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

The Turnbull Stakes is a Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race that takes place at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, in October.

The Turnbull Stakes is for horses aged four years old and above and is raced under set weight and penalty conditions.

Raced over a distance of 2000m, the Turnbull Stakes is one of the most significant middle-distance races of the Victorian Spring Carnival.

With $750,000 up for grabs in prize money, the Turnbull Stakes attracts a stellar field and has been won by super mare Winx in the past.

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

Turnbull Stakes date

The Turnbull Stakes is part of the Victorian Spring Carnival and takes place in October each year.

The 2024 edition of the race will take place on Saturday 5th October.

Turnbull Stakes time

The exact time for the Turnbull Stakes has yet to be announced, but in 2023 it was Race 8 on the card, and is likely to be the same again in 2024.

Turnbull Stakes venue

The Turnbull Stakes is always raced at the infamous Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria.

Turnbull Stakes how to watch

The Turnbull Stakes will be shown free-to-air on Channel 7 and also via the 7plus App.

Turnbull Stakes prize money

The total amount of prize money for the Turnbull Stakes stands at a cool $750,000.

The winner will earn $450,000, while second place will take home $135,000. $67,500 will go to third place.

The top eight all earn prize money, with sixth, seventh and eighth all picking up $15,000 for their efforts.

Turnbull Stakes history

The Turnbull Stakes was first raced in 1865 but was then known as the Royal Park Stakes, and was won by a horse named The Sign.

It has undergone several name changes throughout the years but has been named the Turnbull Stakes from 1948 onwards.

From 1865 to 1978 it was a Principal Race, before being upgraded to Group 2 status from 1979 to 2005.

The Turnbull Stakes became a Group 1 race in 2006 and has remained that way ever since.

It was originally raced under handicap conditions, then weight-for-age, before switching to set weight with penalties from 1971.

Turnbull Stakes past winners

Gold Trip was the winner of the 2023 edition for trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, and jockey Mark Zahra.

There have been some famous winners of the Turnbull Stakes, including the mighty Winx, who won the race in 2017 and 2018.

Other notable winners include Makybe Diva in 2005 and Northerly in 2002.

Turnbull Stakes odds

Via Sistina is the hot fancy at 4.50 to win the 2024 edition of the Turnbull Stakes.

Mr Brightside and Pride of Jenni are both priced at 8.00, while Without A Fight is 11.00.