Prince Of Wales Stakes Race Information
The Prince Of Wales Stakes is a 1000 metre weight-for-age race run by the Western Australian Turf Club in late October or early November. It is held at Ascot as part of the Spring Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Group 3
- Distance: 1000 metres
- Conditions: Weight-for-age, 3YO & upwards
- Track: Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia
- Prizemoney: $200,000
- Date: Saturday 4 November 2023
Prince Of Wales Stakes Race History
See the 2023 Prince Of Wales Stakes Preview and results.
See the 2022 Prince Of Wales Stakes Preview and results.
It was first run in 1969 and was won by a horse called Sherolythe. It was upgraded to its current Group 3 status in 1979. It was run over 1200m up to 2015, and from 2016 the distance has been reduced to 1000m.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Flirtini (2019)
Last 3YO to win: C&G – Real Mak (2006); Filly – Burgess Queen (1977)
Multiple winners: Dainty Tess (2017 & 2018); Waratah’s Secret (2010 & 2011); Idyllic Prince (2007 & 2009); Secret Remedy (2000 & 2001); Century Blazer (1995 & 1996)
Fastest time (1000m): Flirtini (2019) 0:58:09
Interesting trivia:
Past winners of the Prince Of Wales Stakes
Winners of past Prince Of Wales Stakes include Miss Andretti.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2023 | Snowdome | Man Crush | Red Can Man |
| 2022 | Miss Conteki | This’ll Testya | Indian Pacific |
| 2021 | Elite Street | Stageman | Indian Pacific |
| 2020 | Valour Road | Essential Spice | Rock Magic |
| 2019 | Flirtini | Misty Metal | Stageman |
| 2018 | Dainty Tess | Lockroy | Profit Street |
| 2017 | Dainty Tess | Profit Street | Dream Lifter |
| 2016 | Rock Magic | Smoko | Battle Hero |
| 2015 | Akhedasset | Dawn Approach | Magnifisio |
| 2014 | Elite Belle | Barakey | Checkpoint |
| 2013 | Barakey | Power Princess | Checkpoint |
| 2012 | Power Princess | Luke’s Luck | Playing God |
| 2011 | Waratah’s Secret | Grand Nirvana | King Kool Kat |
| 2010 | Waratah’s Secret | Idyllic Prince | For Your Eyes Only |
| 2009 | Idyllic Prince | West River Charley | Spirited One |
| 2008 | Dark Target | Royal Lott | Idyllic Prince |
| 2007 | Idyllic Prince | Grasspatch Girl | Stormed Out |
| 2006 | Real Mak | Yaya Lad | Wynyard Hall |
| 2005 | Miss Andretti | Star Laser | Electic |
| 2004 | Golden Delicious | Rescuer | Kaprats |
| 2003 | Kaprats | Dead Eye Dick | Hot Shot Brother |
| 2002 | Tribula | Suspicion | Kaprats |
| 2001 | Secret Remedy | Old Comrade | Mystery Command |
| 2000 | Secret Remedy | Metal Master | Surrender To Me |
| 1999 | Corporate Gun | Rory’s Ratio | Springtime Gold |
| 1998 | Double Blue | Zedavite | Willoughby |
| 1997 | Willoughby | Double Blue | Forge On |
| 1996 | Century Blazer | Jacks Or Better | Go The Grey |
| 1995 | Century Blazer | Jacks Or Better | Sir Tinka |
| 1994 | Jacks Or Better | Bold Extreme | Petite Amour |
| 1993 | Daring Hombre | Pago Escort | So Dashing |
| 1992 | Pago’s King | Star Pet | Doctor Golly |
| 1991 | M’Lady’s Jewel | Island Gossip | Caliway |
| 1990 | Mister Till | Island Gossip | Medicine Kid |
| 1989 | Carry A Smile | Belele | Jevtello |
| 1988 | Fimiston | Sky Filou | Barrakka |