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The $750,000 Futurity Stakes is a Group 1 WFA race run on Blue Diamond Stakes Day a fortnight after the CF Orr Stakes.
2024 Futurity Stakes Results
- 1st: #1 Mr Brightside
- 2nd: #2 Pericles
- 3rd: #6 Buffalo River
Futurity Stakes News
- 2024 Futurity Stakes Field & Betting Update: Mr Brightside Odds-On Favourite
- 2024 CF Orr Stakes Results: Mr Brightside Flashes Home Late to Run Down Pride Of Jenni
- 2023 Futurity Stakes Field & Betting Update: I’m Thunderstruck vs Alligator Blood
- Futurity Stakes 2022 Results: Winner Sierra Sue Could Run In $5mil All-Star Mile Field
- 2022 Blue Diamond Stakes Day: Caulfield Scratchings & Track Report
The Futurity Stakes is a Group 1 weight-for-age race traditionally held at Caulfield Racecourse* in late February on Blue Diamond Stakes Day each Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival.
*In 2023 the Blue Diamond Stakes Day program ran Sandown’s Ladbrokes Park Lakeside course.
Run over a middle sprint distance of 1400m, the country’s best sprinters and milers compete for a chance to win $750,000 in prize money.
There are three Group 1 races held at the meeting with the Futurity Stakes joined by the Group 1 $2 million Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) – Victoria’s premier race for two-year-olds – and the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) for sprinters.
Many horses in the Futurity Stakes field come off an earlier autumn run at Caulfield a fortnight earlier in the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes (1400m). Recent horses to complete the CF Orr – Futurity Stakes double include Black Heart Bart (2017), Moment Of Change (2014) and All Too Hard (2013).
Mr Brightside (2024) was the last horse to complete the CF Orr Stakes – Futurity Stakes double.
In 2022 Tofane won the CF Orr Stakes before a third in that year’s Futurity Stakes results.
The Futurity Stakes winner is now also granted entry into the Special Condition The All-Star Mile (1600m).
The 2022 Futurity Stakes form was franked with the runner-up Mo’unga returning in the spring to run top three in a host of other Group 1 events including the Makybe Diva Stakes (3rd), Underwood Stakes (2nd) and VRC Champions Stakes (2nd).
In 2023 the Futurity Stakes winner Alligator Blood ran a next-up fourth in The All-Star Mile results. He also returned that spring for a huge campaign that included winning the Underwood Stakes – Caulfield Stakes double.
The 2023 Futurity form was firmly franked by the runner-up Mr Brightside who won the All-Star Mile and Doncaster Mile at his next two starts that campaign.
The 2024 Futurity Stakes ran on Saturday February 24th, 2024 at Caulfield Racecourse with Mr Brightside ($1.50F) celebrating his sixth career Group 1 at his pet track and distance with a dominant display.
| Futurity Stakes 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday February 24th, 2024 |
| Track: | Caulfield Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1400m |
| Race Type: | Weight-For- Age |
| Status: | Group 1 |
| Prize Money: | $750,000 |
2024 Futurity Stakes Results
- 1st: #1 Mr Brightside ($1.50F)
- 2nd: #2 Pericles
- 3rd: #6 Buffalo River
The Ben, Will & JD Hayes-trained marvel Mr Brightside ($1.50F) was far too good late coming home strongly to run past his rivals and salute as the odds-on favourite in the Futurity Stakes 2024 results on way to a title defence in the All-Star Mile back at the track.
Click here to read more on the powerhouse performance by Mr Brightside in the 2024 Futurity Stakes.
2024 Futurity Stakes Results & Finishing Order
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | MR BRIGHTSIDE (NZ) | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Craig Williams | 5 | 59kg | $1.50F | |||
| 2 | 2 | PERICLES | James Cummings | Ms Jamie Kah | 1.5L | 1 | 59kg | $9.50 | ||
| 3 | 6 | BUFFALO RIVER (USA) | Michael Moroney | Ms Celine Gaudray (a) | 2.75L | 7 | 59kg | $11 | ||
| 4 | 4 | DOM TO SHOOT | Sean & Jake Casey | Damian Lane | 3.15L | 6 | 59kg | $31 | ||
| 5 | 8 | HEY FAT CAT | Robbie Laing | Jordan Childs | 3.65L | 3 | 55.5kg | $26 | ||
| 6 | 3 | MUNHAMEK (GB) | Nick Ryan | Blake Shinn | 3.85L | 4 | 59kg | $41 | ||
| 7 | 5 | NUGGET (GB) | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | 4.6L | 2 | 59kg | $10 | ||
| 8 | 7 | ATTRITION | Mitchell Freedman | Ben Melham | 7.6L | 8 | 59kg | $10
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Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2024 Futurity Stakes Betting Odds
The latest Futurity Stakes 2024 betting odds provided by Ladbrokes.com.au will be available below as soon as markets on the Group 1 on Blue Diamond Stakes Day are released.
