W H Stocks Stakes

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The W H Stocks Stakes is a Moonee Valley Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for mares aged four years old and over, held under weight for age conditions, over a distance of 1500 metres held annually in September at Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia.[1] The prizemoney is A$300,000.

ClassGroup 2
Inaugurated1973
Race typeThoroughbred
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W H Stocks Stakes
ClassGroup 2
LocationMoonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
Inaugurated1973
Race typeThoroughbred
SponsorLadbrokes (2025)
Race information
Distance1,500 metres
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationMares, four years old and over
WeightWeight for Age
Purse$300,000 (2025)
Close

History

Distance

  • 19731992 - 1600 metres
  • 1993 - 1616 metres
  • 19942023 - 1600 metres
  • 2024 - 1514 metres
  • 2025 onwards - 1500 metres

Grade

  • 19731978 - Principal Race
  • 19791992 - Listed Race
  • 19932004 - Group 3
  • 2005 onwards - Group 2

Name

  • 19731979 - Dallas Handicap
  • 19802006 - W H Stocks Stakes
  • 2007 - Cranes Stakes[2]
  • 2008 onwards - W H Stocks Stakes

Winners

  • 2025 - Splash Back[3]
  • 2024 - Alsephina[4]
  • 2023 - Amelia's Jewel[5]
  • 2022 - Daisies[6]
  • 2021 - So You Assume[7]
  • 2020 - Mystic Journey[8]
  • 2019 - Princess Jenni[9]
  • 2018 - I Am A Star[10]
  • 2017 - I Am A Star[11]
  • 2016 - Don't Doubt Mamma[12]
  • 2015 - Fenway[13]
  • 2014 - Dear Demi[14]
  • 2013 - Atlantic Jewel[15]
  • 2012 - Oasis Bloom[16]
  • 2011 - King's Rose[17]
  • 2010 - Avienus[18]
  • 2009 - Zarita[19]
  • 2008 - Tuesday Joy[20]
  • 2007 - Devil Moon[2]
  • 2006 - Astrodame[21]
  • 2005 - Flowerdrum[22]
  • 2004 - She’s Archie[23]
  • 2003 - Sunday Joy[24]
  • 2002 - Gold Lottey[25]
  • 2001 - Lady Marion[26]
  • 2000 - Hula Wonder[27]
  • 1999 - Sorrento[28]
  • 1998 - Londolozi[29]
  • 1997 - Sweet Delight[30]
  • 1996 - Arctic Scent[31]
  • 1995 - The Penny[32]
  • 1994 - Alcove[33]
  • 1993 - Bon Precieux[34]
  • 1992 - Gatherneaux
  • 1991 - Pacific
  • 1990 - Natural Wonder
  • 1989 - Top Dance
  • 1988 - Hazy Pond
  • 1987 - Gielgud’s Belle
  • 1986 - Rompalong
  • 1985 - Digger’s Lass
  • 1984 - Change The Tune
  • 1983 - Matternot
  • 1982 - Fiery Pax
  • 1981 - Countess Caboul
  • 1980 - Dondal
  • 1979 - Country Belle
  • 1978 - Bold Bridget
  • 1977 - race not held
  • 1976 - Princess Veronica
  • 1975 - Hot Cross
  • 1974 - Dowling Lass
  • 1973 - Mellition

See also

References

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