137x | APACHE SONG | M | 4 | Michael Trotter | 90 |
| 2 | 111331163x | BARAQIEL | G | 6 | Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin | 105 |
| 3 | 1535×91331 | BRIDAL WALTZ | F | 3 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 84 |
| 4 | x8221851x3 | INHIBITIONS | M | 4 | James Cummings | 95 |
| 5 | 96x245x8x6 | KALLOS | G | 6 | James Cummings | 103 |
| 6 | 2018×32415 | KIN | M | 5 | James Cummings | 100 |
| 7 | x1x111x1x2 | NEW YORK LUSTRE | M | 5 | Enver Jusufovic | 92 |
| 8 | 118530×683 | RECOMMENDATION | G | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 101 |
| 9 | 9x611x38x5 | SHADHAVAR | F | 3 | Tom Dabernig | 71 |
| 10 | x865x36774 | SHE DANCES | M | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 94 |
| 11 | 77×4216611 | SILVER CLIFF | M | 4 | Patrick F Ryan Jnr | 72 |
| 12 | 4x4x91x113 | YELLOW SAM | M | 5 | Lindsey Smith | 99 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Bletchingly Stakes Weights 2025
Weight for age conditions apply to this race. Final 2025 Bletchingly Stakes weights will be announced by 4:00 PM on the Monday of race week with weights on the final acceptors to be published in our above Bletchingly Stakes Field section.
Bletchingly Stakes Acceptances 2025
2025 Bletchingly Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 9:30 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Bletchingly Stakes Field section.
Bletchingly Stakes Jockeys 2025
The final riders’ announcement is at 1 PM on the Wednesday of race week with the official 2025 Bletchingly Stakes jockeys to be published in our above Bletchingly Stakes Field section.
Bletchingly Stakes Scratchings 2025
2025 Bletchingly Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, the 26th of July 2025.
Bletchingly Stakes Prize Money 2025
The 2025 Bletchingly 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 |
Bletchingly Stakes Race Number 2025
The 2025 Bletchingly Stakes race number is scheduled as Caulfield Race 8 at 4:25pm (AEST) on Saturday the 26th of July 2025. There are nine races in total that day at Caulfield Racecourse.
Bletchingly 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 Bletchingly Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2025 BLETCHINGLY STAKES FORM GUIDE
Bletchingly Stakes Live 2025
You can watch or listen to the 2025 Bletchingly Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing.com
Online: Neds App
Bletchingly Stakes Winners
Winners of the Bletchingly Stakes going back to 2000 are displayed in the table below.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bridal Waltz | Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman | Ben Melham | 56kg | 1:11.27 |
| 2024 | Recommendation | Ciaron Maher | Blake Shinn | 58.5kg | 1:12.24 |
| 2023 | Ingratiating | James Cummings | Blake Shinn | 58.5kg | 1:09.53 |
| 2022 | King Of Sparta | Peter & Paul Snowden | Jye McNeil | 58kg | 1:10.88 |
| 2021 | Sansom | Phillip Stokes | Ben Allen | 58.5kg | 1:11.76 |
| 2020 | Viridine | James Cummings | Damien Oliver | 58.5kg | 1:09.16 |
| 2019 | Scales Of Justice | Lindsey Smith | Dean Yendall | 58.5kg | 1:10.08 |
| 2018 | Vega Magic | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Damien Oliver | 58.5kg | 1:10.18 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | Lord Of The Sky | Robbie Laing | Damien Oliver | 58.5kg | 1:11.62 |
| 2015 | Smokin’ Joey | Wez Hunter | Chris Parnham | 58.5kg | 1:11.29 |
| 2014 | Thiamandi | Lloyd Kennewell | Michael Rodd | 56kg | 1:10.69 |
| 2013 | Second Effort | Clinton McDonald | Brad Rawiller | 58.5kg | 1:11.51 |
| 2012 | Ready To Rip | Peter Moody | Luke Nolen | 58.5kg | 1:12.83 |
| 2011 | Mid Summer Music | Peter Moody | Luke Nolen | 56.5kg | 1:11.40 |
| 2010 | Shoot Out | John Wallace | Stathi Katsidis | 58kg | 1:11.73 |
| 2009 | Commanding Hope | Chris Hyland | Nick Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:11.24 |
| 2008 | Apache Cat | Greg Eurell | Michael Rodd | 58.5kg | 1:09.39 |
| 2007 | Minson | Michael Hibbs | Craig Williams | 57.5kg | 1:09.45 |
| 2006 | Regal Roller | Clinton McDonald | Mark Flaherty | 57.5kg | 1:13.73 |
| 2005 | Le Zagaletta | Lee Freedman | Michael Walker | 57.5kg | 1:14.45 |
| 2004 | Super Elegant | Tony Vasil | Patrick Payne | 57.5kg | 1:06.27 |
| 2003 | Rubitano | Brian Mayfield-Smith | Nash Rawiller | 57.5kg | 1:03.73 |
| 2002 | Windigo | Ramon Goldsmith | Noel Callow | 57.5kg | 1:05.16 |
| 2001 | Dandy Kid | Robbie Griffiths | Luke Currie | 57.5kg | 1:04.39 |
| 2000 | Sports | John Hawkes | Neville Wilson | 57.5kg | 1:04.34 |
How do I bet on the 2025 Bletchingly Stakes?
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Which horse will win the 2025 Bletchingly Stakes?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Bletchingly Stakes in 2025 is to take into account their lead-up racing form, assess the barrier draw and look at the weights.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Bletchingly Stakes winner include:
Local Legends - This race usually belongs to Melbourne runners who know the famous Caulfield track in and out.
Upsets Not Uncommon - A lot of winners have sailed into first place from double digit starting odds, so don’t be afraid to look beyond the favourite.
Sir John Lead-Up - The Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes is the key lead-up into the race with Recommendation (2024) the last to do the double.