Autumn Stakes

The Autumn Stakes is a Group 2 event held on CF Orr Stakes Day during the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival for Australian Guineas types.

2024 Autumn Stakes Results

  • 1st: #7 Snow Patrol
  • 2nd: #4 Southport Tycoon
  • 3rd: #1 Zipaway



The Autumn Stakes is a Group 2 event worth over $300,000 hosted each year in February at Caulfield Racecourse*.

*In 2023 the 2023 Autumn Stakes and C.F. Orr Stakes Day card ran at Ladbrokes Park Hillside, Sandown. 

Open to three year olds only and run under set weights plus penalties conditions, the Autumn Stakes presents an exciting early autumn challenge for the strongest three year old gallopers heading towards races like the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) the following month. Light Fantastic (2008) was the last three-year-old to complete the Autumn Stakes – Australian Guineas double.

The Autumn Stakes also now serves as an early lead-up into the Special Conditions All-Star Mile (1600m) held at various racetracks around Melbourne in March.

Forming a central part of the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival, the Autumn Stakes is held on CF Orr Stakes Day and is one of a host of Group status races on the Caulfield card at the meeting.

The other key CF Orr Stakes Day feature races are the:

  • Group 1 CF Orr Stakes (1400m),
  • Group 2 Rubiton Stakes (1100m),
  • Group 2 Blue Diamond Prelude (F) (1100m),
  • Group 3 Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) (1100m),
  • Group 3 TS Carlyon Cup (1600m), and the
  • Group 3 Kevin Hayes Stakes (1200m) which runs as the Senet Peter Le Grand Stakes in 2024.

Another potential target for the Autumn Stakes graduates is a trip to Sydney for the Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m), a race the 2020 Autumn Stakes winner Microphone ran second in.

The Autumn Stakes 2024 ran on Saturday February 10, 2024 at Caulfield Racecourse and was won in a narrow upset by the Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr-trained Snow Patrol ($9). 

2024 Autumn Stakes
Date: Saturday February 10, 2024
Track: Caulfield Racecourse
Distance: 1400m
Race Type: 3YO Set Weights + Penalties
Status: Group 2
Prize Money: $300,000

2024 Autumn Stakes Results

  • 1st: #7 Snow Patrol ($9)
  • 2nd: #4 Southport Tycoon
  • 3rd: #1 Zipaway

In a thrilling upset, Snow Patrol ($9) outmuscled the heavily favoured Southport Tycoon to win the 2024 Autumn Stakes at Caulfield. Jockey Mark Zahra expertly guided the Contributer gelding, patiently waiting until the 150m mark before unleashing his charge. Snow Patrol surged past the tiring leader, crossing the line a nose ahead in a heart-stopping finish. This victory marks a significant rise for the progressive star, proving his mettle against top competition.

Finish No. Horse Trainer Jockey Margin Bar. Weight Penalty Starting Price
1 7 SNOW PATROL (NZ) Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) Mark Zahra 6 57kg $9
2 4 SOUTHPORT TYCOON Ciaron Maher Damian Lane 0.1L 5 57kg $2F
3 1 ZIPAWAY Neville Parnham Steven Parnham 2.6L 7 58.5kg $7.50
4 5 HEY FAT CAT Robbie Laing Michael Dee 3.85L 4 57kg $6
5 2 CARBONADOS (NZ) Ben, Will & JD Hayes Luke Currie 3.95L 1 58kg $7
6 3 FLYING TRAPEZE Gary Portelli Craig Williams 4.45L 8 57kg $11
7 8 SACRAMENTAL (NZ) Mitchell Freedman Jarrod Fry 8.7L 3 57kg $91
8 6 SHINY NEW DEEL (NZ) Gavin Bedggood Ms Jamie Kah 10.7L 2 57kg $51

Table Credit: Racing Australia.

2024 Autumn Stakes Betting & Odds

The latest Autumn Stakes 2024 odds and betting market links will be provided below the week of the race so stay tuned.

Microphone ($2.60 in 2020) was the last favourite in Autumn Stakes betting to salute for the punters.

CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST 2024 AUTUMN STAKES ODDS (Final Field)

2024 Autumn Stakes Form

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2024 AUTUMN STAKES FORM GUIDE 

2024 Autumn Stakes Tips

Stay tuned for our exclusive Autumn Stakes 2024 Tips on the CF Orr Stakes Day event this autumn.

  • To Win: #1 Zipaway ($6 at time of publish) – BET NOW

This Perth-trained horse offers intriguing value after impressive performances back home. Barnstorming win in the Group 2 WA Guineas over a mile last prep, he proved his mettle against older horses in the Group 1 Northerly Stakes (1800m), pushing them to the line and finishing a courageous third by a whisker. Having trialled well before tackling the eastern states, his proven ability fresh and winning form at the distance make him a contender to watch. Prepare to see him validate his WA success with a first-up win here.

2024 Autumn Stakes Field

The Autumn Stakes field is released each year on the Wednesday before the race along with all the other final CF Orr Stakes Day acceptances.

The 2024 Autumn Stakes Final Field & Barrier Draw will be published below as soon as available on Wednesday February 7, 2024.

The Autumn Stakes 2024 field features a small field of potential Group 1-bound three-year-old with markets led by Ciaron Maher’s odds-on elect Southport Tycoon coming off a Group 2 Australia Stakes second. 

No Last 10 Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight Probable Weight Penalty Hcp Rating
1 243x11413x ZIPAWAY Neville Parnham Steven Parnham 7 58.5kg 100
2 1×16 CARBONADOS (NZ) Ben, Will & JD Hayes Luke Currie 1 58kg 71
3 125×618533 FLYING TRAPEZE Gary Portelli Craig Williams 8 57kg 75
4 1129×2 SOUTHPORT TYCOON Ciaron Maher Damian Lane 5 57kg 90
5 6086×11 HEY FAT CAT Robbie Laing Michael Dee 4 57kg 68
6 31 SHINY NEW DEEL (NZ) Gavin Bedggood Ms Jamie Kah 2 57kg 64
7 134x SNOW PATROL (NZ) Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) Mark Zahra 6 57kg 65
8 15 SACRAMENTAL (NZ) Mitchell Freedman Jarrod Fry 3 57kg 63

Table Credit: Racing Australia.

2024 Autumn Stakes Nominations

The early Autumn Stakes nominations for 2024 are released by Racing Victoria each autumn on the Monday before the race.

Last 10 Horse Sex Age Trainer Ballot Weight True Weight Penalty Hcp Rating
1 x51x65111x GRIFF C 3 Ciaron Maher 1 59.5kg 108
2 243x11413x ZIPAWAY G 3 Neville Parnham 2 58.5kg 100
3 11931x46x AMUR C 3 James Cummings 3 58.5kg 83
4 1×16 CARBONADOS (NZ) G 3 Ben, Will & JD Hayes 4 58kg 71
5 1129×2 SOUTHPORT TYCOON C 3 Ciaron Maher 5 57kg 90
6 133x0x TOWNSEND G 3 Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott 6 57kg 83
7 2x1144x MOLLYNICKERS F 3 Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman 7 55kg 78
8 1x1230x5 SCENTIFY C 3 Ciaron Maher 8 57kg 76
9 125×618533 FLYING TRAPEZE C 3 Gary Portelli 9 57kg 75
10 510×421610 REGAL ZEUS G 3 John McArdle 10 57kg 72
11 5x962x114 AMIGO G 3 Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman 11 57kg 69
12 6086×11 HEY FAT CAT G 3 Robbie Laing 12 57kg 68
13 134x SNOW PATROL (NZ) G 3 Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) 13 57kg 65
14 31 SHINY NEW DEEL (NZ) G 3 Gavin Bedggood 14 57kg 64
15 15 SACRAMENTAL (NZ) C 3 Mitchell Freedman 15 57kg 63
16 0x221 SPARKLING F 3 Matt Laurie 16 55kg 62

Table Credit: Racing Australia.

Autumn Stakes History

The Autumn Stakes was first inaugurated in 1968, with Anvil taking out the first edition. In 1980, the race was granted Group 3 status, but was later downgraded to listed status in 1991. In 2005, the Autumn Stakes was again elevated to Group 3, and then to Group 2 in 2008. It has been known variously as the Schweppes Cup, Schweppervescence Cup and D’Urban Stakes.

