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The Eclipse Stakes is a Group 3 event held at Caulfield each spring on Zipping Classic Day.
2023 Eclipse Stakes Results
- 1st: #1 Just Folk
- 2nd: #8 Danish Fortune
- 3rd: #6 Keats
Eclipse Stakes News
The Eclipse Stakes is a Group 3 event previously held at Sandown Racecourse towards the end of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
The 2021 Eclipse Stakes and Zipping Classic Day card moved to late November at Caulfield Racecourse where it remained for the 2022 edition.
The 2023 Eclipse Stakes took place on the first Saturday in December.
Held under quality handicap conditions, the Eclipse Stakes is an 1800m test with $200,000 prize money on offer.
The Eclipse Stakes is held on one of the biggest race days of the year at Sandown Racecourse (Caulfield in 2021) – Zipping Classic Day. Also featured on the race program are the Group 2 Zipping Classic (2400m), Group 2 Sandown Guineas (1600m), Group 3 Summoned Stakes (1500m), and the Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1300m).
The Eclipse Stakes is often targeted by horses who are towards the end of their spring racing campaign. The Listed Melbourne Cup Day Plate (1800m), run under handicap conditions at Flemington can sometimes act as a lead up race. Some mares come via the Group 2 Matriarch Stakes (2000m) held at Flemington on Mackinnon Stakes Day, a race the 2017 Eclipse Stakes winner Payroll improved on a lead-up second in. The Group 3 Lexus Hotham Stakes on Derby Day is another potential Eclipse Stakes lead-up for spring stayers.
Following their run in the Eclipse Stakes there are a number of avenues horses can pursue. Many might head to the paddock, while some might continue to seek a few placings to round off their spring campaign during the summer races.
The 2023 Eclipse Stakes ran on Saturday December 2, 2023 at Caulfield Racecourse and was won narrowly by the Gavin Bedggood-trained favourite Just Folk ($2.90F).
| Eclipse Stakes 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday December 2, 2023 |
| Track: | Caulfield Racecourse (since 2021) |
| Distance: | 1800m |
| Race Type: | Open Quality Handicap |
| Status: | Group 3 |
| Prize Money: | $200,000 |
2023 Eclipse Stakes Results
- 1st: #1 Just Folk ($2.90F)
- 2nd: #8 Danish Fortune
- 3rd: #6 Keats
Cranbourne horseman Gavin Bedggood prepared first and third in the Eclipse Stakes 2023 results on Zipping Classic Day with race favourite Just Folk ($2.90F) looming up on the outside with a furlong to go to post a narrow win for the punters, while stablemate Keats ($4.40) rounded out the trifecta finishing 1.35 lengths back third. Danish Fortune ($19) added value to the top three running second.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | JUST FOLK | Gavin Bedggood | Mark Zahra | 6 | 58kg | $2.90F | |||
| 2 | 8 | DANISH FORTUNE | Darren McLeod | Ms Alana Kelly | 0.1L | 3 | 54kg | $19 | ||
| 3 | 6 | KEATS (IRE) | Gavin Bedggood | Beau Mertens | 1.35L | 1 | 54kg | $4.40 | ||
| 4 | 5 | SWORDS DRAWN | Michael Moroney | Daniel Stackhouse | 3.1L | 2 | 55kg | $10 | ||
| 5 | 4 | JUNIPAL | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | John Allen | 3.2L | 4 | 55kg | $4.80 | ||
| 6 | 7 | LET’SROLLTHEDICE | Danny O’Brien | Michael Dee | 6.7L | 7 | 54kg | $9.50 | ||
| 7 | 2 | SIR LUCAN (IRE) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Ms Linda Meech | 7.1L | 5 | 56kg | $7 | ||
| 3 | AIN’TNODEELDUN | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Billy Egan | 0 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2023 Eclipse Stakes Betting Odds
The latest Eclipse Stakes 2023 betting odds will be listed below complete with links to the markets at Ladbrokes.com.au for you to lock-in your Eclipse Stakes Tips at the hottest spring odds.
Mouro ($3.60 in 2013) and Just Folk ($2.90 in 2023) are the latest favourites in Eclipse Stakes betting to win.
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2023 Eclipse Stakes Form Guide
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2023 Eclipse Stakes Tips
Stay tuned for our exclusive Eclipse Stakes 2023 Tips on the Zipping Classic Day Group 3 this spring.
