Racing Victoria (RV) and the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) have confirmed the race and entry conditions for the 2025 All-Star Mile, which will carry Group 1 status for the first time.
As announced in August, the All-Star Mile (1600m) will be held at Flemington Racecourse, making its return as part of an iconic autumn raceday, alongside the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) on Super Saturday, March 8, 2025.
The race will be run over 1600 metres in a Group 1 weight-for-age format, with no claims.
The total prizemoney is set at $2.5 million, with the winner taking home $1.5 million. Second place will receive $400,000, third place $200,000, and placements from fourth to eighth will be rewarded with $40,000 each.
The remaining horses in the field of 16 starters plus four emergencies will each take home $10,000.
The All-Star Mile’s new home at Flemington further strengthens its connection to the Group 1 $2.5 million Australian Cup (2000m), which is scheduled for March 29, 2025.
The two prestigious races at Flemington will make for an exciting double header in the autumn racing carnival.
Entry into the 2025 All-Star Mile will be via nominations, automatic entries through “Win and You’re In” races, and wildcard entries.
Horses must be nominated by 12pm (AEDT) on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, for a $500 fee.
Late nominations will be accepted until 12pm (AEDT) on Friday, February 14, 2025, for a $1,000 fee.
After nominations close, an order of entry will be published and updated weekly. Acceptances for the race will close on 5 March 2025, with a $10,000 acceptance fee payable to start.
The winners of the following five races will automatically qualify for the 2025 All-Star Mile:
- Group 1 C.F.Orr Stakes (1400m), Caulfield, February 8
- Listed Elms Stakes (1400m), Flemington, February 15
- Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m), Caulfield, February 22
- Group 2 Blamey Stakes (1600m), Flemington, March 1
- Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m), Flemington, March 1
If the winner of any of these races is not already nominated, connections can pay a late entry fee of $500 by 12pm (AEDT) on Monday, 3 March 2025.
A panel from RV and VRC will have the discretion to issue wildcard entries, primarily for emerging talent or horses based outside Victoria, to ensure a competitive and diverse field. Wildcard entries will be announced no later than Monday, March 3, 2025.
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