Looking for this year’s Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes betting guide, tips and form? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before the race.
| 3. Dance To The Boom (13) J: Kerrin McEvoy 56kg x4711T: Bjorn Baker | ||
| 6. Roll On High (9) J: Daniel Stackhouse 55kg 36x67T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | ||
| 16. Jenni The Fox (7) J: Declan Bates 55kg 45754T: Lucy Yeomans | ||
| 10. Gumdrops (8) J: James McDonald 55kg 58x22T: Chris Waller | ||
| 15. Surfin' Bird (6) J: Tim Clark 55kg 17111T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | ||
| 5. Bossy Nic (5) J: Joao Moreira 55kg 69563T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy | ||
| 14. Pondalowie (4) J: Ben Melham 55kg x0546T: Emma-Lee & David Browne | ||
| 1. Fancify (12) J: Jamie Melham 57kg 64x23T: Michael Hickmott | ||
| 19. Perfect Picture (3) J: Damian Lane 55kg x2525T: Grahame Begg | ||
| 13. Flyer (14) J: Zac Spain 55kg 28848T: Jason Warren | ||
| 7. Electric Impulse (1) J: John Allen 55kg 6313xT: Henry Dwyer | ||
| 18. Kirribilli (11) J: Luke Nolen 55kg x5x01T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | ||
| 8. Eternal Flame (10) J: Ethan Brown 55kg x060xT: Michael Kent |
Registered as the Maybe Mahal Stakes, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes is part of the Lexus Melbourne Cup Day race fixture. A relatively new race, having only been inaugurated in 2005, it obtained Group 3 status in 2012.
If a mare does well in this race, her owner may choose to have her nominated for a run in the 1500 metre Sandown Stakes, which takes place less than two weeks later.
For punters looking for a good lead-in race, the 1400 metre Tristarc Stakes, as well as the 1600 metre Ladies’ Day Vase may reveal which mares show promise.
The traditional race name is in honour of Maybe Mahal, trained by legendary Bart Cummings and recipient of Australian Racehorse of the Year two times in a row.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes 2025 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Tuesday November 4, 2025
- Track Location: Flemington Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 1,400 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set weights with penalties
- Qualification: Four-year-olds and over (mares only, maidens ineligible)
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 3
- Operator: Victoria Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $240,000
- Inaugural Race: 2005
- 2025 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes Winner: TBD
hong kong jockey club Stakes 2025 Results
The official 2025 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Tuesday November 4, 2025.
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Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes Betting
There are many different ways to bet on the Hong Kong Jockey Club 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 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Hong Kong Jockey Club 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 Hong Kong Jockey Club 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 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes to win the First 4. |
| Quadrella Bet (Quaddie) | You must select the winners of four nominated races to win the Quaddie. You have to select three other races apart from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes
- 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 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes Betting above.
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win The Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes
The best way to pick which horse will win the Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes in 2025 is to take into account their lead-up spring racing form, assess the barriers and consider their previous Flemington track experience.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Hong Kong Jockey Club winner include:
- Track Times – Try and back a horse that can take 1400 metres in 1:22 or less.
- Peak Performance – Any mares that had a solid season as a three-year-old, might be ready to have their best year ever as a four-year-old. Breakout performances can mean a big pay-out.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes 2025 Favourites
Favourites in 2025 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes betting include the progressive Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott trained Surfin’ Bird chasing her fourth win on the trot, Chris Waller’s last start Group 3 Northwood Plume Stakes runner-up Gumdrops, and Fancify who is drawn wide but boasts a great record at the distance.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes 2025 Field
The official 2025 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes field of final acceptances is announced on the Friday prior to the race and will be published below.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes 2025 field features a bumper line-up of smart mares including the widely-drawn Dance To The Boom chasing a hat-trick and Chris Waller’s in-form Gumdrops coming off a Group 3 Northwood Plume Stakes second.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1. Fancify
J: Jamie Melham
T: Michael Hickmott |
264x23 | M | 12 | 57kg | |
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2. She's Got Pizzazz
J: Blake Shinn
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
210x76 | M | 2 | 57kg | |
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3. Dance To The Boom
J: Kerrin McEvoy
T: Bjorn Baker |
0x4711 | M | 13 | 56kg | |
| 4. Pounce (14) Scratched: | |||||
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5. Bossy Nic
J: Joao Moreira
T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
x69563 | M | 5 | 55kg | |
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6. Roll On High
J: Daniel Stackhouse
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
236x67 | M | 9 | 55kg | |
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7. Electric Impulse
J: John Allen
T: Henry Dwyer |
16313x | M | 1 | 55kg | |
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8. Eternal Flame
J: Ethan Brown
T: Michael Kent |
0x060x | M | 10 | 55kg | |
| 9. Coco Jamboo (16) Scratched: | |||||
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10. Gumdrops
J: James McDonald
T: Chris Waller |
458x22 | M | 8 | 55kg | |
| 11. Keep Your Cool (10) Scratched: | |||||
| 12. Stylish (19) Scratched: | |||||
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13. Flyer
J: Zac Spain
T: Jason Warren |
x28848 | M | 14 | 55kg | |
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14. Pondalowie
J: Ben Melham
T: Emma-Lee & David Browne |
6x0546 | M | 4 | 55kg | |
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15. Surfin' Bird
J: Tim Clark
T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
17111 | M | 6 | 55kg | |
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16. Jenni The Fox
J: Declan Bates
T: Lucy Yeomans |
x45754 | M | 7 | 55kg | |
| 17. Enna's Dream (11) Scratched: | |||||
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18. Kirribilli
J: Luke Nolen
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
3x5x01 | M | 11 | 55kg | |
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19. Perfect Picture
J: Damian Lane
T: Grahame Begg |
5x2525 | M | 3 | 55kg | |
Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes 2025 Tips
Favourite: #15 Surfin’ Bird ($2.80 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #15 Surfin’ Bird to salue for the punters (see above) – BET NOW
Best Roughie: #7 Electric Impulse ($26 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our insider Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes 2025 tips will be published above the week of the race and a full betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
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Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes Race Day 2025
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes 2025 takes place on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday November 4, 2025.
