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Northerly Stakes Information

The Northerly Stakes, previously known as the Kingston Town Classic, is a Group 1 race held at Ascot Racecourse each year. The 1800m event is held in December each year and is one of Perth’s premier race meetings following up from the Group 1 Railway Stakes and Group 2 Winterbottom Stakes.

The race is at Group 1 level and boasts a total prize pool of $1,500,000 making it an attractive target for local gallopers and visitors from interstate.

The Northerly Stakes 2026 will be run on Saturday December 5, 2026 at Ascot Racecourse.

The Group 1 Railway Stakes which is run at Ascot two weeks prior to the Kingston Town Classic is a common lead up race for this event.

The Kingston Town Classic is a good form line for the Group 2 CB Cox Stakes (2100m) at weight-for-age.

Northerly Stakes History

The race was renamed the Northerly Stakes in 2022.

The first iteration of the race was first staged in 1976 and won by Family Of Man, trained by George Hanlon and ridden by David Brosnan.

Notable winners include Old Comrade (2000-01), Summer Beau (1996-97), Better Loosen Up (1989), Vo Rogue (1988), Kingston Town (1982), Stormy Rex (1977) and Playing God (2010-11),

There have been five multiple winners of the race: Family Of Man (1976-78), Summer Beau (1996-97), Old Comrade (2000-01), Niconero (2006-08) and Playing God (2010-11).

It has held Group 1 status since 1979.

Note: The dates provided on this page are not yet confirmed and may be subject to change. For accurate information, please refer to official sources.

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How do i bet on the Northerly Stakes?

The easiest way to bet on the Northerly Stakes is with an online betting site or app. We recommend the following bookmakers Neds, swiftbet, Unibet and Ladbrokes. Once you have signed up simply navigate your way to the correct market and click on the odds of the horse you wish to bet on.

When is the Northerly Stakes?

The Northerly Stakes 2026 is predicted to be run on Saturday, December 5 at Ascot Racecourse. The scheduled start time for the race is to be determined.

Where is the Northerly Stakes 2026?

The Northerly Stakes 2026 will take place at Ascot Racecourse on the predicted date of Saturday, December 5.

How to live stream the 2026 Northerly Stakes

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The Northerly Stakes is scheduled to be run on December 5, 2026 so sign up to any of the compatible online bookmakers below and stream the race for free!

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Northerly Stakes Replay

 

Northerly Stakes Winners

  • 2025: Cosmic Crusader
  • 2024: Light Infantry Man
  • 2023: Dom To Shoot
  • 2022: Amelia's Jewel
  • 2021: Regal Power
  • 2020: Truly Great
  • 2019: Kay Cee
  • 2018: Arcadia Queen
  • 2017: Pounamu
  • 2016: Stratum Star
  • 2015: Perfect Reflection
  • 2014: Moriarty
  • 2013: Ihtsahymn
  • 2012: Luckygray
  • 2011: Playing God
  • 2010: Playing God
  • 2009: Sniper's Bullet
  • 2008: Niconero
  • 2007: Megatic
 
 

Northerly Stakes News

    • Apulia short odds in Ted Van Heemst Stakes betting

      Apulia holds the call with betting companies for the Ted Van Heemst Stakes (2100m) this evening at Ascot. The Team Hayes trained five year old was far from disgraced last time out in the Northerly and looks primed for a crack at 2100m. He is favourite at $2.45. Diamond Scene… Read More »

       
    • Cosmic Crusader’s odds crunched in The Gold Rush betting

      Cosmic Crusader has been well tried with bookmaker companies for The Gold Rush (1400m) this afternoon at Ascot. The gelding was a super winner of the Northerly last Saturday and despite coming back to 1400m, the market has him as top seed at $3.50, in from $6. Overpass is at… Read More »

       
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    • Jokers Grin heads odds in a wide open The Gold Rush field

      Jokers Grin is a narrow favourite with betting companies for The Gold Rush (1400m) this Saturday at Ascot. The gelding didn’t quite fire in the Winterbottom but getting to 1400m and hopefully with room to move, the market says he can bounce back, sitting at $4.50. Overpass is at $5… Read More »

       
    • Cosmic Crusader digs deep to win G1 Northerly Stakes

      Unbeaten King Of Light commanded market support and entered as the red-hot favourite, Michael Grantham’s Cosmic Crusader emerged triumphant in Saturday’s Group 1 Northerly Stakes at Ascot, becoming the seventh individual Group 1 victor for his sire. The victory marked Maurice’s third Australian Group 1 winner, with his progeny now… Read More »

       
 
 
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