October has finally arrived, which means spring racing is about to intensify over the course of the next month.
The running of the $750,000 Group 1 Turnbull Stakes will see some of the country's best middle-distance gallopers take to Flemington Racecourse in a high-profile set-weights event on October 7th.
Smokin Romans took out last year's race, while other past winners include Verry Elleegant, Winx and Sunline.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes.
What is the Turnbull Stakes?
Formerly known as a litany of other names, the race earned Group 1 status in 2006 and is contested over 2000m.
The name has remained the same since being changed in 1948 to honour former VRC chairman Richard Turnbull.
When is the 2023 Turnbull Stakes?
This year's Turnbull Stakes raceday will take place on Saturday, 7th October.
The race will be the eighth on a 10-race card at Flemington and will jump at 4.25pm AEDT.
How to watch the 2023 Turnbull Stakes
This year's Turnbull Stakes will be broadcast live on Sky Racing.
Turnbull Stakes 2023 tickets
To purchase tickets for this year's Turnbull Stakes, click here.
Turnbull Stakes 2023 prize money
The prize money for the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes sits at $750,000.
Connections of the winning horse will take home $450,000.
Turnbull Stakes 2023 final field, barriers and betting odds
The final field for this year's Turnbull Stakes has been confirmed, with Romantic Warrior the overwhelming favourite to continue its winning ways.
Odds courtesy of Dabble, correct as of October 6th.
| Runner (Barrier) | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
| 1. Romantic Warrior (11) | James McDonald | Danny Shum | $2.05 |
| 2. Gold Trip (18) | Mark Zahra | C.Maher/D.Eustace | $10 |
| 3. Smokin Romans (17) | Jamie Mott | C.Maher/D.Eustace | $126 |
| 4. Francesco Guardi (7) | Damian Lane | Chris Waller | $20 |
| 5. West Wind Blows (8) | Jamie Spencer | S & E. Crisford | $8.00 |
| 6. Emissary (5) | Jamie Kah | Michael Moroney | $71 |
| 7. Osipenko (6) | Damien Oliver | Chris Waller | $6.50 |
| 8. Uncle Bryn (1) | Daniel Moor | T.Busuttin/N.Young | $41 |
| 9. Berkeley Square (14) | Harry Coffey | Dan O'Sullivan | $81 |
| 10. Bank Maur (4) | Craig Newitt | Richard Laming | $126 |
| 11. Soulcombe (2) | Craig Williams | Chris Waller | $8.00 |
| 12. Duke De Sessa (12) | John Allen | C.Maher/D.Eustace | $34 |
| 13. Spanish Mission (10) | Beau Mertens | P.Moody/K.Coleman | $126 |
| 14. El Bodegon (9) | Ben Melham | Chris Waller | $126 |
| 15. Right You Are (16) | Dean Yendall | C.Maher/D.Eustace | $18 |
| 16. Lunar Flare (15) | Michael Dee | Grahame Begg | $126 |
| 17. El Patroness (3) | Jye McNeill | Danny O'Brien | $34 |
| 18. Goldman (13) | Jordan Childs | G.Waterhouse/A.Bott | $51 |