The Danehill Stakes is a Victoria Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race held at set weights conditions, with penalties, for horses aged three years old over a distance of 1100 metres. It is held annually at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in October.
History In 2006 the race was renamed in honour of Danehill, the leading sire of winners in Australia for nine consecutive seasons (1996–97 to 2004–05). Prior to 2005 the event was scheduled on the first day of the VRC Spring Carnival - Victoria Derby Day. The VRC moved the race to September. The race known as Ascot Vale Stakes was moved from September to Victoria Derby Day and classified as a Group 1 event. Name 1982–1986 - The Black Douglas 1987–1993 - The Hilton On The Park Stakes 1993 - Crown Casino Stakes 1994 - Victoria Racing Club Stakes 1995–2000 - The Chivas Regal 2001–2005 - L'Oreal Plate 2006 onwards - Danehill Stakes Distance 1982–1986 - 1100 metres 1987–2020 - 1200 metres 2021 onwards - 1100 metres Grade 1982–1984 - Listed Race 1985–2008 - Group 3 race 2009 onwards - Group 2 race
Winners
The following are past winners of the race.
2026 - The Next Episode 2025 - McGaw 2024 - First Settler 2023 - Stretan Angel 2022 - Giga Kick 2021 - Kallos 2020 - Doubtland 2019 - Dalasan 2018 - Encryption 2017 - Catchy 2016 - Saracino 2015 - Kinglike 2014 - Rich Enuff 2013 - Charlie Boy 2012 - Snitzerland 2011 - Sepoy 2010 - Soul 2009 - Black Caviar 2008 - Aichi 2007 - Tan Tat de Lago 2006 - The One 2005 - Jet Spur 2004 - Fastnet Rock 2003 - Abdullah 2002 - Planchet 2001 - Chong Tong 2000 - St. Petersburg 1999 - Falvelon 1998 - Point Danger 1997 - Dantelah 1996 - Armidale 1995 - Gold Ace 1994 - I Love Sydney 1993 - Dancing Dynamite 1992 - Kenfair 1991 - Umatilla 1990 - Wrap Around 1989 - Gin Rhythm 1988 - Speeding Fine 1987 - Grandiose 1986 - Cavalry 1985 - Rory's Jester 1984 - High Signal 1983 - Sculptor 1982 - Fiesta Star
See also The Bart Cummings Edward Manifold Stakes Gilgai Stakes Rose of Kingston Stakes Turnbull Stakes List of Australian Group races Group races
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