Ladbrokes Tip: The Golden Slipper is a key Percy Sykes Stakes lead-up race
The Percy Sykes Stakes was upgraded to a Group 2 feature race for the first time in 2017 and is part of a bumper day of racing at Royal Randwick for Day 2 of ‘The Championships’ each Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.
Officially registered and previously known as the Keith Mackay Handicap in honour of former AJC Chairman Keith Mackay, the event is now run under set weights plus penalties by two-year-old fillies. It takes place on the second Saturday of April* each year alongside four Group 1 races – the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Sydney Cup, Queen Of The Turf Stakes and Australian Oaks.
*In 2021 the Percy Sykes Stakes ran on the third Saturday of April with all race meetings of the autumn in Sydney from Slipper Day onwards postponed a week due to the weather.
Since being added to The Championships series of races the Percy Sykes Stakes has increased dramatically in prestige and prize money and now offers a total of $1,000,000 in stakes. The key lead-up into the race is the $3.5 million Group 1 Golden Slipper Stakes (1200m).
The 2020 edition of the Percy Sykes Stakes had a reduced total stakes of $500,000 on offer due to the Coronavirus outbreak before being boosted to a million in 2021.
The latest edition of the Percy Sykes Stakes took place on Saturday April 9, 2022 and was won by the resuming favourite Paris Dior ($4F) for Peter & Paul Snowden.
Percy Sykes Stakes Race Info
- Date: Saturday April 9, 2022
- Track: Royal Randwick Racecourse
- Distance: 1200m
- Conditions: 2YO Fillies – Set Weights + Penalties
- Status: Group 2
- Prize Money: $1,000,000
- First Run: 1960
2022 Percy Sykes Stakes Results
The complete Percy Sykes Stakes 2022 results and finishing order will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday April 9, 2022.
- 1st: #3 Paris Dior ($4F)
- 2nd: #14 Willinga Beast
- 3rd: #5 Lady Laguna
Peter & Paul Snowden’s $2 million Inglis Millennium runner-up Paris Dior ($4F) was good late returning to dominate the 2022 Percy Sykes Stakes results up the inside after narrowly getting past the challenger Willinga Beast in the closing stages.
Percy Sykes Stakes Betting
Percy Sykes Stakes betting is open the week of the race and is led by in-form young fillies that have previous winning form on their records over the 1200m distance.
Graduates out of the Golden Slipper field usually also dominate the Percy Sykes Stakes odds each autumn, with barriers also playing an important part in determining the favourites because of the Randwick straight.
Golden Slipper runner-up and that summer’s Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner on the Gold Coast, Away Game ($3.20 in 2020) followed by Paris Dior ($4 in 2022) are the last favourites in Percy Sykes Stakes betting to salute.
The 2021 Percy Sykes Stakes winner Jamaea scored an upset at odds of $17.
2022 Percy Sykes Stakes Odds
The latest Percy Sykes Stakes 2022 odds and betting markets will be available below once the field is announced the Tuesday before the race so stay tuned to view the prices on your favourite two-year-old fillies.
Early market betting odds on the 2022 Percy Sykes Stakes will be displayed below once available. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live markets, please visit ladbrokes.com.au.
Percy Sykes Stakes Field
Each autumn the Percy Sykes Stakes field continues to attract a better class of fillies lured by the lucrative prize money that includes $580,000 for the connections of the Percy Sykes Stakes winner.
Most of the fillies in the Percy Sykes Stakes field, which runs at a capacity of 14 starters, are Golden Slipper graduates dropping back down in class for a final run of the season before heading out to the paddock to mature ahead of a three-year-old campaign in the spring.
Away Game (2nd in 2020) was the last Golden Slipper graduate to win the Percy Sykes Stakes next race.

Streama (2011) is one of the most notable Percy Sykes Stakes winners having gone on to win four Group 1 races later in her career. Photo Credit: Daniel Costello.
2022 Percy Sykes Stakes Field
The official Percy Sykes Stakes 2022 field of final acceptances is released on the Tuesday of race week with the full line-up of two-year-old hopefuls to be published below.
Peter & Paul Snowden’s Pierro filly Paris Dior resuming in gate three and Godolphin’s Golden Slipper fifth place-getter Ojai are the headline fillies in the 2022 Percy Sykes Stakes final field at Royal Randwick on Day 2 of The Championships.
