The Missile Stakes is an Australian Turf Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for three year olds and older run at Weight for Age over a distance of 1200 metres at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia in August.
History The race was first run in 1978. The event is the first Group race in the new racing calendar in New South Wales.
Outsiders to have won the race include Plus Vite at 100-1 in 1984 and Hard Empire at 70-1 in 2022.
In 2020 the race changed from WFA to Set weights and penalties.
Grade 1978–1979 - Principal Race 1980–2013 - Group 3 2014 onwards - Group 2
Venue 1978–2011 - Rosehill 2012 - Warwick Farm 2013 - Randwick 2019 - Rosehill 2021 - Randwick 2022 - Randwick
Distance 1978–2009 - 1100 metres 2010 onwards - 1200 metres
Winners
The following are winners of the race.
2026 - Ninja 2025 - ‡race not held 2024 - Schwarz 2023 - I Am Me 2022 - Hard Empire 2021 - Phobetor 2020 - Eduardo 2019 - Alizee 2018 - Pierata 2017 - Invincible Gem 2016 - Tycoon Tara 2015 - Burbero 2014 - Sweet Idea 2013 - Rain Affair 2012 - Pinwheel 2011 - Rain Affair 2010 - Love Conquers All 2009 - Teasing 2008 - Captain Bax 2007 - German Chocolate 2006 - Imprisoned 2005 - Dance Hero 2004 - Spark Of Life 2003 - Pompeii 2002 - Lonhro 2001 - Sportsbrat 2000 - Padstow 1999 - Commands 1998 - Mr. Victory 1997 - Guineas 1996 - Legal Agent 1995 - Brawny Spirit 1994 - Klokka 1993 - Klokka 1992 - Joanne 1991 - Joanne 1990 - Potrero 1989 - Select Prince 1988 - Campaign King 1987 - Campaign King 1986 - Shankhill Lass 1985 - Row Of Waves 1984 - Plus Vite 1983 - Young Blood 1982 - Nordic Prince 1982 - Razor Sharp 1981 - race not held 1980 - Macho 1979 - Salaam 1978 - Idol
See also List of Australian Group races Group races
References