Hyperion Stakes Race Information
The Hyperion Stakes is a 1600 metre weight-for-age race run by the West Australian Turf Club in June. It is held at Belmont and is the feature event of the meeting.
- Race Type: Group 3
- Distance: 1600 metres
- Conditions: Weight-for-age, 2YO & upwards
- Track: Belmont Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia
- Prizemoney: $200,000
- Date: Saturday 27 May 2023
Hyperion Stakes Race History
See the 2023 Hyperion Stakes Preview and results.
See the 2022 Hyperion Stakes Preview and results.
The race was first held in 1972 when it was won by a horse called St Just. It has been a Group 3 race since 1980.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Perfect Jewel (2020)
Last 3YO to win: C&G – Jacks Or Better (1995); Filly – no fillies have won
Multiple winners: Marasco (2008 & 2010); HeronBridge (1984 & 1986); Cambana Lad (1974 & 1975)
Fastest time (1600m): Material Man (2018) 1:36:55
Fastest time (1400m): Medicine Kid (1990) 1:21:40
Interesting trivia:
Past winners of the Hyperion Stakes
Winners of past Hyperion Stakes include horses that go on to win major spring races.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2023 | Startrade | Dom To Shoot | Bustler |
| 2022 | Kaptain Kaos | God Has Chosen | Laverrod Massimo |
| 2021 | Valour Road | Dance Music | Money Matters |
| 2020 | Perfect Jewel | The Velvet King | Mississippi Delta |
| 2019 | Gatting | Galaxy Star | Great Shot |
| 2018 | Material Man | Great Shot | Pounamu |
| 2017 | Scales Of Justice | Zarantz | Miki Two Toes |
| 2016 | Wink And A Nod | Zarantz | Gris Caro |
| 2015 | Fuchsia Bandana | Respondent | Tower Of Lonhro |
| 2014 | Elite Belle | Ranger | Grand Nirvana |
| 2013 | Black Tycoon | Kerrific | Ranger |
| 2012 | Lucky Gray | Grand Nirvana Rosie Rocket |
* dead heat 2nd |
| 2011 | King Kool Kat | Impressive Jeuney | Grand Nirvana |
| 2010 | Marasco | Tarzi | Spitfire Ace |
| 2009 | Tarzi | Marasco | Hadabeclorka |
| 2008 | Marasco | Scenic Shot | Scenic Blast |
| 2007 | No Questions | Arctic Park | Star Laser |
| 2006 | Local Legend | Attractions | Changing Lanes |
| 2005 | Ambers Halo Lakeside Rhythm |
* dead heat 1st | Field Commander |
| 2004 | Dedicated Miss | Mapperholic | Kensyl Bay |
| 2003 | Tribula | Mogul | Early Express |
| 2002 | Old Fashion | Storm Shot | Jugahtrice |
| 2001 | Country Blazer | Bumbelina | Lyrical King |
| 2000 | Devilish Dealer | Wild Flood | Sweepshot |
| 1999 | Star System | Kim Gorgeous | Springtime Gold |
| 1998 | Willoughby | Cash In The Bank | Jacks Or Better |
| 1997 | Bar Dreamer | Jacks Or Better | Sari Twig |
| 1996 | Island Morn | Welcome Knight | Quadripendante |
| 1995 | Jacks Or Better | Sammy The Bull | Sir Tinka |
| 1994 | Brave Kite | Barrosa Boy | Double Dignity |
| 1993 | Craft Memory | Sir Tinka | Callway |
| 1992 | Jungle Hero | Barrosa Boy | Yilgangie Gold |
| 1991 | Barrosa Boy | Gale Force | Tackle The Pak |
| 1990 | Medicine Kid | Island Gossip | Century God |
| 1989 | Tackle The Pak | British Steel | Amber Gold |
| 1988 | Fimiston | The Bukhra | Ace In Command |
| 1987 | Sky Filou | Saville Row | Jonchek |
| 1986 | Heron Bridge | Pick A Beau | Lucky Brave |
| 1985 | Jemoyn | Heron Bridge | Daring Fling |
| 1984 | Heron Bridge | Jemoyn | Casshoney |
| 1983 | Hey Cabby | National Boy | Belzona |
| 1982 | Bungler | Papermaker | Wild Side |
| 1981 | Swan’s Pride | Hakim Boy | Latin Saint |
| 1980 | Tsunami | Pure Gamble | Professor Piccard |
| 1979 | Asian Beau | Rare Sovereign | Indian Shell |
| 1978 | Junction Girl | ||
| 1977 | Alpine Wind | ||
| 1976 | Detonator | Arctic Bid | Just Alicia |
| 1975 | Cambana Lad | Comet King | Superwheels |
| 1974 | Cambana Lad | Tattered And Torn | Silver Kirsty |
| 1973 | Solid Gold | My Juliet | Silver Kirsty |
| 1972 | St. Just | Loudspeaker | Glavern |