- Scratched: #1 Queen Of The Ball (6); #6 Mumbai Jewel (12)
2022 Percy Sykes Stakes Nominations
The 2022 Percy Sykes Stakes nominations were taken on Tuesday the 8th of February attracting 169 two-year-old fillies including Magic Millions Classic champion Coolangatta from the Maher/Eustace stable.
|
Last 10 |
Horse |
Sex |
Age |
Trainer |
Hcp Rating |
1 |
43 |
A LOT MORE LOVE |
F |
2 |
Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou |
|
2 |
|
ADAMENT |
F |
2 |
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
|
3 |
|
AGIRLSBESTFRIEND |
F |
2 |
Marc Quinn |
|
4 |
|
ALL SASSED UP |
F |
2 |
Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) |
|
5 |
|
AMBERINA |
F |
2 |
Mark Newnham |
|
6 |
|
AMBERSTERN |
F |
2 |
Kris Lees |
|
7 |
|
AN CHARRAIG |
F |
2 |
Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou |
|
8 |
|
ANDIRON |
F |
2 |
Ben & JD Hayes |
|
9 |
|
AQUA |
F |
2 |
Anthony Cummings |
|
10 |
|
ARABIAN MELODY |
F |
2 |
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
|
11 |
|
ASTELENA |
F |
2 |
Ben & JD Hayes |
|
12 |
|
ASTERIA |
F |
2 |
Mark Newnham |
|
13 |
6x |
ATOINE |
F |
2 |
Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou |
|
14 |
|
AVOID ME |
F |
2 |
Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
|
15 |
|
BELLE OF BELAURA |
F |
2 |
Ben & JD Hayes |
|
16 |
9x |
BELRIAH |
F |
2 |
Gary Portelli |
|
17 |
|
BEL’S IN CHARGE |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
18 |
26x |
BESSMATI |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
19 |
9x |
BIRDONAWING |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
20 |
|
BLUE THORPEDO |
F |
2 |
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
|
21 |
3x |
BOHEMIAN DAISY |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
22 |
3x |
BONHEUR |
F |
2 |
Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
|
23 |
|
BRIDGET WENLOCK |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
24 |
|
CABACA |
F |
2 |
Chris Waller |
|
25 |
|
CALL ME CATHERINE |
F |
2 |
Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes |
|
26 |
14x |
CELESTIAL SPIRIT |
F |
2 |
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
|
27 |
|
CHEZ SYMPHONY |
F |
2 |
Mark Minervini |
|
28 |
|
CLOVELLY |
F |
2 |
Matthew Smith |
|
29 |
|
COMPETE |
F |
2 |
John Thompson |
|
30 |
1x11x |
COOLANGATTA |
F |
2 |
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
|
31 |
1x |
CYTHERA |
F |
2 |
Peter & Paul Snowden |
|
32 |
34x |
DAME CARTLAND |
F |
2 |
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
|
33 |
|
DASHING LEGEND |
F |
2 |
Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes |
|
34 |
|
DEAR JEWEL |
F |
2 |
Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes |
|
35 |
0x2x |
DEEP EXPECTATION |
F |
2 |
Peter Robl |
|
36 |
2x |
DENIED |
F |
2 |
Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) |
|
37 |
4x |
DOLLY JAYNE |
F |
2 |
John Ramsey |
|
38 |
|
DUVACH (NZ) |
F |
2 |
Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) |
|
39 |
|
EAGLE NEST |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
40 |
|
EAU DE VIE |
F |
2 |
Richard & Michael Freedman |
|
41 |
2x |
ENGLISH RIVIERA |
F |
2 |
Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
|
42 |
4x8x |
EQUIVOCAL |
F |
2 |
Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
|
43 |
0x |
EURYDICE |
F |
2 |
Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou |
|
44 |
1x |
EVENING STAR |
F |
2 |
Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou |
|
45 |
|
EXILE |
F |
2 |
James Cummings |
|
46 |
|
EXTESSIVE |
F |
2 |
Kris Lees |
|
47 |
|
EYE KACHING |
F |
2 |
Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
|
48 |
411x |
FIREBURN |
F |
2 |
Gary Portelli |
|
49 |
|
FLAMENCO ROSE |
F |
2 |
John Thompson |
|
50 |
