The Russell Balding Stakes Race Information
The Russell Balding Stakes is a 1300 metre race run by the Australian Turf Club on Golden Eagle/Victoria Derby day. It is held at Rosehill as part of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Feature (not a Group race)
- Distance: 1300 metres
- Conditions: Set weights & penalties, 3YO & upwards
- Track: Rosehill Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales
- Prizemoney: $3,000,000
- Date: Saturday 2 November 2024
The Russell Balding Stakes Race History
The race was introduced in 2019 and was originally named after the winner of the previous years The Everest. This means it has had several names
2019 – Redzel Stakes
2020– Yes Yes Yes Stakes
2021– Classique Legend Stakes
2022– Nature Strip Stakes
2023 – Giga Kick Stakes
In 2024 and going forward it is called the Russell Balding Stakes after former NSW Racing chairman Russell Balding, who had to step down in 2023.
The prizemoney of $3,000,000 make it a very attractive race and it is held 3 weeks after The Everest.
It is run on the same day as The Golden Eagle, which is the same date as Victoria Derby day in Melbourne.
Our Runner by Runner Previews
2024 Russell Balding Stakes Preview and results.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Bella Nipotina (2023)
Last 3YO to win: C&G -; Filly –
Multiple winners: Bella Nipotina (2023 & 2024)
Fastest time (1300m):
Interesting trivia:
Past winners of The Russell Balding Stakes
The race was run for the first time in 2019.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | Bella Nipotina | Sunshine In Paris | Lady Laguna |
| 2023 | Bella Nipotina | Private Eye | Think About It |
| 2022 | Private Eye | Mazu | Kementari |
| 2021 | Eduardo | Lost And Running | Standout |
| 2020 | Gytrash | Haut Brion Her | Imaging |
| 2019 | Pierata | Trekking | Le Romain |