Lee Steere Stakes
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| Class | Group 2 |
|---|---|
| Location | Ascot Racecourse |
| Inaugurated | 1978 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Perth Racing (2025) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,400 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three year old and older |
| Weight | Weight for age |
| Purse | A$300,000 (2025) |
The Lee Steere Stakes is a Perth Racing Group 2 Australian Thoroughbred horse race held under weight for age conditions, for horses aged three years old and older, over a distance of 1400 metres at Ascot Racecourse, Perth in November.[1] Prize money is A$300,000.
The event is named after Ernest Augustus Lee Steere, former chairman of the Western Australian Turf Club and owner of the champion Eurythmic.[2]
In 2003 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse.[1]
Between 1989 and 2000 the race was held in mid December. Prior to 1989 the race was scheduled during the Perth Cup Carnival held close to New Year's Day.
Name
- 1893–1938 - The All Aged Stakes
- 1939–2007 - Lee Steere Stakes
- 2008 onwards - Waroa-Lee Steere Stakes
Grade
- 1893–1978 - Principal race
- 1979 onwards - Group 2
Distance
- 1893–1938 - 1 mile (~1600 metres)
- 1938–1971 - 7 furlongs (~1400 metres)
- 1972–1984 – 1400 metres
- 1985–1992 – 1500 metres
- 1993 onwards - 1400 metres
