The Sunline Stakes, registered as the Diamond Jubilee Stakes, is a Moonee Valley Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares three years old and older, under Weight for Age conditions, over a distance of 1600 metres at Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia.
With Moonee Valley under redevelopment the race was moved to Caulfield in 2026.
History
Name
The race is named in honour of the champion mare Sunline. The mare won nine times at this distance including the Hong Kong Mile.
1981–1999 - Diamond Jubilee Stakes 2000 - Anthea Crawford Stakes 2001 onwards - Sunline Stakes
Distance
1981–1994 - 1600 metres 1995 - 1623 metres (held at Flemington Racecourse) 1996–2004 – 1600 metres 2005 – 1500 metres 2006 onwards - 1600 metres
Grade
1981–1990 - Listed Race 1991–1995 - Group 3 1996 onwards - Group 2
Winners The following are past winners of the race.
2026 - Treasurethe Moment 2025 - Grinzinger Belle 2024 - Eternal Flame 2023 - Sirileo Miss 2022 - Shout The Bar 2021 - Quantum Mechanic 2020 - Mamzelle Tess 2019 - Consensus 2018 - Spanish Reef 2017 - I Am A Star 2016 - Miss Rose De Lago 2015 - Noble Protector 2014 - Tex'n Hurley 2013 - Spirit Song 2012 - Spirit Song 2011 - Nakaaya 2010 - Zarita 2009 - Subtle Cove 2008 - Laura's Charm 2007 - Like It Is 2006 - Candy Vale 2005 - Beautiful Gem 2004 - Sylvaner 2003 - Tickle My 2002 - Spurn 2001 - Flushed 2000 - Rose O’ War 1999 - Vonanne 1998 - Burning Embers 1997 - Prefer An Angel 1996 - Suma Peace 1995 - Snap 1994 - Not Related 1993 - Excited Angel 1992 - Acushla Marie 1991 - Rockets Galore 1990 - Marathon Star 1989 - Boardwalk Angel 1988 - Bianco Flyer 1987 - Silver Satellite 1986 - Deedle 1985 - Mrs. Fitzherbet 1984 - Special To Me 1983 - Kalimna 1982 - Lady Ice 1981 - Epillette
See also Alexandra Stakes (MVRC) Alister Clark Stakes Typhoon Tracy Stakes William Reid Stakes List of Australian Group races Group races
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