Beaufine Stakes Race Information
The Beaufine Stakes is a 1000 metre quality handicap race run by the West Australian Turf Club in July. It is held at Belmont as the feature race of the meeting.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 1000 metres
- Conditions: Quality handicap, 2YO & upwards
- Track: Belmont Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia
- Prizemoney: $125,000
- Date: Saturday 8 July 2023
Beaufine Stakes Race History
See the 2023 Beaufine Stakes Preview and results.
See the 2022 Beaufine Stakes Preview and results.
The race was first held in 1979 where Nilotic ridden by Gerry Donnelly was the first home in the field of 15 starters ahead of Saba Minx and Gypsy Princess.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Essential Spice (2020)
Multiple winners: Nerodio (2021 & 2022); Great Nation (2005 & 2006); Danzig Beau (1995 & 1996)
Fastest time (1000m): For Your Eyes Only (2010) 0:56:61
Leading jockeys: Two jockeys have 4 wins each. Paul Harvey (Vizard 2008, Great Nation 2006, Willoughby 1999, Bradson 1997). Paul Dyson (The Profiteer 1998, Ever Ready 1987, Bosanquet 1986, Loan Board 1984).
Leading trainers: Vern Brockman with 4 wins ( Great Nation 2005 & 2006; Lady Wild 2001; I’m On Clover 1982)
Interesting trivia: Alana Williams is the only female rider to win the Beaufine Stakes aboard Lady Wild in 2001. Highest weight carried by a winner was Willoughby with 59.5 kg in 1999.
Past winners of the Beaufine Stakes
Winners of past Beaufine Stakes include horses that go on to win major spring races.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2023 | Ghost Who Walks | Real Danger | Nerodio |
| 2022 | Nerodio | Mervyn | Resortman |
| 2021 | Nerodio | Gemma’s Son | Amasenus |
| 2020 | Essential Spice | Saracino | Mervyn |
| 2019 | Market Ruler | Electric Light | Rock Magic |
| 2018 | Durendal | Pretentious Chant | Profit Street |
| 2017 | It’s It | First Among Equals | Lockroy |
| 2016 | Military Reign | Malibu Style | Rock Magic |
| 2015 | Rock Magic | Rebel King | Mad Brad |
| 2014 | Pininci | Smoko | Recode |
| 2013 | Settle Strada | The Entourage | Acorns |
| 2012 | Megem’s Boy | Latoria | Hadabeclorka |
| 2011 | All Friared Up | Kid Choisir | Shock Value |
| 2010 | For Your Eyes Only | Ma Ma Machine | Casper Cowboy |
| 2009 | Ma Ma Machine | Danes Mystery | Vain Raider |
| 2008 | Vizard | So Secret | Diamond Highway |
| 2007 | Real Mak | So Secret | Scuffs |
| 2006 | Great Nation | Impressive Stats | Gobiton |
| 2005 | Great Nation | Arctic Park | Mercury Halo |
| 2004 | River Mist | Amba Ale | Pure Excitement |
| 2003 | Irish Pride | Fair Alert | Double Jewel |
| 2002 | Kaprats | Metallurgy | Mystery Command |
| 2001 | Lady Wild | Cool Business | Erin Pak |
| 2000 | Zabaset | Durham Express | Bar Screamer |
| 1999 | Willoughby | Biscarhythm | Durham Express |
| 1998 | The Profiteer | Bradson | Corporate Memory |
| 1997 | Bradson | Go The Grey | Western Princess |
| 1996 | Danzig Beau | Don Pasquale | French Sound |
| 1995 | Danzig Beau | Asian Incline | Mobile Link |
| 1994 | Key Business | Wabasso | Double Dignity |
| 1993 | Star Pet | Real Magic | Blonde Jev |
| 1992 | Real Magic | Quaalup | |
| 1991 | Winter Show | ||
| 1990 | Bovader |