George Moore Stakes Race Information
The George Moore Stakes is a 1200 metre quality handicap race run by the Brisbane Racing Club in early December. It is held at Doomben as part of the Brisbane Summer Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Group 3
- Distance: 1200 metres
- Conditions: Quality handicap
- Track: Doomben Racecourse, Brisbane, Queensland
- Prizemoney: $200,000
- Date: Saturday 30 November 2024
George Moore Stakes Race History
The race was first held as a Group 3 race over 1200m at Doomben in 1979 when it was called the XXXX Stakes and was won by a horse called Princess Reichen. It was downgraded to a Listed race from 1983 to 2000 but regained the Current Group 3 status in 2001. It has always been run at Doomben except for 2016 when it was held at Eagle Farm.
Over the years it has had various names including XXXX Stakes, Thornhill Park Stakes, L J Williams Quality Handicap, AWA Stakes, Summer Stakes and has been the George Moore Stakes from 2008 onwards.
Who was George Moore?
He was a champion international jockey and later horse trainer who was born in 1923 and began his career in Brisbane. George won the Doomben 10,000 a record five times amongst his many achievements. He passed away in 2008.
Our Runner by Runner Previews
2023 George Moore Stakes Preview and results.
2022 George Moore Stakes Preview and results.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Basic French (1985)
Last 3YO to win: C&G Chief De Beers (1997); Filly – Princess Reichen (1979)
Multiple winners: Zoustyle (2023 & 2021); Chief De Beers (1994 & 1997); Mirraben (1987, 1988 & 1989)
Fastest time (1200m): Takeover Target (2005) 1:07:88
Interesting trivia: Race not held in 2010 due to the weather. Race not held in 2007 due to equine influenza.When Takeover Target won in 2005 he set a new track record for the 1200m. When Garibaldi won in 2022 it was the 5th win in the race for trainer Tony Gollan.
Past winners of the George Moore Stakes
Winners of past George Moore Stakes include I’m A Rippa (2018), Didntcostalot (2015), Big Money (2014), Lucky Hussler (2013), Burdekin Blues (2009), Natural Destiny (2006), Takeover Target (2005), Chief De Beers (1994 & 1997), Buck’s Pride (1992) and Mirraben (1987,1988 & 1989).
Year | Winner | Second | Third |
2023 | Zoustyle | Rothfire | Legal Esprit |
2022 | Garibaldi | Contemptuous | Axe |
2021 | Zoustyle | Baller | Stampe |
2020 | Hard Empire | Jonker | Outback Barbie |
2019 | Chapter And Verse | Outback Barbie | Boomsara |
2018 | I’m A Rippa | Most Important | Victorem |
2017 | Monsieur Gustave | Calanda | Snoopy |
2016 | Most Important | Coolring | Trubia |
2015 | Didntcostalot | Gundy Spirit | Fontelina |
2014 | Big Money | Someday | Cape Kidnappers |
2013 | Lucky Hussler | Morning Captain | Startsmeup |
2012 | Startsmeup | Phelan Ready | Morning Captain |
2011 | Adebisi | Latin News | Spirit Of Boom |
2010 | ** Race not run ** | ||
2009 | Burdekin Blues | Zero Rock | Forestreno |
2008 | Friendly Embrace | Daunting Lad | Tour Guide |
2007 | ** Race not run ** | ||
2006 | Natural Destiny | Hard To Catch | Tornado Alley |
2005 | Takeover Target | Picardi Run | Proudly Agro |
2004 | Show Biz Kid | Sir Breakfast | Karamazou |
2003 | Make Mine Magic | Consular | Forever Amen |
2002 | Baal Yabba | Smart Chariot | Diamond Dane |
2001 | Alpine Express | Amaizcay | Federal Agent |
2000 | Fine Action | King Lotto | Kanconcarne |
1999 | Major Victory | Dash Of Bay | City Fair |
1998 | City Hall | Chief De Beers | Roulette |
1997 | Chief De Beers | Mulagwa | Celestial Choir |
1996 | Rip Home | City Slicker | Chief De Beers |
1995 | Atlantic Crossing | Spritely Jet | Welsh Miner |
1994 | Chief De Beers | Buck’s Pride | Copper County |
1993 | Morden | Tiny’s Finito | Unequalled |
1992 | Buck’s Pride | Petersfield Lad | |
1991 | Turvey | My Minister | |
1990 | Gypsy Rogue | ||
1989 | Mirraben | ||
1988 | Mirraben | ||
1987 | Mirraben | ||
1986 | Paris Beau | ||
1985 | Basic French | ||
1984 | Fixed Flush | ||
1983 | Foreign Interest | ||
1982 | Marquee Star | ||
1981 | Handsome Prince | ||
1980 | Grand Rocky | ||
1979 | Princess Reichen |