Expressway Stakes Race Information
The Expressway Stakes is a 1200 metre weight-for-age race run by the Australian Turf Club in late Janaury or early February. It is held at Rosehill as the feature event of the meeting.
- Race Type: Group 2
- Distance: 1200 metres
- Conditions: Set weights lus penalties, 3YO & upwards
- Track: Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales
- Prizemoney: $300,000
- Date: Saturday 17 February 2024
Expressway Stakes Race History
See the 2024 Expressway Stakes Preview and results.
See the 2023 Expressway Stakes Preview and results.
See the 2021 Expressway Stakes Preview and results.
It was first held as a Principal race over 1100m at Randwick in 1974, where it was won by I’m Scarlet ridden by K Langby.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Mariamia (2023)
Last 3YO to win: C&G Mentality (2007); Filly – Diamond Shower (1987)
Multiple winners: Court’s In Session (2005 & 2006).
Fastest time (1200m):
Interesting trivia: Race not run in 1990.
Past winners of the Expressway Stakes
Winners of past Expressway Stakes include Alizee (2019), Appearance (2014), Rangirangdoo (2010), Lonhro (2003), Tie The Knot (2001), Saintly (1996), Sir Dapper (1984), Kingston Town (1980), Luskin Star (1978) and Zephyr Bay (1975).
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | King Of Sparta | Coal Crusher | Malkovich |
| 2023 | Mariamia | Golden Mile | Nicolini Vito |
| 2022 | Overpass | Forbidden Love | Anamoe |
| 2021 | Savatiano | Kolding | Emeralds |
| 2020 | Standout | Alizee | White Moss |
| 2019 | Alizee | Le Romain | Dothraki |
| 2018 | Trapeze Artist | Showtime | Addictive Nature |
| 2017 | Music Magnate | Kuro | Ball Of Muscle |
| 2016 | Our Boy Malachi | Solicit | Big Money |
| 2015 | Weary | Driefontein | Territory |
| 2014 | Appearance | River Lad | Sizzling |
| 2013 | Happy Galaxy | Skytrain | Centennial Park |
| 2012 | Rain Affair | Centennial Park | Shoot Out |
| 2011 | Centennial Park | Love Conquers All | Hot Danish |
| 2010 | Rangirangdoo | Dao Dao | McClintock |
| 2009 | Burdekin Blues | Gold Trail | Hurried Choice |
| 2008 | Paratroopers | He’s Canny | Sniper’s Bullet |
| 2007 | Mentality | Fashions Afield | More Than Lucky |
| 2006 | Court’s In Session | Shania Dane | Primus |
| 2005 | Court’s In Session | Our Egyptian Raine | Grand Armee |
| 2004 | Sportsman | Thorn Park | Excellerator |
| 2003 | Lonhro | Belle Du Jour | Carael Boy |
| 2002 | Ateates | Viscount | Caissa |
| 2001 | Tie The Knot | Referral | Landsighting |
| 2000 | Mr. Innocent | Adam | Commands |