Kevin Heffernan Stakes
| Kevin Heffernan Stakes | |
|---|---|
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Sandown Racecourse |
| Inaugurated | 2001 (Listed race) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,300 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three year olds and older |
| Weight | weight-for-age |
| Purse | $150,000 (2014) |
The Kevin Heffernan Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred weight-for-age horse race, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1300 metres run at Sandown Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia in mid November.[1] Prize money for the race is A$150,000.
Race history
The race is named after former committeeman of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club and Melbourne Racing Club, Kevin Heffernan who passed away in 2012.[2]
In 2013 the event was held at Caulfield Racecourse due to construction at Sandown Racecourse.[3]
Race grade
- 2001–2012 - Listed race
- 2013 onwards - Group 3
Race distance
- 2001–2003 - 1200 metres
- 2004 - 1250 metres
- 2005 - 1300 metres
- 2006–2007 - 1200 metres
- 2008–2012 - 1300 metres
- 2013 - 1200 metres
- 2014 - 1300 metres
The winners
- 2014 - Fast 'n' Rocking [4]
- 2013 - Lankan Rupee [5]
- 2012 - Mid Summer Music [6]
- 2011 - Soul [7]
- 2010 - Avenue [8]
- 2009 - Lucky Secret [9]
- 2008 - Captain Bax [10]
- 2007 - Gibraltar Campion
- 2006 - Tesbury Jack
- 2005 - Bomber Bill
- 2004 - Brannigan
- 2003 - Super Groove
- 2002 - Century Kid
- 2001 - Chattanooga
See also
References
- ↑ "Winners and Past Results for the Kevin Heffernan Stakes". Progroupracing.com (Aus). 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ↑ "Whisper in fitting farewell". Ben Asgari Racing (Aus). 18 February 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ↑ "2013-14 Victorian Race Dates". racingandsports.au.com (Aus). 12 March 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ↑ "2014 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 15 November 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ↑ "2013 Result – Tmb Printing Kevin Heffernan (held 16 November 2013)". breednet.com. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ↑ "2012 Result – Tmb Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 17 November 2012)". breednet.com. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ↑ "2011 Result – Tmb Printing K. Heffernan Stks (held 12 November 2011)". breednet.com. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ↑ "2010 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 13 November 2010)". breednet.com. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ↑ "2009 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 14 November 2009)". breednet.com. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ↑ "2008 Result – Kevin Heffernan Stakes (held 15 November 2008)". breednet.com. Retrieved 10 November 2014.