Hyperion Stakes
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ClassGroup 3
LocationBelmont Park Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia
Inaugurated1972
Race typeThoroughbred
| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Belmont Park Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia |
| Inaugurated | 1972 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | PKF Perth (2025) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,600 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Weight | Weight for Age |
| Purse | $200,000 (2025) |
The Hyperion Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under Weight for Age conditions, over a distance of 1600 metres at Belmont Park Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia in June.[1] Prizemoney is A$200,000.
Distance
- 1972 - 5 furlongs (~1000 metres)
- 1973 - 1000 metres
- 1974 - 1200 metres
- 1975–1978 - 1400 metres
- 1979 - 1450 metres
- 1980–1982 - 1400 metres
- 1983 - 1500 metres
- 1984–2010 - 1400 metres
- 2011 onwards - 1600 metres
Venue
The race was initially held in March at Ascot Racecourse. In 2011 when the race was moved to Belmont Park it was held in June.
- 1972–2004 - Ascot Racecourse
- 2005 - Belmont Park
- 2006–2010 - Ascot Racecourse
- 2011–2024 - Belmont Park
- 2025 - Pinjarra Park