Australian Racing Calendar
Every Group and Listed race in Australia
Group 1
Winx Stakes
"Formerly the Warwick Stakes"
Race Details
About This Race
The Winx Stakes (formerly Warwick Stakes) is a Group 1 race over 1400m at Randwick, named after the champion mare Winx. It often serves as a first-up target for quality weight-for-age horses returning in spring.
History
Renamed in 2020 to honour Winx, who won 37 consecutive races including 25 Group 1s. Previous notable winners include Lonhro and many spring campaign hopefuls.
On the Calendar
- It is the richest of 5 feature races on the Randwick card that day.
- It is the 17th richest of 101 feature races scheduled at Randwick in the 2025-26 season.
- It is one of 31 Group 1 races run in NSW in 2025-26.
- Run over 1400m, it is a mile test and one of 18 races at that trip at Randwick this season.
- It falls in August 2025, alongside 15 other feature races in NSW that month.
Track Information
Royal Randwick Racecourse
Royal Randwick is one of Australia's premier racecourses, hosting some of the nation's richest races including The Everest. Known as "Headquarters" by Sydney racing fans, it features a challenging 2200m circumference with a long straight.
Sydney, NSW
1833
2200m
410m
Turf
45,000
The EverestThe ChampionshipsEpsom HandicapDoncaster Mile
Last Run Results (2025)
PosHorseJockeyTrainerOdds
1stVia SistinaJames McDonaldChris Waller$2.80
2ndAelianaJason CollettChris Waller-
3rdArapahoRachel KingBjorn Baker-
1:26.02
Heavy 10
7 runners
Neck
Recent Winners
2025Via SistinaJames McDonaldChris Waller
2024Via SistinaKerrin McEvoyChris Waller
2023FangirlJames McDonaldChris Waller
2022AnamoeJames McDonaldGodolphin
2021Mo'ungaNash RawillerAnnabel Neasham
Race Facts & Statistics
- Via Sistina: Back-to-back Winx Stakes winner (2024-2025)
- Via Sistina: 10th Group 1 victory
- Via Sistina: First 8yo mare to win a Group 1 in 80 years
- Chris Waller: 9th Winx Stakes win overall