The Bletchingly Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under Weight for age conditions, over a distance of 1200 metres at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia annually in July and is the last Group race held in Melbourne each season.
History
Name The race was first held in 1992 and is named in honour of the former champion racehorse and sire Bletchingly.
Venue 1994–2016: Caulfield Racecourse 2017: Sandown Racecourse 2018 onwards: Caulfield Racecourse
Distance 1994–2003 – 1100 metres 2004 onwards - 1200 metres
Grade 1994–1996 - Listed race 1997 - Group 3 status
Winners The following are past winners of the race.
2026 - Cosmic Crusader 2025 - Bridal Waltz 2024 - Recommendation 2023 - Ingratiating 2022 - King Of Sparta 2021 - Sansom 2020 - Viridine 2019 - Scales Of Justice 2018 - Vega Magic 2017 - Ability 2016 - Lord Of The Sky 2015 - Smokin' Joey 2014 - Thiamandi 2013 - Second Effort 2012 - Ready To Rip 2011 - Mid Summer Music 2010 - Shoot Out 2009 - Let Go Thommo 2008 - Commanding Hope 2007 - Apache Cat 2006 - Minson 2005 - Regal Roller 2004 - Le Zagaletta 2003 - Super Elegant 2002 - Rubitano 2001 - Windigo 2000 - Dandy Kid 1999 - Sports 1998 - Jugulator 1997 - Blazing Reality 1996 - You Remember 1995 - You Remember 1994 - Poetic King
See also List of Australian Group races Group races
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