Missile Stakes

Looking for early info on this year’s Missile Stakes? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.

Run over 1,200 metres, the Missile Stakes is a Group 2 race traditionally taking place at either Rosehill Gardens Racecourse or Royal Randwick. Open to three-year-olds and above the event is run at weight-for-age and attracts a quality line-up of spring-bound sprinters. 

A number of turf stars have won the Missile Stakes over the years including Lonhro (2002), Pierata (2018), Alizee (2019), and Eduardo (2020) who went on to win the Group 1 The Galaxy and Group 1 Doomben 10,000 in 2021.

The Missile Stakes now serves as a potential lead-up and form race into the $20 million The Everest (1200m) at Randwick in October.

Missile Stakes 2023 – Quick Information

• Race Day: Saturday, August 5th, 2023
• Track Location: Rosehill Gardens
• Track Surface: Turf
• Track Direction: Right-handed
• Race Distance: 1,200 metres
• Weight Conditions: Weight for age
• Qualification: Three year olds and over
• Type: Thoroughbred
• Grade: Group 2
• Operator: Australian Turf Club
• Prize Purse: $300,000
• Inaugural Race: 1978
• 2023 Missile Stakes Winner: I Am Me

Missile Stakes 2023 RESULTS

The official 2023 Missile Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday August 5, 2023.  

1. #11 I Am Me
2. #6 Dragonstone
3. #9 Deepour

The Ciaron Maher & David Eustace-trained Group 1 performed daughter of I Am Invincible, I Am Me ($2.40F), used her sustained speed to lead all-the-way and salute for the punters in the 2023 Missile Stakes results to make it three-from-three at the Rosehill track.

The event was marred by the tragic death of the Joe Pride-trained Big Parade who went amiss mid-way down the straight and was subsequently euthanised due to a suspected fractured shoulder.

Missile Stakes Betting 2023

There are many different ways to bet on the Missile Stakes, we’ve included some of the most popular options below:

How To Bet On The Missile Stakes in 2023

1. Login at neds.com.au
2. Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
3. Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options, please read our section on Missile Stakes Betting above).
4. Select the horse(s) for the race.

Which Horse Will Win The Missile Stakes in 2023?

The best way to pick which horse will win the Missile Stakes in 2023 is to take into account any lead-up form, assess the Missile Stakes barriers, and look at the weights. 

Additional factors to consider when selecting the Missile Stakes winner include: 

• Local Experience – Horses that race well at Randwick and Rosehill should have the advantage.
• Autumn Lead Up – If there are any horses that did well in the Randwick Guineas who have entered the field, they are worth taking a closer look at.
• First-Up – Most spring sprinters are resuming in the Missile Stakes so looking for the best first-up performers is key. I Am Me (2023) was the latest first-up Missile Stakes winner.

Missile Stakes Favourites 2023

Alizee ($1.30 in 2019) followed by Eduardo ($2.30 in 2020) and I Am Me ($2.40 in 2023) are the latest favourites in Missile Stakes betting to salute for the punters.

Early favourites for the 2023 Missile Stakes include Joe Pride’s still lightly-raced seven-year-old Big Parade, returning I Am Invincible mare I Am Me from the Maher/Eustace stable, and Godolphin’s Astern four-year-old Golden Mile who won the 2022 Caulfield Guineas. 

Missile Stakes 2023 Field

The official Missile Stakes 2023 field of final acceptances and barrier draw are announced by Racing NSW on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below. 

The 2023 Missile Stakes field features a quality line-up of spring-bound hopefuls including dual acceptor Ingratiating coming off a Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes win in Melbourne and the Group 1 performed I Am Me first-up from gate one.

Missile Stakes 2023 Tips

Favourite: #4 Big Parade ($2.60 at time of publish) – BET NOW

Best Bet: #11 I Am Me ($3.90 at time of publish) – BET NOW

Best Roughie: #8 Wewillrock ($17 at time of publish) – BET NOW

Our insider Missile Stakes 2023 tips and exotic selections will be listed here the week of the event and a full Missile Stakes Day betting preview available on the Neds Blog.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2023 MISSILE STAKES DAY PREVIEW & TIPS

Missile Stakes Race Day 2023

Missile Stakes Day 2023 takes place on Saturday, the 5th of August 2023 at Royal Randwick Racecourse

Missile Stakes Barrier Draw 2023

The 2023 Missile Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Missile Stakes Field section. 

Missile Stakes Nominations 2023

2023 Missile Stakes nominations close by 11:00 AM on Monday, the 31st of July, 2023. 

Table Credit: Racing Australia.

Missile Stakes Weights 2023

Standard weight for age conditions apply to this race. Final 2023 Missile Stakes weights will be announced by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, the 1st of August, 2023 and will be published in our above Missile Stakes Field section. 

Missile Stakes Acceptances 2023

2023 Missile Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on Wednesday, the 2nd of August, 2023 and will be published in our above Missile Stakes Field section. 

Missile Stakes Jockeys 2023

The final riders announcement is at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, the 2nd of August, 2023 with the official 2023 Missile Stakes jockeys to be published in our above Missile Stakes Field section. 

Missile Stakes Scratchings 2023

2023 Missile Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, the 5th of August, 2023.

• #5 Ucalledit (10)

Missile Stakes Prize Money 2023

The 2023 Missile Stakes prize purse is worth $300,000 in total, distributed from places first through tenth.

Missile Stakes Race Number 2023

The 2023 Missile Stakes race number is scheduled as Rosehill Race 8 at 3:40pm (AEST) on Saturday the 5th of August, 2023. There are ten races in total that day at Rosehill Racecourse.

Missile Stakes Form Guide 2023

The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2023 Missile Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances. 

CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2023 MISSILE STAKES FORM GUIDE

Missile Stakes Live 2023

You can watch or listen to the 2023 Missile Stakes live, across the following mediums.

Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)

Radio: Radio Sport National

Streaming: Racing NSW

Missile Stakes Winners

Winners of the Missile Stakes going back to 2000 are displayed in the table below.