Ladbrokes Tip: Matriarch Stakes winners often go on to win a Group 1 the following autumn
The Matriarch Stakes is a Group 2 support race on the VRC Champions Stakes Day – formerly known as Mackinnon Stakes Day – program held on the first Saturday of November at Flemington Racecourse each Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
The fourth and final meeting of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Stakes Day takes place four days after the coveted Melbourne Cup at the same track on the first Tuesday of November every year.
As of 2022, three elite levels headline the program with the Group 1 VRC Champions Stakes (2000m), the Group 1 VRC Champions Mile (1600m) and the Group 1 VRC Champions Sprint (1200m) for the spring sprinters all currently offering $3 million in prize money.
The Group 3 VRC Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2600m) is the other Group status feature on the card.
The race is the only Group 2 race on the card and offers $300,000 in total prize money. It is a set weights plus penalties event open to mares only and has produced a number of subsequent Group 1 winners in recent years including Lucia Valentina (2015) who won the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) – a race now worth $5 million – in Sydney the following April.
The latest edition of the Matriarch Stakes ran on Saturday November 8, 2025 on Stakes Day at Flemington and saw Chris Waller’s mare Hinged ($4F) return to winning form with a narrow victory for favourite backers.
2025 Matriarch Stakes Results
- 1st: #13 Sunset Park
- 2nd: #5 She’s A Hustler
- 3rd: #1 Alalcance
Chris Waller’s Worthy Cause six-year-old Hinged ($4F) came with a hard run down the middle on the home straight to charge down the front running 40/1 outsider Sirileo Miss and pinch victory right on the line in the 2024 Matriarch Stakes results at Flemington in a perfectly timed ride by James McDonald.
2025 Matriarch Stakes Odds
The season’s top Matriarch Stakes 2025 betting odds and Flemington market links to the Stakes Day support act will be available below the week of the race so stay tuned for the top prices on the spring mares.
| 13. Sunset Park (9) J: Jamie Melham 55kg 12453T: Brad Widdup | ||
| 5. She's A Hustler (6) J: Jordan Childs 57kg 12x11T: Grahame Begg | ||
| 1. Alalcance (4) J: Tim Clark 58kg 10x6xT: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | ||
| 6. Sea What I See (10) J: Craig Williams 55kg x9152T: Danny O'Brien | ||
| 12. Blindedbythelight (12) J: Zac Spain 55kg x1115T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | ||
| 10. Movin Out (2) J: Ben Melham 55kg x0970T: Chris Waller | ||
| 2. Real Class (11) J: James McDonald 58kg 0x065T: Chris Waller | ||
| 7. Good Banter (5) J: Michael Dee 55kg 12397T: John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | ||
| 4. Positivity (8) J: Damian Lane 57kg 0x079T: Andrew Forsman | ||
| 11. Bon Mistress (7) J: Luke Currie 55kg 97x38T: Ken & Kasey Keys |
Matriarch Stakes Race Facts
- Date: Saturday November 8, 2025
- Track: Flemington Racecourse
- Distance: 2000m
- Conditions: 4YO&Up Mares – Set Weights + Penalties
- Status: Group 2
- Prize Money: $300,000
- First Run: 1995
Matriarch Stakes Betting
While not as popular as the Group 1 odds on offer on Champions Stakes Day, Matriarch Stakes betting still attracts plenty of interest each Cup Carnival and opens the Wednesday before the race when the field of mares is released by Racing Victoria.
Mares that have previous Group 1 spring racing experience often dominate the Matriarch Stakes odds, especially those out of tougher lead-up races like the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) the Saturday before on Derby Day.
Atishu (5th in 2022) and Deny Knowledge (4th in 2023) are the latest Matriarch Stakes winners to come off a lead-up run in the Empire Rose Stakes.
Previous Flemington race experience and proven form over 2000m also has mares kept safe in Matriarch Stakes betting by the bookies each season.
Atishu ($2.50 in 2022), Deny Knowledge ($3.80 in 2023), and Hinged ($4 in 2024) are the latest Matriarch Stakes favourites to salute.
Matriarch Stakes Tips
Matriarch Stakes tips to take to the bookmakers during the Melbourne Cup Carnival include backing mares with previous winning form over the distance (2000m) and at the Flemington track, looking at runners coming off a top three effort in similar class and the any recent Group 1 performers dropping back in class.
The set weights plus penalties conditions of the race ensure that the classier mares usually reign supreme so favourites make for a good Matriarch Stakes betting tip.
2025 Matriarch Stakes Tips
Our Ladbrokes’ insider Matriarch Stakes 2025 tips and Flemington racing selections will be detailed below the week of the race so stay tuned for the mares to back and sack in the Matriarch Stakes betting markets this spring.
- To Win: #5 She’s A Hustler ($2.80 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Matriarch Stakes Field
The Matriarch Stakes race field attracts a line-up of classy mares every spring, the majority of which are using it as a final chance to secure a Group win for the season before turning out for a spell.