|
FLYING SHALAA |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
51 |
3x |
FUN SUNDAY |
F |
2 |
Brad Widdup |
|
52 |
28x |
GENDARMERIE |
F |
2 |
Lee & Cherie Curtis |
|
53 |
|
GINGER’S GAL |
F |
2 |
Bjorn Baker |
|
54 |
3x |
GOOD GIRL |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
55 |
21x |
GRACE ’N’ GREY (NZ) |
F |
2 |
Jamie Richards |
|
56 |
|
GREECE |
F |
2 |
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
|
57 |
|
HEIRESS HERA |
F |
2 |
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
|
58 |
41x |
HELL HATH NO FURY |
F |
2 |
Danny O’Brien |
|
59 |
|
HELL HOUND |
F |
2 |
Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) |
|
60 |
|
HELLCENT |
F |
2 |
Richard & Michael Freedman |
|
61 |
|
I AM JADE |
F |
2 |
Chris Waller |
|
62 |
|
I AM REAL |
F |
2 |
Chris Waller |
|
63 |
|
IN SECRET |
F |
2 |
James Cummings |
|
64 |
27x |
JEWELLERY |
F |
2 |
James Cummings |
|
65 |
|
JOLTED |
F |
2 |
John Sargent |
|
66 |
15x |
KIKI EXPRESS |
F |
2 |
Mathew Ellerton |
|
67 |
23x |
KIN |
F |
2 |
James Cummings |
|
68 |
|
KOKOSHNIK |
F |
2 |
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
|
69 |
|
KWIK AZ HELL |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
70 |
2x |
LADY CHARTWELL |
F |
2 |
Kris Lees |
|
71 |
2x |
LADY HARLEM |
F |
2 |
John O’Shea |
|
72 |
11x2x |
LADY LAGUNA |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
73 |
|
LADY PERCIVAL’S |
F |
2 |
Richard & Michael Freedman |
|
74 |
4x |
LAMBDA |
F |
2 |
Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes |
|
75 |
13x |
LATIZIA |
F |
2 |
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
|
76 |
|
LES GIRLS |
F |
2 |
Kris Lees |
|
77 |
|
LUNA ROCKS |
F |
2 |
Richard & Michael Freedman |
|
78 |
40x |
MAGIC CARPET |
F |
2 |
James Cummings |
|
79 |
|
MISS BOOM BOOM |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
80 |
|
MISS DUNSFORD |
F |
2 |
Ben & JD Hayes |
|
81 |
|
MISS FABERGE |
F |
2 |
John Sargent |
|
82 |
210x |
MISS HELLFIRE |
F |
2 |
Peter & Paul Snowden |
|
83 |
|
MISS SASSY |
F |
2 |
Ben & JD Hayes |
|
84 |
3x |
MOKO |
F |
2 |
Anthony & Sam Freedman |
|
85 |
|
MONTANA MAY |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
86 |
29x |
MRS PATMORE |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
87 |
|
MS REEVES |
F |
2 |
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
|
88 |
5x6x |
MUMBAI JEWEL |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
89 |
2x |
NANAGUI |
F |
2 |
Peter G Moody |
|
90 |
11x |
NO DIGGITY |
F |
2 |
Anthony & Sam Freedman |
|
91 |
|
NOSTALGIA |
F |
2 |
Chris Waller |
|
92 |
13x5x |
OJAI |
F |
2 |
James Cummings |
|
93 |
|
OPITO BALLERINA (NZ) |
F |
2 |
Bjorn Baker |
|
94 |
|
OUR LADY STARDUST |
F |
2 |
Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou |
|
95 |
3x33x |
PANTONARIO |
F |
2 |
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
|
96 |
212x |
PARIS DIOR |
F |
2 |
Peter & Paul Snowden |
|
97 |
|
PARTY PRINCESS |
F |
2 |
Leon Macdonald & Andrew Gluyas |
|
98 |
|
PATHOS |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
99 |
3x |
PERPIGNAN |
F |
2 |
James Cummings |
|
100 |
17x |
PLYMSTOCK |
F |
2 |
James Cummings |
|
101 |
|
PONCA |
F |
2 |
Richard & Michael Freedman |
|
102 |
|
POWDERFINGER |
F |
2 |
Gary Portelli |
|
103 |
|
POWER PUFF |
F |
2 |
Matthew Smith |
|
104 |
|
POZESANA |
F |
2 |
Chris Waller |
|
105 |
|
PRETTY SHAMROCK |
F |
2 |
John O’Shea |
|
106 |
2x1x |
QUEEN OF THE BALL |
F |
2 |
Richard & Michael Freedman |
|
107 |
6x2x |
RED RAPID |
F |
2 |
Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
|
108 |
|
RED STRAND |
F |
2 |
Chris Waller |
|
109 |
|
REGAL INHERITANCE |
F |
2 |
Gary Portelli |
|
110 |
22x |
REVOLUTIONARY MISS |
F |
2 |
Peter & Paul Snowden |
|
111 |
|
ROARING MISS |
