The Pago Pago Stakes (1200m) is a Group 2 race worth $250,000 held at Rosehill in late March offering a Golden Slipper Stakes ballot exemption.
2025 Pago Pago Stakes Results
- 1st: #4 Skyhook
- 2nd: #5 Good Hotspur
- 3rd: #8 State Visit
Pago Pago Stakes News
The Pago Pago Stakes is a Group 2 event held at Rosehill Racecourse during the annual Coolmore Classic (1500m) as well as a number of Group 2 and 3 status acts.
2025 Pago Pago Stakes Results
- 1st: #4 Skyhook ($2.90F)
- 2nd: #5 Good Hotspur
- 3rd: #8 State Visit
Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou’s class Written Tycoon colt Skyhook ($2.90F) was huge leading all-the-way after being well-rated by jockey Kerrin McEvoy to draw away late and put a dominant 3.24 lengths on his closest rival in the 2025 Pago Pago Stakes results ahead of a likely seven-day back-up into the $5 million Golden Slipper field.
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Pago Pago Stakes 2025 Odds & Results
Tab Pago Pago Stakes (G3)
| Runner Details | Win | Place |
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1st
4. Skyhook (5) J: Kerrin McEvoy 55.5kg
T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou |
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2nd
5. Good Hotspur (8) J: Josh Parr 55.5kg
T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou |
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3rd
8. State Visit (12) J: Jason Collett 55.5kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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4th
6. United States (11) J: James McDonald 55.5kg
T: Chris Waller |
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5th
2. Comedy (3) J: Chad Schofield 55.5kg
T: James Cummings |
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6th
3. Extractor (10) J: Regan Bayliss 55.5kg
T: Michael Freedman |
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7th
7. Kilman (1) J: Blake Shinn 55.5kg
T: Chris Waller |
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8th
12. Barbarossa (6) J: Zac Lloyd 55.5kg
T: James Cummings |
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9th
10. Valedictorian (7) J: Tommy Berry 55.5kg
T: Michael Freedman |
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10th
9. Fermoy (2) J: Tim Clark 55.5kg
T: Chris Waller |
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11th
11. Dusty Bay (9) J: Jay Ford 55.5kg
T: Tracey Bartley |
Data retrieved: 16/05/2025 10:02:17 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
The Pago Pago Stakes is a set weights race for two-year-old colts and geldings and each horse is required to carry 55.5kg for the race. The event is also the final lead up race to the lucrative Group 1 $5 million Golden Slipper Stakes (1200m) held in one week’s time.
The Pago Pago Stakes winner is exempt from ballot for the Golden Slipper, which is the world’s richest race for two-year-olds. The Group 3 Magic Night Stakes (1200m) for two-year-old fillies is the other Coolmore Classic Day race offering a Golden Slipper ballot exemption to the winner.
Stratum (2005) followed by Shinzo (2023) are the latest horses to complete the Pago Pago Stakes – Golden Slipper double.
A good lead-up to the first leg is the Group 2 Todman Stakes (1200m) run a week earlier at Randwick and many of the runners in the Pago Pago Stakes field will come via that or the Group 2 Skyline Stakes (1200m) on Chipping Norton Stakes Day.
Skyhook (2nd in 2025) was the last Skyline Stakes graduate to continue on and win the Pago Pago.
The Pago Pago Stakes form from 2024 was franked with the third placed Coleman going on to run second in the Golden Slipper at his next start before a third in the Group 1 Inglis Sires’ that season.
The Pago Pago Stakes 2025 ran on Saturday March 15, 2025 as a late Golden Slipper lead-up and saw the favourite Skyhook ($2.90) fly home in a dominant 3 length victory for the punters.
