Desirable Stakes Race Information
The Desirable Stakes is a 1400 metre set weights plus penalties race for three-year-old fillies run by the Victorian Racing Club in February. It is now held on Lightning Stakes day.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 1400 metres
- Conditions: Set weights plus penalties, 3YO fillies
- Track: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $175,000
- Date: Saturday 15 February 2025

Desirable Stakes Race History
This race has been run under many different names including The Great Western, Seppelt Wine Handicap, The Lexus Stakes, Lexus Hybrid Plate and Jim Beam Black Stakes.
Previosuly runners came to this race via the Listed William Crockett Stakes on Cox Plate day or the Listed Reginald Allen Quality in Sydney and there are will runners from many different races.
In 2024 the VRC Spring Carnival was revamped and the race was moved from Melbourne Cup day to the autumn carnival meaning the race was not ran in 2024.
Desirable Stakes Race History
2025 Desirable Stakes preview and results
Useful Facts
Fastest time (1400m): La Zoffany (1999) 1:22:00
Interesting trivia: Frankie Dettori rode La Zoffany to victory in 1999.
Past winners of the Desirable Stakes
Winners of past Desirable Stakes include Our Crown Mistress and Marveen.
Year | Winner | Second | Third |
2023 | Roll On High | Joliestar | Kimochi |
2022 | Razeta | Grey River | See You In Heaven |
2021 | Espiona | Star Of Chaos | Star Waltz |
2020 | No Restriction | Pride Of Jenni | Ripper Rita |
2019 | Akari | Betcha Flying | Xilong |
2018 | Pohutukawa | Madam Rouge | Into The Abyss |
2017 | Our Crown Mistress | Luqyaa | Warranty |
2016 | Jennifer Lynn | Prompt Response | Invincibella |
2015 | Don’t Doubt Mamma | Indarra | Queen Of Wands |
2014 | Hijack Hussy | Sea Spray | Coachella |
2013 | Moderate | Roop All | Politeness |
2012 | Walk With Attitude | Thunder Rain | Medusa’s Miss |
2011 | Combat Kitty | Mabsam | And Rock |
2010 | Palomares | Booklet | Zelsnitz |
2009 | Majestic Music | Europa Point | Indian Ocean |
2008 | Marveen | Romneya | Montana Flyer |
2007 | Belcentra | Pleasant Sundaygirl | Aceland Street |
2006 | Flame Of Sydney | Catechuchu | Absolutelyfabulous |
2005 | Hillfa | Strata Title | Cianara |
2004 | Provence | Creative Plan | Unabated |
2003 | Light Sweeper | Mutate | Regrowth |
2002 | Tarcoola Diamond | It’s You | Joy Of Flight |
2001 | Moon Dragon | Night Chaser | Ansami |
2000 | Oh Blue Angel | Belle Ball | Sonarchi |
1999 | La Zoffany | Spinning Hill | Nasmah |