F |
2 |
Lloyd Kennewell |
|
112 |
|
ROLLING ROCK |
F |
2 |
Ben & JD Hayes |
|
113 |
|
ROTORUA |
F |
2 |
Mark Newnham |
|
114 |
|
RUDYARD MISS |
F |
2 |
Robert & Luke Price |
|
115 |
112x |
RUSSIAN CONQUEST |
F |
2 |
Peter & Paul Snowden |
|
116 |
1x |
RUTHLESS DAME (NZ) |
F |
2 |
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
|
117 |
|
SAKS ON FIFTH |
F |
2 |
Lee & Cherie Curtis |
|
118 |
2x9x |
SATIN LOVE |
F |
2 |
Anthony & Sam Freedman |
|
119 |
3x |
SAWEETIE |
F |
2 |
Tony Gollan |
|
120 |
|
SECAUTION |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
121 |
1x |
SEE YOU IN HEAVEN |
F |
2 |
Richard & Chantelle Jolly |
|
122 |
|
SEIRYU |
F |
2 |
Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes |
|
123 |
|
SERENE NIC |
F |
2 |
Matthew Smith |
|
124 |
21x |
SEVEN SISTERS |
F |
2 |
James Cummings |
|
125 |
|
SEVEN VEILS |
F |
2 |
Mark Newnham |
|
126 |
121x |
SHEEZA BELTER |
F |
2 |
Peter & Paul Snowden |
|
127 |
|
SHE’S A CAPITALIST |
F |
2 |
Ben & JD Hayes |
|
128 |
|
SHESABOMB |
F |
2 |
Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
|
129 |
|
SILVANNA’S SONG |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
130 |
|
SILVER LILY |
F |
2 |
Gary Portelli |
|
131 |
|
SMILE AND WAVE |
F |
2 |
Anthony & Sam Freedman |
|
132 |
|
SMOKIN’ CRAZY |
F |
2 |
Paul Messara |
|
133 |
|
SPIRITCHASER |
F |
2 |
John Sargent |
|
134 |
|
STAR MAGIC |
F |
2 |
Peter G Moody |
|
135 |
2x |
STUCK IN A DREAM |
F |
2 |
Kacy Fogden |
|
136 |
2x |
SUMATRA |
F |
2 |
James Cummings |
|
137 |
|
SUPER CHILLED |
F |
2 |
Chris Waller |
|
138 |
|
SWEET BABY BOOM |
F |
2 |
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
|
139 |
3x |
SWIFT SWEET |
F |
2 |
Mark Newnham |
|
140 |
|
TEE CEE TIGER |
F |
2 |
Richard & Michael Freedman |
|
141 |
|
TERESHKOVA |
F |
2 |
Chris Waller |
|
142 |
|
THE MALDIVES |
F |
2 |
Chris Waller |
|
143 |
67x |
THE SEVEN SEAS |
F |
2 |
John Sargent |
|
144 |
|
TOT OF RUM |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
145 |
8x |
TRAGARA |
F |
2 |
Richard & Michael Freedman |
|
146 |
1x |
TRENDY LASS |
F |
2 |
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
|
147 |
0x1x |
TROACH |
F |
2 |
James Cummings |
|
148 |
|
TWELVE HOURS |
F |
2 |
Matthew Smith |
|
149 |
|
TWIGGY LADY |
F |
2 |
Jean Dubois |
|
150 |
|
ULTIMATE FEELING |
F |
2 |
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
|
151 |
32x |
VA VIA |
F |
2 |
James Cummings |
|
152 |
8x3x |
VICTORINE |
F |
2 |
James Cummings |
|
153 |
|
VICTORY SALUTE |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
154 |
|
VORIAH |
F |
2 |
Richard & Michael Freedman |
|
155 |
4x |
WALTZ ON BY |
F |
2 |
Peter G Moody |
|
156 |
|
WE DON’T ROAM |
F |
2 |
Bjorn Baker |
|
157 |
|
WEE NESSY |
F |
2 |
Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) |
|
158 |
|
WHATSUPBUTTERCUP |
F |
2 |
Theresa Bateup |
|
159 |
4x5x |
WILD CALM |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
160 |
|
WILLINGA BEAST |
F |
2 |
Kris Lees |
|
161 |
|
WINNERTAKESITALL |
F |
2 |
Peter & Paul Snowden |
|
162 |
|
WOK STAR |
F |
2 |
Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
|
163 |
|
WRITROSE |
F |
2 |
Annabel Neasham |
|
164 |
11x |
XTRAVAGANT STAR |
F |
2 |
Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
|
165 |
|
YANKEE HUSSEL |
F |
2 |
Kris Lees |
|
166 |
9x |
YOU ESS ESS ARE |
F |
2 |
Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
|
167 |
|
ZENNZELLA |
F |
2 |
Lloyd Kennewell |
|
168 |
|
ZESTAR |
F |
2 |
John O’Shea |
|
169 |
3x |
ZLOTIES |
F |
2 |
Grahame Begg |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2022 Percy Sykes Stakes First Acceptances
The early Percy Sykes Stakes nominations close in February followed by the official first acceptances a month out from the race.
