The last event of the Melbourne Spring Racing carnival is the Mackinnon Stakes Day this Saturday.
Mackinnon Stakes Day includes two Group 1 races and over $5.4 million in prize money to be won.
The final meeting of the Melbourne Carnival is known as the 'Family Day' for horse racing fans, with entertainment that is for all ages.
Sporting News has everything you need to know about the Mackinnon Stakes Day 2021.
When is Mackinnon Stakes Day 2021?
This year's Mackinnon Stakes Day meet will take place on Saturday, November 6.
In 2016, the Victoria Racing Club moved the racing event to the last day of the Melbourne Carnival.
The race day started in 1869 with the name Melbourne Stakes Day.
The name was changed to the Mackinnon Stakes in 1937 in tribute to former VRC chairman Lauchlan Mackinnon.
Where is Mackinnon Stakes Day held?
Mackinnon Stakes Day is held at Flemington Racecourse, which is about 6km northwest of Melbourne's CBD.
Flemington opened in 1840 and now features a six furlong or 1200m straight, known as 'the Straight Six'. Its home straight is 450m long and races are run anti-clockwise.
What time is the Mackinnon Stakes race?
The main race of the day - the Group 1 $2 million Mackinnon Stakes - will start at 5.10pm (AEDT).
How to watch Mackinnon Stakes 2021 races?
10 Network will broadcast all major racedays across the Melbourne Cup carnival, including Mackinnon Stakes.
Channel 7 - which had broadcast the race for a number of years - will still broadcast Victorian race meets during 2020 and 2021, except the Melbourne Cup carnival.
What are the conditions and prize money for the Mackinnon Stakes?
The Mackinnon Stakes will be run over 2000m.
The winner of the race will receive a purse of $2 million.
There is also a Darley Sprint Classic which is a 1200m race with $2 million in prize money.
What are the betting odds of the Mackinnon Stakes?
The favourite Zaaki was also predicted to win this year's Cox Plate but withdrew due to an elevated temperature.
The seven year-old is looking for redemption as the favourite for this year's Mackinnon Stakes.
Zaaki stretching his legs at Altona Beach this morning with @ANeashamRacing in the saddle.
— Victoria Racing Club (@FlemingtonVRC) November 5, 2021
We can’t wait to see him line up with @lexus Melbourne Cup winning jockey James McDonald in tomorrow’s @ParamountPlusAU Mackinnon Stakes. #StakesDay pic.twitter.com/izJFtaCWRw
| Horse | Odds |
|---|---|
| ZAAKI | $2.30 |
| COLETTE | $4.80 |
| MOU'UNGA | $8.00 |
| PRIVATE EYE | $11.00 |
| HUNGRY HEART | $11.00 |
| CASCADIAN | $13.00 |
| SUPERSTORM | $13.00 |
| HOMESMAN | $26.00 |
| DALASAN | $34.00 |
| KEIAI NAUTIQUE | $41.00 |
Odds courtesy of TAB.
Mackinnon Stakes Day 2021 full schedule and results
| TIME | RACE | WINNER |
| 12.40pm | 1. Incognitus Recognition Trophy (1600m) | |
| 1.15pm | 2. Group 3: $300,000 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2600m) | |
| 1.55pm | 3. $150,000 Very Special Kids Pin and Win Trophy (2000m) | |
| 2.35pm | 4. $175,000 The Amanda Elliot (1400m) | |
| 3.15pm | 5. Group 2: $300,000 TAB Matriach Stakes (2000m) | |
| 3.50pm | 6. Group 1 :$2 million Darley Sprint Classic (1200m) | |
| 4.30pm | 7. Group 3: $200,000 Paramount+ Chatham Stakes (1400m) | |
| 5.10pm | 8. Group 1 $2 million Paramount+ Mackinnon Stakes (2000m) | |
| 5.50pm | 9. $150,000 World Horse Racing Grand Handicap (1100m) |