The latest favourites in Futurity Stakes betting to win are Alizee ($2.80 in 2019), fellow mare Probabeel ($3.50EF in 2021), Alligator Blood ($2.80 in 2023), and Mr Brightside ($1.50 in 2024).
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2024 Futurity Stakes Form Guide
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2024 Futurity Stakes Tips
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- To Win: #1 Mr Brightside ($1.45 at time of publish) – BET NOW
While backing Mr Brightside in the Futurity might not land you a big payoff, victory seems almost inevitable for the weight-for-age champion from Lindsay Park. His recent triumph in the CF Orr at this very track and distance showcased his determination, as he narrowly fended off Pride Of Jenni in a heart-stopping finish. Now even sharper and enjoying a favourable gate five in this relatively weak eight-horse field, Mr Brightside has a golden opportunity to extend his winning streak. With Craig Williams back in the saddle, expect another masterclass ride. This may not be a value bet, but dismissing Mr Brightside at your peril.
2024 Futurity Stakes Field
The Futurity Stakes field attracts a similar line-up of weight-for-age autumn hopefuls as the CF Orr Stakes contested at the same track and distance a fortnight earlier.
Horses may back-up from the Futurity Stakes field later in the autumn and contest the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington, a double completed by Niconero in 2009.
The 2024 Futurity Stakes field and barrier draw will be published below on the Wednesday before the race.
Mr Brightside, chasing his sixth Group 1 success on way to an All-Star Mile title defence, is odds-on favourite in the small 2024 Futurity Stakes final field.
Click here to read more on the key runners in the 2024 Futurity Stakes field and betting markets.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1x111222x1 | MR BRIGHTSIDE (NZ) | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Craig Williams | 5 | 59kg | 118 | ||
| 2 | 292x1132x6 | PERICLES | James Cummings | Ms Jamie Kah | 1 | 59kg | 108 | ||
| 3 | 7x128x3017 | MUNHAMEK (GB) | Nick Ryan | Blake Shinn | 4 | 59kg | 106 | ||
| 4 | 1823x2319x | DOM TO SHOOT | Sean & Jake Casey | Damian Lane | 6 | 59kg | 110 | ||
| 5 | 13553x404x | NUGGET (GB) | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | 2 | 59kg | 105 | ||
| 6 | x901410x33 | BUFFALO RIVER (USA) | Michael Moroney | Ms Celine Gaudray (a) | 7 | 59kg | 105 | ||
| 7 | 1152x5201x | ATTRITION | Mitchell Freedman | Ben Melham | 8 | 59kg | 108 | ||
| 8 | 6086×1145 | HEY FAT CAT | Robbie Laing | 3 | 55.5kg | 71 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2024 Futurity Stakes Nominations
The 2024 Futurity Stakes nominations will be published here on the Monday before Blue Diamond Stakes Day.
The Futurity Stakes 2024 nominations attracted only seven entries, with the spotlight firmly on Lindsay Park’s champion Mr Brightside. Fresh off his heart-stopping victory in the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes at the same track and distance, he’s the clear favourite despite the early stage of the season. While the lack of contenders might raise eyebrows, Mr Brightside’s early dominance sets the stage for an intriguing battle in the weight-for-age showdown.
