Sunline Stakes

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The Sunline Stakes, registered as the Diamond Jubilee Stakes, is a Moonee Valley Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares three years old and older, under Weight for Age conditions, over a distance of 1600 metres at Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia.[1]

ClassGroup 2
Inaugurated1981
Race typeThoroughbred
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Sunline Stakes
registered as the Diamond Jubilee Stakes
ClassGroup 2
LocationCaulfield Racecourse / Moonee Valley Racecourse
Inaugurated1981
Race typeThoroughbred
SponsorPackaging Needs (2025-26)
Race information
Distance1,600 metres
SurfaceTurf
QualificationFillies and mares three years old and older
WeightWeight for Age
Purse$300,000 (2026)
Close

With Moonee Valley under redevelopment the race was moved to Caulfield in 2026.

History

Name

The race is named in honour of the champion mare Sunline. The mare won nine times at this distance including the Hong Kong Mile.

  • 19811999 - Diamond Jubilee Stakes
  • 2000 - Anthea Crawford Stakes
  • 2001 onwards - Sunline Stakes

Distance

  • 19811994 - 1600 metres
  • 1995 - 1623 metres (held at Flemington Racecourse)[2]
  • 19962004 – 1600 metres
  • 2005 – 1500 metres
  • 2006 onwards - 1600 metres

Grade

  • 19811990 - Listed Race
  • 19911995 - Group 3
  • 1996 onwards - Group 2

Winners

The following are past winners of the race.[3]

  • 2026 - Treasurethe Moment
  • 2025 - Grinzinger Belle
  • 2024 - Eternal Flame
  • 2023 - Sirileo Miss[4]
  • 2022 - Shout The Bar[5]
  • 2021 - Quantum Mechanic[6]
  • 2020 - Mamzelle Tess[7]
  • 2019 - Consensus[8]
  • 2018 - Spanish Reef[9]
  • 2017 - I Am A Star[10]
  • 2016 - Miss Rose De Lago[11]
  • 2015 - Noble Protector[12]
  • 2014 - Tex'n Hurley[13]
  • 2013 - Spirit Song[14]
  • 2012 - Spirit Song[15]
  • 2011 - Nakaaya[16]
  • 2010 - Zarita[17]
  • 2009 - Subtle Cove[18]
  • 2008 - Laura's Charm[19]
  • 2007 - Like It Is[20]
  • 2006 - Candy Vale[21]
  • 2005 - Beautiful Gem[22]
  • 2004 - Sylvaner[23]
  • 2003 - Tickle My[24]
  • 2002 - Spurn[25]
  • 2001 - Flushed[26]
  • 2000 - Rose O’ War[27]
  • 1999 - Vonanne[28]
  • 1998 - Burning Embers[29]
  • 1997 - Prefer An Angel[30]
  • 1996 - Suma Peace[31]
  • 1995 - Snap[2]
  • 1994 - Not Related[32]
  • 1993 - Excited Angel[33]
  • 1992 - Acushla Marie[34]
  • 1991 - Rockets Galore[35]
  • 1990 - Marathon Star
  • 1989 - Boardwalk Angel
  • 1988 - Bianco Flyer
  • 1987 - Silver Satellite
  • 1986 - Deedle
  • 1985 - Mrs. Fitzherbet
  • 1984 - Special To Me
  • 1983 - Kalimna
  • 1982 - Lady Ice
  • 1981 - Epillette

See also

References

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