Toorak Handicap

Caulfield Racecourse is the venue for the Toorak Handicap, a thrilling showdown where top milers compete for glory in one of the highlights of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.

This Group 1 handicap race spans 1600 meters and draws some of Australia’s finest middle-distance horses. The Toorak Handicap presents a demanding challenge for both horses and jockeys as they strive for victory on one of the year’s most anticipated race days. It takes place during one of Caulfield’s major spring meetings, alongside the Caulfield Guineas and the Might and Power Stakes, making it a must-see for all racing fans.

As a leading handicap race on the calendar, the Toorak Handicap boasts a storied history filled with thrilling contests and memorable moments. Successful horses often set their sights on other major spring events, such as the Champions Mile or the Cox Plate, making this race vital for anyone closely following the racing form.

Get ready for the 2025 Toorak Handicap with expert tips, insights, predictions, and strategies from Betseeker.


Toorak Handicap Facts

Length1600m
LocationCaulfield Racecourse, Melbourne
TrackLeft-handed
Conditions3yo+ Handicap
Purse$1,000,000
Most Recent WinnerAntino

Toorak Handicap 2025 Tips

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Best Bet

Another Wil is weighted to win and should be too good. Just needs some luck from the barrier.

Value Bet

Orchestral is a class mare on her day and looks over the odds.

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Toorak Handicap FAQs

What time is Toorak Handicap 2025?

The Toorak will be run at 5.45pm.

How can I watch the 2025 Toorak Handicap?

Channel 7 and SKY Racing are broadcasting the Toorak Handicap.

How do you choose the winner of the Toorak Handicap?

Being a handicap, weights are all important. But class, ability at the distance and form at the track are also vital.

Do favourites usually win the Toorak Handicap?

Six favourites have won the Toorak since 2010.

Who is the most successful Toorak Handicap jockey?

Damian Lane, Nash Rawiller, Jim Cassidy and Steven King are among the jockeys to have won multiple Toorak Handicaps.

Who is the most successful Toorak Handicap trainer?

Darren Weir has won the race four times.

How long is the Toorak Handicap race in minutes?

Around one minute and thirty five seconds, depending on track conditions.

How many horses run in the Toorak Handicap?

The field capacity is sixteen.


Toorak Handicap Previous Winners

YearWinnerAge/SexJockeyTrainerBarrierWeightSP
2024ANTINO6yo/GBlake ShinnTony Gollan855.5$4.80
2023ATTRITION4yo/HBeau MertensMitchell Freedman1054$26
2022TUVALU5yo/GJarrod FryLindsey Smith153.5$9.50
2021I’M THUNDERSTRUCK4yo/GJye McNeilMick Price and Michael Kent Jr452$3.20
2020MR QUICKIE5yo/GJamie KahPhillip Stokes259$21
2019FIERCE IMPACT6yo/HCraig WilliamsMatthew Smith1554.5$18
2018LAND OF PLENTY5yo/HDamian LaneDarren Weir1853$4.20
2017TOSEN STARDOM7yo/HDamian LaneDarren Weir1657.5$10
2016HE’S OUR ROKKII4yo/GDwayne DunnDavid and B Hayes and T Dabernig155$2.50
2015LUCKY HUSSLER6yo/GGlen BossDarren Weir458$6.00
2014TRUST IN A GUST4yo/HBrad RawillerDarren Weir1156.5$4.50
2013SOLZHENITSYN7yo/GNash RawillerRobert Heathcote758$6.00
2012SOLZHENITSYN6yo/GCorey BrownRobert Heathcote352$5.00
2011MUFHASA7yo/GMichael RoddStephen McKee1158$9.00
2010MORE JOYOUS4yo/MNash RawillerGai Waterhouse1058$2.30
2009ALLEZ WONDER4yo/MMichelle PayneBart Cummings752$41
2008ALAMOSA4yo/HCraig NewittMick Price1455.5$9.00
2007DIVINE MADONNA5yo/MM RoddMark Kavanagh855
2006RED DAZZLER4yo/HJ A CassidyMick Price355
2005BARELY A MOMENT4yo/HCraig WilliamsTony McEvoy354.5
2004REGAL ROLLER5yo/GM FlahertyClinton McDonald1057
2003ROMAN ARCH5yo/GL CurrieRobbie Laing552.5
2002SHOT OF THUNDER5yo/HG BossJohn O’Shea452.5
2001SHOW A HEART4yo/HG BossB N MILLER1255
2000UMRUM6yo/GJ A CassidyL M MACDONALD455
1999UMRUM5yo/GE A WilkinsonL M MACDONALD1755
1998MARBLE HALLS5yo/GJ A CassidyD L FREEDMAN855
1997PENGHULU5yo/GG J ChildsH E PARNHAM653.5
1996POETIC KING6yo/GS D MarshallD L FREEDMAN356.5
1995SOBER SUIT4yo/GB PrebbleJ W EDWARDS250.5
1994OPPRESSOR6yo/GD TaggartG MANCE550
1993GOLDEN SWORD4yo/HS R KingJ DENHAM1155
1992READY TO EXPLODE4yo/GS R KingJohn Meagher951
1991COMRADE6yo/HJ A CassidyDR G CHAPMAN253
1990RICOCHET ROSIE5yo/MMick DittmanG H WALTER251.5
1989COLE DIESEL4yo/GM KerrG MANCE854.5
1988PLANET RULER4yo/GB YorkD A HAYES1154
1987CALEDONIAN BOY5yo/GP HylandJ J MOLONEY153
1986CANNY LASS4yo/MJ MarshallRick Hore-Lacy355
1985KING PHOENIX5yo/GM GorehamT R HOWE556.5
1984MR. IRONCLAD4yo/HP JarmanB J MCLACHLAN751.5
1983SHOWMERAN5yo/HG DoughtyK NEWMAN JNR950.5

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