Nominations extended until 10:00am (AEDT) – 20/02/2024
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1152x5201x | ATTRITION | H | 4 | Mitchell Freedman | 108 |
| 2 | x901410x33 | BUFFALO RIVER (USA) | G | 8 | Michael Moroney | 105 |
| 3 | 1823x2319x | DOM TO SHOOT | G | 6 | Sean & Jake Casey | 110 |
| 4 | 1x111222x1 | MR BRIGHTSIDE (NZ) | G | 6 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 118 |
| 5 | 7x128x3017 | MUNHAMEK (GB) | G | 8 | Nick Ryan | 106 |
| 6 | 13553x404x | NUGGET (GB) | G | 7 | Ciaron Maher | 105 |
| 7 | 292x1132x6 | PERICLES | G | 4 | James Cummings | 108 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Futurity Stakes History
Founded in 1897, the Futurity Stakes was first won by Resolute and has so far featured several champion horses including three time winner Ajax with victories in the 1938 to 1940 Futurity Stakes races. Racing legend Manikato managed one step better by winning the race four times in 1979 to 1981 and again in 1983. Prior to 2006, the Futurity Stakes was a 1400m race which was also held over 1800m in 1979.
The Futurity Stakes results dating back to 2000 are listed in the table below to help with your Futurity Stakes betting selections this season.
In 2023 the Futurity Stakes ran at Sandown with Caulfield undergoing renovations.
Recent Futurity Stakes Winners
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Mr Brightside | 1 minute 22.54 seconds |
| 2nd | Pericles | ||
| 3rd | Buffalo River | ||
| 2023 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Alligator Blood | 1 minute 23.13 seconds |
| 2nd | Mr Brightside | ||
| 3rd | I’m Thunderstruck | ||
| 2022 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Sierra Sue | 1 minute 22.36 seconds |
| 2nd | Mo’unga | ||
| 3rd | Tofane | ||
| 2021 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Probabeel | 1 minute 22.76 seconds |
| 2nd | Arcadia Queen | ||
| 3rd | Mr Quickie | ||
| 2020 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Streets Of Avalon | 1 minute 21.90 seconds |
| 2nd | Super Seth | ||
| 3rd | Melody Belle | ||
| 2019 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Alizee | 1 minute 22.48 seconds |
| 2nd | Malaguerra | ||
| 3rd | Hartnell | ||
| 2018 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Brave Smash | 1 minute 23.16 seconds |
| 2nd | Tosen Stardom | ||
| 3rd | Showtime | ||
| 2017 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Black Heart Bart | 1 minute 22.96 seconds |
| 2nd | Tosen Stardom | ||
| 3rd | Ecuador | ||
| 2016 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Turn Me Loose | 1 minute 22.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Stratum Star | ||
| 3rd | Suavito | ||
| 2015 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Suavito | 1 minute 23.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Smokin’ Joey | ||
| 3rd | Dissident | ||
| 2014 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Moment Of Change | 1 minute 23.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Sertorius | ||
| 3rd | Pinwheel | ||
| 2013 Futurity Stakes |
1st | All Too Hard | 1 minute 23 seconds |
| 2nd | Glass Harmonium | ||
| 3rd | King Mufhasa | ||
| 2012 Futurity Stakes |
1st | King Mufhasa | 1 minute 23.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Pinker Pinker | ||
| 3rd | Adamantium | ||
| 2011 Futurity Stakes |
1st | More Joyous | 1 minute 21.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Whobegotyou | ||
| 3rd | Dao Dao | ||
| 2010 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Typhoon Tracy | 1 minute 34.43 seconds |
| 2nd | Dao Dao | ||
| 3rd | Sniper’s Bullet | ||
| 2009 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Niconero | 1 minute 36.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Light Fantastic | ||
| 3rd | Alamosa | ||
| 2008 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Niconero | 1 minute 34.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Cargo Cult | ||
| 3rd | Miss Finland | ||
| 2007 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Aqua Damore | 1 minute 35.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Seachange | ||
| 3rd | El Segundo | ||
| 2006 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Fields Of Omagh | 1 minute 34.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Red Dazzler | ||
| 3rd | Rosden | ||
| 2005 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Regal Roller | 1 minute 24.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Super Elegant | ||
| 3rd | Modem | ||
| 2004 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Reset | 1 minute 23.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Vocabulary | ||
| 3rd | Yell | ||
| 2003 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Yell | 1 minute 21.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Innovation Girl | ||
| 3rd | Roman Arch | ||
| 2002 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Dash For Cash | 1 minute 23 seconds |
| 2nd | Chattanooga | ||
| 3rd | Aquiver | ||
| 2001 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Desert Sky (DH) | 1 minute 22.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Mr Murphy (DH) | ||
| 3rd | Porto Roca | ||
| 2000 Futurity Stakes |
1st | Testa Rossa | 1 minute 23.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Miss Pennymoney | ||
| 3rd | Redoutes Choice | ||
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