Chatham Stakes
| Chatham Stakes raced as Yellowglen Stakes (2014) | |
|---|---|
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Flemington Racecourse |
| Inaugurated | 1978 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,400 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | three year olds and upwards |
| Weight | open handicap |
| Purse | $250,000 (2014) |
The Chatham Stakes is a registered Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred open handicap horse race, over a distance of 1400 metres held annually at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne in during the VRC Spring Racing Carnival.[1] Total prize money for the race is A$250,000 and $1,500 trophy.
Race history
The registered race is named after Australian Racing Hall of Fame and 1930s dual Cox Plate winner, the Chatham.
The race is currently run on the first day of the Spring Carnival, Victoria Derby day. Prior to 1997 the race was scheduled on Melbourne Cup Day.
Race name
- 1978–1993 - The Great Western
- 1994–1996 - Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club Plate
- 1997–2005 - Yallambee Stud Stakes
- 2006 - Helvetica Stakes
- 2007 - Ellerston Capital Stakes
- 2008–2010 - AAMI Business Insurance Chatham Stakes
- 2011–2013 - tab.com.au Stakes
- 2014 - Yellowglen Stakes
Race grade
- 1978–1985 - Listed Race
- 1986 onwards - Group 3
Race distance
- 1978–1985 - 1600 metres
- 1986 onwards - 1400 metres
The winners
- 2014 - Hucklebuck [2]
- 2013 - Smokin' Joey [3]
- 2012 - Fawkner [4]
- 2011 - Woorim [5]
- 2010 - Poor Judge [6]
- 2009 - Centennial Park [7]
- 2008 - All Silent[8]
- 2007 - Count To Zero [9]
- 2006 - Malcolm[10]
- 2005 - Rockford Bay[11]
- 2004 - Great Is Great[12]
- 2003 - Scenic Park[13]
- 2002 - To Be Fair[14]
- 2001 - Scenic Park[15]
- 2000 - Matter Of Honour[16]
- 1999 - Black Bean[17]
- 1998 - Bezeal Bay[18]
- 1997 - Confiscate[19]
- 1996 - Headstrong[20]
- 1995 - Final Temp[21]
- 1994 - New Smyrna[22]
- 1993 - Cocky Beau[23]
- 1992 - Let's Hurry[24]
- 1991 - Blue Boss[25]
- 1990 - Power Of Destiny[26]
- 1989 - Swiftsynd[27]
- 1988 - Bowie[28]
- 1987 - Targlish[29]
- 1986 - Avannotto[30]
- 1985 - Beaumont Babe
- 1984 - La Caissiere
- 1983 - Vivacite
- 1982 - Pride Of Century
- 1981 - Lloyd's Race
- 1980 - Black Marque
- 1979 - Blue And White
- 1978 - Sarsha's Choice
See also
References
- ↑ "Winners and Past Results for the Chatham Stakes". Pro Group Racing Australia. 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "2014 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- ↑ "2013 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "2012 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "2011 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "2010 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "2009 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "2008 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "2007 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "2006 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "2005 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "2004 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "2003 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "2002 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "2001 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "2000 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "1999 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "1998 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "1997 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "1996 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "1995 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "1994 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "1993 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "1992 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "1991 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "1990 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "1989 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "1988 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "1987 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ "1986 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.