MSS Security Sprint Race Information
The MSS Security Sprint is a 1200 metre open handicap race run by the Victorian Racing Club in early November. It is held at Flemington as part of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 1200 metres
- Conditions: Open handicap
- Track: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $175,000
- Date: Tuesday 11 November 2023
MSS Security Sprint Race History
It was first held as a Listed race over 1200m in 2011 when it was won by Facile Tigre. It is run as the MSS Security Sprint but the registered race name is the Always Welcome Stakes.
Lead-up races include The Kosciuszko, Group 2 Caulfield Sprint, Group 3 Northwood Plume Stakes and Listed Caulfield Village Stakes.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win; Teleplay (2014)
Multiple winners: none
Fastest time (1200m): Richie’s Vibe (2013) 1:08:70
Leading jockeys: Damien Oliver with 2 wins (Tactical Advantage 2019; Richie’s Vibe 2013).
Interesting trivia:
Past winners of the MSS Security Sprint
Winners of past MSS Security Sprints include horses that go on to race at Group level.
Year | Winner | Second | Third |
2023 | General Beau | Parisal | It’sourtime |
2022 | Vespertine | Shelby Sixtysix | Crestani |
2021 | Quantico | Sirius Suspect | Prime Candidate |
2020 | Exhilarates | The Astrologist | Sirius Suspect |
2019 | Tactical Advantage | Holbien | Milwaukee |
2018 | Teleplay | Moonlover | Holbien |
2017 | Ocean Embers | Faatinah | I Thought So |
2016 | Flippant | Faatinah | Supreme Effort |
2015 | Sea Lord | Gregers | The Monstar |
2014 | Reparations | Office Bearer | Final Crescendo |
2013 | Richie’s Vibe | Sea Lord | Pago Rock |
2012 | Unpretentious | Altar | Excellantes |
2011 | Facile Tigre | Top Drop | Parables |