Moonga Stakes
| Moonga Stakes | |
|---|---|
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Caulfield Racecourse |
| Inaugurated | 1982 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Sponsor | Sportingbet (2014) |
| Website | www.melbourneracingclub.net.au |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,400 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Open |
| Weight | Handicap |
| Purse | $150,000 (2014) |
The Moonga Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race, for four years old and upwards, at Set Weights with penalties, over a distance of 1400 metres. It is held annually at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia in October.[1] Total prize money for the race is A$150,000.
Race history
Race name
- 1987–1992 - Richard Ellis Plate
- 1993–1994 - The Myer Stakes
- 1995 - Richard Ellis Plate
- 1996 - Vo Rogue Stakes (In honour of champion - Vo Rogue)
- 1997 - Tablerite Stakes
- 1998–1999 - IGA Supermarkets Stakes
- 2000 - Ansett Australia Stakes
- 2001–2002 - Melbourne Racing Club Stakes
- 2003 - Farewell To Northerly Stakes (In honour of champion - Northerly)
- 2004 - Melbourne Racing Club Stakes
- 2005–2006 - Harrolds 101 Stakes
- 2007–2008 - Jayco Cup
- 2009–2011 - Betfair Stakes
- 2012 onwards - Moonga Stakes
Race grade
- 1988–1993 - Principal race
- 1994 onwards - Group 3
The winners
- 2014 - Lucky Hussler [2]
- 2013 - Boban [3]
- 2012 - Whateverwhenever [4]
- 2011 - Love Conquers All [5]
- 2010 - Rothera [6]
- 2009 - McClintock [7]
- 2008 - Royal Discretion [8]
- 2007 - Lord Of The Dance [9]
- 2006 - Perfectly Ready [10]
- 2005 - Volitant [11]
- 2004 - Amtrak [12]
- 2003 - Thorn Park [13]
- 2002 - Assertive Lad [14]
- 2001 - Flavour [15]
- 2000 - Cellar [16]
- 1999 - Another Neptune [17]
- 1998 - Buster Jones [18]
- 1997 - Monets Cove [19]
- 1996 - Mamzelle Pedrille [20]
- 1995 - Royal Blue [21]
- 1994 - Star Dancer [22]
- 1993 - Cogitate
- 1992 - Rough Habit
- 1991 - Steineck
- 1990 - Royal Pay
- 1989 - Heavenly View
- 1988 - Vo Rogue
See also
References
- ↑ "Winners and Past Results for the Moonga Stakes". Progroupracing.com (Aus). 2014. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- ↑ "2014 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "2013 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "2012 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "2011 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "2010 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "2009 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "2008 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "2007 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "2006 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "2005 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "2004 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "2003 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "2002 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "2001 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "2000 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "1999 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "1998 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "1997 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "1996 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "1995 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "1994 Result". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.