National Stakes (SAJC)
Horse race in Adelaide, South Australia
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The David Coles AM Stakes, registered as the National Stakes is a South Australian Jockey Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged two years old, at set weights with penalties, over a distance of 1200 metres, held annually at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide, Australia during the Autumn Carnival.[1]
| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Morphettville Racecourse, South Australia |
| Inaugurated | 1985 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Sportsbet (2025) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,200 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Two-year-olds |
| Weight | Set weights with penalties |
| Purse | $150,000 (2025) |
History
Name
- 1985–1993 - National Stakes
- 1994–1998 - SGIC Stakes
- 1999 - Stillwell Stakes
- 2000 - National Stakes
- 2001–2012 - The Jansz
- 2013–2020 - National Stakes
- 2021 onwards - David Coles AM Stakes
Grade
- 1985–1986 - Listed Race
- 1987 onwards - Group 3
Records
The race record time for running of the 1200 metres is held by Triple Asset in a time of 1:10.11 in 2011.[2]
Most wins by a trainer - 3 times:[2]
- Colin S. Hayes - 1987, 1989, 1990
- Leon Macdonald - 1996, 2009, 2012
Winners
- 2025 - Steel Trap[3]
- 2024 - Flyer[4]
- 2023 - Heuristic[5]
- 2022 - Maximillius[6]
- 2021 - Heresy[7]
- 2020 - Extra Time[8]
- 2019 - Li'l Kontra[9]
- 2018 - Marcel From Madrid[10]
- 2017 - I'll Have A Bit[11]
- 2016 - I Am A Star[12]
- 2015 - Prince Of Brooklyn[13]
- 2014 - Moonovermanhattan[14]
- 2013 - Vivi Veloce[15]
- 2012 - Dinkum Diamond[16]
- 2011 - Triple Asset[17]
- 2010 - Toorak Toff[18]
- 2009 - Majestic Music[19]
- 2008 - Viennese[20]
- 2007 - Gabbidon[21]
- 2006 - Lectrice[22]
- 2005 - Tonz More Fun[23]
- 2004 - General’s Dynasty[24]
- 2003 - Great Is Great[25]
- 2002 - Rohatyn[26]
- 2001 - Cable[27]
- 2000 - Super Elegant[28]
- 1999 - Spargo[29]
- 1998 - Gold Crystal[30]
- 1997 - La Baraka[31]
- 1996 - Will Fly[32]
- 1995 - Embargo[33]
- 1994 - Linbird[34]
- 1993 - Harkaway[35]
- 1992 - Mookta[36]
- 1991 - Jakpil[37]
- 1990 - Sushi Rocket[38]
- 1989 - Dancer’s Choice[39]
- 1988 - Pride Of Ingenue[40]
- 1987 - Kaapstad[41]
- 1986 - Bataan
- 1985 - Seiger