The Schillaci Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race held under weight for age conditions, for horses aged three years old and older, over a distance of 1,100 metres at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in October.
History Name Previously known as the Chirnside Stakes it was renamed in 2000 in honour of the former champion sprinter Schillaci.
1970–1999 - Chirnside Stakes 2000 onwards - Schillaci Stakes
Distance 1970–1972 - 6 furlongs (~1200 metres) 1973–1985 – 1200 metres 1986 – 1219 metres 1987 – 1200 metres 1988–2014 – 1000 metres 2015 – 1100 metres
Grade 1970–1978 - Principal Race 1979 onwards - Group 2
Winners
the following are past winners of the Schillaci Stakes.
2025 - Giga Kick 2024 - Bellatrix Star 2023 - Asfoora 2022 - Paulele 2021 - Savatoxl 2020 - Dirty Work 2019 - Trekking 2018 - Ball Of Muscle 2017 - Super Cash 2016 - Star Turn 2015 - Alpha Miss 2014 - Rubick 2013 - Unpretentious 2012 - Buffering 2011 - Black Caviar 2010 - Black Caviar 2009 - Lucky Secret 2008 - Wilander 2007 - Gold Edition 2006 - Miss Andretti 2005 - Segments 2004 - Patpong 2003 - Halibery 2002 - Spinning Hill 2001 - Mistegic 2000 - Falvelon 1999 - Magic Music 1998 - Show No Emotion 1997 - Mahogany 1996 - †Sequalo / Sword 1995 - Moss Rocket 1994 - Bint Marscay 1993 - Green Sweeper 1992 - King Marauding 1991 - Street Ruffian 1990 - Street Ruffian 1989 - Scarlet Bisque 1988 - Rancho Ruler 1987 - Ever Ready 1986 - Belle Spirit 1985 - Lake Worth 1984 - Mighty Avenger 1983 - Qubeau 1982 - Galleon 1981 - Opera Prince 1980 - Countess Marizza 1979 - Mr.Magic 1978 - The Judge 1977 - Desirable 1976 - Bold Mayo 1975 - Tontonan 1974 - Grey Way 1973 - Prize Lad 1972 - Tolerance 1971 - Proud Toff 1970 - Regal Vista
† Dead heat
See also Caulfield Guineas Caulfield Stakes Herbert Power Stakes Ladies Day Vase Northwood Plume Stakes Toorak Handicap List of Australian Group races Group races
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