Danehill Stakes
| Danehill Stakes | |
|---|---|
| Group 2 race | |
| Location | Flemington Racecourse |
| Inaugurated | 1982 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1200 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | three years old |
| Weight | Set weights with penalties |
| Purse | A$200,000 (2014) |
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$200,000.
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). Prior to 2005 the event was scheduled on the first day of the VRC Spring Carnival - Victoria Derby Day. The VRC moved the race to September. The race known as Ascot Vale Stakes was moved from September to Victoria Derby Day and classified as a Group 1 event.
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
- 2013 - Charlie Boy[2]
- 2012 - Snitzerland[3]
- 2011 - Sepoy[4]
- 2010 - Soul[5]
- 2009 - Black Caviar[6]
- 2008 - Aichi[7]
- 2007 - Tan Tat de Lago[8]
- 2006 - The One
- 2005 - Jet Spur
- 2004 - Fastnet Rock
- 2003 - Abdullah
- 2002 - Planchet
- 2001 - Chong Tong
- 2000 - St. Petersburg
- 1999 - Falvelon
- 1998 - Point Danger
- 1997 - Dantelah
- 1996 - Armidale
- 1995 - Gold Ace
- 1994 - I Love Sydney
- 1993 - Dancing Dynamite
- 1992 - Kenfair
- 1991 - Umatilla
- 1990 - Wrap Around
- 1989 - Gin Rhythm
- 1988 - Speeding Fine
- 1987 - Grandiose
- 1986 - Cavalry
- 1985 - Rory's Jester
- 1984 - High Signal
- 1983 - Sculptor
- 1982 - Fiesta Star
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