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What is The George Ryder Stakes?

The George Ryder Stakes is a Group 1 horse race worth $1million and is held at Rosehill Gardens in Sydney, run in March on Champions Day as part of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival. The race is run over 1,500 metres and is open to horses aged three years and older. The race is dated back to 1903 when the race was run as the Railway Stakes it was renamed in 1974 in honour of George E. Ryder who was a racing administrator.

Recent Winners

In recent years the mighty mare Winx made the race her own winning it four times in a row between 2016-2019. Since then, Veight was victorious in 2024, Anamoe in 2023, Forbidden Love in 2022, and the ever-popular Think It Over in 2021. It looks like being another ripper of a renewal in 2025 with plenty of runners popular in the futures market.

Odds and Tips for The George Ryder 2025

Fangirl has come back in superb form and is rightly the favourite at about $3. Also popular in the market is Tom Kitten who defeated Mr Brightside in the All-Star Mile and is at odds of $6.50, The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott import Royal Patronage returned in great order by winning first up and is also around $5. Also popular in the betting are Ceolwulf at $7 with Stefi Magnetica and Gringotts both at $10. Last year’s 3rd placed finisher Militarize is one of the outsiders at $71.

The Pickabookie.com.au pick for the race is, Royal Patronage who looks to have a favourable draw compared to Fangirl. If you’re wanting some value for a place bet then Militarize is the selection paying $12.

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