We have Spring Champion Stakes tips and predictions for the Group 1 2000m race at Randwick on Saturday.
Spring Champion Stakes odds have Global Goal as the current favourite, and she will be tough to beat in the $2 million feature.
Global Goal is our best bet for the Spring Champion Stakes and looks the one to beat heading into Saturday’s Group 1 at Randwick.
The John Sargent-trained filly has been building nicely through the spring, and her latest win in the Group 1 Flight Stakes suggests she’s ready to take another step up over 2000m.
She has been racing with plenty of confidence, recording a win and two third-place finishes from her last three starts. Her Flight Stakes victory over 1600m showed she can handle pressure at the top level, and the extra 400m looks like it should suit if she settles comfortably.
Dylan Gibbons takes the ride from barrier 3, which is a big positive. He will settle just behind the speed and look to go straight past them late in the race, so include her in Spring Champion Stakes predictions.
| 8. Global Goal (3) J: Dylan Gibbons 54.5kg 1×331 T: John Sargent | |||
| Form hard to fault. Most recently won by a long-neck in the G1 Flight Stakes at this track on October 3 over 1600m on a soft track defeating De Armas carrying 56kg at $3.30. Before that 3rd of 9 in the G2 Tea Rose Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Bangkok Hottie with 56kg at $7.50. Should eat up the extra 400m and looks the one to roll again. | |||
Proxima Dea can’t be left out of Spring Champion Stakes tips, and she comes into the race with an unbeaten record that is hard to ignore.
The David Payne-trained filly has won all four of her career starts, and she’s quickly established herself as one of the most exciting young stayers in the field, especially after a tough comeback win last time out.
She now faces her biggest test over 2000m, but the way she keeps finding the line suggests the extra distance could bring further improvement.
Zac Lloyd takes the ride from barrier 9, and given the way he’s riding this spring, the $5.50 odds are generous for this combination.
| 9. Proxima Dea (9) J: Zac Lloyd 54.5kg 1111 T: David Payne | |||
| Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck in the G3 Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1800m defeating Wonka carrying 54.5kg at $4. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose in a Midway Bm72(70) at Rosehill on August 29 over 1800m in soft going defeating Doradus carrying 53kg at $4. Looked down and out last time – a filly of considerable staying talent. | |||
Wonka is our best roughie for the Spring Champion Stakes and looks a nice value play at double-figure odds. The Chris Waller-trained colt has been building a solid record this preparation, and he battled on gamely to place last start.
His form heading into the race read well, and he looks to be improving at the right time. The 2000m shouldn’t worry him, as he settles well, and he can ride the speed.
Jason Collett takes the ride from barrier 2, which is a terrific draw. He should be able to save ground, and he could be there to strike at the top of the straight. The $11 odds are worth including to boost payouts.
| 4. Wonka (2) J: Jason Collett 56.5kg 23112 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 in the G3 Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1800m, neck behind Proxima Dea with 56.5kg at $7.50. The run before that came from midfield and won by a nose in the LR Dulcify Stakes at this track on October 3 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Genesis Runner carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Genuine colt who only needs to get the trip to be right in this. | |||
Punters get value odds with our Spring Champion Stakes SRM, which includes our three selected runners.
We have Global Goal Top 2, Proxima Dea Top 3, and Wonka Top 5, which pays $8.00 for our three-runner SRM.
All three runners should have a chance to win the race, and we expect them to fight out the finish for the Group 1 prize.
