The Sandown Stakes is a registered Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred open quality handicap horse race over a distance of 1500 metres, held at Sandown Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in September.
History In 2013 the race was run at Caulfield Racecourse due to Sandown Racecourse being under construction.
The race was moved in 2021 to be run two months earlier than its usual placement on Zipping Classic day. It is now run on AFL Grand Final day.
Name 1981–1987 - G.J. Coles Stakes 1988–1990 - Coles New World Stakes 1991 - Coles Supermarkets Stakes 1992–2007 - Sandown Stakes 2008–2009 - Race Tech Stakes 2010 - Zaidee's Rainbow Foundation Stakes 2011 - Alannah & Madeline Foundation Stakes 2012–2015 - Sandown Stakes 2016 - Yarramalong Racing Club Stakes 2017 - Chandler Macleod Recruitment Stakes
Grade 1981–1983 - Listed race 1984 onwards - Group 3
Distance 1981–2007 - 1400 metres 2008–2012 - 1500 metres 2013 - 1400 metres 2014 onwards - 1500 metres
Winners The following are past winners of the race.
2025 - Evaporate 2024 - Desert Lightning 2023 - Antino 2022 - Gentleman Roy 2021 - Elephant 2020 - Junipal 2019 - Gold Fields 2018 - Fifty Stars 2017 - Dollar For Dollar 2016 - Redkirk Warrior 2015 - Charmed Harmony 2014 - Pornichet 2013 - Mahisara 2012 - Mahisara 2011 - Under The Eiffel 2010 - Larrys Never Late 2009 - Nine Tales 2008 - Chasm 2007 - Gotta Have Heart 2006 - Swick 2005 - Titanic Jack 2004 - Amtrak 2003 - Chong Tong 2002 - Salgado 2001 - Little Dozer 2000 - Normal Practice 1999 - Buster Jones 1998 - Any Rhythm 1997 - Cut Up Rough 1996 - Wavertree 1995 - Mamzelle Pedrille 1994 - Another Victor 1993 - Monsieur 1992 - Minyama 1991 - Wrap Around 1990 - Procol Harum 1989 - Marabous Phantom 1988 - Rendoo 1987 - Luther's Luck 1986 - New Atlantis 1985 - Jurisdiction 1984 - Mr Ironclad 1983 - Vivacite 1982 - Showmeran 1981 - Tower Belle
See also List of Australian Group races Group races
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