| Pago Pago Stakes 2025 | |
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| Date: | Saturday March 15, 2025 |
| Track: | Rosehill Racecourse, Sydney |
| Distance: | 1200m |
| Race Type: | 2YO Colts & Geldings Set Weights 55.5kg |
| Status: | Group 3 |
| Prize money: | $250,000 |
2025 Pago Pago Stakes Finishing Order
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
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| 1 | 4 | SKYHOOK | Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | Kerrin McEvoy | 4 | 55.5kg | $2.90F | |||
| 2 | 5 | GOOD HOTSPUR | Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | Joshua Parr | 3.24L | 7 | 55.5kg | $41 | ||
| 3 | 8 | STATE VISIT | Ciaron Maher | Jason Collett | 3.77L | 11 | 55.5kg | $7 | ||
| 4 | 6 | UNITED STATES | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 3.9L | 10 | 55.5kg | $6 | ||
| 5 | 2 | COMEDY | James Cummings | Chad Schofield | 4.04L | 3 | 55.5kg | $7.50 | ||
| 6 | 3 | EXTRACTOR | Michael Freedman | Regan Bayliss | 4.92L | 9 | 55.5kg | $11 | ||
| 7 | 7 | KILMAN (NZ) | Chris Waller | Blake Shinn | 4.98L | 1 | 55.5kg | $10 | ||
| 8 | 12 | BARBAROSSA | James Cummings | Zac Lloyd | 6.42L | 5 | 55.5kg | $31 | ||
| 9 | 10 | VALEDICTORIAN | Michael Freedman | Tommy Berry | 6.57L | 6 | 55.5kg | $13 | ||
| 10 | 9 | FERMOY | Chris Waller | Tim Clark | 7.3L | 2 | 55.5kg | $31 | ||
| 11 | 11 | DUSTY BAY | Tracey Bartley | Jay Ford | 7.57L | 8 | 55.5kg | $16 | ||
| 1 | WEST OF SWINDON | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | Tyler Schiller | 0 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2025 Pago Pago Stakes Betting
The updated Pago Pago Stakes 2025 betting odds provided by Ladbrokes.com.au on the Golden Slipper Stakes hopefuls racing in the Group 3 the week prior to the Group 1 will be available here at Races.com.au as soon as released.
There was a notable upset in 2024 with Dublin Down winning at Pago Pago Stakes odds of $20.
Skyhook ($2.90 in 2025) was the last favourite in Pago Pago Stakes betting to salute for the punters.
2025 Pago Pago Stakes Form
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2025 Pago Pago Stakes Tips
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- To Win: #1 West Of Swindon ($3 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Plenty of untapped hopes in the Pago Pago but the favourite, West Of Swindon, brings in the strongest form lines and looks in a lovely position to break his maiden status at his third start. The Team Hawkes trained son of Super Seth was a half-length runner-up in the Golden Gift on debut last year before resuming with another second in the Group 2 Silver Slipper. He was a far margin off the winner but was impressive up in grade at the Rosehill track. Trialled well since to keep him ticking over, gets the run of the race from gate four with Tyler Schiller sticking on. Right course and can salute.
2025 Pago Pago Stakes Field
The Pago Pago Stakes field attracts a line-up of smart young colts and geldings looking to make their way into the following Saturday’s Golden Slipper field back at Rosehill Racecourse.
The official 2025 Pago Pago Stakes field and barriers will be released on the Wednesday of race week and published in full below.
The Pago Pago Stakes 2025 final field features a strong crop of Golden Slipper hopefuls led in betting by Silver Slipper runner-up West Of Swindon.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | H Rating |
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| 1 | 2×2 | WEST OF SWINDON | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | Tyler Schiller | 4 | 55.5kg | |||
| 2 | 1×26 | COMEDY | James Cummings | Chad Schofield | 3 | 55.5kg | |||
| 3 | 3×30 | EXTRACTOR | Michael Freedman | Regan Bayliss | 10 | 55.5kg | |||
| 4 | 32 | SKYHOOK | Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | Kerrin McEvoy | 5 | 55.5kg | |||
| 5 | 2×4 | GOOD HOTSPUR | Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | Joshua Parr | 8 | 55.5kg | |||
| 6 | 27 | UNITED STATES | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 11 | 55.5kg | |||
| 7 | 1 | KILMAN (NZ) | Chris Waller | Blake Shinn | 1 | 55.5kg | |||
| 8 | 1 | STATE VISIT | Ciaron Maher | Jason Collett | 12 | 55.5kg | |||
| 9 | 3×6 | FERMOY | Chris Waller | Tim Clark | 2 | 55.5kg | |||
| 10 | 7×4 | VALEDICTORIAN | Michael Freedman | Tommy Berry | 7 | 55.5kg | |||
| 11 | 1 | DUSTY BAY | Tracey Bartley | Jay Ford | 9 | 55.5kg | |||
| 12 | 428 | BARBAROSSA | James Cummings | Zac Lloyd | 6 | 55.5kg |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2025 Pago Pago Stakes Nominations
Early nominations for the Pago Pago Stakes in 2025 close the Monday ahead of the event.
