Tristarc Stakes
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ClassGroup 2
LocationCaulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
Inaugurated1982
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
| Class | Group 2 |
|---|---|
| Location | Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia |
| Inaugurated | 1982 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Sponsor | Lexus (2022) |
| Website | Melbourne Racing Club |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,400 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Mares four year old and older |
| Weight | Set weights with penalties |
| Purse | $300,000 (2022) |
The Tristarc Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for mares aged four-years-old and older, at Set Weights with penalties, over a distance of 1400 metres at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in October.[1] Total prize money for the race is A$300,000.
Name
The race is named after the champion mare Tristarc, who won five Group 1 events including the 1985 Caulfield Stakes–Caulfield Cup double.[2] The race initially was held on the first day of the MRC Spring Carnival[3] but was later moved to the third day (Caulfield Cup day). Prize money is A$300,000.
- 1987 - Tristarc Quality[3]
- 1988–2008 - Tristarc Stakes
- 2009–2010 - Harrolds Stakes
- 2011 onwards - Tristarc Stakes
Grade
- 1987–1993 - Listed Race
- 1994–2004 - Group 3 race
- 2005 onwards - Group 2 race
Distance
- 1987 – 1200 metres[3]
- 1988 onwards - 1400 metres
