The Edward Manifold Stakes is a Group 2 race for three year old horses, held under set weight conditions over a distance of 1600 metres. This race has a long history in Australian racing, with the first event run in 1932. Over this time, a number of great horses have [...]
The Group One $400,000 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) at Randwick on Saturday.- * First run in 1971 when won by Gay Icarus. * Notable gallopers to have won the race include: Taras Bulba (1975), Kingston Town (1979), Best Western (1981), Veloso (1982), Sir Dapper (1983), Beau Zam (1987), Stylish Century [...]
The $500,000 Group One Epsom Handicap (1600m) to be run at Randwick on Saturday.- * Named after the famous racecourse in the south of England where the Epsom Derby has been run since 1780. * The Epsom was first run in 1865 when won by Dundee. * Regarded as one [...]
The Group One $400,000 Flight Stakes (1600m) to be run at Randwick on Saturday.- * First run in 1947 when won by Nizam’s Ring. * For three-year-old fillies and named after the champion mare Flight whose major wins included the Cox Plate (twice), Mackinnon Stakes, Champagne Stakes, Adrian Knox Stakes [...]
The Group One $400,000 Metropolitan Handicap (2400m) at Randwick on Saturday.- * First held at Randwick in 1866 as the “Great Metropolitan Stakes” over two miles (3200m) when won by Bylong. * Run over 2600m prior to 2001. * Not run in 2007 due to equine influenza. * Among the [...]
The Group One $500,000 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) run at Flemington on Saturday:- * First run in 1948 when won by Beau Gem. * Handicap until 1963. Weight-for-age 1964-70. Now run as set weights and penalties race. * Run over 2400m from 1948-70. * Group One since 2006. * Notable winners [...]
The Sir Rupert Clark Stakes is a prestigious Group 1 race hosted by the Melbourne Racing Club. This event is run over a distance of 1400 metres for prize money of $350,000. The Sir Rupert Clark Stakes is an open handicap event that attracts both sprinters and middle distance runners, [...]
The Stan Fox Stakes is a 1400 metre horse race run under set weight conditions. Taking place at Randwick Racecourse, this event for three year old horses attracts a number of fine nominations each year. The Stan Fox Stakes is a Group 2 race, graduating from a Group 3 event [...]
The A.J. Moir Stakes is a race for three years old horses and over, with this event just approved for upgrade to the elite Group 1 level. Originally known as the A.J. Moir Stakes, this event was also been known as the Schweppes Stakes between 1997 and 2011. Held over [...]
The Shannon Stakes is a Group 2 race for three year old horses and above. This event is run over a distance of 1500 metres, and has taken place since 1978. Originally a Principal Race, the Shannon Stakes became a Listed event in its second year, a Group 3 race [...]
