Blamey Stakes

See the 2024 Blamey Stakes Preview and results.

See the 2023 Blamey Stakes Preview and results.

See the 2022 Blamey Stakes Preview and results.

See the 2021 Blamey Stakes Preview and results.

From 2020, the Blamey Stakes winner earns a ‘win and you’re in’ ballot exemption for the $5 million Special Conditions All Star Mile  (1600m) in mid-March.

The race was first held as a Principal Race over 1.25 miles (about 2000m) under weight-for-age conditions in 1955 and was won by Prince Cortauld. In 1973 the distance became the current 1600m. In 1979 it was given the current Group 2 status. From 1981 to 1986 it was run as a handicap, then was weight-for-age from 1987 to 1997 before set weights and penalties from 1998. It was held at Sandown in 2007 while work was being done at Flemington.

Last mare to win: Atishu (2024)

Last 3YO to win: C&G  – Lord Dudley (1976); Filly – Surround (1977)

Multiple winners: Fifty Stars (2019 & 2020); Durbridge (1994 & 1995); Better Loosen Up (1990 & 1991); Vo Rogue (1988 & 1989); Hyperno (1980 & 1981); Tobin Bronze (1966 & 1967); Dhaulagiri (1961 & 1962); Sailor’s Guide (1957 & 1958)

Fastest time (1400m): Rosden (2006) 1:33:85

Leading trainers: David Hayes has had a lot of success in this race.

Interesting trivia: Vo Rogue won the Blamey Stakes in 1988 and 1989, was 3rd to Better Loosen Up in 1990 and was 2nd to the same horse in 1991.

Winners of past Blamey Stakes include some of the best horses in Australian racing.