GROUP 12000m
Champions Stakes
2026
The Champions Stakes is a weight-for-age Group 1 at Flemington, the feature of the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
$3,000,000
Prize Money
Flemington
Victoria
2000m
Distance
November
Final day of Melbourne Cup Carnival
Last Winner
Mr Brightside
2024
$2.50
SP
Jockey
C. Williams
Trainer
B. & D. Hayes
Past Winners
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mr Brightside | C. Williams | B. & D. Hayes | $2.50 |
Race History
The Champions Stakes has been run under various names and is now the headline race on the final day of the carnival.
Champions Stakes FAQ
When is the Champions Stakes 2026?
The Champions Stakes is held in November (Final day of Melbourne Cup Carnival) at Flemington Racecourse.
What is the prize money for the Champions Stakes?
The Champions Stakes has total prize money of $3,000,000, making it one of Australia's richest group 1 races.
Who won the last Champions Stakes?
Mr Brightside won the 2024 Champions Stakes, trained by B. & D. Hayes and ridden by C. Williams.
How do I bet on the Champions Stakes?
You can find the best Champions Stakes odds from all major Australian bookmakers on our odds comparison page. We update odds in real-time leading up to the race.