Matriarch Stakes runners come via a number of different lead-up runs. In 2015 Lucia Valentina came off a run in the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) and won the following autumn’s Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) in Sydney.
Another more traditional lead-up into the Matriarch Stakes field for mares is the Group 3 Tesio Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on Cox Plate Day.
The last mare to complete the Tesio Stakes – Matriarch Stakes double was Suavito (2014) who also went on to win the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) the following autumn. In 2017 the Matriarch Stakes winner Savapinski improved on a lead-up second in the Tesio Stakes.
Mares that are not heading to the paddock may back-up in the Group 3 Eclipse Stakes (1800m) a week later at Sandown, a race the 2015 Matriarch Stakes third place-getter Casino Dancer won on the quick back-up. In 2013 the Matriarch Stakes runner-up Queenstown ran third in the Group 2 Sandown Classic (2400m) a week later when the race ran at Caulfield.
Matriarch Stakes nominations close the Monday before Champions Stakes Day runs on the Saturday and the final field and barriers are out on the Wednesday.
2025 Matriarch Stakes Field
The official Matriarch Stakes 2025 Final Field & Barriers are announced on the Wednesday leading-up to Champions Stakes Day and will be published in full below once released so stay tuned to see what mares make the line-up in the lucrative Group 2 showdown.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. Alalcance
J: Tim Clark
T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
110x6x | M | 4 | 58kg | |
|
2. Real Class
J: James McDonald
T: Chris Waller |
90x065 | M | 11 | 58kg | |
|
3. Jennilala
J: Declan Bates
T: Gavin Bedggood |
07x824 | M | 3 | 57kg | |
|
4. Positivity
J: Damian Lane
T: Andrew Forsman |
00x079 | M | 8 | 57kg | |
|
5. She's A Hustler
J: Jordan Childs
T: Grahame Begg |
112x11 | M | 6 | 57kg | |
|
6. Sea What I See
J: Craig Williams
T: Danny O'Brien |
6x9152 | M | 10 | 55kg | |
|
7. Good Banter
J: Michael Dee
T: John O'Shea & Tom Charlton |
612397 | M | 5 | 55kg | |
| 8. Alma Rise (13) Scratched: | |||||
|
9. Terrestar
J: Beau Mertens
T: M, W & J Hawkes |
929846 | M | 1 | 55kg | |
|
10. Movin Out
J: Ben Melham
T: Chris Waller |
4x0970 | M | 2 | 55kg | |
|
11. Bon Mistress
J: Luke Currie
T: Ken & Kasey Keys |
997x38 | M | 7 | 55kg | |
|
12. Blindedbythelight
J: Zac Spain
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
2x1115 | M | 12 | 55kg | |
|
13. Sunset Park
J: Jamie Melham
T: Brad Widdup |
412453 | F | 9 | 55kg | |
2025 Matriarch Stakes Nominations
The early Matriarch Stakes 2025 Nominations close on the Monday ahead of the race – Melbourne Cup eve – and will be available below once confirmed by Racing Victoria.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22x1110x6x | ALALCANCE (GB) | M | 6 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 109 |
| 2 | x87103x867 | ALMA RISE (NZ) | M | 5 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 81 |
| 3 | x712103x37 | BENAGIL | M | 4 | Glen Thompson | 102 |
| 4 | 72×1115 | BLINDEDBYTHELIGHT | M | 4 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 78 |
| 5 | 6185997×38 | BON MISTRESS | M | 5 | Ken & Kasey Keys | 77 |
| 6 | 20x37x3966 | FIRESTORM (NZ) | M | 5 | Chris Waller | 102 |
| 7 | 4x5x71211 | GIGGENBACH (NZ) | M | 4 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 70 |
| 8 | 3×47612397 | GOOD BANTER (NZ) | M | 5 | John O’Shea & Tom Charlton | 84 |
| 9 | 8x1607x824 | JENNILALA | M | 6 | Gavin Bedggood | 99 |
| 10 | 111114×432 | LEICA LUCY (NZ) | M | 4 | Chris Waller | 107 |
| 11 | 65×12143 | MOONLIGHT CIRCUS | M | 4 | Michael Kent | 78 |
| 12 | 91534×0970 | MOVIN OUT (NZ) | M | 4 | Chris Waller | 89 |
| 13 | 0x6800x079 | POSITIVITY (NZ) | M | 5 | Andrew Forsman | 96 |
| 14 | 31x7690x06 | REAL CLASS (NZ) | M | 4 | Chris Waller | 83 |
| 15 | 111x6x9152 | SEA WHAT I SEE (IRE) | M | 6 | Danny O’Brien | 96 |
| 16 | 12x1112x11 | SHE’S A HUSTLER (NZ) | M | 5 | Grahame Begg | 94 |
| 17 | 18x14121x1 | SHOCKLETZ (NZ) | M | 4 | Ciaron Maher | 83 |
| 18 | 114×412453 | SUNSET PARK (GB) | M | 5 | Brad Widdup | 79 |
| 19 | 3×22929846 | TERRESTAR | M | 6 | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | 78 |
| 20 | 11468×0284 | VERONA ROSE | M | 4 | Gary Portelli | 90 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Matriarch Stakes Form Guide
The Matriarch Stakes form guide provides punters with all the crucial information and statistics from the jockeys, trainers and barriers to the track / distance records of all the mares in the field.
