The Kevin Heffernan Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred weight for age horse race, for horses aged three years old and upwards, over a distance of 1,400 metres held at Caulfield Racecourse and previously at Sandown Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia.
History The Kevin Heffernan Stakes, first run in 2000, is named after the former committeeman of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club and Melbourne Racing Club, who died in 2012.
In 2013 the event was held at Caulfield Racecourse due to construction at Sandown Racecourse.
From 2021 the race has been run at Caulfield Racecourse.
Traditionally held in late November it was moved to early February in 2026.
Grade 2001–2012 - Listed race 2013 onwards - Group 3
Distance 2001–2003 - 1200 metres 2004 - 1250 metres 2005 - 1300 metres 2006–2007 - 1200 metres 2008–2012 - 1300 metres 2013 - 1200 metres 2014 - 2020 - 1300 metres 2021 onwards - 1400 metres
Winners
The following are past winners of the race.
2026 - Tom Kitten 2025 (no race held) 2024 - Welwal 2023 - King Magnus 2022 - Crosshaven 2021 - Sinawann 2020 - Kemalpasa 2019 - Teleplay 2018 - Cool Passion 2017 - Jungle Edge 2016 - Lucky Hussler 2015 - Famous Seamus 2014 - Fast 'n' Rocking 2013 - Lankan Rupee 2012 - Mid Summer Music 2011 - Soul 2010 - Avenue 2009 - Lucky Secret 2008 - Captain Bax 2007 - Gibraltar Campion 2006 - Tesbury Jack 2005 - Bomber Bill 2004 - Brannigan 2003 - Super Groove 2002 - Century Kid 2001 - Chattanooga 2000 - Sports
See also List of Australian Group races Group races
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