Chester Manifold Stakes Race Information
The Chester Manifold Stakes is a 1600 metre open handicap race run by the Victoria Racing Club in early November. It is held at Flemington on Oaks Day.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 1600 metres
- Conditions: Open handicap
- Track: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $175,000
- Date: Thursday 7 November 2024
Chester Manifold Stakes Race History
The race is named in honour of former VRC Chairman Sir Chester Manifold.
It was first run in 1985 when it was won by a horse called Beechcraft.
2022 was the first time it has been run on New Year’s Day.
In 2024 it was moved to Oaks Day in early November, meaning it was ran twice in 2024. The distance was increased from 1400m to 1600m.
Our Runner by Runner Previews
See the 2023 Chester Manifold Stakes Preview and results.
See the 2021 Chester Manifold Stakes Preview and results.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Lighthouse (2022)
Multiple winners: Danzylum (2010 & 2011)
Fastest time (1400m): Mr Murphy (2004) 1:21:12
Interesting trivia:
Past winners of the Chester Manifold Stakes
Winners of past Chester Manifold Stakes include Mr Murphy (2004), Durbridge (1994), Fraar (1993) and Super Impose (1991).
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | Not An Option | Who Dares | Struck By |
| 2023 | Corner Pocket | Looks Like Elvis | Pal D’oro |
| 2022 | Lighthouse | Looks Like Elvis | Not To Be Mist |
| 2021 | Never Again | Vassilator | Brave Song |
| 2020 | Amadeus | Guizot | Call It A Day |
| 2019 | Manolo Blahniq | Holbien | Takedown |
| 2018 | Burning Front | Chamois Road | Dollar For Dollar |
| 2017 | Grande Rosso | Zupacharged | Sold For Song |
| 2016 | Tudor | Tried And Tired | Zupacharged |
| 2015 | Red Excitement | Tried And Tired | Whisper Downs |
| 2014 | Anlon | Limes | Gig |
| 2013 | British General | Dash For Viz | Under The Eiffel |
| 2012 | At The Heads | Pied A Terre | Second Effort |
| 2011 | Danzylum | Offenders | Chasm |
| 2010 | Danzylum | Time Matters | Berringama |
| 2009 | Rok Posta | Orbit Express | Itsamonty |
| 2008 | Stickpin | Publishing | Count To Zero |
| 2007 | Lucky Unicorn | Our Spur | Brom Felinity |
| 2006 | Umaquest | Ra Sun | Zankel |
| 2005 | Noble Red | Youth | Pretorius |
| 2004 | Mr Murphy | Monahan Tweed | Gold Wells |
| 2003 | Matter Of Honour | Walk On Air | Pindi Ridge |
| 2002 | It’s Platonic | Bush Padre | Tears Royal |
| 2001 | Shorblue | Rancho Spark | Play Station |
| 2000 | Oliver Twist | Honourable Mention | Old Man |
| 1999 | Bellzevir | On Air | Loafer |
| 1998 | Willoughby | Dry Humour | Burrito |