Considered a good form guide for the Australian Guineas, Light Fantastic (2008) was the last Autumn Stakes winner to back-up and win the Group 1. The Autumn Stakes has also produced other recent Australian Guineas winners including Heart Of Dreams (2009). In 2019 the Autumn Stakes winner Hawkshot went on to run second next-up in the Australian Guineas results.

Notable Autumn Stakes winners include Blaze The Turf (1998), Apache Cat (2006), Light Fantastic (2008), Pied A Terre (2012), and Microphone (2020).

Autumn Stakes results since 2000 are listed below.

Autumn Stakes Results

Year Place Horse Time
2024
Autumn Stakes
1st Snow Patrol 1 minute 23.54 seconds
2nd Southport Tycoon
3rd Zipaway
2023
Autumn Stakes
1st Glint Of Silver 1 minute 24.42 seconds
2nd Amenable
3rd The Fortune Teller
2022
Autumn Stakes
1st Coastwatch 1 minute 24.28 seconds
2nd Burning Power
3rd Lucky Decision
2021
Autumn Stakes
1st Poland 1 minute 23.00 seconds
2nd Amish Boy
3rd It’sourtime
2020
Autumn Stakes
1st Microphone 1 minute 22.88 seconds
2nd Banquo
3rd Adelaide Ace
2019
Autumn Stakes
1st Hawkshot 1 minute 23.47 seconds
2nd Dealmaker
3rd Ringerdingding
2018
Autumn Stakes
1st Holy Snow 1 minute 24.89 seconds
2nd Mr So And So
3rd Astoria
2017
Autumn Stakes
1st Oak Door 1 minute 23.54 seconds
2nd Attention
3rd Knowable
2016
Autumn Stakes
1st Mahuta 1 minute 23.4 seconds
2nd Sailing By
3rd Snoopy
2015
Autumn Stakes
1st Nicasio 1 minute 23.6 seconds
2nd Zebulon
3rd Firehouse Rock
2014
Autumn Stakes
1st Thunder Fantasy 1 minute 23.8 seconds
2nd Rock Hero
3rd Late Charge
2013
Autumn Stakes
1st Mulaazem 1 minute 23.7 seconds
2nd Fiveandahalfstar
3rd Super Cool
2012
Autumn Stakes
1st Pied A Terre 1 minute 24.7 seconds
2nd Proliferate
3rd Adamantium
2011
Autumn Stakes
1st Dusty Star 1 minute 22.5 seconds
2nd Under The Eiffel
3rd Eclair Mystic
2010
Autumn Stakes
1st Denman 1 minute 23.3 seconds
2nd Guru Bob
3rd Most Immediate
2009
Autumn Stakes
1st Fravashi 1 minute 22.8 seconds
2nd Nicconi
3rd Heart Of Dreams
2008
Autumn Stakes
1st Light Fantastic 1 minute 23.2 seconds
2nd Vivacious
3rd Viatorian
2007
Autumn Stakes
1st Catechuchu 1 minute 24.7 seconds
2nd Haradasun
3rd Eclair Passion
2006
Autumn Stakes
1st Apache Cat 1 minute 24.7 seconds
2nd God’s Own
3rd Empress Lily
2005
Autumn Stakes
1st Shinzig 1 minute 23.4 seconds
2nd Not A Single Doubt
3rd Danehill Express
2004
Autumn Stakes
1st Special Harmony 1 minute 23.5 seconds
2nd Youth
3rd Dane Fever
2003
Autumn Stakes
1st Titanic Jack 1 minute 25.1 seconds
2nd Storm Prince
3rd Step Ahead
2002
Autumn Stakes
1st Dash For Cash 1 minute 24.1 seconds
2nd Barkada
3rd Zonked
2001
Autumn Stakes
1st Desert Sky 1 minute 25.1 seconds
2nd Desert Eagle
3rd Crop
2000
Autumn Stakes
1st Sudurka 1 minute 24.0 seconds
2nd Skymaker
3rd Noble Sensation

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