The Victory Stakes is a Brisbane Racing Club Group 2 Weight for Age Thoroughbred horse race, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1200 metres at Eagle Farm Racecourse, during the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival.
History
The original race was named in honour of Sir Byrne Hart (1895–1989), who was a soldier, accountant, company director and served as chairman of the Queensland Turf Club (1966-74).
Name 1980–1982 - Sir Byrne Hart Handicap 1983 - The XXXX 1984 - The XXXX Quality Hcp 1985 - Crest International Cup 1986 - Mayfair-Crest International Cup 1987–1988 - Sir Byrne Hart Quality Handicap 1989–2009 - Sir Byrne Hart Stakes 2010 onwards - Victory Stakes
Distance 1980–1982 – 1810 metres 1983 – 1866 metres 1984–1985 – 2100 metres 1986–1987 – 2125 metres 1988 – 1830 metres 1989–2005 – 1400 metres 2006 onwards - 1200 metres
Grade 1980 - Listed Race 1981–1991 - Group 3 1992 onwards - Group 2
Other venues
2013 - Doomben Racecourse 2015 - Gold Coast Racecourse 2016 - Doomben Racecourse 2018 - Doomben Racecourse
Multiple recent winners
Trainers Robert Heathcote in 2011, 2013 and 2023. Tony Gollan in 2014 and 2024 Mick Mair in 2008 and 2009.
Jockeys Damian Browne in 2013, 2015 and 2018 Ken Pope in 2008 and 2009
Past winners The following are past winners of the race.
2026 - Splash Back 2025 - Libertad 2024 - Antino 2023 - Rothfire 2022 - Count De Rupee 2021 - Niccanova 2020 - Victorem 2019 - I Am Excited 2018 - Impending 2017 - Music Magnate 2016 - Fell Swoop 2015 - Srikandi 2014 - Temple Of Boom 2013 - Buffering 2012 - Meeting abandoned 2011 - Buffering 2010 - Ghetto Blaster 2009 - Swiss Ace 2008 - Swiss Ace 2007 - Mitanni 2006 - All Bar One 2005 - Wager 2004 - Only Words 2003 - Tit For Taat 2002 - Mr Bureaucrat 2001 - Make Mine Magic 2000 - Cheiron 1999 - Roulette 1998 - Summer Beau 1997 - Quick Flick 1996 - Meeting abandoned 1995 - Pride Of Rancho 1994 - Lets Hurry 1993 - Chortle 1992 - Majestic Boy 1991 - Rough Habit 1990 - Noble Clubs 1989 - Groucho 1988 - Finezza Belle 1987 - Joindre 1986 - Handy Proverb 1985 - Noble Lad 1984 - Roipeka 1983 - Home Maid 1982 - Coe 1981 - Private Thoughts 1980 - Golden Rhapsody
See also Queensland Guineas List of Australian Group races Group races
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