Tancred Stakes 2025

The H E Tancred Stakes is a premier Group 1 weight-for-age race contested over 2400 metres at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse in Sydney. It’s a cornerstone of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival, attracting elite middle-distance and staying horses.

The 2025 H E Tancred Stakes, known for sponsorship reasons as the Kia Tancred Stakes, is scheduled for Tuesday, 1 April 2025, following a postponement due to heavy rainfall the prior weekend.

Tancred Stakes

Preview, Trends & Analysis

About the Race

Named in honour of Henry Eugene Tancred, former chairman of the Sydney Turf Club, the race was first run in 1963 as the H E Tancred Cup. It was elevated to Group 1 status in 1980, and shifted permanently to weight-for-age conditions from 1977 onwards.

This classic 2400 m feature serves as a key lead-up to the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Sydney Cup, with winners gaining ballot exemptions in those events.

When Is the Next Running?

After the postponement, the 2025 H E Tancred Stakes takes place on Tuesday, 1 April 2025, during the Autumn Carnival at Rosehill.

Betting Guide

Popular Bet Types:
Win, Place, Exacta, Trifecta, First Four

Form Tips:

Winning form in staying tests like the Ranvet Stakesor Australian Cup is key.
Inside barriers are often advantageous, though Rosehill’s 2400 m layout allows runners from across the gates.
With favorites historically holding a strong record in this race (47% strike rate since 1995), punters target proven elite runners.

The Australian Guineas Recent Winners

Year	Winner
2024	Kalapour
2023	Arapaho
2022	Duais
2021	Sir Dragonet
2020	Verry Elleegant
2019	Avilius
2018	Almandin
2017	Jameka
2016	Preferment
2015	Hartnell
2014	Silent Achiever
2013	Fiveandahalfstar
2012	Manighar
2011	Cedarberg
2010	Littorio

The Questions

When is the 2025 H E Tancred Stakes?

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, at Rosehill Gardens.

What are the distance and conditions?

2400 metres, under weight-for-age conditions, for 3-year-olds and up.

How much prizemoney is on offer?

A$1.5 million.