Danehill Stakes
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| Location | Flemington Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1982 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1200 metres |
| Qualification | three years old and older |
| Weight | Set weights with penalties |
| Purse | $220,000 |
The Danehill Stakes is a Victoria Racing Club Group 2 Australian Thoroughbred horse race held at set weights conditions, with penalties, for horses aged three years old over a distance of 1200 metres. It is held annually at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne in September.[1] Total prizemoney for the race is A$220,000.
Race history
In 1994 the race was renamed in honour of Danehill, the leading sire of winners in Australia for nine consecutive seasons (1996–97 to 2004–05).
Race name
- 1982–1986 - The Black Douglas
- 1987–1993 - The Hilton On The Park Stakes
- 1993 - Crown Casino Stakes
- 1994 - Victoria Racing Club Stakes
- 1995–2000 - The Chivas Regal
- 2001–2005 - L'Oreal Plate
- 2006 onwards - Danehill Stakes
Race distance
- 1982–1986 - 1100 metres
- 1987 onwards - 1200 metres
Race grade
- 1982–1984 - Listed Race
- 1985–2008 - Group 3 race
- 2009 onwards - Group 2 race
The winners
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See also
References
- ↑ "Winners and Past Results for the Danehill Stakes". Progroupracing.com (Aus). 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ↑ 2013 result
- ↑ 2012 result
- ↑ 2011 result
- ↑ 2010 result
- ↑ 2009 result
- ↑ 2008 result
- ↑ 2007 result
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