Manikato Stakes: Date, how to watch, past winners, latest odds and more

The Manikato Stakes is a Group 1 thoroughbred horse race which takes place at Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, in September.

Raced under weight-for-age conditions over 1200m, the Manikato Stakes is for horses aged three-years-old and above.

The Manikato Stakes is one of the big sprint races of the Victorian Spring Carnival and always attracts a high-quality field.

There have been some famous winners of the Manikato Stakes, including Hey Doc and Lankan Rupee.

Here is everything you need to know about the Manikato Stakes.

Manikato Stakes date

The 2024 edition of the Manikato Stakes will be held on Friday 27th September.

Manikato Stakes time

The exact start time for the Manikato Stakes has yet to be confirmed, but in 2023 it was Race 8 on a bumper card.

Manikato Stakes venue

The Manikato Stakes always takes place at Moonee Valley Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria.

Manikato Stakes how to watch

The Manikato Stakes will be free-to-air on Channel 7 and on the 7Plus app.

Manikato Stakes prize money

The total prize fund for the Manikato Stakes currently stands at $2million.

The winner of the race will scoop $1,200,000. Second place will pick up $360,000, and third place will receive $180,000.

Sixth, seventh and eighth will all win $40,000.

Manikato Stakes history

The Manikato Stakes was originally known as the Freeway Stakes and was first raced in 1968 as a Principal Race.

However, in 1984 it was renamed the Manikato Stakes in honour of the great Manikato, who won five consecutive William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley.

From 1989 onwards, the Manikato Stakes was awarded Group 1 status.

Manikato Stakes past winners

Imperatriz was the winner of the 2023 edition of the Manikato Stakes for trainer Mark Walker and jockey Opie Bosson.

Hey Doc won the Manikato Stakes on two occasions in 2017 and 2020, while Manikato did the same in 1979 and 1982.

Lankan Rupee, Buffering and Hay List are among the other famous horses to have won the race.

Manikato Stakes odds

I Wish I Win is the current hot fancy to win the Manikato Stakes and is priced at 4.00 to get the job done.

Bella Nipotina is available at 6.00, while Giga Kick is 9.00.