In recent years the Matriarch Stakes form has gone on to hold-up in tougher races the following autumn with plenty of winners taking out a Group 1 race in Melbourne early the next year.
The 2022 Matriarch Stakes winner Atishu franked the form the following autumn with a Group 1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m) win in Sydney.
The 2023 Matriarch winner, Deny Knowledge, franked the form the next spring with her Group 1 Might And Power win in 2024 at Caulfield.
2025 Matriarch Stakes Form Guide
A link to the comprehensive Matriarch Stakes 2025 Form Guide will be provided below the week of the race so stay tuned for all the facts / stats you need to place a winning wager on the Matriarch Stakes field this spring.
Matriarch Stakes Results
The Matriarch Stakes race results have been a mix between single and double-figure winners over the past decade, but the majority came off a top three run in Melbourne leading up to the Group 2.
Notable recent Matriarch Stakes winners include Atishu (2022), Kenedna (2018), Lucia Valentina (2015), Suavito (2014), and Purple (2009).
Past Matriarch Stakes Winners
Recent Matriarch Stakes winners and placegetters dating back to the year 2000 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner | 2nd | 3rd | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sunset Park | She’s A Hustler | Alalcance | 2:05.61 |
| 2024 | Hinged | Sirileo Miss | Lady In Pink | 2:02.44 |
| 2023 | Deny Knowledge | Osmose | Amokura | 2:02.20 |
| 2022 | Atishu | Steinem | Tokorangi | 2:01.15 |
| 2021 | Zayydani | Our Intrigue | Starelle | 2:04.1 |
| 2020 | Affair To Remember | Paradee | Toffee Tongue | 2:03.0 |
| 2019 | Oceanex | Miss Siska | Aristocratic Miss | 2:03.2 |
| 2018 | Kenedna | Miss Siska | Luvaluva | 2:03.8 |
| 2017 | Savapinski | Payroll | Token Of Love | 2:01.5 |
| 2016 | Jessy Belle | Sort After | Happy Hannah | 2:04.7 |
| 2015 | Lucia Valentina | Manageress | Casino Dancer | 2:04.1 |
| 2014 | Suavito | Girl In Flight | Amanpour | 2:01.7 |
| 2013 | Girl Gone Rockin’ | Queenstown | Keep De Rose | 2:04.7 |
| 2012 | Midnight Martini | Lake Sententia | Crafty Irna | 2:03.1 |
| 2011 | Vintedge | Stole | Skyerush | 2:01.2 |
| 2010 | Well Rounded | Purple | Keep The Peace | 2:02.5 |
| 2009 | Purple | Moment in Time | Lady Lynette | 2:00.1 |
| 2008 | Bird of Fire | Tan Tat De Lago | El Daana | 2:05.0 |
| 2007 | Hidden Strings | Sovereign Miss | Danevade | 2:03.9 |
| 2006 | Brom Felinity | Pin Up | Purde | 2:02.1 |
| 2005 | Sutology | Storm Alert | Aqua D Amore | 2:02.1 |
| 2004 | Demerger | Aint Seen Nothin | Full Spec | 2:04.8 |
| 2003 | Sweet Corn | Sylvaner | Mrs Tendulkar | 2:04.4 |
| 2002 | Damaschino | Little Miss Quick | Terrenora | 2:00.6 |
| 2001 | Piper Star | Umaline | Tickle My | 2:01.5 |
| 2000 | Flushed | Nova Clause | Tickle My | 2:02.6 |
FAQ
Who won the 2024 Matriarch Stakes?
The 2025 Matriarch Stakes was won by the Brad Widdup-trained favourite Sunset Park at $17 with Jamie Melham aboard.
When is the Matriarch Stakes 2025?
Saturday November 8, 2025What is the prize money for the Matriarch Stakes 2025?
$300,000
Where is the Matriarch Stakes 2025?
Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031.
How do I bet on the 2024 Matriarch Stakes?
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Once you've created your account you can make a deposit via credit card, or any other of our secure payment methods. Next up, head to the racing page and find the race and runner that's right for you.
Which horse will win the 2024 Matriarch Stakes?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Matriarch Stakes is to take into account the form, assess the barriers, and consider the weight the horse will carry (among other factors). Check out ladbrokes.com.au in the lead up to the race for full form information.