The Courtza Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for mares four years old and older, run at set weights with penalties, over a distance of 1200 metres at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia.
History
Name
Up to 2025 the race was known as the Cockram Stakes named in honour of prominent Victorian breeder W.W. (Wally) Cockram, who served as Vice Chairman of the Victorian Amateur Turf Club and Melbourne Racing Club from 1970 to 1984.
Venue 1992–1993 - held at Sandown Park Racecourse 1994 - Caulfield Racecourse 1995–1996 - held at Sandown Park Racecourse 1997 - Caulfield Racecourse 1998–2001 - held at Sandown Park Racecourse 2002 onwards - Caulfield Racecourse
Name 2002 - Sir Edward Dunlop Research Foundation Stakes 2014 - Sportingbet Sprint Series Heat 1 Stakes 2015 - William Hill Sprint Series Heat 1 Stakes 2026 onwards - Courtza Stakes
Winners
Winners of the race are as follows.
2026 - Custom 2025 - Magic Time 2024 - Quintessa 2023 - Benedetta 2022 - Chain Of Lightning 2021 - Probabeel 2020 - Perfect Jewel 2019 - Pippie 2018 - Ellicazoom 2017 - Savanna Amour 2016 - Ocean Embers 2015 - Madam Gangster 2014 - Gregers 2013 - Octavia 2012 - Lady Melksham 2011 - Mid Summer Music 2010 - Rhythm In Paris 2009 - Cats Whisker 2008 - Princess Gisella 2007 - Storm Signal 2006 - Storm Alert 2005 - Dea 2004 - Strikeline 2003 - Brief Embrace 2002 - Pernod 2001 - Libidinious 2000 - Tickle My 1999 - Chillies 1998 - Spectrum 1997 - Tonicity 1996 - Street Talk 1995 - Petite Amour 1994 - Timeless Grace 1993 - Party Dancer 1992 - Pride Of Demus
See also Memsie Stakes The Heath 1100 HDF McNeil Stakes List of Australian Group races Group races
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