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Turnbull Stakes 2025

The Turnbull Stakes is a Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race run at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne. Held in early October, the race is run over 2,000 metres under set weights and penalties conditions and is open to horses aged four years and older. It serves as one of the key lead-up races to major spring features like the Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate, and Melbourne Cup.

When is the Turnbull Stakes 2025?

The 2025 edition of the Turnbull Stakes 2025 will be run at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday, 4 October.

Race History

First contested in 1865, the Turnbull Stakes boasts a rich and storied tradition. Its strategic position on the racing calendar and the challenging Flemington circuit ensure it’s a true indicator for the major spring staying races. 

Previous Winners of the Turnbull Stakes

The Turnbull Stakes consistently attracts top-tier talent. Via Sistina confirmed her arrival in Australia by winning in 2024. Gold Trip was dominant in the 2023 edition, signalling his readiness for another big spring.

Other Winners

Smokin’ Romans caused a mild upset in 2022, while Incentivise announced himself as a genuine star with a strong win in 2021 before claiming the Caulfield Cup. Verry Elleegant was brilliant in 2020, edging out a quality field, and Kings Will Dream saluted in 2019.

Other greats to have won the race include Winx, who took it out in 2017 and 2018, as well as Makybe Diva, Northerly, and Zabeel. The Turnbull remains a pivotal race on the spring calendar and a proven form reference for Australia’s premier staying contests. Form guide followers should mark this race down as one to watch.

Odds & Tips for the Turnbull Stakes 2025

Here we go again Via Sistina v Aeliana part 3! In some ways it is 1-1 this season as Via Sistina claimed the Winx Stakes whilst Aeliana finished ahead of her when landing second to Mr Brightside in the Makybe Diva Stakes a couple of weeks ago. With Sir Delius and Antino both in the field at single figure odds this is set to be one hell of a race and one you dont want to miss.

The pickabookie.com.au experts have selected Aeliana as the pick here as she gets a 1.5 kilo reverse in the weights against the favourite which just might make all the difference. For those looking for some value Adelaide River from the Kris Lees stable is an interesting runner at odds of about $51. A bold effort when last sent out in finishing a narrow second behind Birdman, both were well clear of the third placed finisher. 

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