Hill Stakes

Held at Rosehill Gardens, the Hill Stakes is a 1900m Group 2 horse racing event. Run in early October annually, in 2023 the Hill Stakes is run for $2,000,000.

Just two mares have won the Hill Stakes, with Verry Elleegant (2019) and Miss Marielle (2009) the only females to have won this race since 2003.

Several superstars of the turf have gone on to win the Hill Stakes. The most notable winners of the Hill Stakes include: Cascadian (2022), Think It Over (2021), Verry Elleegant (2019), Hartnell (2016), Preferment (2015), Desert War (2005/2006), Tie The Knot (1999), Saintly (1996), Super Impose (1991), Emancipation (1983), Gunsynd (1972), Baguette (1971), Eskimo Prince (1965), Sky High (1962), Redcraze (1956/1957), Hydrogen (1952/1953), Bernborough (1946), Shannon (1945), Peter Pan (1932/1935), Chatham (1933/1934), Phar Lap (1930/1931) and Gloaming (1922).

2023 Hill Stakes Betting Odds

The 2023 Hill Stakes odds as of October 3 look like this:

• Montefilia – +300
• Hoo Ya Mal – +350
• Atishu – +500
• Duais – +500
• Hope In Your Heart – +700
• Zeyrek – +1000

Complete Hill Stakes odds available at Dabble.

Best Hill Stakes bookmakers

The Hill Stakes is one race during the Sydney spring carnival that is attracting plenty of early betting interest, so online bookmakers tend to open early all-in markets. Bookmakers will have markets for Hill Stakes throughout the week of the race, and punters will still get great odds and the best value.

All of our recommended horse betting sites offer betting on the Hill Stakes and bookmaker bonuses will also be available in the days leading up to the race. These horse racing betting sites generally have apps available for iOS and Android smartphones.

Sport Table

Latest Hill Stakes News

2023 Hill Stakes Final Field

No.	Silks	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1		Numerian	Annabel Neasham	Ryan Maloney	15	59kg
2		Zeyrek	Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes	Tommy Berry	7	59kg
3		Young Werther	Danny O’Brien	Billy Egan	14	59kg
4		Luncies	Kris Less	Tim Clark	3	59kg
5		No Compromise	Chris Waller	Tyler Schiller	16	59kg
6		Protagonist	Kris Lees	Dylan Gibbons	1	59kg
7		Hoo Ya Mal	Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	Adam Hyeronimus	6	59kg
8		Sky Lab	Paul Perry	Kathy O’Hara	4	59kg
9		Hosier	Mark Minervini	Rachel King	8	59kg
10		Mount Popa	Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes	Koby Jennings	10	59kg
11		Montefilia	Chris Waller	Nash Rawiller	2	57kg
12		Hinged	Chris Waller	Brett Prebble	5	57kg
13		Magical Lagoon	Chris Waller	Kerrin McEvoy	9	57kg
14		Fireburn	Gary Portelli	Jason Collett	11	56kg
15		Hezashocka (1E)	Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)	Zac Lloyd	12	59kg
16		Ironclad (2E)	Will Clarken & Nikki O’Shea	TBC	13	59kg

Previous Hill Stakes Field

• 2022 Hill Stakes field

  No.	Silks	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
  1		Cascadian	James Cummings	James McDonald	8	59kg
  2		Numerian	Annabel Neasham	Tommy Berry	3	59kg
  3		Stockman	Joseph Pride	N/A	2	59kg
  4		Yonkers	Chris Waller	William Pike	1	59kg
  5		Elephant	Emma-Lee & David Browne	Hugh Bowman	6	59kg
  6		Luncies	Kris Lees	Tim Clark	4	59kg
  7		Kiss The Bride	Bjorn Baker	Dylan Gibbons	7	59kg
  8		Montefilia	David Payne	Jason Collett	5	57kg

2022 Hill Stakes result

Recent Hill Stakes winners

• 2022: Cascadian thrashes rivals
  He might not consistently wow punters like Anamoe or Zaaki, but for an eight-year-old, Cascadian still commands plenty of respect. He was far too good for his competitors in the Hill Stakes at Randwick, comfortably winning the $1 million Group 2 feature over 2000m by almost 3.5 lengths. When the $2.20 favourite Montefilia ran out of gas at the 300m mark, that was when $2.80 winning chance Cascadian pounced for James Cummings, with star jockey James McDonald aboard.
• 2021: Think It Over arrives in time
  In the wake of Verry Elleegant’s withdrawal from the 2021 Group 2 Hill Stakes (2000m) to compete in Melbourne, the spotlight turned to Think It Over. Despite the absence of his formidable rival, Think It Over faced a challenging battle as the $1.75 favourite. The determined gelding, guided by Nash Rawiller’s expertise, navigated the length of the Randwick straight. It wasn’t until the final moments that he managed to overtake leader Shared Ambition ($6.50), securing victory by a narrow margin of a short head. The gallant Cepheus ($51) finished a commendable 1.25 lengths behind in third place.
• 2020: Kolding hands Waller another Hill Stakes win
  Guided by the unstoppable James McDonald, Kolding showcased an impressive performance in the 2020 Hill Stakes. Positioned strategically on the speed, Kolding maintained an unyielding gallop, ultimately triumphing over Avilius by a convincing two lengths, with Fierce Impact closely following in third by a mere half-neck. The victory came a year after Kolding’s success in the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) and a recent triumph in the George Main Stakes (1600m). Despite initial skepticism about Kolding’s ability to excel beyond a mile, his champion trainer remained unwavering in confidence. In the race, Fierce Impact, the $2.30 favorite, opted for a restrained strategy, settling to the rear of the field from barrier six of eight under Nash Rawiller. Meanwhile, Kolding ($3.60) and Avilius ($6.50) positioned themselves ahead in the running order. As the race unfolded, Just Thinkin’ ($9) secured an uncontested lead but relinquished the advantage upon straightening. It was then that Kolding seized the opportunity, and Avilius, equipped with blinkers for the first time, gave chase. Kolding maintained a two-length advantage at the finish line, securing James McDonald a remarkable achievement of four winners on a Group 1 race day.
• 2019: Verry Elleegant gets nose down in time
  Verry Elleegant made a triumphant return to the winner’s circle, securing a dramatic victory in the Hill Stakes at Randwick and rekindling her prospects for major spring races. Trainer Chris Waller, buoyed by the mare’s impressive performance, expressed that both the Cox Plate and Caulfield Cup are once again viable options for Verry Elleegant following her Group 2 Hill Stakes triumph. The Australian Oaks champion from the spring, Verry Elleegant, had faced challenges with her racing manners in the past. Waller and his dedicated team, however, diligently addressed these concerns, and their hard work paid off in the Hill Stakes. Overcoming a moderate tempo, Verry Elleegant, priced at $2.40, showcased her resilience by making a compelling late surge from near-last. In a thrilling finish, she managed to edge past Samadoubt ($5.50) in the final bound, clinching victory by a mere nose. Life Less Ordinary ($7.50) finished a commendable three-quarters of a length behind in third place.

Hill Stakes winners

Hill Stakes winners pre-2000