It is one of the features on the Melbourne Cup Day race program, which is of course headlined by the Group 1 $10 million Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m). The other support race on the card is the Group 3 Maribyrnong Plate (1000m).
Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes 2025 Barrier Draw
The 2025 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes barrier draw becomes available a few days before the race and will be published in our above Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes Field section.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes 2025 Nominations
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes 2025 nominations close at 12:00pm (AEDT) on the Wednesday prior to the race.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Weight | True Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 277x24x558 | AMEENA | M | 4 | Anthony & Sam Freedman | 1 | 58kg | 103 | ||
| 2 | 120x37x396 | FIRESTORM (NZ) | M | 5 | Chris Waller | 2 | 58kg | 102 | ||
| 3 | x7104890x0 | COEUR VOLANTE (NZ) | M | 5 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 3 | 57kg | 100 | ||
| 4 | x11x264x23 | FANCIFY (NZ) | M | 6 | Michael Hickmott | 4 | 57kg | 97 | ||
| 5 | 51x6210x76 | SHE’S GOT PIZZAZZ | M | 4 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 5 | 57kg | 87 | ||
| 6 | x15241x103 | ON DISPLAY | M | 4 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 6 | 56kg | 92 | ||
| 7 | 1x110x4711 | DANCE TO THE BOOM | M | 4 | Bjorn Baker | 7 | 56kg | 82 | ||
| 8 | 1515×54419 | GALA QUEEN | M | 4 | Phillip Stokes | 8 | 56kg | 80 | ||
| 9 | 1x1x3519x | GLASGOW LASS | M | 4 | Matt Laurie | 9 | 56kg | 76 | ||
| 10 | 118x0x060x | ETERNAL FLAME (NZ) | M | 6 | Michael Kent | 10 | 55kg | 100 | ||
| 11 | 103199248x | POUNCE (USA) | M | 5 | Chris Waller | 11 | 55kg | 96 | ||
| 12 | 496x35609x | COCO JAMBOO (IRE) | M | 6 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 12 | 55kg | 96 | ||
| 13 | 753x236x67 | ROLL ON HIGH | M | 5 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 13 | 55kg | 95 | ||
| 14 | 1223×69563 | BOSSY NIC | M | 5 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | 14 | 55kg | 93 | ||
| 15 | x57x458x22 | GUMDROPS | M | 5 | Chris Waller | 15 | 55kg | 90 | ||
| 16 | 0x446x0546 | PONDALOWIE | M | 5 | Emma-Lee & David Browne | 16 | 55kg | 89 | ||
| 17 | 15×1230312 | KEEP YOUR COOL | M | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 17 | 55kg | 88 | ||
| 18 | 303316313x | ELECTRIC IMPULSE | M | 6 | Henry Dwyer | 18 | 55kg | 87 | ||
| 19 | 9x1713148x | STYLISH | M | 5 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 19 | 55kg | 83 | ||
| 20 | 86×9325248 | SASSY BOOM | M | 5 | Danny O’Brien | 20 | 55kg | 82 | ||
| 21 | 6x1461206x | PRECIOUS CHARM | M | 6 | Symon Wilde | 21 | 55kg | 79 | ||
| 22 | x38x536212 | SHADHAVAR | M | 4 | Tom Dabernig | 22 | 55kg | 78 | ||
| 23 | 17111 | SURFIN’ BIRD | M | 4 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 23 | 55kg | 78 | ||
| 24 | 4622×28848 | FLYER | M | 4 | Jason Warren | 24 | 55kg | 76 | ||
| 25 | 21x323x141 | GUERITE | M | 4 | Lindsey Smith | 25 | 55kg | 76 | ||
| 26 | 1627×45754 | JENNI THE FOX | M | 4 | Lucy Yeomans | 26 | 55kg | 75 | ||
| 27 | 56×3152323 | ENNA’S DREAM | M | 5 | Alex Rae | 27 | 55kg | 75 | ||
| 28 | 8x01106x64 | YES LULU | M | 4 | Ciaron Maher | 28 | 55kg | 74 | ||
| 29 | 13x5x01 | KIRRIBILLI | M | 4 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 29 | 55kg | 73 | ||
| 30 | 1021x | TERILEE | M | 4 | Michael Kent | 30 | 55kg | 70 | ||
| 31 | 1245×2525 | PERFECT PICTURE | M | 4 | Grahame Begg | 31 | 55kg | 66 | ||
| 32 | 9x1234x23 | SWIFTIE HARRIET | M | 4 | Travis Doudle | 32 | 55kg | 65 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes 2025 Weights
Set weights (plus penalties) apply to this race. Final weights are declared before 4 PM on the Thursday prior to the race and the official 2025 Hong Kong Jockey Club weights will be published in our above Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes Field section.
