The Shannon Stakes is an Australian Turf Club Group 2 Thoroughbred quality handicap horse race, for horses aged three years old and older, over a distance of 1500 metres, held annually at Rosehill Racecourse, Sydney, Australia in September.
History
The race is named for the outstanding Australian Hall of Fame horse Shannon, who raced in the 1940s and was sold to US interests and won the Hollywood Gold Cup. Name 1978–1997 - Shannon Quality Handicap 1998 onwards - Shannon Stakes Grade 1978–1984 - Principal race 1985–2000 - Group 3 2001 onwards - Group 2
Distance 1978–1990 – 1500 metres 1991 - 1550 metres 1992–2000 - 1500 metres 2001 - 1400 metres 2002 onwards - 1500 metres Venue 1978–1990 - Rosehill Racecourse 1991 - Canterbury Park Racecourse 1992 onwards - Rosehill Racecourse
Winners The following are past winners of the race.
2025 - Waterford 2024 - Amor Victorious 2023 - Cepheus 2022 - Surf Dancer 2021 - Yonkers 2020 - I Am Superman 2019 - Mister Sea Wolf 2018 - Noire 2017 - Washington Heights 2016 - Moral Victory 2015 - Vashka 2014 - Rock Sturdy 2013 - Rain Drum 2012 - Rolling Pin 2011 - King Lionheart 2010 - Firebolt 2009 - Drumbeats 2008 - Musket 2007 - †race not held 2006 - Stormhill 2005 - Lotteria 2004 - Nips 2003 - Sportsman 2002 - Gordo 2001 - On Type 2000 - Al Mansour 1999 - Referral 1998 - Armed For Action 1997 - Quick Flick 1996 - Juggler 1995 - Sprint By 1994 - Play Or Pay 1993 - Soho Square 1992 - Palatin 1991 - Deposition 1990 - Go Bush 1989 - Cole Diesel 1988 - Never Quit 1987 - Never Quit 1986 - Drawn 1985 - Double Dandy 1984 - Eastern Bay 1983 - Gelsomino 1982 - Dalmacia 1981 - Prince Pherozshah 1980 - Star Dancer 1979 - Stylee 1978 - For All Seasons
† Not held because of outbreak of equine influenza
See also List of Australian Group races Group races
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