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. The prizemoney is A$300,000.
History
Distance 1973–1992 - 1600 metres 1993 - 1616 metres 1994–2023 - 1600 metres 2024 - 1514 metres 2025 onwards - 1500 metres
Grade 1973–1978 - Principal Race 1979–1992 - Listed Race 1993–2004 - Group 3 2005 onwards - Group 2
Name 1973–1979 - Dallas Handicap 1980–2006 - W H Stocks Stakes 2007 - Cranes Stakes 2008 onwards - W H Stocks Stakes
Winners
2025 - Splash Back 2024 - Alsephina 2023 - Amelia's Jewel 2022 - Daisies 2021 - So You Assume 2020 - Mystic Journey 2019 - Princess Jenni 2018 - I Am A Star 2017 - I Am A Star 2016 - Don't Doubt Mamma 2015 - Fenway 2014 - Dear Demi 2013 - Atlantic Jewel 2012 - Oasis Bloom 2011 - King's Rose 2010 - Avienus 2009 - Zarita 2008 - Tuesday Joy 2007 - Devil Moon 2006 - Astrodame 2005 - Flowerdrum 2004 - She’s Archie 2003 - Sunday Joy 2002 - Gold Lottey 2001 - Lady Marion 2000 - Hula Wonder 1999 - Sorrento 1998 - Londolozi 1997 - Sweet Delight 1996 - Arctic Scent 1995 - The Penny 1994 - Alcove 1993 - Bon Precieux 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 List of Australian Group races Group races
References