The Gilgai Stakes is a Group 2 race that is held under set weight and penalty conditions. Taking place at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne each year, the Gilgai Stakes is a 1200 metre event that has a history of favouring strong sprinters who can handle the long Flemington straight. The… Read More »
The Flight Stakes is a Group 1 horse race held every year in Sydney at Randwick Racecourse. Raced over 1600 metres, this event is a big part of the Spring Racing Carnival and is held on the same day as the Epsom Handicap. Held under set weight conditions, the Flight… Read More »
The Epsom Handicap is a popular Group 1 race that is hosted by the Australian Turf Club in Sydney each October. Held over 1600 metres, the Epsom Handicap is an open race that takes place under handicap conditions. This event has a long and rich history in Australian racing, with… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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,… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
The Caulfield Guineas Prelude is a Group 3 race for colts and geldings. Held over 1400 metres for three year old horses, the Caulfield Guineas Prelude is run under set weights plus penalty conditions. This event has been part of the horse racing circuit since 1985, originally as a Listed… Read More »
The Golden Pendant is a Group 3 horse race run over 1200 metres. This event was known as the Research Stakes until 2011, and is a handicap sprint for fillies and mares at Rosehill Racecourse in Sydney. With $250,000 of prize money on offer, the Golden Pendant is likely to… Read More »
The Bill Stutt Stakes has a long and rich history in Australian racing, stretching back all the way to 1934. This Group 2 event is held over a distance of 1600 metres at Monnee Valley Racecourse, with horses three years and over battling it out for $200,000 in prize money…. Read More »
The Underwood Stakes is a Group 1 horse race that takes place over 1800 metres at Caulfield Racecourse. Held under weight for age conditions, this event is an important lead up to prestigious races like the Cox Plate and the Caulfield Cup. However, with $350,000 in prize money up for… Read More »
The Thousand Guineas Prelude has been run since 1983, despite a few name changes along the way. This Group 3 event is hosted by the Melbourne Racing Club at Caulfield Racecourse, held under set weights and penalties conditions. Three year old fillies tackle this event in preparation for the massive… Read More »
The Shorts has a long and rich history in Australian racing, stretching all the way back to 1867. As one of the longest standing horse races in Australia, The Shorts has hosted many outstanding sprinters throughout the years. The Shorts is a Group 2 event run over 1200 metres, taking… Read More »
The Tea Rose Stakes is a Group 2 race that is run over a distance of 1500 metres. This event normally takes place each year at the Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, although the 2011 edition was run at Rosehill due to renovation work being completed. The Tea Rose Stakes is… Read More »