- To Win: #3 Ain’tnodeeldun ($3.50 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Top couple hard to split but leaning towards Ain’tnodeeldun who just keeps on winning. The Anthony & Sam Freedman-trained six-year-old chases his fourth win on the trot and has a strong record at the distance (4:3-1-0). Narrow Group 3 winner at The Valley last time out in the JRA Cup (2040m) back in late October. Freshened-up since and back to 1800m could be hard to hold out in a small field.
2023 Eclipse Stakes Field
The Eclipse Stakes field is usually contested by horses who are nearing the end of their spring campaign. As a result, many of the runners in the Eclipse Stakes field are at peak fitness and have provided quite a bit of form for punters to follow. In the past, the Eclipse Stakes field has featured some top quality horses, and the winner is almost always a very handy type.
The 2023 Eclipse Stakes field is released the Wednesday before the race and will be published below once announced by Racing Victoria.
The Eclipse Stakes 2023 final field features a small but smart field of in-form gallopers including the Anthony & Sam Freedman-trained Group 3 JRA Cup winner Ain’tnodeeldun and the top-weight Just Folk coming off a third in last weekend’s Ladbrokes Cranbourne Cup.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x44496x243 | JUST FOLK | Gavin Bedggood | Mark Zahra | 6 | 58kg | 102 | ||
| 2 | 1390×70403 | SIR LUCAN (IRE) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Ms Linda Meech | 5 | 56kg | 98 | ||
| 3 | 02419×0111 | AIN’TNODEELDUN | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Billy Egan | 7 | 55.5kg | 97 | ||
| 4 | 309×502671 | JUNIPAL | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | John Allen | 4 | 55kg | 96 | ||
| 5 | 52213836×0 | SWORDS DRAWN | Michael Moroney | Daniel Stackhouse | 2 | 55kg | 96 | ||
| 6 | 43024265×2 | KEATS (IRE) | Gavin Bedggood | Beau Mertens | 1 | 54kg | 92 | ||
| 7 | x5052x7461 | LET’SROLLTHEDICE | Danny O’Brien | Michael Dee | 8 | 54kg | 90 | ||
| 8 | 25x19x0231 | DANISH FORTUNE | Darren McLeod | Ms Alana Kelly | 3 | 54kg | 80 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2023 Eclipse Stakes Nominations
The 2023 Eclipse Stakes nominations are taken the Monday before race week, the full list of middle-distance stayers targeting the showdown to be announced below.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02419×0111 | AIN’TNODEELDUN | G | 6 | Anthony & Sam Freedman | 97 |
| 2 | 25x19x0231 | DANISH FORTUNE | G | 6 | Darren McLeod | 80 |
| 3 | 12111191×2 | DUNKEL (NZ) | G | 4 | Patrick Payne | 102 |
| 4 | 309×502671 | JUNIPAL | G | 8 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 96 |
| 5 | x44496x243 | JUST FOLK | G | 7 | Gavin Bedggood | 102 |
| 6 | 43024265×2 | KEATS (IRE) | G | 7 | Gavin Bedggood | 92 |
| 7 | 06x51183x8 | KING MAGNUS | G | 8 | Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock | 104 |
| 8 | x5052x7461 | LET’SROLLTHEDICE | H | 4 | Danny O’Brien | 90 |
| 9 | 74x1x55411 | PICAROON | M | 6 | Tom Dabernig | 82 |
| 10 | 141280×726 | RIVERINA CYCLONE | M | 5 | Matt Laurie | 73 |
| 11 | 1390×70403 | SIR LUCAN (IRE) | G | 6 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 98 |
| 12 | 52213836×0 | SWORDS DRAWN | G | 8 | Michael Moroney | 96 |
| 13 | 27435×9425 | THALASSOPHILE | M | 5 | Chris Waller | 97 |
| 14 | 100x900x03 | VASMEE | G | 7 | Nathan Dunn | 75 |
| 15 | 517×129 | VIVY AIR | F | 3 | Archie Alexander | 74 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Eclipse Stakes History
The Eclipse Stakes has over the years acquired a reputation for quality fields and top notch winners.
The Eclipse Stakes race distance has changed a few times over the years, varying between 2100m and the current 1800m.
The 2013 Eclipse Stakes was held at Caulfield because Sandown was undergoing renovations. Prior to 2011, the Eclipse Stakes was held the week following the Zipping (Sandown) Classic. However, it was moved in order to create a significant feature race card on Zipping Classic Day.