The 2022 Percy Sykes Stakes first acceptances close at midday on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022.
Percy Sykes Stakes Tips
The key Percy Sykes Stakes tips are to look out for fillies proven over the 1200m and coming off a last start win. It is always hard to bet against a filly in good form, so Percy Sykes Stakes betting tips favour the up-and-comers who won their lead-up races.
Other Percy Sykes Stakes tips include checking the price of Golden Slipper graduates set to enjoy the step down in grade and those with Randwick form who can handle the straight at the end of the race.
2022 Percy Sykes Stakes Tips
Our Ladbrokes’ exclusive Percy Sykes Stakes 2022 betting tips will be detailed right here the week of the race so stay tuned for the fillies to back and sack in your The Championships Day 2 punting.
- To Win: #4 Ojai ($7 at time of publish)
Another Saturday in Sydney, another Heavy track and this James Cummings-trained Exceed And Excel filly is the best wet-tracker in the field. She’s only won one of her six starts, but is on an upwards trajectory and presents fit and ready to fire in a field of her own kind. Brave when fifth to Fireburn last time out at huge odds in the Golden Slipper. That form was franked last weekend in the Inglis Sires’ and this is a far easier assignment. Good price too.
Percy Sykes Stakes Form Guide
The Percy Sykes Stakes form guide details crucial race data including the starting barriers, jockeys and lead-up runs of the fillies in the Group 2 sprint field. When doing the Percy Sykes Stakes form look out for runners that won their lead-up race, are drawn close to the rails at Randwick and whose record shows a win over the 1200m distance.
2022 Percy Sykes Stakes Form Guide
A link to our comprehensive Percy Sykes Stakes 2022 Form Guide will be available below the week of the race.
Percy Sykes Stakes Results
The Percy Sykes Stakes results in the past decade have been dominated by nice types and Golden Slipper graduates.
Notable recent Percy Sykes Stakes winners include subsequent four-time Group 1 winner Streama (2011), Eloping (2014) and Missrock (2016). The 2017 Percy Sykes Stakes winner Shoals franked the form with her subsequent Thousand Guineas second and Group 1 Myer Classic (1600m) win that spring.
Percy Sykes Stakes Winners
Year |
Winner |
2nd |
3rd |
Time |
2022 |
Paris Dior |
Willinga Beast |
Lady Laguna |
1:14.4 |
2021 |
Jamaea |
Crystal Bound |
Joyous Legend |
1:10.9 |
2020 |
Away Game |
Vangelic |
See You Soon |
1:12.2 |
2019 |
Anaheed |
Flit |
Villami |
1:09.6 |
2018 |
Pure Elation |
Fiesta |
Outback Barbie |
1:10.0 |
2017 |
Shoals |
Formality |
Serena Bay |
1:13.7 |
2016 |
Missrock |
Prompt Response |
Spright |
1:11.0 |
2015 |
Ottoman |
Calaverite |
Lake Geneva |
1:12.4 |
2014 |
Eloping |
Ygritte |
Shaumari |
1:10.8 |
2013 |
Everage |
Little Miss Smiley |
Major Conquest |
1:13.4 |
2012 |
Single Style |
Driefontein |
Meidung |
1:10.5 |
2011 |
Streama |
Charm’s Honour |
Houston Benefactor |
1:08.5 |
2010 |
Golden Millennium |
Boto Vermelho |
Parables |
1:10.2 |
2009 |
Readyor |
Amarantha |
Tallow |
1:13.1 |
2008 |
Shoboard |
Strawberry Field |
Silent But Deadly |
1:12.6 |
2007 |
Sliding Cube |
Gamble Me |
Mega Lass |
1:11.1 |
2006 |
Catechuchu |
Heart Of Fire |
Admirelle |
1:10.6 |
2005 |
Blizzardly |
Regal Cheer |
Heart Strings |
1:12.3 |
2004 |
Strawberry Storm |
Sweet Ransom |
Monsoon Wedding |
1:11.5 |
2003 |
Bella Corona |
Shamekha |
Danish Magic |
1:12.0 |
2002 |
Before Too Long |
Verstak |
Cirque du Soleil |
1:10.2 |
2001 |
Allez France |
Miss Bussell |
Breezer |
1:10.8 |
2000 |
Actress |
She’s A Pretender |
Mielleuse |
1:09.7 |