Winterbottom Stakes

What Is the Winterbottom Stakes?

The Winterbottom Stakes is a Group 1 sprint run over 1,200 metres at Ascot Racecourse in Perth. As a major highlight of the Perth Summer Carnival, it attracts elite sprinters from across Australia and offers strong betting interest each year. This page covers key race information, tips, past winners, and everything punters need to know.

Key Facts

• Race Type: Group 1
• Conditions: Weight‑for‑age
• Distance: 1,200 metres
• Location: Ascot Racecourse, Perth
• Surface: Turf
• Date: Late November 
• Prize Money: Approximately $1.5 million
• Track Direction: Left‑handed

When Was the Winterbottom Stakes First Run?

First run in 1952, the Winterbottom Stakes is run under weight-for-age conditions and regularly attracts top sprinters from across Australia.

When Is the Winterbottom Stakes Held?

The race takes place annually in late November during the Summer Carnival. Exact scheduling varies slightly each season.

How Long Is the Winterbottom Stakes?

The race is contested over 1,200 metres, making it one of the fastest Group 1 features in WA.

How Many Runners Are In the Winterbottom Stakes?

Field size typically falls between 12 and 16 starters, depending on acceptances and barrier draw dynamics.

Who Will Win the Winterbottom Stakes?

Markets for the upcoming edition will open closer to the Carnival. Early contenders often include:

• Returning Group 1 sprinters
• WA specialists with strong Ascot form
• Eastern‑state raiders targeting the Perth sprint triple

Form factors to watch:

• Recent 1,100–1,200m performances
• Ability to handle firm summer tracks
• Turn‑of‑foot and tactical speed from the barriers