Colonel Reeves Stakes
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| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia |
| Inaugurated | 1984 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Hosemasters (2025) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,100 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three year old and older |
| Weight | Quality handicap |
| Purse | A$200,000 (2025) |
The Colonel Reeves Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under quality handicap conditions, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1100 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in November.[1] Prize money is A$200,000.
Grade
- The race is named in honour of Colonel Reeves, who convened the first meeting of The Western Australian Turf Club on 22 October 1852.[2]
- In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse.
- 1987–2004 - Listed race
- 2005 onwards - Group 3
Distance
- 1987–2008 – 1200 metres
- 2009 onwards - 1100 metres
Name
- 2001–2002 - Channel Nine Stakes
