City Of Marion Stakes Race Information
The City Of Marion Stakes is a 1200 metre quality handicap race run by the South Australian Jockey Club in late November. It is held at Morphettville as the feature event of the programme.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 1200 metres
- Conditions: Quality handicap
- Track: Morphettville Racecourse, Adelaide, South Australia
- Prizemoney: $120,000
- Date: Saturday 24 February 2024
City Of Marion Stakes Race History
See the 2024 City Of Marion Stakes Preview and results.
See the 2022 City Of Marion Stakes Preview and results.
The race was originally a Principal Race over 1200m called the SAJC Simsmetal Stakes and was won by Open Cut in 1974. In 1978 the distance was increased to 1450m and in 1979 it became a Listed Race. In 1983 the distance returned to 1200m for one year then in 1984 it was reduced to 1100m. In 1986 the name became the SAJC City Stakes, then in 1987 the distance was reduced again to 1000m. The distance returned to 1200m and in 1996 it became the SAJC City Of Marion Stakes. In 2000 and 2001 it was held over 1250m. In was run in November 2022 and then the timing was changed so the next running will be February 2024.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Diamonds (2022)
Multiple winners: Lipman (1976 & 1977)
Fastest time (1200m): El Maze (2007) 1:08:24
Leading jockeys: Paul Gatt with 4 wins (The Eighth Maker 2011; About Ready 2010; Squillani 2004; Suzy Grey 2001).
Interesting trivia:
Past winners of the City Of Marion Stakes
Winners of past City Of Marion Stakes include some handy sprinters.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | Snapped | Grinzinger Prince | My Khalifa |
| 2023 | ** RACE NOT RUN | ||
| 2022 | Diamonds | Manhatten Times | Morvada |
| 2021 | Outlaws Revenge | Rock The Ring | Diamonds |
| 2020 | One More Jack | Trip | Too Good Too Hard |
| 2019 | Benz | Nipperkin | Aiguilette |
| 2018 | Illustrious Lad | Nariko | Platinum Angel |
| 2017 | Steel Frost | Casino Wizard | Sudden Wealth |
| 2016 | Cavaloce | Lope De Capio | Mubakkir |
| 2015 | Lord Aspen | Baligari | Karacatis |
| 2014 | Whitlam | Brimarvi Prince | Exodus |
| 2013 | Addiction To Rock | Essay Raider | Dash For Viz |
| 2012 | Hidden Value | Rescue Mission | Just Discreet |
| 2011 | The Eighth Maker | Outlandish Lad | Rocking Force |
| 2010 | About Ready | Rock The Moment | Miss With Attitude |
| 2009 | Catapulted | Blahnik | Tramuntana |
| 2008 | Satara | Rough Chance | Royal Ida |
| 2007 | El Maze | St Trinians | Amyjaye Power |
| 2006 | Miss Mooney Mooney | Bold Line | Play To Win |
| 2005 | Navy Shaker | Royal Ida | Mt Billy |
| 2004 | Squillani | Fly For Me | Savage Attack |
| 2003 | Lemonade Parade | Starhere | Winning Spirit |
| 2002 | Empress Waltz | Real Time | Oh So Discreet |
| 2001 | Suzy Grey | Ken Cheval | Dimness |
| 2000 | Lazing About | Border Time | Meteora |
| 1999 | Mr Sands | Lord Shiraz | Lake Villa |