Bel Esprit Stakes Race Information
The Bel Esprit Stakes is a 1200 metre open handicap run by the Melbourne Racing Club in the autumn. It is held at Caulfield during the Autumn Racing Carnival as the feature event of the meeting.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 1200 metres
- Conditions: Open handicap
- Track: Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $175,000
- Date: Saturday 15 March 2025
Bel Esprit Stakes Race History
The race was first held as the Listed Thoroughbred Club Cup over 1200m in 2013 and was won by Ready To Rip trained by Peter Moody and ridden by Brad Rawiller. In 2014 it was called the City Of Greater Dandenong Stakes and was won by Office Bearer trained by Peter Moody again and ridden by Linda Meech. In 2015 the distance was reduced to the current 1100m and the name became the Bel Esprit Stakes. In 2023 it was held over 1000m and in 2024 over 1200m.
Our Runner by Runner Previews
2023 Bel Esprit Stakes Preview and results.
2022 Bel Esprit Stakes Preview and results.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Sisstar (2021)
Fastest time (1200m): William Thomas (2020) 1:03:08
Interesting trivia:
Past winners of the Bel Esprit Stakes
Winners of past Bel Esprit Stakes include horses that go on to win major spring races.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | Brudenell | Maharba | Rey Magnerio |
| 2023 | Pintoff | Starry Legend | Katsu |
| 2022 | Extreme Warrior | It’sourtime | Curran |
| 2021 | Sisstar | Lyre | Sword Of Mercy |
| 2020 | William Thomas | Humma Humma | Coruscate |
| 2019 | Miss Leonidas | I Am Someone | Eduardo |
| 2018 | Sprightly Lass | Bons Away | Malibu Style |
| 2017 | Malibu Style | Legless Veuve | Crystal Dreamer |
| 2016 | Sheidel | Girl Guide | Under The Louvre |
| 2015 | Politeness | Thermal Current | Gregers |
| 2014 | Office Bearer | Go The Knuckle | Happy Galaxy |
| 2013 | Ready To Rip | Club Command | Offenders |