Skew Wiff (59kg in 2023) was the last Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes topweight to win.
2025 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes Topweights:
- #1 Fancify (57kg)
- #2 She’s Got Pizzazz (57kg)
Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes 2025 Acceptances
2025 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes final acceptances are at 9:00 AM on the Friday prior to the race and will be published in our above Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes Field section.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes 2025 Jockeys
The final riders will be announced at 12 PM on the Friday prior to the race and the official 2025 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes jockeys will be published in our above Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes Field section.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes Scratchings 2025
2025 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Tuesday the 4th of November 2025.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes Prize Money 2025
The 2025 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes prize purse is worth $240,000 in total, distributed from places first through to eighth.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes Race Number 2025
The 2025 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes race number is scheduled as Flemington Race 9 at 4:35pm (AEDT) on Tuesday November 4, 2025. There are ten races in total that day at Flemington Racecourse headlined by the Melbourne Cup race running as Flemington Race 7 at 3:00pm (AEDT).
Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes 2025 Form Guide
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2025 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2025 HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB STAKES FORM GUIDE
Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes Live 2025
You can watch or listen to the 2025 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel).
Radio: Radio Sport National.
Streaming: Racing.com
Free to air television: Nine Network
Mobile: Neds App
Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes Winners
Winners of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes going back to 2005 are detailed below along with the winning trainers and jockeys of the classy mares.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2024 | Fancify | Michael Hickmott | Joe Bowditch | 55kg | 1:21.72 |
| 2023 | Skew Wiff | Mark Walker | Opie Bosson | 59kg | 1:23.91 |
| 2022 | Larkspur Run | James Cummings | Jamie Kah | 55kg | 1:26.07 |
| 2021 | Rich Hips | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Nash Rawiller | 57kg | 1:23.17 |
| 2020 | Rich Hips | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Michael Dee | 55kg | 1:22.24 |
| 2019 | Teleplay | Mick Price | Nash Rawiller | 56kg | 1:24.35 |
| 2018 | Cool Passion | Tony McEvoy | Tommy Berry | 57.5kg | 1:24.01 |
| 2017 | Pedrena | Mick Price | Michael Dee | 55kg | 1:22.78 |
| 2016 | Artistry | Peter & Paul Snowden | Hugh Bowman | 56.5kg | 1:22.99 |
| 2015 | Scarlet Billows | Darren Weir | Craig Williams | 55kg | 1:22.45 |
| 2014 | Mahara | Paul Snowden | James McDonald | 55kg | 1:23.31 |
| 2013 | Plucky Belle | Peter Moody | Luke Nolen | 54kg | 1:22.67 |
| 2012 | Koonoomoo | Simon Vercoe | Hugh Bowman | 54kg | 1:21.01 |
| 2011 | Sophie’s Spirit | Max Hinton | Glyn Schofield | 53kg | 1:22.47 |
| 2010 | Jersey Lily | Les Bridge | Craig Williams | 53kg | 1:23.43 |
| 2009 | Strawberry Field | John O’Shea | Nicholas Hall | 53kg | 1:25.45 |
| 2008 | Neroli | Peter Snowden | Kerrin McEvoy | 55kg | 1:23.09 |
| 2007 | Juste Momente | Danny O’Brien | Hugh Bowman | 54kg | 1:23.78 |
| 2006 | Storm Signal | Peter Moody | Damien Oliver | 54kg | 1:22.89 |
| 2005 | Vintner | David Hayes | Dwayne Dunn | 54kg | 1:22.60 |
How do I bet on the 2025 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes?
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 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes Betting.
Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which horse will win the 2025 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes in 2025 is to take into account their lead-up spring racing form, assess the barriers and consider their previous Flemington track experience.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Hong Kong Jockey Club winner include:
Track Times - Try and back a horse that can take 1400 metres in 1:22 or less.
Peak Performance - Any mares that had a solid season as a three year old, might be ready to have their best year ever as a four year old. Breakout performances can mean a big pay-out.