Champions Mile.
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The Champions Mile is one of the marquee events of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. It is a Group 1 race run over 1,600 metres at Flemington Racecourse and held in early November on Champions Day with the Champions Sprint and Champions Stakes. First contested in 1881, it has been known under several titles – including the Cantala Stakes and Kennedy Cantala – before adopting its current name in 2022. With a prize pool of $3 million, it consistently attracts elite milers aged three and up, making it one of the most competitive middle-distance races in Australia.
The Champions Mile ties closely into the broader spring racing calendar, often following strong lead-up events over similar distances. Its placement on the final Saturday of the Carnival has restored its traditional role as a climactic contest, drawing strong fields and heavy betting interest. No horse has yet claimed three victories in the race, though six have managed to win it twice, a testament to its depth of competition. From its first winner, Courtenay, in 1881 to modern champions, the race has remained a true test of speed, stamina, and class.
A key moment in the event's history was in 2011, when the rank outsider Albert The Fat (16/1), made history with his surprise victory. He stormed home to defeat a quality field in the Emirates Stakes, as it was then known. His triumph over heavily favoured rivals highlighted the unpredictable nature of the race, cementing its reputation as a springboard for both underdogs and dominators.
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Recent Results
The Champions Mile always provides a show of skill and talent. Here are some of the previous winners:
2026 - TBD, Saturday 7th November
2025 - Ceolwulf
2024 - Mr Brightside
2023 - Pride Of Jenni
2022 - Alligator Blood
2021 - Superstorm
2020 - Yulong Prince
2019 - Fierce Impact
2018 - Best Of Days
2017 - Shillelagh
2016 - Le Romain
2015 - Turn Me Loose
2014 - Hucklebuck
2013 - Boban
2012 - Happy Trails
2011 - Albert The Fat
2010 - Wall Street
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