Eclipse Stakes (Australia)
The Eclipse Stakes is a MRC Group 3 Australian Thoroughbred horse race held under quality handicap conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1800 metres. It is held at Sandown Racecourse in Melbourne in November. Total prize money is A$125,000 with $75,000 going to the winner.
Race History
Class
- 1934–1996 was a Listed race
- 1997 onwards was a Group 3 race
The winners
- 2011 Rothera [1]
- 2010 Viking Hero [2]
- 2009 Bashful Girl [3]
- 2008 Eskimo Dan [4]
- 2007 Like It Is [5]
- 2006 Utility
- 2005 Aqua D'Amore
- 2004 Requisite
- 2003 Zazzman
- 2002 Damaschino
- 2001 Fields Of Omagh
- 2000 Tickle My
- 1999 Taberann
- 1998 Prime Address
- 1997 Burning Embers
- 1996 Gold City
- 1995 Broann
- 1994 Innocent King
- 1993 Palareign
- 1992 Fraar
- 1991 Luisant Bijou
- 1990 Gamine
- 1989 Eastern Classic
- 1988 Super Impose
- 1987 Prince Gano
- 1986 So Vague
- 1985 So Vague
- 1984 Brave Salute
- 1983 Allez Bijou
- 1982 Range Rover
- 1981 Pride Of Century
See also
References