| 4. Wonka (2) J: Jason Collett 56.5kg 23112 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 in the G3 Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1800m, neck behind Proxima Dea with 56.5kg at $7.50. The run before that came from midfield and won by a nose in the LR Dulcify Stakes at this track on October 3 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Genesis Runner carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Genuine colt who only needs to get the trip to be right in this. | |||
| 8. Global Goal (3) J: Dylan Gibbons 54.5kg 1×331 T: John Sargent | |||
| Form hard to fault. Most recently won by a long-neck in the G1 Flight Stakes at this track on October 3 over 1600m on a soft track defeating De Armas carrying 56kg at $3.30. Before that 3rd of 9 in the G2 Tea Rose Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Bangkok Hottie with 56kg at $7.50. Should eat up the extra 400m and looks the one to roll again. | |||
| 9. Proxima Dea (9) J: Zac Lloyd 54.5kg 1111 T: David Payne | |||
| Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck in the G3 Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1800m defeating Wonka carrying 54.5kg at $4. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose in a Midway Bm72(70) at Rosehill on August 29 over 1800m in soft going defeating Doradus carrying 53kg at $4. Looked down and out last time – a filly of considerable staying talent. | |||
Latest Spring Champion Stakes 2026 Odds
Spring Champion Stakes 2026 Odds
| 1. Diameter (6) J: Tyler Schiller 56.5kg x6616 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Dual acceptor. Last start got back early 6th of 11 in the G1 Caulfield Guineas on October 10 over 1600m, 8 len behind Warwoven with 57kg at $31. The start before that came from midfield and won by a head in the G2 Bill Stutt Stakes at Caulfield on September 27 over 1600m defeating Somethings Burnin’ with 57kg at $3.20. A query at the trip but must go in the exotic bets. | |||
| 2. Cormier (8) J: Aaron Bullock 56.5kg 2×084 T: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich | |||
| At the latest run 4th of 10 in the G3 Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1800m, long-neck behind Proxima Dea with 56.5kg at $4.20. The run before that 8th of 12 in the G1 Golden Rose Stakes at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Warwoven carrying 56.5kg at $61. Looks ideally placed over a bit more ground fourth-up. | |||
| 3. Scarole (4) J: Nash Rawiller 56.5kg 22133 T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 10 in the G3 Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1800m, neck behind Proxima Dea carrying 56.5kg at $8. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 9 in the G2 Bill Stutt Stakes at Caulfield on September 27 over 1600m, long-neck behind Diameter with 57kg at $10. Looks a strong top-three prospect as always. | |||
| 4. Wonka (2) J: Jason Collett 56.5kg 23112 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 in the G3 Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1800m, neck behind Proxima Dea with 56.5kg at $7.50. The run before that came from midfield and won by a nose in the LR Dulcify Stakes at this track on October 3 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Genesis Runner carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Genuine colt who only needs to get the trip to be right in this. | |||
| 5. Stormy Marco (7) J: Tommy Berry 56.5kg 3×295 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Most recently eased back early on 5th of 10 in the G3 Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Proxima Dea carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Before that got back early 9th of 12 in the G1 Golden Rose Stakes at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Warwoven carrying 56.5kg at $41. Coming along nicely and 2000m should be right up his alley. | |||
| 6. Persian Wonder (5) J: Ashley Morgan 56.5kg 16516 T: David Payne | |||
| Last start from last on the turn 6th of 10 in the G3 Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1800m, 2 len behind Proxima Dea with 56.5kg at $26. The start before that won by 0.6 len in the G3 Ming Dynasty Quality at Rosehill on September 12 over 1400m defeating Stormy Marco carrying 53kg at $19. Looks tested against this line-up. | |||
| 7. Mindgames (1) J: Tim Clark 56.5kg 1×12 T: John O’shea & Tom Charlton | |||
| Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 2 len in a Cl1 at Goulburn on October 6 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Glenn’s Legacy carrying 60kg at $1.26. Last start 2nd of 7 in a Bm64 at Newcastle on October 17 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Varjak carrying 59.5kg at $1.90. Not keen on his chances. | |||
| 8. Global Goal (3) J: Dylan Gibbons 54.5kg 1×331 T: John Sargent | |||
| Form hard to fault. Most recently won by a long-neck in the G1 Flight Stakes at this track on October 3 over 1600m on a soft track defeating De Armas carrying 56kg at $3.30. Before that 3rd of 9 in the G2 Tea Rose Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Bangkok Hottie with 56kg at $7.50. Should eat up the extra 400m and looks the one to roll again. | |||
| 9. Proxima Dea (9) J: Zac Lloyd 54.5kg 1111 T: David Payne | |||
| Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck in the G3 Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1800m defeating Wonka carrying 54.5kg at $4. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose in a Midway Bm72(70) at Rosehill on August 29 over 1800m in soft going defeating Doradus carrying 53kg at $4. Looked down and out last time – a filly of considerable staying talent. | |||