Once a Principal Race, the Eclipse Stakes was given listed status at the introduction of the Group system. It held that until 1997, when it was upgraded to a Group 3 event.
The Eclipse Stakes was not held for two years, 1942 and 1943.
Notable Eclipse Stakes winners include Balkan Prince (1937), Morse Code (1950, 1952), Sky Call (1971), Pride Of Century (1981), Innocent King (1994), Fields Of Omagh (2001) and Mouro (2013). Eclipse Stakes results, place getters and winning times since 2000 are provided below.
Eclipse Stakes History
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Eclipse Stakes |
1st | Just Folk | 1 minute 50.74 seconds |
| 2nd | Danish Fortune | ||
| 3rd | Keats | ||
| 2022 Eclipse Stakes |
1st | Milford | 1 minute 48.51 seconds |
| 2nd | El Gladiador | ||
| 3rd | Holbien | ||
| 2021 Eclipse Stakes |
1st | Regalo Di Gaetano | 1 minute 49.66 seconds |
| 2nd | Bonvicini | ||
| 3rd | Starelle | ||
| 2020 Eclipse Stakes |
1st | So Si Bon | 1 minute 49.61 seconds |
| 2nd | Power Scheme | ||
| 3rd | Homesman | ||
| 2019 Eclipse Stakes |
1st | Pacodali | 1 minute 51.56 seconds |
| 2nd | Setting Sail | ||
| 3rd | Exasperate | ||
| 2018 Eclipse Stakes |
1st | Tally | 1 minute 51.22 seconds |
| 2nd | He Ekscels | ||
| 3rd | Muraaqeb | ||
| 2017 Eclipse Stakes |
1st | Payroll | 1 minute 51.45 seconds |
| 2nd | Kidmenever | ||
| 3rd | Jacquinot Bay | ||
| 2016 Eclipse Stakes |
1st | Turnitaround | 1 minute 51.26 seconds |
| 2nd | High Church | ||
| 3rd | Lidari | ||
| 2015 Eclipse Stakes |
1st | Casino Dancer | 1 minute 48.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Puccini | ||
| 3rd | Worthy Cause | ||
| 2014 Eclipse Stakes |
1st | Zabisco | 1 minute 49.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Pheidon | ||
| 3rd | Extra Zero | ||
| 2013 Eclipse Stakes |
1st | Mouro | 1 minute 50.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Rain Drum | ||
| 3rd | Bel Thor | ||
| 2012 Eclipse Stakes |
1st | Eclair Surprise | 1 minute 49.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Tai Tai Tess | ||
| 3rd | Shewan | ||
| 2011 Eclipse Stakes |
1st | Rothera | 1 minute 52.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Folding Gear | ||
| 3rd | Ulundi | ||
| 2010 Eclipse Stakes |
1st | Viking Hero | 1 minute 55.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Davcon | ||
| 3rd | Niblick | ||
| 2009Eclipse Stakes | 1st | Bashful Girl | 1 minute 49.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Rose Syrah | ||
| 3rd | Down Under Boy | ||
| 2008Eclipse Stakes | 1st | Eskimo Dan | 2 minutes 15.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Instructor | ||
| 3rd | Sentire | ||
| 2007Eclipse Stakes | 1st | Like It Is | 2 minutes 50.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Shinzig | ||
| 3rd | Hidden Strings | ||
| 2006Eclipse Stakes | 1st | Utility | 2 minutes 52.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Douro Valley | ||
| 3rd | Flash Trick | ||
| 2005Eclipse Stakes | 1st | Aqua D’Amore | 2 minutes 14.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Stamen | ||
| 3rd | Wild Classic | ||
| 2004Eclipse Stakes | 1st | Requisite | 1 minute 49.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Fonome | ||
| 3rd | Caveat Emptor | ||
| 2003Eclipse Stakes | 1st | Zazzman | 2 minutes 03.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Chairman’s Choice | ||
| 3rd | You Little Beaut | ||
| 2002Eclipse Stakes | 1st | Damaschino | 2 minutes 02.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Another Warrior | ||
| 3rd | British Buska | ||
| 2001Eclipse Stakes | 1st | Fields Of Omagh | 2 minutes 11.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Thong Classic | ||
| 3rd | Aquiver | ||
| 2000Eclipse Stakes | 1st | Tickle My | 2 minutes 07.0 seconds |
| 2nd | The Collector | ||
| 3rd | Aka Bilk | ||