Pago Pago Stakes History
First won by Cheval De Volee in 1978, the Pago Pago Stakes has also been known as the Darley Stakes. Since its inauguration, Stratum has been the only horse to win the Pago Pago/Golden Slipper double in 2005 and he also holds the record for the fastest win with 1 minute 9.23 seconds. The slowest winning time was recorded in 1990 by Pagan Jest with 1 minute 15.01 seconds.
Notable recent Pago Pago Stakes winners include subsequent Golden Slipper winner Shinzo (2023), Blue Diamond champion Written By (2018), All Too Hard (2012), Stratum (2005), and Danbird (2003).
See below for the full Pago Pago Stakes results dating back to 2000.
Pago Pago Stakes Winners
Year |
Place |
Horse |
Time |
| 2025 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Skyhook | 1 minute 10.54 seconds |
| 2nd | Good Hotspur | ||
| 3rd | State Visit | ||
| 2024 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Dublin Down | 1 minute 10.55 seconds |
| 2nd | Anode | ||
| 3rd | Coleman | ||
| 2023 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Shinzo | 1 minute 10.56 seconds |
| 2nd | Maharba | ||
| 3rd | Bases Loaded | ||
| 2022 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Rise Of The Masses | 1 minute 13.16 seconds |
| 2nd | Sweet Ride | ||
| 3rd | Magic | ||
| 2021 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Shaquero | 1 minute 09.79 seconds |
| 2nd | Tiger Of Malay | ||
| 3rd | Mazu | ||
| 2020 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Prague | 1 minute 13.01 seconds |
| 2nd | Kumasi | ||
| 3rd | I Am Swerving | ||
| 2019 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Cosmic Force | 1 minute 12.93 seconds |
| 2nd | Born A Warrior | ||
| 3rd | Stronger | ||
| 2018 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Written By | 1 minute 10.22 seconds |
| 2nd | Sandbar | ||
| 3rd | Spin | ||
| 2017 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Single Bullet | 1 minute 12.46 seconds |
| 2nd | Ducimus | ||
| 3rd | Coruscate | ||
| 2016 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Souchez | 1 minute 10.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Chimboraa | ||
| 3rd | Mount Panorama | ||
| 2015 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Tarquin | 1 minute 11.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Rageese | ||
| 3rd | Odyssey Moon | ||
| 2014 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Time For War | 1 minute 12.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Kumaon | ||
| 3rd | Klammer | ||
| 2013 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Sidestep | 1 minute 10.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Dothraki | ||
| 3rd | Fuerza | ||
| 2012 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | All Too Hard | 1 minute 11.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Narcissus | ||
| 3rd | Limes | ||
| 2011 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Salade | 1 minute 11.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Boys On Tour | ||
| 3rd | Exceed And Exalt | ||
| 2010 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Brightexpectations | 1 minute 10.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Blackball | ||
| 3rd | Hinchinbrook | ||
| 2009 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Tickets |
1 minute 11.29 seconds |
| 2nd | New Day Rising | ||
| 3rd | Stryker | ||
| 2008 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Sidereus |
1 minute 11.87 seconds |
| 2nd | Over The Wicket | ||
| 3rd | Dubai To Sydney | ||
| 2007 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Deferential |
1 minute 10.50 seconds |
| 2nd | Cecconi | ||
| 3rd | Acey Ducey | ||
| 2006 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Tarleton |
1 minute 10.58 seconds |
| 2nd | Empires Choice | ||
| 3rd | Rubric | ||
| 2005 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Stratum |
1 minute 9.23 seconds |
| 2nd | Power Of Destiny | ||
| 3rd | Seidnazar | ||
| 2004 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Genius And Evil |
1 minute 10.12 seconds |
| 2nd | Fastnet Rock | ||
| 3rd | High Priority | ||
| 2003 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Danbird |
1 minute 10.21 seconds |
| 2nd | Hipwell | ||
| 3rd | Winestock | ||
| 2002 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Planchet |
1 minute 9.89 seconds |
| 2nd | Choisir | ||
| 3rd | Strictly Smart | ||
| 2001 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | Red Hannigan |
1 minutes 9.86 seconds |
| 2nd | Dash For Cash | ||
| 3rd | Shags | ||
| 2000 Pago Pago Stakes |
1st | De |
1 minute 11.51 seconds |
| 2nd | Ombra Della Sera | ||
| 3rd | Veteran | ||
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