Ian McEwen Trophy
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ClassGroup 2
LocationMoonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
Inaugurated1995
Race typeThoroughbred
| Class | Group 2 |
|---|---|
| Location | Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia |
| Inaugurated | 1995 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Cirka (2025) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,000 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three year old and older |
| Weight | Weight for Age |
| Purse | $300,000 (2025) |
The McEwen Stakes, registered as the Ian McEwen Trophy, is a Moonee Valley Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged three years old and over at Weight for age, over a distance of 1000 metres at Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in September.[1]
Distance
The race was named in honour of former Moonee Valley Racing Club Secretary Ian McEwen.
- 1995 onwards held over 1000 metres
Grade
- 1995–1997 - Unlisted race
- 1997–2005 - Listed Race
- 2006–2012 - Group 3
- 2013 onwards - Group 2
Name
- 1995 - The Anniversary Trophy[2]
- 1996–2005 - Ian McEwen Trophy
- 2006 onwards - McEwen Stakes
Venue
- 1995 - Caulfield Racecourse[2]
- 2007 - Caulfield Racecourse